Wayne Presley/VeryCoolParts Build Thread H6 power [Archive] - Page 4

Wayne Presley

11-03-2013, 11:10 AM

What does 2 posts have to do with it. And I saw your answers wayne and people then asked after both of those posts. I think they got it was fabric, they were wondering what brand or where to get it. From the looks of it I would have assumed it was 3m vinyl wrap as well.

You second post was confrontational and defamatory. You obviously did not read the posts after the initial post where the dash was introduced and two posts after where I clearly stated it was fabric again. You then inferred that I was withholding information about the fabric and said I was ignoring people. That is and was completely incorrect then and now. For this you still owe me an apology.

svanlare

11-03-2013, 01:00 PM

Wayne, I'm blown away how awesome your car turned out. As a first time builder I'm sure mine won't be anywhere near this level, but I'm super encouraged by what you have shone the kit to be capable of. Thank you and all the early builders for sharing what is possible.

mikiec

11-03-2013, 01:35 PM

Wayne, long time. Ginny say hi.

Is this next build going to be the famous purple?

Mike

mikiec

11-03-2013, 01:36 PM

Wayne, long time. Ginny say hi.

Is this next build going to be painted in the famous purple?

Mike

Wayne Presley

11-03-2013, 03:41 PM

He wasn't finished with the eyes at that point, I might have a pic of it finished.

Found it

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/IMG_8758_zpsf7ec0f15.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/IMG_8758_zpsf7ec0f15.jpg.html)

Wayne, long time. Ginny say hi.

Is this next build going to be the famous purple?

Mike

I don't know if i can do another purple car, that one was really special.

WIS89

11-03-2013, 05:54 PM

Wayne-

Your painter is very talented! That snake is outrageous.

However, your car is still better than that snake!

Please update us on SEMA, and some of the awesome comments you are going to receive.

Thanks for keeping us current on your amazing build. I wish my build could approach the level you established. You totally rock!

Regards,

Steve

Wayne Presley

11-03-2013, 07:21 PM

Wayne I will admit, I am not the best communicator, and you know what, if you have said what it is than you bet I'm going to be apologizing to you!

BUT.......

I still don't see where you answered the other peoples question about the material. Wait, you know what, it's the communication thing again. Let me give an example.

I say: " Hey wayne what kind of car is that?"
You say: " An orange car buddy, any other questions"
I say: " Yes wayne I know its an orange car, but again my first question what kind of car is it"?
You say" " I already answered what kind of car it is in post 452, and 458....Its an orange car....and you owe me an apology since I already told you its an orange car."

Eh....you catching me yet?

Here, lets apply the same conversation to the carbon fiber fabric now:
I say: " Hey wayne what kind of carbon fiber is that on the dash?"
you say: " its fabric"
I say: "Yes wayne I know its fabric I saw that on your other post, but again my first question what kind of carbon fiber is that on the dash?"
You say" " I already answered what kind of dash it is in post 452, and 458....Its fabric....and you owe me an apology since I already told them its fabric."

You know. Heck. Maybe its me. Maybe I have a hard time reading. Maybe if I ask you what kind of car that is, "an orange car" should be a good enough answer. I guess what I think the other forum guys were looking for was: "hi factoryfive forum, the carbon fiber look dash is actually a fabric. It's sold by _________ that I picked up at ________, its about $___.__ per yard and I had my local interior person install it.

Instead I am sticking by my first statement. You don't seem to want to answer those guys questions about what the carbon fiber fabric is. Wait wait wait. HOLD ON. Maybe I am the idiot here. Is this stuff super popular and everyone should already know about the product and so an answer like "its fabric" is a good answer since the avg. joe should already know what it is. I'm off to google to find out how popular this stuff is. If it turns out it's really popular I will be back to offer an apology and come tune your car for free as an gesture of good faith at SEMA. :-)

Ok, quote the post where anyone asks what brand of fabric or where I got it....

BTW I found these in less than 15 seconds...
http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/carbon-fiber-upholstery-vinyl.html
http://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Fiber-Upholstery-Fabric-Marine/dp/B0072JO0US
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fiber-Vinyl-Auto-Marine-Fabric-BOAT-OR-CAR-/190317760758

ktm

11-03-2013, 07:35 PM

Everywhere you go and on every forum, there is always someone who has to have their knickers in a wad and is unhappy about something. Then they want to make sure everyone knows about it. They always feel justified in belaboring their point until every ounce of pain is shared by all.

Until now, the 818 section was void of such a person. Thank for volunteering to be that guy. :rolleyes:

Now the forum is complete.

Awesome!

Now run along......

blueoval_bowtie_guy

11-04-2013, 06:50 AM

My ex was an optometrist and one of the sayings she used to describe some people was pretty good and I think appropriate here: "You can't make a 20/200 brain see 20/20."

metalmaker12

11-04-2013, 11:41 AM

Ok, quote the post where anyone asks what brand of fabric or where I got it....

BTW I found these in less than 15 seconds...
http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/carbon-fiber-upholstery-vinyl.html
http://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Fiber-Upholstery-Fabric-Marine/dp/B0072JO0US
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fiber-Vinyl-Auto-Marine-Fabric-BOAT-OR-CAR-/190317760758

Lol and these people want to build a car, lol

Mechie3

11-04-2013, 12:15 PM

I think maybe the confusion was over whether it was carbon fiber fabric (aka: actual carbon fiber twill) or whether it was "carbon fiber" fabric (aka nylon woven to look like twill). He just wasn't very articulate in how he asked and rubbed the wrong way.

metalmaker12

11-04-2013, 03:37 PM

Yea prob, just a minor thing to keep talking about

Wayne Presley

11-04-2013, 06:52 PM

SEMA sneak

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20131104_150622_zpsd0994631.jpg

K3LAG

11-04-2013, 06:56 PM

The other cars sitting there sure look boring next to yours.

Mechie3

11-04-2013, 07:00 PM

How tall is the roof of that lambo compared to your car? In the pic they look about even which, to me, looks pretty sweet.

Wayne Presley

11-04-2013, 08:37 PM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20131104_150656_zps6c53d413.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20131104_150656_zps6c53d413.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20131104_150847_zps1c8b32d6.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20131104_150847_zps1c8b32d6.jpg.html)

bbjones121

11-04-2013, 08:48 PM

Sweet! Thanks for pictures.

longislandwrx

11-05-2013, 06:46 AM

Very nice. That's quite the motley crew of cars; The 818 looks tiny compared to that Audi.

wallace18

11-05-2013, 07:30 AM

Why did they park all those boring cars next to yours Wayne? LOL. It is nice to see your hard work being showcased. Congrats.

Ironhydroxide

11-05-2013, 08:04 AM

Why did they park all those boring cars next to yours Wayne? LOL. It is nice to see your hard work being showcased. Congrats.

looks more like a slowcus st to me.

Wayne Presley

11-05-2013, 08:16 AM

Its a Focus on one side and a Lambo on the other. Yesterday there was a couple of people taking pics of my car then walking off and not bothering with the rest :cool:

wleehendrick

11-05-2013, 11:34 AM

The 818 looks tiny compared to that Audi.

It looks tiny even compared to the Focus! The Audi looks like a whale in that company (nothing against Audi's, I drove our Avant this morning). The top of the 818 windshield is about even with the belt line of the Focus, which really points something out: If it's that small compared to a modern hatchback or sedan, imagine driving in traffic around SUV's... :(

wleehendrick

11-05-2013, 11:41 AM

Its a Focus on one side and a Lambo on the other. Yesterday there was a couple of people taking pics of my car then walking off and not bothering with the rest :cool:

Other cars? I don't see any other cars!

Seriously, the fender flares on the Aventador are hideous... they look like they came off a Wrangler and ruin the car for me. The only other interesting vehicle I can see there is the black Beemer next to the Audi, but can't really get a good view of anything other than a bit of the front end with a serious splitter.

Mechie3

11-05-2013, 12:29 PM

I thought the same about the lambo.

RM1SepEx

11-05-2013, 02:39 PM

The Lambo flares look like something you ordered from JC Whitney!

metros

11-05-2013, 08:41 PM

Glad I'm not the only one wondering why someone did that to the lambo for sema.

Looking forward to hearing the full run down of the sema experience.

blueafro

11-06-2013, 01:15 AM

The top of the 818 windshield is about even with the belt line of the Focus, which really points something out: If it's that small compared to a modern hatchback or sedan, imagine driving in traffic around SUV's... :(

Welcome to the invisible car fraternity of Miata, Elise, and MR2 divers. :D Keep a spare hand hovering over your horn button, and drive as though you really are steering a car no one else can see.

shinn497

11-06-2013, 02:44 AM

I have a del sol and I drive as if everyone would get 1 million dollars and 5 xboxes if they killed me.

FFR-ADV

11-06-2013, 06:01 AM

Sweet! Your 818 visually pops.

Have fun at SEMA Wayne.

mobius

11-06-2013, 07:57 AM

Other cars? I don't see any other cars!

Seriously, the fender flares on the Aventador are hideous... they look like they came off a Wrangler and ruin the car for me. The only other interesting vehicle I can see there is the black Beemer next to the Audi, but can't really get a good view of anything other than a bit of the front end with a serious splitter.

LOL true i was taking a bunch of pics of Wayne,s car and didn't even notice the Lambo next to it to some kid was like "Hey dad a lamdoghiniinini" lol so then i noticed it haha awesome Lambo as well!

Wayne Presley

11-07-2013, 09:15 AM

Mobius, did you stop and talk to me?

Wayne Presley

11-09-2013, 06:04 PM

A few pics at SEMA

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/IMG_9957_zpsa8e8fa5a.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/IMG_9957_zpsa8e8fa5a.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/IMG_9953_zpsd52be948.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/IMG_9953_zpsd52be948.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/IMG_9966_zps0d24d981.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/IMG_9966_zps0d24d981.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/IMG_9975_zps70be1583.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/IMG_9975_zps70be1583.jpg.html)

metalmaker12

11-09-2013, 06:40 PM

Still like the car better!!

Wayne Presley

11-09-2013, 07:01 PM

Did I mention it's really shiny, the reflection of the mirror glass with text on the reflection of the mirror...

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/IMG_9960_zpsacbee800.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/IMG_9960_zpsacbee800.jpg.html)

Frank818

11-09-2013, 07:51 PM

I'll take the car. The girls will come by themselves after that.

Kalstar

11-09-2013, 08:22 PM

You all realize the woman in the white dress is his wife.

metalmaker12

11-09-2013, 08:56 PM

Is it, cause if so she was the best of the three by a long shot. Go Wayne !! You can web punch me if you want

Wayne Presley

11-09-2013, 09:50 PM

You all realize the woman in the white dress is his wife.

LOL, nah not my wife, she was in the KC light booth. 47 years old and has 2 sets of identical twins. The other two were energy drink girls

Xusia

11-09-2013, 10:13 PM

47? OMG. She's smokin'!

wallace18

11-10-2013, 07:18 AM

Nice headlights. LOL.

THE ITALIAN

11-10-2013, 07:48 AM

LOL, nah not my wife, she was in the KC light booth. 47 years old and has 2 sets of identical twins.

LOOKS LIKE SHE BROUGHT TWO OF THOSE IDENTICAL TWINS WITH HER. THIS MUST BE HER SECOND SET
Must have been a mis-understanding in the conversation

Wayne, can you remember the color of her hair? without looking back at the pic?:p

Congratulations on the car & the time frame you completed.

Wayne Presley

11-10-2013, 08:02 AM

LOOKS LIKE SHE BROUGHT TWO OF THOSE IDENTICAL TWINS WITH HER. THIS MUST BE HER SECOND SET
Must have been a mis-understanding in the conversation

Wayne, can you remember the color of her hair? without looking back at the pic?:p

Congratulations on the car & the time frame you completed.

Actually she's in the Guinness book for the only person to have 2 sets of identical twins born on the same day, just 10 years apart (currently 7 and 17 years old. One birthday, 4 cakes). Says the 17 year olds made her drop them off to school away and stay in the car not because they were embarrassed, because they were tired of the boys talking about how hot their mom was.

Wayne Presley

11-11-2013, 08:24 AM

Car should make it back here Thursday and finish the wiring and tuning soon.

bstuke

11-11-2013, 09:05 AM

LOL, nah not my wifeJust to be sure, I have met Wayne's wife, and she is a pretty cool lady...

Oppenheimer

11-11-2013, 11:55 AM

Welcome to the invisible car fraternity of Miata, Elise, and MR2 divers. :D Keep a spare hand hovering over your horn button, and drive as though you really are steering a car no one else can see.

...and S2000.

So Wayne picked a good color, will be difficult for other drivers to miss...

wleehendrick

11-11-2013, 12:12 PM

...and S2000.

So Wayne picked a good color, will be difficult for other drivers to miss...

My Z is bright metallic orange (Nissan's Le Mans Sunset) and it's amazing how inattentive drivers stilll don't see you. :mad:

Wayne Presley

11-12-2013, 08:20 AM

Just to be sure, I have met Wayne's wife, and she is a pretty cool lady... Has to be, she puts up with me:cool:

...and S2000.

So Wayne picked a good color, will be difficult for other drivers to miss...

My Z is bright metallic orange (Nissan's Le Mans Sunset) and it's amazing how inattentive drivers stilll don't see you. :mad:

The general driver out there is marginal at best, I drive it like it's a 4 wheel motorcycle.

Kalstar

11-12-2013, 09:23 AM

Has to be, she puts up with me:cool:

I was just bustin on Wayne, though the way they were talking about those girls I was really hoping she was at least a relative.

longislandwrx

11-12-2013, 09:37 AM

though the way they were talking about those girls I was really hoping she was at least a relative.

?

Wayne posts pics of attractive women showing cleavage posing by his car, Kalstar hopes they are related to Wayne? LOL

Pictures/Comments were pretty tame IMO.

Kalstar

11-12-2013, 10:00 AM

?

Wayne posts pics of attractive women showing cleavage posing by his car, Kalstar hopes they are related to Wayne? LOL

Pictures/Comments were pretty tame IMO.

Come on longisland...the statements " I still like the car better" and "I'll take the car, girls will come" would have been funny if Wayne said, hey that's my wife!

longislandwrx

11-12-2013, 10:41 AM

:D

good call.

wleehendrick

11-12-2013, 11:34 AM

The general driver out there is marginal at best, I drive it like it's a 4 wheel motorcycle.

And what's even scarier is that 93% of them think they're 'above average'. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illusory_superiority#Driving_ability)

coop3422

11-12-2013, 06:40 PM

Awesome 818! I took several pictures of it at SEMA not knowing what it was (hadn't been to the Factory Five booth yet). I used to have an 07 WRX that I loved but sold it in April, now want to buy a roadster in the spring. After seeing the 818S with the soft convertible top I just may go this route and build one haha.

Wayne Presley

11-12-2013, 10:17 PM

Wayne Presley

11-13-2013, 09:52 PM

Back home and tucked in

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20131113_192625_zps80f74fba.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20131113_192625_zps80f74fba.jpg.html)

Plebeian

11-14-2013, 12:30 PM

Wayne, when do you anticipate putting your creation on the dyno? Beautiful car! Cheers.

Wayne Presley

11-14-2013, 01:28 PM

Wayne, when do you anticipate putting your creation on the dyno? Beautiful car! Cheers.

I have a LS3 to stuff in an Aston Martin Virage and get out a donor kit before getting it on the dyno.

longislandwrx

11-14-2013, 01:56 PM

...or you could just hop in the 818 and head down to key west.

Mechie3

11-14-2013, 02:02 PM

I have a LS3 to stuff in an Aston Martin Virage and get out a donor kit before getting it on the dyno.

I've always wondered. Besides doing some turnkey FFR's and running VCP.com, what else do you do for a living? Are you just a general all around "if you want a fast car I'll build it?" shop?

Frank818

11-14-2013, 02:05 PM

I have a LS3 to stuff in an Aston Martin Virage and get out a donor kit before getting it on the dyno.

I hope it's not a Virage 6.3 with a 500hp V8, as I would wonder why replacing that. :)

Wayne Presley

11-14-2013, 08:20 PM

It's a 5.3 L Virage with a noisy rod bearing when it warms up. The parts to rebuild the motor is $13K, the waterpump alone is $900...:eek:

Frank818

11-14-2013, 08:44 PM

The parts to rebuild the motor is $13K, the waterpump alone is $900...:eek:

Say that again???

Wayne Presley

11-14-2013, 09:43 PM

So I got an email from Vivid Racing, and they had a SEMA gallery and their Focus ST was parked next to my 818. They did everything possible to not get my car in their pics. In one of the pics were a couple looking at my car with their backs turned toward the Focus :cool:

http://www.vividracing.com/blog/gallery/?album=52&gallery=622&utm_source=november+14+2013&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november+14+2013

Mechie3

11-14-2013, 10:57 PM

Unfortunately it looks like the newest trend is putting fenders that look like they cost $80 on a car costing over $300,000.

Scott J

11-14-2013, 11:18 PM

And look at how low the 818 is in relationship to the Focus. What the hell did they do to the R8??? I hope that's only a wrap!

Wayne Presley

11-14-2013, 11:55 PM

http://www.vividracing.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/sema-2013/sema_photos-18.jpg

http://www.vividracing.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/sema-2013/sema_focus_st-8.jpg

http://www.vividracing.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/sema-2013/sema_focus_st-6.jpg

http://www.vividracing.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/sema-2013/sema_focus_st-5.jpg

http://www.vividracing.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/sema-2013/sema_focus_st-10.jpg

RM1SepEx

11-16-2013, 08:17 AM

Wayne, as a kit newbie I'm wondering how more experienced builders do their interiors. I've fatmatted every surface and plan on covering with simple vinyl and carpet on the floor. I'm thinking between velcro where you need it removable and 3M spray adhesive where you don't it isn't very complicated. How much sound deadening do you usually use? (I asked Erik this same question on his thread)

Wayne Presley

11-16-2013, 09:24 AM

I do not use any sound deadening over what the carpet provides, the additional quietness provided is completely wasted in an open car. No one has ever gotten out of one of my cars and said anything other than how solid they feel. So the FatMat/LizardSkin/Dynamat only adds time, money and weight in my opinion to the overall finished product. I had a car audio and home theater business for 15 years in California and the deadeners do have their place and have used them extensively.
I get my glue from my local upholstery and use a cheap siphon spray gun from Lowe's to spray it in. The glue is head and shoulders better than 3M Super 77 or Hi-Strength 90. With this glue you spray both sides, let dry for 3-5 min depending on temp, it doesn't immediately stick to itself when you attempt to position it, lay it down then apply a little pressure and it sticks. And it doesn't peel up on the corners a week later.

RM1SepEx

11-16-2013, 09:39 AM

Do you use foam to add a 3 dimension look to the vinyl that you apply?

Wayne Presley

11-16-2013, 10:06 AM

Do you use foam to add a 3 dimension look to the vinyl that you apply?

Depends on the look you are going for, you can add 1/8" foam to puff it up or glue it straight down.

RM1SepEx

11-16-2013, 12:27 PM

metalmaker12

11-16-2013, 04:46 PM

No deadener expect on my firewall, which is not really needed either in an open car. I totally agree with Wayne.

flynntuna

11-16-2013, 07:20 PM

Lizard skin also has a ceramic insulation product to provide heat insulation. Thoughts on if this would be useful to minimize heat transfer to the cockpit?

TheBoostCreep

11-17-2013, 12:07 AM

It was great to get to check the car out at sema and one of my highlights in Vegas. I cant believe how nice the paint is. Thanks for showing me the car and letting me sit in it. Ill be getting some good parts and advice from you soon. Thanks again.

Wayne Presley

11-17-2013, 08:26 AM

Wayne, the GRM car used stock 05+ seats and stock belts. Did you make some sort of bracket to adapt the seat belt brackets (sewn on) to the seat brackets? The holes are positioned too far from the bend to fit... Also I'm finding that the stock seat is so wide that the bolster makes it hard to retract the belt... did you observe this too? I ended up modifying the seat brackets for the GRM car since cut twice/measure once didn't work out too well for one of their guys. The seat belts drag if you have the seat leaned all the way back over the top of the seat belt slot. The seat belt can be a pain to get back out if you let it retract too far.

It was great to get to check the car out at sema and one of my highlights in Vegas. I cant believe how nice the paint is. Thanks for showing me the car and letting me sit in it. Ill be getting some good parts and advice from you soon. Thanks again.

Great to meet a you and the other people at SEMA this year.

Wayne Presley

11-17-2013, 10:19 AM

RM1SepEx

11-17-2013, 10:57 AM

That was the most amazing TD pass!

Canadian818

11-17-2013, 11:13 AM

Wow, fluke of a lifetime

HelluvaEngineer

11-17-2013, 11:43 AM

Took a break from working on the car yesterday to hang out with my kids at Auburn and 87541 of my other closest friends

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20131116_142824_zpsc00cd0dc.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20131116_142824_zpsc00cd0dc.jpg.html)

And was there when this happened

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ3wp4qInfg

It was so loud and have zero voice today.

As a Georgia Tech grad, that game was Fantastic! Anytime the DWAGs get their hearts ripped out is a great day. Plus the Auburn fans are a classy bunch unlike Alabama fans. I was a big time War Eagle fan yesterday.

HelluvaEngineer

11-17-2013, 11:44 AM

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/822255109.gif?1384649072

Here is an animated GIF of the DWAGs sideline for that TD catch.

Wayne Presley

11-17-2013, 11:58 AM

wallace18

11-17-2013, 03:59 PM

At least one orange and blue team is doing good in Football this year in the SEC. I am rooting for the War Eagles when they play Alabama for sure.

818dennis

11-17-2013, 08:19 PM

https://vine.co/v/ht6pO2FwT6t
Wayne, I've never seen coaches coache that way. c;

WIS89

11-18-2013, 11:01 AM

Wayne- That is an awesome after TD picture! What a great game. However, your car is still cooler!!

I missed the game live, but saw the highlights. WOW what an amazing ending. The crowd must have gone bonkers!

Very cool that you and 87,000 of your closest friends could share the experience...

Regards,

Steve

rjh2pd

11-19-2013, 11:38 AM

https://vine.co/v/ht6pO2FwT6t

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/IMG_9960_zps9f2ed7d9.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/IMG_9960_zps9f2ed7d9.jpg.html)
After the TD

I'm pretty upset that you won. As a Mizzou fan you made it hard for us to win the east now, but congrats on the win

Wayne Presley

11-19-2013, 08:41 PM

I'm pretty upset that you won. As a Mizzou fan you made it hard for us to win the east now, but congrats on the win

I don't understand, Auburn is in the SEC West and Mizzou is in the east as is Georgia. It should have helped you...

rjh2pd

11-19-2013, 08:58 PM

I don't understand, Auburn is in the SEC West and Mizzou is in the east as is Georgia. It should have helped you...
If Georgia beat Auburn, then Mizzou would only have to win 1 of our last 2 to win the east because of tiebreakers. Now if we loose 1 South Carolina wins the east. I was just giving you a hard time. I turned the game off in the third because i thought you guys had it all wrapped up, and saw that highlight. That had to be crazy there

sneasle

11-21-2013, 11:08 AM

Car looks great Wayne, both you and Erik have done amazing jobs.

Oh, and War Damn Eagle.

Auburn ElecEng, '10

Wayne Presley

11-22-2013, 11:27 PM

Car looks great Wayne, both you and Erik have done amazing jobs.

Oh, and War Damn Eagle.

Auburn ElecEng, '10

Thanks and WDE!

bstuke

11-30-2013, 08:02 PM

I know who I am tailgating with Saturday. WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!!!

thestigwins

11-30-2013, 08:09 PM

Well Wayne... The ending to the Auburn vs Alabama game was nothing short of spectacular. I am sure you are pumped.

Wayne Presley

12-01-2013, 08:08 AM

WOW, I mean WOW, that was unreal! The stadium went wild! So cool to be there for that!

BC Huselton

12-01-2013, 08:30 AM

Bet Auburn jumps Ohio State in the next two weeks. Especially if they win the SEC.
BC

adubbelde

12-01-2013, 09:32 AM

WOW, I mean WOW, that was unreal! The stadium went wild! So cool to be there for that!
EXCELLENT. Very fun.

wallace18

12-01-2013, 09:58 AM

Unreal game. I never saw that done before. Great coaching to have a punt returner ready to go.

WIS89

12-01-2013, 10:18 AM

I cannot imagine being at that game! What an amazing ending. Auburn seems to have a flair for the dramatic, eh?

I was on the edge of my seat, and I don't have a dog in the fight! WOW what a game.

Good on Auburn!

Regards,

Steve

Wayne Presley

12-01-2013, 11:36 AM

Unreal game. I never saw that done before. Great coaching to have a punt returner ready to go.

Davis is also a corner back and was back for the cover in case of a fake field goal.

Canadian818

12-01-2013, 04:17 PM

Every time i see this thread has been updated i get excited, thinking Wayne has finally posted a dyno video for me to drool over. Yet again, football, lol...

DruOdil

12-08-2013, 09:53 PM

Good luck in the big game, go UA!

DruOdil

12-08-2013, 09:53 PM

oops, AU!

bstuke

12-09-2013, 08:52 AM

Go NOLES!!!!!!
24082

Wayne Presley

12-09-2013, 10:35 AM

Go NOLES!!!!!!

I would so wrap your 818R body in blue and orange if it was here :cool:

bstuke

12-09-2013, 12:02 PM

One good reason I didn't give you the body...

Frank818

12-09-2013, 08:05 PM

Wayne, back on topic: what are you planing on doing with the car again? Keep it for you? Register it? Sell it?
I mean no car updates since SEMA, so I wonder if I missed a post somewhere that said what was its future. :)

Wayne Presley

12-09-2013, 08:26 PM

Right now it's in the trailer as I have so much work to do on other peoples cars. It will get registered and driven. I still have to get it on the dyno.

Frank818

12-09-2013, 08:37 PM

That sounds cool! Let's wait and see.

Frank818

12-10-2013, 01:07 PM

WIS89

12-10-2013, 04:53 PM

Right now it's in the trailer as I have so much work to do on other peoples cars. It will get registered and driven. I still have to get it on the dyno.

Wayne, you know if that car is cluttering up your trailer, I have room for it at my place! I would be happy to drive her around, take very good care of her, and ensure she is fed well for the next couple of years. I mean, it's really just about you. I just want to help you out you know! ;-o)

Looking forward to see your next project!

Regards,

Steve

Evan78

12-12-2013, 02:36 PM

Wayne, I have an exhaust question.

Why 3"?
Why not 2.5"? Is it to gain more hp in the top end while sacrificing some in the low-mids?

I am ferociously debating with myself lol the use a 2.5" vs 3" (for a 2.5 to 3.0L engine).Frank, have you seen evidence that shows a 2.5" exhaust (post turbo) making more low end power than a 3" on a turbo car? I believe that in turbo applications, bigger is better everywhere. In other words, eliminating the exhaust after the turbo would produce the most power in all rpm ranges.

I hope I am not opening a huge can of worms since this is a debated topic, but I can't recall seeing any test results that back up the belief that a smaller exhaust will produce more power in lower RPM's.

Wayne's H6 is twin turbo, right?

Frank818

12-12-2013, 02:46 PM

Evan, yes I did. On my VW. Couple of years ago on the dyno I did some unofficial runs (not fully tuned) with a 3" exhaust and everywhere before full boost it wasn't as torquey as with a 2.5". Minimal changes I admit but I was curious to know other people's opinion here.

Then again, maybe if I had it tuned properly with the 2.5" and after with the 3", the latter may have produced more torque from 1 RPM to 6500 RPM. That's why I say unofficial runs. :)

It's possible it is engine dependent too, I don't know. I failed to find real evidences for either point of view, except for my old unofficial dyno runs.

Plz tell me I am wrong and 3" is better everywhere. But usually with cars there are always compromises somewhere.

D Clary

12-12-2013, 06:25 PM

I have a mustang 4cyl turbo. I have had several size exhaust from stock 2.25 to the current 3 inch. I do not have dyno numbers but the turbo spools much faster with less exhaust restriction. That been said, there needs to be additional tuning to take advantage of this. You need an ECM that you can set the fuel map to see an increase and not a loss.

Frank818

12-12-2013, 06:44 PM

Then I must assume my unfinished fuel tuning could be the culprit. I planed on 3" anyways cuz it matches my turbo outlet but now I plan even more. :)

The thing is, some say a "ridiculous" increase in diameter causes a negative effect. For example, a 4" exhaust on a 1.6L Civic. But this is not the thread for this discussion, I wonder if I will open one.

metalmaker12

12-12-2013, 08:18 PM

More air in or out, fuel,spark,timing changes within the ecu map can accommodate anything you try. From my experiences, a stock turbo wrx/Sti works well with an open bell mouth or divorced with 2.5" piping. 3" is ok too, just tends to raise torque curve slightly with similar tune parameters , but true benefit is achieved with a larger turbo.

Xusia

12-13-2013, 01:36 AM

Plebeian

12-13-2013, 02:12 AM

Theoretically speaking, the best exhaust on a turbo would be a a short 6-10" long megaphone style tube that tapers approx 10- degrees from the turbine outlet.

Frank818

12-13-2013, 08:47 AM

Theoretically speaking, the best exhaust on a turbo would be a a short 6-10" long megaphone style tube that tapers approx 10- degrees from the turbine outlet.

Why?

P.S.: If an admin (Wayne is one!) could move the "Best turbo exhaust size" discussion into another thread I think that could be better.

b1doby

12-13-2013, 09:54 AM

Wayne did you put twin turbo's on the 6 cylinder?

How does it drive?

Having seen your face on pictures and video.....does car improve your smile, and can you get the grin off face in 1st hour after parking it yet?

You got you some skills boy....well done with car and your videos.

Frank818

12-13-2013, 02:53 PM

Unless he's hidden something to us, it's "just" a single turbo. :)

GTX28, if I recall.

Wayne Presley

12-14-2013, 06:28 AM

It's a Precision PT5558 CEA single turbo. It has a 3" outlet and needed for a quick spool. The exhaust is so short on the 818 that there is not enough cooling to taper down to the 2.5" pipes. On a WRX the temps at the exhaust tips is significantly lower than the 818. Less temp = less volume, smaller pipe to flow the same mass of exhaust. My cobra has 2.5" outlets on the turbos but since they feed a supercharger spool up isn't an issue.

Frank818

12-14-2013, 10:24 AM

Sorry I thought you had a Garrett. Or maybe you talked about one but changed mind in the end.

Tnx for the exhaust explanation, I didn't think about the temps effects.

metalmaker12

12-14-2013, 11:01 AM

Yea the exhaust temps are a bit higher on the 818 required setup, and on his size turbo a 3.0 is what you want.

Wayne Presley

12-16-2013, 08:12 AM

Frank, I had a Garrett on the 2.0 four cylinder.

Frank818

12-16-2013, 08:27 AM

Frank, I had a Garrett on the 2.0 four cylinder.

Tnx Wayne, I thought I was getting old and imagining things. :)

JRach

12-19-2013, 08:28 PM

SO want to see dyno results on this guy!

Canadian818

12-19-2013, 09:04 PM

SO want to see dyno results on this guy!

I'd settle for hearing it at this point, lol.

metros

12-23-2013, 08:14 PM

I thought there was going to be a Christmas sale on VCP?

Looking for the AWIC system and shift kit if you can verify it'll work on an STi 6-speed.

Wayne Presley

12-24-2013, 08:19 AM

The shifter should work on the 6 speed, I have not had the 6 speed in my hands to make the brackets. The AWIC kit is being revised with a different core right now.

BrandonDrums

12-24-2013, 11:43 AM

From what I've read regarding normally aspirated engines, exhaust design does matter. Bigger is not always better. Wave propagation and back pressure (which is a good thing in proper quantity) affect engine power output and overall flow. I'm not as familiar with turbo engines, but I would imagine that the turbo provides back pressure, and effectively stops any wave propagation, making anything that comes after the turbo irrelevant (unless it's small enough to restrict flow).

Exactly. Pre-turbo on a turbo car this is very true still. You want to maximize pressure and flow rate going to the turbo which means having smooth transitions with minimal turbulence. The stock header and up-pipe setup on a subaru is actually pretty well designed for the unequal length design. Aftermarket headers will not give you much advantage over a stock header with a port matched crossover pipe. The stock up pipe is also something difficult to improve upon assuming it's catless.

Now, having unequal length headers in general isn't ideal for any turbo or non-turbo car because of wave/pulse interference but if you want to upgrade your exhaust on a subaru without destroying your boxer rumble, get your stock header port matched everywhere (all flanges) and then get the largest free-flowing exhaust post-turbo you can. Note that the stock header and up-pipe diameter is quite small compared to just about any aftermarket piece. It performs better because Iron works better for heat management for turbo applications and the smaller diameter piping has a better graduation in size than most aftermarket pieces to minimize pre-turbo turbulence. If you want to increase exhaust flow, start with a bigger turbine housing vis-a-vis a bigger turbo. Then you can upsize your header and up-pipe, you don't want the exhaust getting 'pinched' as it enters the turbo but you also don't want the exhaust flow to decompress as it enters the turbo either.

Post turbo, go as big as you can with the least number of bends.

At least that's how it's been explained to me, seems to work great as I get full boost on an 18g at 3400 rpm using a stock header and a catless up pipe and a combination of ebay, Cobb and Magnaflow 3'' turboback exhaust parts behind it.

metros

12-24-2013, 03:54 PM

The shifter should work on the 6 speed, I have not had the 6 speed in my hands to make the brackets. The AWIC kit is being revised with a different core right now.

Thanks, let me know when you get these parts sorted and you've got a buyer standing by.

Scargo

12-24-2013, 06:26 PM

Exactly. Pre-turbo on a turbo car this is very true still. You want to maximize pressure and flow rate going to the turbo...
... get the largest free-flowing exhaust post-turbo you can. Note that the stock header and up-pipe diameter is quite small compared to just about any aftermarket piece. It performs better because Iron works better for heat management for turbo applications and the smaller diameter piping has a better graduation in size than most aftermarket pieces to minimize pre-turbo turbulence. If you want to increase exhaust flow, start with a bigger turbine housing vis-a-vis a bigger turbo. Then you can upsize your header and up-pipe, you don't want the exhaust getting 'pinched' as it enters the turbo but you also don't want the exhaust flow to decompress as it enters the turbo either.
Post turbo, go as big as you can with the least number of bends....

What BrandonDrums said...^^ I wished this were moved to a separate thread as has been suggested. I have ulterior motives. ;)
I was just reading on this subject for quite a while today and my gleaned info mirrors this pretty well. I have several Full Race manifolds and the ID is not as big as some others, yet the SS wall thickness is impressive (I think Schedule 10). The smaller ID maintains the velocity, AFAIAC and helps with low RPM torque/faster spool. If the exhaust is unrestricted, as in a race car, then so much the better (for the top end).
After the turbo, you want no restrictions; hence some have a foot or less of pipe after the turbo.

Wayne Presley

12-27-2013, 08:09 AM

The equal length headers do change the sound and like any part on the motor there are compromises in one aspect or another. Big volume headers/pre turbo slows spool up but overall will allow a higher peak HP. Now if your turbo runs out of airflow before the peak flow of the exhaust, then you have given up spool up for no benefit. You really need to worry more about getting the turbo size right than look for something different in headers than stock at 325 RWHP or lower.

Frank818

12-27-2013, 08:31 AM

Hey Wayne, you already back from vacations? :)
Can we start buying 818 stuff from VCP?

Wayne Presley

12-27-2013, 09:26 AM

Ha, vacation what's that? Worked last Saturday, Sunday, Monday and half of Tuesday. 9 hours yesterday...And I don't see another day off until Jan 14th.

Frank818

12-27-2013, 09:49 AM

Ugh, sorry about that.
Well I would want to give you some money for your hard work (in exchange for parts of course :)), so how do we order 818 parts from your website?

Frank818

12-30-2013, 06:14 PM

Wayne, starting when can we place an order for 818 parts?

Canadian818

12-30-2013, 08:23 PM

He doesn't seem to want your money Frank, ;)

Frank818

12-30-2013, 08:58 PM

Nope. :( And I wanted to pay him in USD.

Xusia

12-30-2013, 09:03 PM

^That's good. It's hard to spend Canuck Bucks down here! LOL

longislandwrx

12-30-2013, 10:38 PM

I'm sure if you call him on the phone he will take your money.

Wayne Presley

12-30-2013, 10:41 PM

Just call 760-403-6266 to order the parts.

Frank818

12-31-2013, 07:54 AM

Tnx. :)

DruOdil

12-31-2013, 05:44 PM

The 6 speed thread is going again and I was wondering if you plan on doing your magic on the 6 speed like you did on the 5 speed? I will buy it.
Dru

Wayne Presley

12-31-2013, 06:23 PM

The six speed is going to be supported soon. I don't have one in my hands currently to make the shifter cable brackets.

Flamshackle

01-26-2014, 03:16 AM

Ok wayne, I'm dying to see a video of your car? Where is a vid for us to see?

Plebeian

01-26-2014, 11:39 AM

He probably wants to dyno tune it 1st before any video action shots.

Wayne Presley

01-26-2014, 12:13 PM

Ok wayne, I'm dying to see a video of your car? Where is a vid for us to see?

He probably wants to dyno tune it 1st before any video action shots.

I'll take it out for a quick spin/video this afternoon but I wish I had time to work on it. It still has not seen the dyno with the H6 in it :-(

Canadian818

01-26-2014, 12:29 PM

Wayne Presley

01-26-2014, 04:06 PM

http://youtu.be/Ermx05j1dR8

Canadian818

01-26-2014, 08:42 PM

Sounds good, even with wind and rock noise. Looking forward to hearing a drive by and the dyno run.

Wayne Presley

01-26-2014, 09:32 PM

I love the sound of the 6 cylinder...

Erik W. Treves

01-26-2014, 09:40 PM

Sounds great

1Jarhead2

01-26-2014, 10:53 PM

Wayne that does sound really good.

Flamshackle

01-27-2014, 02:31 AM

Made my day! Hahaha... Cheers Wayne :-) can't wait to see it all tuned and running a drive by... LOVE IT

longislandwrx

01-27-2014, 07:24 AM

vroooooooom . who needs a stereo with a motor like that?

skullandbones

01-27-2014, 01:49 PM

That's a wicked sounding machine, Wayne. Hope you take it to a track and do a video of that!

Thanks,

WEK.

Wayne Presley

01-27-2014, 10:12 PM

I might even get to work on it in a couple of weeks :-)

Wayne Presley

01-28-2014, 02:01 PM

Wow, I just noticed over 100,000 views on this thread :eek: thanks guys, and the few women who clicked...

longislandwrx

01-28-2014, 03:06 PM

87,000 were Frank818

D2W

01-28-2014, 04:33 PM

87,000 were Frank818

That made me laugh cause its probably true:)

Erik W. Treves

01-28-2014, 06:49 PM

87,000 were Frank818

nope only 76 posts out of 909 total...but that;s 76 trips to the top and just a tick over 8% of total posts (on this thread)...and yes I counted...lol...

Frank818

01-28-2014, 07:27 PM

That made me laugh cause its probably true:)

Nah it isn't. :)

Now 77, Erik. :)

Canadian818

01-28-2014, 08:35 PM

Wow, I just noticed over 100,000 views on this thread :eek: thanks guys, and the few women who clicked...

The last 20,000 were people checking to see if the latest post was a dyno video. :p

Not sure if you missed my questions above, perhaps it's time I give you a call so I can plan my engine stuff.

Tdelta1

01-29-2014, 07:48 AM

Great build Wayne and your 818 is a benchmark! I would like to know what type of wiring system that you laid out before splicing in the factory components?

Wayne Presley

01-29-2014, 08:57 AM

Couple of H6 questions for you wayne.

Do you think an oem imprezza rad is enough for cooling? I expect 20min track sessions max, at least for now.

Can the TEC-GT run throttle by wire? I know you offer other ECU's like AEM, would you be able to offer any of them with a base tune and etune with datalogs?

Oh, and where's that video? :D Feels like I've been waiting months to hear it...

Yes the Impreza radiator is plenty big.
The TEC-GT does not run drive by wire. I can set up the harness with AEM or your choice of ECU.

It's a little chilly here this morning after last nights ice storm

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20140129_074252_zpsb55a76f0.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20140129_074252_zpsb55a76f0.jpg.html)

Canadian818

01-29-2014, 11:45 AM

So no drive by video today :p

Thanks for the info, I'll hold off on an aluminum rad and installing my throttle peddle. I'll also look into some of the ecu's you've mentioned, see which is the most newbie friendly.

Wayne Presley

02-13-2014, 08:45 AM

Boy the weather has sucked here lately, had 3 days of sun this month, Spring can't come soon enough, I want to drive this thing!

adubbelde

02-13-2014, 11:27 AM

Waa Waa, we've had 44 days with temps falling below zero, some as much as 23 below. Today is the first day in ages where we might go above freezing :)

bompus

02-13-2014, 12:29 PM

High today is 82, low is 50.. paradise :)

nkw8181

02-13-2014, 12:32 PM

This winter has sucked overall I think for everyone (well not the people from Florida but they get hurricanes). Here in Dallas we have had a lot of flip flopping. 20 no 70 now repeat. It was I think 26 this morning but gonna be in the 60s and sunny (if you trust the weatherman). I would almost perfer it to pick a temp and stay there so people stop getting sick. But yes I can't wait for spring because then I start building :-)

Wayne Presley

02-13-2014, 12:32 PM

Ok so I suck compared to adubbelde and bompus sucks compared to me :)

Slatt

02-13-2014, 10:50 PM

Boy the weather has sucked here lately, had 3 days of sun this month, Spring can't come soon enough, I want to drive this thing!

I don't understand. It has headlights, right? :rolleyes:

Wayne Presley

02-23-2014, 07:49 AM

Maybe, just maybe I'll get to spend some time working on this car soon and get it on the dyno..

Canadian818

02-23-2014, 07:53 AM

Such a tease... :)

Hayai

02-24-2014, 10:16 AM

I cant wait to see more videos.

EODTech87

03-13-2014, 08:02 PM

Wayne you have a pm.

Wayne Presley

04-17-2014, 12:03 PM

I took some time last night after work to do some finishing touches on my car. I got some black Quik-Latches, these are the newest ones and have 25% more holding strength than the originals. Put them in and they look great.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/P1020757_zpsed7aef2b.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/P1020757_zpsed7aef2b.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/P1020756_zpsed754ad1.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/P1020756_zpsed754ad1.jpg.html)

C.Plavan

04-17-2014, 12:20 PM

Very nice. What is the pull weight rated at?

bompus

04-17-2014, 01:24 PM

Are those the mini's (1.23in diameter) or the low profile (2.5in diameter) ? I really like these over the AeroCatch I was planning. The only downside to these are no locking mechanism, but they sure look nice and simple.

AZPete

04-17-2014, 01:26 PM

Wayne, I like the black Quik-Latches. Do you think they could be painted to make them disappear?
BTW, last night I was fondling the cool billet shifter you sent. Thanks.

Wayne Presley

04-17-2014, 02:01 PM

Very nice. What is the pull weight rated at? Those are pull rated at 250 lbs

Are those the mini's (1.23in diameter) or the low profile (2.5in diameter) ? I really like these over the AeroCatch I was planning. The only downside to these are no locking mechanism, but they sure look nice and simple. These are the mini's

Wayne, I like the black Quik-Latches. Do you think they could be painted to make them disappear?
BTW, last night I was fondling the cool billet shifter you sent. Thanks.
They are available powdercoated so I would say yes.

kabacj

04-17-2014, 03:36 PM

Wayne Presley

04-17-2014, 04:41 PM

You can order them from Summit QL-25-S, QL-25-SB black, QL-25-SP polished

RM1SepEx

04-17-2014, 05:33 PM

you didn't use the optional "pockets" did you?

Wayne Presley

04-17-2014, 08:07 PM

???? Optional pockets?

temperacerguy

04-17-2014, 08:27 PM

???? Optional pockets?

I have been running quick latches on my Evo since they debuted years ago.

They technically CAN be painted, however the clearance between the button and the housing is very very tight. I am planning on painting a set soon, but I will lightly turn down the button a few thousanths for clearance.

The only problem I have had on them, is that in cold weather they freeze. I had a battery die in cold weather, and had to buy two cups of McDonalds coffee to pour onto the latches to defrost them to open them.

The buckets ("pockets") are designed for flush mount of the pins. lets say you have two flat surfaces you want to use these on... The bucket rivets/screws to the lower surface to create a recess where the pin is located (along with a spring) in which the bottom of the latch can enter when latched together. A second benefit of the buckets (with the spring), is that when you push the button in, it releases and the spring pushes the latch away

28080

Here it is with spring:
28081

Wayne Presley

04-17-2014, 08:45 PM

I made some some brackets to bridge between the sides and rear body panel and mounted the post on them. I threaded the brackets to make height adjustments easy.

RM1SepEx

04-17-2014, 09:04 PM

A picture is worth a thousand words... a shot of the 1 inch angle across the rear fenders would be helpful too...

Erik W. Treves

04-17-2014, 09:42 PM

I didn't use the spring pockets either, although, I did get them...just one more piece that seemed to complicate the issue....I just did like wayne..height adjustment is accomplished in seconds.

Wayne Presley

04-17-2014, 10:35 PM

Pic tomorrow

Scargo

04-18-2014, 09:24 AM

Do you think they could be painted to make them disappear?
Buy them anodized and they will readily take primer. Or have them powder-coated and skip the anodizing.
I know you said disappear, but they come in blue, black and red anodized. Might make for a nice accent since they will never really disappear. You can only get close to a spray paint color with powder-coat. Might be easier to match your body paint color to a powder-coat finished parts color.

Thanks, Wayne for the Quik-Latch suggestion and pics.

Wayne Presley

04-18-2014, 04:14 PM

Here is the bridge

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/P1020761_zpsa5f0ceba.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/P1020761_zpsa5f0ceba.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/P1020762_zpsef9cd6db.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/P1020762_zpsef9cd6db.jpg.html)

Aloha818

04-20-2014, 10:37 AM

Wayne Presley

04-20-2014, 10:51 AM

Wayne, Thanks for the info on the mini latches. Great idea. I want to eliminate the hoops pins on the back edge of the hood, and both sets on the engine cover, same buying a couple minis. I think I have a plan for the hood and the rear side of the engine cover. How did you eliminate the front pins on the engine cover on yours, if you don't mind me asking?

I do not think that I'll have to open the hood hardly ever so I made it a bolt on. I bonded plates on the hood and then made straps that attach in the nose opening and the back of the front wheel opening.

Aloha818

04-20-2014, 12:33 PM

I do not think that I'll have to open the hood hardly ever so I made it a bolt on. I bonded plates on the hood and then made straps that attach in the nose opening and the back of the front wheel opening.

Thanks for the quick reply, but I'm referring to how you eliminated the hood pins on the forward end of the engine cover, just in front of the roll bar. In one of your pics I see a screw on the cabin side. I'm assuming you glassed in bracket and the screw keeps it in place?

RM1SepEx

04-20-2014, 01:40 PM

I lke the mini latch "bridge" thanks for the photos. Can you show use where you placed the angle across the two sides?

Wayne Presley

04-20-2014, 02:39 PM

Thanks for the quick reply, but I'm referring to how you eliminated the hood pins on the forward end of the engine cover, just in front of the roll bar. In one of your pics I see a screw on the cabin side. I'm assuming you glassed in bracket and the screw keeps it in place?
I bonded in a plate with a hood pin nut welded in on an angle so the pin would be normal to the area on the sides where the manual tells you to put the pin. then put the clip in from under the flat.

I like the mini latch "bridge" thanks for the photos. Can you show use where you placed the angle across the two sides?

I don't know which shot you want.

RM1SepEx

04-20-2014, 02:50 PM

Any shot... I'd like to know where it works w/o interfering with something that I have to install later, like that would ever happen... :rolleyes: I'm likely to put it where it interferes withe the trunk hinges (as an example)

Frank818

06-24-2014, 09:33 AM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/WRXparts/P1020166_zps7f8809ef.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/WRXparts/P1020166_zps7f8809ef.jpg.html)

Wayne, I know this has been a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry long time :), but which way did you bolt on the lower shock mount? Pointing towards the shock, the vertical brackets following the same line as the shock, or pointing towards the spindle?

FFR manual shows both orientations, so we don't know which one is better, if there is one.

Wayne Presley

06-24-2014, 11:21 AM

Wayne, I know this has been a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry long time :), but which way did you bolt on the lower shock mount? Pointing towards the shock, the vertical brackets following the same line as the shock, or pointing towards the spindle?

FFR manual shows both orientations, so we don't know which one is better, if there is one.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/Subaru/20140624_102213_zpspngn5dmd.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/Subaru/20140624_102213_zpspngn5dmd.jpg.html)

bstuke

06-24-2014, 01:49 PM

I need to remember to bring wheels. And spacers?

Wayne Presley

06-24-2014, 01:57 PM

I need to remember to bring wheels. And spacers?

What wheels/offset did you get?

bstuke

06-24-2014, 02:46 PM

17x8 +45, 18x9.5 +45

bstuke

06-24-2014, 02:49 PM

Kojin..

Canadian818

06-30-2014, 10:12 AM

Hey Wayne, did you ever find the time to put your 818 on the dyno?

Wayne Presley

06-30-2014, 01:45 PM

Well not yet, my daughter got married last Saturday. So Thursday all the groomsmen went fishing...
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20140626_183230_zpsqune74vs.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20140626_183230_zpsqune74vs.jpg.html)

Thursday night someone broke into my shop and stole $2K worth of tools.

But the wedding went off with out a hitch

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20140628_170531_zpsae1ui3kn.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20140628_170531_zpsae1ui3kn.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20140628_190524_zpslahrw31c.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20140628_190524_zpslahrw31c.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20140628_190026_zpst5e6mvfk.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20140628_190026_zpst5e6mvfk.jpg.html)

then Saturday night they came back and broke into the other shop and stole a 4 wheeler...

MrDude_1

06-30-2014, 02:04 PM

Its someone you know. They knew when you would be gone and busy.

wallace18

06-30-2014, 02:16 PM

Beautiful Bride and handsome groom. Best wishes to the new couple and joined families. Sorry to hear about your break in. Sounds like someone who knows you. I hope they get caught.

flynntuna

06-30-2014, 02:20 PM

Now how can you have a wedding and no one gets "hitched". :rolleyes:

Scargo

06-30-2014, 04:41 PM

Perhaps you need to announce another outing and be lying in wait or at least have cameras set up? Sorry to hear of the loss, but congrats on the wedded daughter.
Also, check pawn shops and Craig's list types of sites. "Friend" pawned a tool I lent him and said it was stolen from his car.

Canadian818

06-30-2014, 06:23 PM

Tools and toys can be replaced, still sucks though. Weddings going to plan are rare, especially big ones, congrats! Did you ever finish the austin martin with the LS3? Would love to see pics!

metalmaker12

06-30-2014, 06:33 PM

I hope you catch the douche

Wayne Presley

06-30-2014, 11:13 PM

Cameras were installed today, infra red, 1 TB DVR, alarm system....

bstuke

07-05-2014, 12:53 PM

Sorry to hear about the break in Wayne. Anything I can do?

Wayne Presley

07-05-2014, 03:16 PM

I think I've got it covered Bob. I spent this entire week putting in an alarm, a 12 camera day/night camera system, bars on the windows and reinforcing the buildings. I figured out yesterday they took a Quaife ATB diff that came in last Wed after a 6 week back order. It was sitting next to the box of K-Tuned shifters that they also stole.

flynntuna

07-22-2014, 12:07 PM

Yes , dual into single water outlet.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/P1020312_zps3ae2af18.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/P1020312_zps3ae2af18.jpg.html)

Hey Wayne,
A nuisance question: what's your thoughts on doing a two into one adapter with a radiator fill welded to it. Or is this a bad idea?

I'm seriously thinking of a NA ez30 build and any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

Thanks George

Hindsight

09-11-2014, 11:11 AM

longislandwrx

09-11-2014, 11:27 AM

That's terrible. I hope they botch the install when installing the Quaife and are castrated by a rogue flywheel.

Wayne Presley

09-11-2014, 11:34 AM

Wayne, I notice your omitting the rear strut tower cross-brace seems to have given you a lot more room to play around with rotated turbos and AWICs. Do you plan on adding something custom back in and if so, any plans to offer it for sale? Seems like the AWIC fits fine with the cross brace in place but a rotated turbo would not.

I'm going to have to build a new one for this car, I set the mounts in so the car could go to SEMA. Have not had time to go back and build a new one. The AWIC I sell fits the FFR brace. This car has a 6 cylinder and Precision Turbo so all the placements are unique to this car.

Long Island, I do too?

Frank818

11-20-2014, 12:49 PM

wleehendrick

11-20-2014, 01:24 PM

Hey Wayne,

Is there is pic or series of pix that show the routing of the k-tuned race shifter cables?
I was wondering if they go through the middle hole over the tank or through the left side hole over the trailing arm. And then where they route from there, either solution implemented.

Hey Frank,

Wayne put up a good set on instructions for the K-tuned shifter here (http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12958-THE-K-tuned-shifter-thread&p=150632&viewfull=1#post150632). It may answer all your questions.

the_tool_man

11-20-2014, 02:59 PM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/20131101_173811_zpsc50c18aa.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/20131101_173811_zpsc50c18aa.jpg.html)

Wow, I just read this entire thread. Awesome car. Great painter. Not such a good speller, though.

EODTech87

11-20-2014, 04:51 PM

Wow, I just read this entire thread. Awesome car. Great painter. Not such a good speller, though.

Didn't notice that the first time. I wonder if he knows about it yet?

blueoval_bowtie_guy

11-20-2014, 05:09 PM

I saw that right off. Couldn't believe someone put that much work into it and didn't know how to spell Cummins.

Frank818

11-20-2014, 05:27 PM

Hey Frank,

Wayne put up a good set on instructions for the K-tuned shifter here (http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12958-THE-K-tuned-shifter-thread&p=150632&viewfull=1#post150632). It may answer all your questions.

Hey tnx for that, it will no doubt help me once I start installing all this. I guess I missed that thread for some reason (I recently found out I can't remember them all), but I took note of it now.

Except unfortunately it's missing the most important part for me. I am looking for pix of the cable routing and installation from the top of the fuel tank all the way to the driveshafts. Where are the cables going through and how are they attached, that's what I am looking for at this very moment. I'll post on that thread, better suited than Wayne's H6's thread.

flynntuna

11-25-2014, 11:34 PM

Check this out, 2:39 into the video

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-46fsJ6lS7I

Wayne Presley

11-26-2014, 12:26 AM

Check this out, 2:39 into the video

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-46fsJ6lS7I

Thanks for posting that, I had not seen it

wallace18

11-26-2014, 08:10 AM

Very cool!
Wayne's 818 looks very much at home with all those super cars. I still can not get over how cool that paint scheme is.

Bob_n_Cincy

11-26-2014, 10:46 AM

here is a screen shot off the video "VERY NICE"
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36030&d=1417016718

RM1SepEx

11-26-2014, 10:49 AM

Wayne, did you ever put this bad boy on your dyno? I don't remember seeing #s for that sweet sounding six

Frank818

11-26-2014, 12:07 PM

It's impossible to find any defect. I'm not saying there aren't, I'm just saying we can't see them cuz it's too beautiful. lolll :)
But I'm sure there aren't any defect.

nkw8181

11-26-2014, 06:59 PM

Cool vid and that is a good pic

wleehendrick

01-17-2015, 11:40 AM

Happy Birthday, Wayne!

37724

(LinkedIn told me, and I hope you don't mind me sharing )

Scargo

01-17-2015, 12:22 PM

Yea! And thanks for all the support on the forums.

Wayne Presley

01-18-2015, 11:53 AM

Thanks Lee and scargo! I had a good day

RM1SepEx

01-18-2015, 01:31 PM

I keep hoping that when this pops up as a new post with your name on it that we will see some dyno numbers for the H6... Congrats on the birthday... I question when you will stop counting as I have... And I'm guessing we are not that far apart as I was born in the late 50's... :rolleyes:

alpine227

03-23-2016, 08:00 PM

Oil return and feed lines done, getting closer to the dyno. But for now, off to the game!

Good evening, sorry to bother, i was wondering if you have any pictures of where you tapped for the oil feed and drain.

V/R

John

Wayne Presley

03-23-2016, 08:55 PM

Good evening, sorry to bother, i was wondering if you have any pictures of where you tapped for the oil feed and drain.

V/R

John
I probably do, I'll have to check my photo bucket and old laptop

alpine227

03-26-2016, 04:21 PM

Thanks,

I appreciate the help.

Wayne Presley

11-18-2016, 10:55 PM

OK I actually got some time to work on my own car today and put in a 6 speed trans and 750cc injectors.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/20161118_172616_zpsy2rogwrz.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/20161118_172616_zpsy2rogwrz.jpg.html)

bbjones121

11-19-2016, 12:15 AM

Hindsight

11-19-2016, 09:40 AM

Nice! I will be interested to see what you think of the six speed vs the 5 for driving.

Wayne Presley

11-22-2016, 05:11 PM

The 6 speed shifts better than the 5 speed.

Anyway so it's been a long time coming but I had a couple of hurdles to overcome. First was I sold the 5 speed out of the car and had to get time to slide a 6 cylinder in. (BTW if anyone needs a SpeClutch that has literally 2 miles on it for a 5 speed I'll make you a deal). The second was the air assisted fuel injectors that are on the EZ30D, they are longer than the regular top feed injectors and have a skirt to seal the air assist area. So talking to a few manufactures I built up a set of Deatsche Works injectors with a different end seal. They fit perfectly and the 750cc versions in this car are at a 51% duty cycle at 320 RWHP. So installed the trans and injectors and got it on the dyno yesterday afternoon and was having a spark blow out above 3 psi. So I go to the autoparts store to get 1 heat range colder plugs and gap them to .028". Only one problem, no one makes a heat range colder and it only took an hour to track down any plug that might work. I put them in this morning and got busy on the dyno. Took about 90 minutes to get it dialed in on fuel but the 6 psi spring in the wastegate only made 4 psi. External wastegate is located behind the exhaust pipe and muffler so had to remove them and the wastegate to change the spring. I put in 10.5psi of springs and it made 8 psi. 3 more pulls and got 320 RWHP with 325 RWTQ. Sounds awesome!!! The 6 cylinder really sings, I'm glad I changed from the 4 cylinder just for the sound. A 2.0L making 300 RWHP took 18 PSI to get there and while it has the distinctive Subaru sound it's just not the same...

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/H6-818at8psi_zpsa8mf8iaq.png (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/H6-818at8psi_zpsa8mf8iaq.png.html)