Timmy318's 818-S Build Thread!

[timmy318]

I know it's a little bit early for one of these but my donor pallet from AWJ Performance is scheduled to arrive tomorrow in a 1,400 LBS crate that UPS is going to leave in the driveway :(! Don't know how I'm going to get it up to the garage. Going to take a bunch of pictures! Hope everything goes well, and a HUGE thanks to AWJ Performance for their help!

[thestigwins]

That's awesome, I am thinking about going with an AJW package myself. I will have some time to think about it all as I have not even ordered a kit yet and they are over a year out! Yikes!

[rjh2pd]

Get a towing rope, wrap it around the crate and hook it up to a tie down on one of your cars and drag it :p but on a serious-er note you can rent engine cranes with wheels and roll the engine and trans to the garage. Then I just go piece by piece. have fun and take post pictures!

[AZPete]

Timmy, I think if you have a pocket of $20 bills the crate might be dropped at the garage door or inside.
I'm envious and I can't wait to get my crate from AWJ !
Photos. Photos. Photos. Please. Please. (So I'll have something to dream about.)
Pete

[timmy318]

Timmy, I think if you have a pocket of $20 bills the crate might be dropped at the garage door or inside.
I'm envious and I can't wait to get my crate from AWJ !
Photos. Photos. Photos. Please. Please. (So I'll have something to dream about.)
Pete

Checked with my local UPS center and they claimed to have "no" dollies.... Asked how that was possible and after a little chatting the lady said that it wasn't allowed to bring a dolly in the truck(again why) and finally she said that even though it wasn't allowed they do it anyway :p! So that'll hopefully pan out! Now the photos, there will be an abundance of them! Don't know if I actually plan on opening the package until my 818 arrives! Might take the engine out and store it in the heated garage though..... Though with what 818donors said the engine is pretty much moisture proof so I don't think I'm going to have any worries!

[atp]

So are product testing

[narkosys]

I am looking forward to your pictures and impressions of the job that AJW did with the crate and donor package. I am looking at their stage 3 kit for when the time comes to order my 818.

P

[timmy318]

Got some sleet yesterday, schools are all closed! Hope it doesn't interfere with my kit!

[Kalstar]

Got some sleet yesterday, schools are all closed! Hope it doesn't interfere with my kit!

Out of school.....Even better, hire neighborhood kids at $10.00 an hour to help.

[bromikl]

Here ya go. :D
http://www.harborfreight.com/material-handling/casters-swivel.html

Is your driveway inclined? You may want one of these.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/winches.html

[timmy318]

Here ya go. :D
http://www.harborfreight.com/material-handling/casters-swivel.html

Is your driveway inclined? You may want one of these.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/winches.html

Thanks but no thanks! If they don't bring a dolly then I just plan on unpacking the crate and using an engine hoist to bring in the heavier stuff and just carrying the rest of the boxes in.

[Silvertop]

Thanks but no thanks! If they don't bring a dolly then I just plan on unpacking the crate and using an engine hoist to bring in the heavier stuff and just carrying the rest of the boxes in.

A helpful thread. Made me think. When my donor crate shows up, I'll be ready with a few 4' lengths of 5" diameter PVC pipe to use as rollers to get the crate into my garage. I may consider the harbor freight casters later, in case I feel the need to move the crate around in the garage very much before unloading it.

[Turboguy]

If you guys keep this up, I'm gonna want my own build thread too.

[Turboguy]

Pick up a pair of these:

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_20471.jpg

http://www.harborfreight.com/material-handling/dollies/movers-dolly-39757.html



1000lbs capacity each. Set the package on that, and roll 'er up to your door. Afterwards, strap 'em to the 818 chassis to provide mobility during the build. I did that during my MK3 roadster build --made it REAL easy to move it around the shop during the early build stages. All that for just 35 bucks.

[Silvertop]

Thanks. That's perfect. I'll buy a pair tomorrow.

[RM1SepEx]

I have a bunch of the standard car roller dolleys (3 sets?) they work for anything with some creativity, some dimensional lumber, and a dewalt driver with screws... ;-) Right now 2 of them are being used as makeshift roll away engine stands... make a padded cradle, set down engine easily and roll it where it is out of the way.

[timmy318]

Well...... Just got news that due to the storm we had the crate don't arrive until 12 to the distribution center which was after the truck went out so they won't be delivering it today :(.... They've rescheduled for tomorrow so I'm hoping that everything goes well then! Guess that gives me even more time to prepare...

[timmy318]

Well.... AWJ said that a customer who received his kit before me claimed that there was a problem with the control arms (something like that). They've shipped it back and it should be arriving today. Then, hopefully I'll receive it on Thursday!

[AJW Performance]

also since your residential its going to come in two (2) smaller crates now, rather than one large one.
Supposed to get picked up here tomorrow, I will email or call with the details!

[skullandbones]

Timmy,

Your dyslexia is showing. AJW. Just kidding! Hope you have fun opening the late Xmas packages. WEK.

[AZPete]

Hey, Tim, did Santa deliver a crate or two?

[timmy318]

Yes, Santa did deliver some crates last week :D but I decided not to open them until I got back from Tampa, FL. I plan on opening them later on today and will post some pics etc....

[timmy318]

Well...... I've taken some pics but it's refuseing to let me post these pics I took :(! The crates are in great shape. My donor card stated that one of my wheels was a goner and when I opened my crates I checked the wheels and found nothing wrong with them..... Maybe AWJ replaced it from another donor they had :confused:!

[AJW Performance]

we worked some majic for you Timmy.

Do you have a photobucket account?

[timmy318]

http://s1304.beta.photobucket.com/user/timanator318/library/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log

Here's a link to my photobucket account where I uploaded the pictures. Let me know if it works or not/or anyone has any questions.

[AZPete]

Tim, in Photobucket copy the IMG code for a photo (when I click on the IMG code it copies) and then in the forum past it (Ctrl V). Like this:
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/Overview_zps3dd63942.jpg

Now you can copy/paste the other photos. Practice makes perfect :-)
Other guys: how do I copy more than one photo in Photobucket?

Hey Tim, the goodies from AJW look good! I look forward to Santa dropping crates in my driveway.
Pete

[wallace18]

Nothing like having 2 Christmas's. Looks good.

[timmy318]

Here's an overview of the package(sorry for the bag quality, taken with my iphone):
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/Overview_zps3dd63942.jpg

Tires & the Seats:
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/WheelsSeats_zps79c1cc23.jpg

Engine is already mounted to the trans, everything is clearly labeled so you don't have to unwrap each part to inventory it(almost done with that!):
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/TheGuts_zps331549f0.jpg

Another pic of the seats & wheels:
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/Seats_zps5c10553e.jpg

This box contains the wiring harness, it was in the box with the wheels/seats:
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/WiringHarness_zpsc708d670.jpg

We did receive one box while we were in Tampa which contained the A/C compressor and a driveshaft....... Now all I need is an 818 :D!

[Mechie3]

Nice. Were suspension parts reworked/painted or just taken off and boxed?

[timmy318]

Nice. Were suspension parts reworked/painted or just taken off and boxed?

They were re-worked a bit, not painted though. I do plan on painting or powder coating them though.

[timmy318]

Did some work yesterday. My dad and I got all the parts out of one of the crates and staked 'em on the shelf:
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/photo1_zpse7bb9be3.jpg
Got the engine moved to the heated garage and now trying to figure out how to take it apart and clean it :D!
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/photo2_zpsd3c8fe74.jpg
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/photo3_zps3dca1bd3.jpg

[Garry Bopp]

Timmy,

I was glad to meet you and your friend in Tampa at the cruise-in. Your donor looks great and you will be ready to start building soon after the arrival of the 818 kit. I enjoyed visiting with your Mom and Dad ... pretty cool people! On the last picture you posted, it looks like the right front wheel of an absolutely gorgeous '33 Hot Rod! It's a beautiful Rod and won the well-deserved "Best of Show" award. Best of luck on the build and I will be following your build thread.

Garry

[timmy318]

Timmy,

I was glad to meet you and your friend in Tampa at the cruise-in. Your donor looks great and you will be ready to start building soon after the arrival of the 818 kit. I enjoyed visiting with your Mom and Dad ... pretty cool people! On the last picture you posted, it looks like the right front wheel of an absolutely gorgeous '33 Hot Rod! It's a beautiful Rod and won the well-deserved "Best of Show" award. Best of luck on the build and I will be following your build thread.

Garry

Thank you! I greatly appreciate it! It was very nice meeting you also! Loved your coupe btw!

EDIT: BTW, how did those pictures turn out?

[metalmaker12]

Engine looks clean and low milage, good for you man

[timmy318]

Engine looks clean and low milage, good for you man

Thank you!

[timmy318]

Well. Made some progress today! Started to clean the transmission (nowhere near finished though):
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/photo4_zpsa4983723.jpg

Removed the timing-belt covers and starting to think about replacing the pulleys (new up-pipe and headers are on the way from AJW Performance :D:
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/photo3_zpsb6a862f1.jpg

Hung the timing-belt covers up to dry and hopefully going to paint them soon!:
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/photo2_zps8a72d7e1.jpg

[flynntuna]

Timmy, how many miles are on the engine? Since your changing the timing belt, I'm assuming you didn't spring for the upgrade and went with the base kit. Are you happy with that decision? Personally if I decide to go with AJW I think I'd be inclined to go stage 2 and have the mechanicals done.

[timmy318]

The engine had 94K on it. My donor has a new STi short block complete with new rods, cranks, pistons and bearings. I'm not actually changing the timing belt but removed the covers to paint them. Also going to either order new pulleys or try and clean 'em up. First though, my transmission is going to get clean and painted. My donor is stage 2 ready and in the 818 it will probably produce around 220 whp with the new up-pipe and headers arriving soon from AJW Performance.

[RM1SepEx]

LSD going in?

[flynntuna]

sooo jealous, thats a dad thing right? :D

[timmy318]

sooo jealous, thats a dad thing right? :D

:D


LSD going in?

I think it already has a lsd.

[Vman7]

timmy318, looking good! engine looks like it is in really good shape. I see you are keeping organized. :)

[timmy318]

timmy318, looking good! engine looks like it is in really good shape. I see you are keeping organized. :)

Yup! Keep those designs coming Vman!!!!

[Samiam1017]

What headers you go with.

[timmy318]

What headers you go with.

We opted for the Borla Ceramic Coated Headers (http://ajwperformanceproducts.com/store/#!/~/product/category=1092003&id=3882167)

[timmy318]

Got a little bit more done this afternoon. The transmission should be ready for primer tomorrow. Using the scissor lift with a piece of plywood on top of it as a "work-bench" :p. My dad took apart the alternator and primed the casing. Started on cleaning on a couple of the brakets. AJW said that they have an engine cover in stock or will have one soon so that eliminates the need for me to fabricate one! AJW said that the headers and up-pipe will be shipped tomorrow so it's starting to look a bit like christmas all over again :D!

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/4_zps5df0a524.jpg

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/5_zpsf3ba2d58.jpg

[Mechie3]

Nice. I've never taken my alternator apart since I didn't know what would fall out if I did. Looks pretty self contained even with the covers off.

[timmy318]

Nice. I've never taken my alternator apart since I didn't know what would fall out if I did. Looks pretty self contained even with the covers off.

My dad downloaded the manual and it's in there (how to remove the alt covers) along with a bunch of other stuff that we're doing. If anyones interested, I have it hosted HERE (will post link later).

[timmy318]

Well, things are going good! Got part of the trans primed, finished up the brackets and on to painting the alternator casing. Found a nice metallic blue that I like. Only going to paint this one-half of the casing for the alt to see how it actually turns out. The trans and all other brackets are going to be aluminum painted.

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/6_zps7ba36a26.jpg

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/7_zps0966e46d.jpg

[wallace18]

Looking good!

[longislandwrx]

I like that transmission color... looks tough. And i'm loving your small army of jack stands.

[timmy318]

I like that transmission color... looks tough. And i'm loving your small army of jack stands.

That's just the primer on the trans. Lol :p! We used that army of jacks to build our '33 before we got a scissor lift.

[Nuul]

I like that transmission color... looks tough.

I concur, it looks really good as is.

[Mechie3]

The only bad thing about paint, is that it chips (at least when I do it) and then it bugs me later. I'm not sure if I'm going to paint, or just clean my trans (or leave it alone...lol). Not that there's a better solution to paint I can think of.

[timmy318]

Well. Had knee surgery yesterday and I'm in a immobilizer cast so I won't be doing much until the end of March :(. Just gonna tke a wire brush to a couple brackets while it never ceases to snow outside.

[RM1SepEx]

That sucks... what happened to the knee?

[timmy318]

They grinded part of my patella and repaired the tendon. They said that I need this cast on for about 2 weeks and then I can walk without my crutches. Hopefully still going to be able to go and take that bondurant course in April....

[AZPete]

Oh no, Tim! I'm following your primping of the AJW parts so now what am I going to do? . . . the honey-do list?
I hope your knee heals quickly!
Pete

[timmy318]

Oh no, Tim! I'm following your primping of the AJW parts so now what am I going to do? . . . the honey-do list?
I hope your knee heals quickly!
Pete

Lol :D! I'm not planning on completely stopping "primping" my parts but for about a month it's going to go rreeaallll slow.

[timmy318]

Well. My dad's been pretty busy while I've just been filing away at parts to get them ready to be primed. Got the trans painted, put the alt and pulleys back onto the engine, and got the AC Compressor painted :D

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/10_zpsaeb88d96.jpg

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/9_zpse2e3fecb.jpg

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/8_zps3177d82d.jpg

EDIT: As you can see, there's an arrow on the second picture. The reason it's there is because the fitting of the PS pump is rubbing on the air-intake. Not sure if it should be or not. Just thought I'd throw that info out there.

[wallace18]

Looks great ! I like the blue, it sure does pop!

[Mechie3]

They all touch. Some have a small flat spot there to give more clearance.

[timmy318]

Looks great ! I like the blue, it sure does pop!

Thanks! Wasn't sure if it was going to work but apparently it did so I'm happy! Looking for a good silicon hose kit to touch up the engine a bit more. Found some stuff we didn't like so much on the disc cover..... Hopefully gonna sort it out soon!


They all touch. Some have a small flat spot there to give more clearance.

Thanks for the info!

[longislandwrx]

are you planning on running the power steering?

[timmy318]

are you planning on running the power steering?

Yes.

[longislandwrx]

you may be able to trim a little silicone off the turbo side so you wont wear a hole in the inlet. just make sure you have the clearance behind the elbow.

[VD2021]

T,
Very nice. Your transaxle looks outstanding and I really like the blue.

[timmy318]

Just received my headers and up-pipe :D! It's Christmas all-over again!

[timmy318]

Well, it's been a fun couple of days! My dad and I have going at brake calipers. We brushed the paint off them and now we re-coated them with a metallic silver/chrome. Hope they turn out okay! Finally unpacked the headers and up-pipe from AJW. Cleaned some control arms, painted the hubs and received a new parking brake pads :D

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/13_zps934f55c4.jpg

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[timmy318]

Well, I haven't updated this in a while :p! We've been cleaning parts and we've been busy sending parts here and there.
- Decided that the paint wouldn't hold up on the calipers so stripped them and sent them off the the powder-coater with the front axle housing
- Rebuilt the rear wheel housing: sandblasted, painted and replaced the bearings and seals
- Rebuilt the emergency brake with new brake shoes and hardware kit
- Sandblasted and painted the rotors
- Sent the headers & up-pipe off to be ceramic coated in NY
I won't be posting any pics until sometime next week when I get back from Bondurant :D (excited if you can tell)! Anyone taken one of their courses?

[wallace18]

I did Skip Barber years ago. You will have a blast. Have a safe trip.

[timmy318]

And yet again I must say I haven't updated this little thread in a while. It's been close to a month now :(. All I can say about the Bondurant course is that I probably will never have that much fun packed into three days again. When we got back from Phoenix, we decided we needed a new edition to the family and set out to find a perfect match. Well, the match found us and it was a pretty sweet one at that:

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/used-2007-porsche-boxster-convertible5speed-1186-9226446-1-640_zpsa4648fec.jpg (http://s1304.photobucket.com/user/timanator318/media/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/used-2007-porsche-boxster-convertible5speed-1186-9226446-1-640_zpsa4648fec.jpg.html)
'07 Porsche Boxster with 12K on the odometer. Previous owner rarely drove it because of his other toys (found a pic on the internet that looks just about identical to the one we bought, the weather isn't to good outside and the car isn't cleaned :p).

[timmy318]

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/15_zpsb23e0482.jpg (http://s1304.photobucket.com/user/timanator318/media/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/15_zpsb23e0482.jpg.html)
The headers and up-pipe arrived from New York where we had them ceramic coated. They look white now but they said that they will probably not stay that way for long. We had them ceramic coated by swaintech and used the white lighting ceramic coating.

[timmy318]

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The front suspension has been completely stripped down and the parts powder/painted, and installed new bearings/seals. Due to severe galling of aluminum threads when we disassembled some of the parts we had to install stainless steel helicoils to repair the threads. A nice plus is that the donor from AJW Performance included new rotors and brake pads :D!

[timmy318]

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/14_zps60f6b24a.jpg (http://s1304.photobucket.com/user/timanator318/media/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Tims%20MacBook%20Pro/FFR%20818-S%20Build%20Log/14_zps60f6b24a.jpg.html)
Here's a pic of the....... right rear suspension assembly. For those wondering why a picture of the up-pipe isn't included is because we took yet another bracket off the engine and primed it and then decided to try and put the new goodies on it to only find that the up-pipe bolts to that specific bracket so we only installed the headers on engine with the up-pipe waiting in a nice box waiting to be unpacked. That's all for now, more pics will be surfacing soon. Been counting down the days till I get my 818: 56 days :D.

[AZPete]

Tim, yes you've been negligent in not posting enough pictures! I like the work you are doing and hope that I will soon get a crate of goodies from AJW so I can also create some artwork. Nice Boxter.
Keep the photos coming!
Pete

[timmy318]

Tim, yes you've been negligent in not posting enough pictures! I like the work you are doing and hope that I will soon get a crate of goodies from AJW so I can also create some artwork. Nice Boxter.
Keep the photos coming!
Pete

Lol. Sorry about that! I'll do my best to post more pictures. Can't wait to see your build thread! Good luck!

[bnr32jason]

What all is going to be involved in maintaining the power steering? I was under the impression that it was quite a big custom job.

[Mechie3]

Might be as simple as making braided AN lines to go to the front (assuming it doesn't restrict flow over that long a distance). I made AN lines for my WRX for looks. Cost about $100 for the steel fittings and teflon lined tubing.

[timmy318]

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s529/timanator318/18_zps2db7fed8.jpg (http://s1304.photobucket.com/user/timanator318/media/18_zps2db7fed8.jpg.html)
Have another update here. Didn't do much of anything on the car today, had to help someone in the family move houses. My dad installed the up-pipe and took the O2 sensor out of the old one and attached it onto the new one :D! Anyone getting an 818 around Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, or any other place around here (Owensboro, KY)?

[RM1SepEx]

What all is going to be involved in maintaining the power steering? I was under the impression that it was quite a big custom job.

no, just long hoses and higher fluid volumes in the system, not a really "big" deal, should work as designed tho with about 1/2 the weight it will be boosted too much!

[Mechie3]

There's two of us in Indy getting 818's with July delivery dates.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

There's two of us in Indy getting 818's with July delivery dates.

Mechie3, mine is August in Cincinnati. It makes a lot of sense to put mine on the same truck. Dave, you there????? (blue)

[Mechie3]

The two of us in Indy are separated a bit. One is shipping July 6th, one is shipping July 20th. The other guy mentioned going to FFR to pick it up himself. I'm out of vacation days to be able to do that.

[timmy318]

Well, it's about time for m 818 to be arriving. Supposed to be picked up sometime this week from FFR and delivered by the end of next week :D! The parts have been just laying around the garage waiting until the day. Ordered the ISIS 3-Cell starter kit this week. Been looking at some wheels/tires (waiting on the official specs though before purchasing). Also created a recces in he garage floor where we'll be placing our scissor lift. That way it's out of the way. The wiring harness is a mess :confused:...... No exactly the prettiest sight of all things in the build. Previously we used ramps to get the car above the lift but now we can avoid that problem. Pics are soon to follow but thought I'd just update this thread since its been awhile/

[Frank818]

Hey keep us posted on the ISIS installation and functionality (as well as your entire build of course), it'd be interesting to see how it installs and work in the 818. :)

So as I can see you won't be sleeping until end of next week... :)

[timmy318]

Hey keep us posted on the ISIS installation and functionality (as well as your entire build of course), it'd be interesting to see how it installs and work in the 818. :)

So as I can see you won't be sleeping until end of next week... :)

Keeping up that PPD count aren't we now ;)! Yea, I'll be suffering from sleep deprivation for about a week or so now. Found some goodies that I'm hopefully going install on the 818 (need it hands on to measure some things to see if it's even possible to fit).

[timmy318]

Well, 818 #11 arrived this morning :D! Gotta say, without Stewart Transport I'd probably still be scratching my head on how I could get this car into the garage! Don't have time for much of an update until later on tonight or tomorrow (gee I wonder why :p) but I just wanted to post that it arrived safe and sound! Gotta say, it's nice to finally see the 818 in person! For some reason I always thought the humps behind the head were a bit bigger...... Well, hope everyone's weekend has been great!

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[Wayne Presley]

Congrats Timmy, I saw it in the back of the trailer the other day.

[timmy318]

Congrats Timmy, I saw it in the back of the trailer the other day.

And it's not completed????? I'm surprised :p!

[GUNS]

Congrats! Looking forward to trading notes with you on the build process.

[timmy318]

Congrats! Looking forward to trading notes with you on the build process.

I better not look at your build thread because Wayne's & Eric's threads have already done damage to my expenses spreadsheet...... I've started inventorying the boxes and took some body panels off and cleaned them to see what the looked like. I have to say, I can't believe how these panels turned out!

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[Erik W. Treves]

Is that the angle of the hood??!! man that looks very very scary .... :p...lol...

get cracking!!!

[timmy318]

Is that the angle of the hood??!! man that looks very very scary .... :p...lol...

get cracking!!!

:p! Believe me, I know I have to do this inventory but man do I want to start building this car!!!!!

[Mechie3]

Is that the angle of the hood??!! man that looks very very scary .... :p...lol...

get cracking!!!

Nevermind the hood...his fenders are on upside down!

[Wayne Presley]

I better not look at your build thread because Wayne's & Eric's threads have already done damage to my expenses spreadsheet...... I've started inventorying the boxes and took some body panels off and cleaned them to see what the looked like. I have to say, I can't believe how these panels turned out!

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Boy the headlight buckets don't look right either, can you post your build with concise photos, proper time line, make sure all your wires are parallel, put the BOV on the correct side of the IC, righty tighty, lefty loosy...

[timmy318]

Boy the headlight buckets don't look right either, can you post your build with concise photos, proper time line, make sure all your wires are parallel, put the BOV on the correct side of the IC, righty tighty, lefty loosy...

I'll try! I'll try! ;)

[blueoval_bowtie_guy]

You guys are TOUGH! :p

[wildbill]

Is that the angle of the hood??!! man that looks very very scary .... :p...lol...

get cracking!!!

Yeah! The hood angle looks a lot like Eric's windshield angle......special order for improved aerodynamics I guess....lol:p........and let me be the first to ask what size and offset your wheels are....lol....just joking:cool:

[timmy318]

size and offset your wheels are

Custom my friend. Customized like you wouldn't believe ;)! And I know, people on here are tough aren't they :D!

[metalmaker12]

Lol, get building or are you going to take as long as you did to take your motor out!!!!

[Samiam1017]

Wow Timmy that's a nice looking floor.

[metalmaker12]

Lol Timmy, I thought I was on guns thread, my bad

[Samiam1017]

Metals mind is twisted since he's getting his car tomorrow. Don't get lost driving there. Lol

[timmy318]

Lol Timmy, I thought I was on guns thread, my bad

Go home metalmaker, you're drunk!!!!;)

[Mechie3]

Timmy...what are you doing online? Don't you know the rules? You must work full time except to stop to post pics. ;)

[timmy318]

Well, I can't post pics from my phone and I've decided to call its quits except for some inventorying. Got the body, windshield and stuff off the car. Pics are going to come but later

[metalmaker12]

Wednesday my dear posters Wednesday 9am FFR

[timmy318]

Wednesday my dear posters Wednesday 9am FFR

Lol. Well, I called it quits for today. I got all the body pieces off and started to clean them (again).
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Also, I decided to speed up the process of being able to sit in my 818 so I made a make shift cockpit :D!
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[Wayne Presley]

Also, I decided to speed up the process of being able to sit in my 818 so I made a make shift cockpit :D!
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Did you do the Vrooom Vrooom noises???

[Mechie3]

Is that seat FIA approved? ;) I'll have to do some funny things too when my car shows up.

[wildbill]

Also, I decided to speed up the process of being able to sit in my 818 so I made a make shift cockpit :D!
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Is that the new SFI-39.1 certified unit from Sparco?:confused:

[timmy318]

Did you do the Vrooom Vrooom noises???
How did you know???? :cool: On a more serious note, do you have any idea how much the boyd 818 tank will cost(or, if you don't mind me asking, how much was yours?).

Is that seat FIA approved? ;) I'll have to do some funny things too when my car shows up.
Shhhhh...... I'm supposed to keep this seat a secret! Can't wait to see what you'll be doing!

Also, I decided to speed up the process of being able to sit in my 818 so I made a make shift cockpit :D!
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Is that the new SFI-39.1 certified unit from Sparco?:confused:

Yes, yes it is :p. If you would like one, the local Lowes will be your best bet at finding one of these "limited edition" Sparco's ;)!

[Erik W. Treves]

Did you do the Vrooom Vrooom noises???

Now the really question... Did you make vroom vroom followed by double clutching noise... Lol

[Wayne Presley]

How did you know???? :cool: On a more serious note, do you have any idea how much the boyd 818 tank will cost(or, if you don't mind me asking, how much was yours?).

I get my tank tomorrow morning, pricing will come after the test fit. Boyds has pricing figured out for the current tank but if the tank needs to be modified and it takes more production time, then the price would increase. Best to release the pricing just once...

[timmy318]

I get my tank tomorrow morning, pricing will come after the test fit. Boyds has pricing figured out for the current tank but if the tank needs to be modified and it takes more production time, then the price would increase. Best to release the pricing just once...

Thanks for the input!

[flytosail]

Lol Timmy, I thought I was on guns thread, my bad

Then he would have had his feet in the photo.

[flynntuna]

Now the really question... Did you make vroom vroom followed by double clutching noise... Lol

Now is that the vroom vroom with the Boxster rumble or with equal length headers?

[timmy318]

Well. It's been a busy week (sadly could not get as much finished with the 818 as I originally wanted to due to other things :(). We took the intake manifold off and painted it red (no influence by Erik's build whatsoever ;)). Our ISIS Power parts should be coming in any day now (yet another Christmas of hopefully more to come). Also ordered the Boyd's tank when it became available (don't have to mess with the Subie fuel pump etc...).

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Got the panels all drilled and held in place. Tomorrow work on the front suspension should begin (I know, I know, slow paced). We used Dyna-mat for our '33 but are thinking of using Lizard-Skin this time around, anyone have any experience with it? Pros/cons?

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That right there is what our harness looks like right now. Scary and intimidating. As I've been toying around on the car, my father's been working night and day on this harness. My dad is re-building the Subie wiring harness, stripping out anything that is not needed for engine management (the non engine management will be done through ISIS). He is developing detailed schematic diagrams and once complete, will be shared and hopefully make it easier for future 818 builders.

[metalmaker12]

That's a nice dad, I am starting to do the same.

[longislandwrx]

Awesome. I wish I had a pool table for wire management. I set up a 4x8 piece of plywood in my basement with some saw horses which will have to do.

[timmy318]

Awesome. I wish I had a pool table for wire management. I set up a 4x8 piece of plywood in my basement with some saw horses which will have to do.

That was about the only indoor area where something hadn't already taken up the room :p!

[flynntuna]

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Got the panels all drilled and held in place. Tomorrow work on the front suspension should begin (I know, I know, slow paced). We used Dyna-mat for our '33 but are thinking of using Lizard-Skin this time around, anyone have any experience with it? Pros/cons?

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That right there is what our harness looks like right now. Scary and intimidating. As I've been toying around on the car, my father's been working night and day on this harness. My dad is re-building the Subie wiring harness, stripping out anything that is not needed for engine management (the non engine management will be done through ISIS). He is developing detailed schematic diagrams and once complete, will be shared and hopefully make it easier for future 818 builders.[/QUOTE]


I'm also considering lizard skin, I've seen it used on roadsters and some advice in this area would be helpful. The ISIS system is very cool, your using the donor harness for engine management, does thin include the gauge harness?

[Hazelwwp]

The ISIS system is very cool, your using the donor harness for engine management, does thin include the gauge harness?

Yes. The gauge harness is included. Essentially, I have cut off the connectors needed with about 6-24 inches of wire and then reassemble the harness by soldering a new length of wire point-to-point. That is, for example, I know I need the ECU and the engine harness. I cut off the four connectors that connect to the ECU and the several connectors that go to the engine. The engine will, of course, be mounted in the rear of the car; I have decided to mount the ECU in front of the front firewall where there will be easy access. I then solder a wire from point-to-point between the connectors - one at a time. I am developing drawings and will share the information with the community when I get a little further along. I should end up with a neat harness with only the stuff we are using and it will be custom fit to the 818 so there won't be big looms of wire cluttering up the build.

[indiana818]

following your build cant wait for my car next week i'm glad someone is making my life easier on the harness i'm not a great electrician
kerry

[indiana818]

my harness looks the same on my table and im scratching my head on where to start