KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
I think that would be a great idea with a dry sump setup
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I think that would be a great idea with a dry sump setup
Pole120
Addicted CEG'er
You pay for the dry sump system and I'll start tomorrow.
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
hey you said you wanted to push the limits, not me...
striker2
Official CEG Vendor
both the roll resistors on my VR4 are solid steel. they are quite a bit lighter than stock and far cheaper than poly filled ones. Love them, even on a DD.
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
Indeed! Low NVH is for limos!
Pole120
Addicted CEG'er
Stopped at the shop to measure a few things up and grab parts. The next few days will be spent producing solid models and drawings of new components for the engine mounts and roll resisters as well as the new strut tower tops which will likely be the first thing welded back into the car.
YOOOO
Veteran CEG'er
You got the Maximal Motorsports janks? I loved them on mine. I didn't even notice the vibration at idle...but those not used to it certainly did!
striker2
Official CEG Vendor
yup, and the 3SX poly motor/trans mounts.
Pole120
Addicted CEG'er
I took all of the pictorial updates from this thread and transferred them all over to a new build thread on another site and in doing so never realized I never posted the pics of the gutted rear doors so here, so here's a throwback posting: I removed the window regulators, gutted the doors and cut out the rebar. They are stupid light. Still haven't gotten around to lexan.
Pole120
Addicted CEG'er
The last few days have been dedicated to design and fab. First up was to finalize new strut tower top to allow me to run modified S13 camber plates. The plate has been rotated 180 degrees and pushed slightly off center, this allows for maximum negative camber adjustment while still retaining some positive for customers wishing to just correct camber for tire wear from a drop suspension. These will be sent to the CNC plasma cutter this week.
Next up was to begin building the new engine and trans mounts. I'm replacing the factory stock rubber with Energy Suspension universal isolators and building/modding the mounts to suit. A V2.0 of the trans mount is in my head already, but holding off for now. I got the front end re-stripped, which now takes about 10 minutes thanks to all the changes so far. I would have finished the engine mount, but I need to order materials tomorrow as I couldn't get what I needed locally on the weekend. They are a huge step above factory and are both stiffer and lighter weight.
Next up was to begin building the new engine and trans mounts. I'm replacing the factory stock rubber with Energy Suspension universal isolators and building/modding the mounts to suit. A V2.0 of the trans mount is in my head already, but holding off for now. I got the front end re-stripped, which now takes about 10 minutes thanks to all the changes so far. I would have finished the engine mount, but I need to order materials tomorrow as I couldn't get what I needed locally on the weekend. They are a huge step above factory and are both stiffer and lighter weight.
Pole120
Addicted CEG'er
I capped off the weekend by capping off the former core support in preparation of building the new front end in the next week or two.
boumacj
Hard-core CEG'er
Every time I stop by this thread I'm amazed. I'm sure you don't need the kudos but wanted to give you them anyway. This is a massive undertaking that I'm sure will end up being one of the most, if not the most, epic Contours of all time...
aboythatskates
Hard-core CEG'er
it has been the most epic contour for some time already...
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Pole120
Addicted CEG'er
It's nice to have hard work recognized. Thanks.
There are more epic builds out there. I'm playing catch up.
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MidOH3LCougar
CEG'er
Love everything your doing here, im just patiently waiting for you to get back on the rwd project.
Pole120
Addicted CEG'er
I can't wait to get back to it either. I would like to get it done in spring so I can DD it, sell the Roush and get/build a shop truck.
CSVT#49
Addicted CEG'er
That's pretty slick Josh. Nice work. Definitely see some improvement with the trans mount and the passenger side motor mount. Question on the motor mount though... is that just a mock up? Reason I ask is I'm thinking you may want to consider adding in supports at the other bolt mounting locations. That is a fairly decent moment arm and it also doesn't constrain the mount in all the directions seeing movement (fore-aft)
rwalton
Pole's Nemisis
Nice work! I need to quit working on the garage and get back to the car. looks like we may get together this summer!!!!!!!!!!
Rob
Rob
blu_fuz
New Member Classroom vulture
F'n amazing dude. Nice work on the mounts and that camber kit is going to tittays! :drool:
Pole120
Addicted CEG'er
Waiting on materials to get here. It will use all three original mounting points. I'm hoping to have it finished wed/thu and move on to the new front end and upper strut tower welding. I stole the urethane isolators from the RWD build and I wasn't sure how they would handle the weight of the engine and trans but when you drop the jack and put the weight on them they don't budge. Very pleased.
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