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Errol62
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Re: LS1EK

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A lot of good work been done there


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rosco
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Sheesh!, Simon... by golly there's some work in there.... just take a peek at that firewall.. and the radiator baffles... that's some serious metal...
Motor look huge in the bay... and yet to have fittings... engineer will freak!... and probably ask for a bit.. but, it's out in the open and easy access.... and - you can weld!.... build is in great hands...

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rosco wrote:Sheesh!, Simon... by golly there's some work in there.... just take a peek at that firewall.. and the radiator baffles... that's some serious metal...
Motor look huge in the bay... and yet to have fittings... engineer will freak!... and probably ask for a bit.. but, it's out in the open and easy access.... and - you can weld!.... build is in great hands...

frats,
Rosco
Not that much left to go in the engine bay.

Alternator and air con pump are mounted down the bottom out of the way. I need to mount the remote electric water pump and the coil packs etc.
Booster is under the dash so it will be a nice clean engine bay.

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Yes, Simon - you will have to work in this engine bay during the life of the vehicle.... removing clutter makes that a lot easier... "stuff" gets in the way.
How are you planning on accessing the spark plugs... getting to #7 in a V12 Jag was a nightmare...

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rosco wrote:Yes, Simon - you will have to work in this engine bay during the life of the vehicle.... removing clutter makes that a lot easier... "stuff" gets in the way.
How are you planning on accessing the spark plugs... getting to #7 in a V12 Jag was a nightmare...

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Spark plugs are all accessible with a normal socket. Made sure of that when I built the headers ImageImage

The other reason for removing clutter is to leave room for some hair dryers ImageImage

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Wow that is some great work and effort mate. Well done

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Custom built air conditioner condenser. Should fit with minimal work.Image

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Will that fit behind the grille Simon or are you building a custom one ???
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.


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Blacky wrote:Will that fit behind the grille Simon or are you building a custom one ???
It will fit cobber. How are you and ya mate getting on from FB. Too bad he did not live near you , as you could had gone around and taught him some manners ImageImage

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Blacky wrote:Will that fit behind the grille Simon or are you building a custom one ???
I double checked Blacky. Am I missing and other bits that go in this area?Image

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Is there a story there Blacky you need to share mate :ebiggrin:
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FireKraka wrote:Is there a story there Blacky you need to share mate :ebiggrin:
Neil
About which bit? The bloke who mouthed of on the FB page or about the condensor?

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Seeing I dont FB :wink: and by the sounds of it for good reason :crazy: armchair expert I assume.
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Great work Mr Taz,

Yeah I look at FB now and then, not impressed ! Seems to me everyone wants to be the hero, funny things we humans.

Anyway, I'm sure you will make it fit no problems.

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TAZ wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:24 amI double checked Blacky. Am I missing and other bits that go in this area?
The bonnet catch lives in there, but the plunger doesn’t come down below the support bar.

Do you need to run a thermo fan(s) in there, or is there enough room between the radiator and LS1?

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