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06-01-2019, 02:00 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

A couple quick follow up notes. When vinyl is...

A couple quick follow up notes. When vinyl is manufactured and wound onto rolls (think like a printing press almost) it will be stretchy lengthwise (the direction it's rolled) and not very stretchy...
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05-30-2019, 04:32 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Thank you for the kind words. I use...

Thank you for the kind words. I use www.globalupholstery.com. They have oem carpet and backing material as well. I rehabbed a set of carpet recently and plan to make a thread on that. Another tip...
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05-29-2019, 05:11 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

The last step is to recover and assemble. I used...

The last step is to recover and assemble. I used good quality vinyl. I feel I could have done it slightly better, but the end result is pretty nice:
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05-29-2019, 05:10 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

The foam dries pretty strong: 1346430 It...

The foam dries pretty strong:
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It still needs to be hardened. We applied West Systems two part epoxy to the surface, followed by a couple rounds of light Evercoat filler, then another...
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05-29-2019, 05:05 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Now if you're a complete lunatic try building it...

Now if you're a complete lunatic try building it back up with expanding foam from a hardware store:
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That turned out way too porous and just didn't work for me...so I cut it off...
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05-29-2019, 04:38 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Now take a deep breath and ruin it completely: ...

Now take a deep breath and ruin it completely:
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I sandblasted the surface for the coming work. It's worth noting just cutting the old epoxy and foam off let the plastic relax closer to the...
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05-29-2019, 04:31 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Warped glove box lid repair on OB with leather option

Hey all long time no post or thread. I'm doing some interior work for a friend/customer. Per usual with time on this '84 the leather shrunk and needed reupholstered. After disassembly and removing...
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08-03-2018, 12:50 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Hey all. In the last year I've met a new girl...

Hey all. In the last year I've met a new girl that I'm likely about to be engaged to. My father has passed way from Parkinson's disease, which before and after put a particularly hard load on my...
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08-31-2016, 06:44 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Thanks for the comments. I'm not sure when I...

Thanks for the comments. I'm not sure when I plan to run...kinda waiting on interest. I'd like to run at least four if I can. If you don't have all the equipment you need, it's just as good having...
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08-30-2016, 03:56 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Thanks

Thanks
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08-30-2016, 12:13 AM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

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Intercooler clamp

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08-30-2016, 12:12 AM
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Oringed MAF

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08-30-2016, 12:09 AM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

VCB supercharger kit Intercooler to MAF clamps!

Hey all. I'm rebuilding an S4 engine for a buddy (MJrocket on here) and sorting out a few kinks at the same time. The VCB stage 2 supercharger kit had no provisions from what I can tell to hold the...
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02-24-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Solid lifters, loose fitting (2618 alloy) forged...

Solid lifters, loose fitting (2618 alloy) forged pistons, etc. can make it difficult to hear, especially at high rpm. i had a a buddy getting inappropriate knock retard once we traced to a turbo...
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02-23-2016, 12:17 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Oh btw, advancing to the point of detonation...

Oh btw, advancing to the point of detonation isn't always accurate on race gas. I recently saw an LS motor lose a couple tenths in the quarter from more advance. It was running Big Stuff 3.
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02-23-2016, 12:15 PM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

This may seem comical, but it's literally as...

This may seem comical, but it's literally as simple as it sounds. Either tap in to one of the oem knock sensors (might be easier), or take a spare one and mount it to a water jacket on the block...
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02-23-2016, 02:37 AM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

When I tune a motor, N.A. or forced induction, I...

When I tune a motor, N.A. or forced induction, I get it to...well run first lol, then cruise, followed by idle, followed by progressively harder throttle pulls, then sort driveability (like...
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02-19-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 129
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Thanks guys. This should make sense out of what...

Thanks guys. This should make sense out of what I have been rambling. The bent up pieces of welding rod are temporary to show how it joins. The real ones will go on when the anodizing is done.
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02-17-2016, 01:37 AM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

I tried to figure out how to make the rods that...

I tried to figure out how to make the rods that join all the bits of linkage. I will have three in total. Aluminum might have expansion issues (I don't really know), steel seemed boring and heavy,...
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02-17-2016, 01:28 AM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

Here's a test fit in my car. Don't mind the...

Here's a test fit in my car. Don't mind the dingy...everything. I'm about to paint it and have another engine.

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02-17-2016, 01:24 AM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

I designed the carrier to be easily removable. ...

I designed the carrier to be easily removable. Why? I have no idea other than, again, I didn't want to drill holes through to the inside and pass screws through. It's located by the pieces of...
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02-17-2016, 01:20 AM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

I also started designing custom throttle linkage....

I also started designing custom throttle linkage. This is a little hard to follow without a finished project to show. The original cable attaches to the driver side, of the driver side intake...
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02-17-2016, 12:53 AM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

So much for the pretty finish... 1357183 ...

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I also started doing the mounts for boost control solenoid (4 port MAC valve - high temperature and high frequency for a big range of boost), the 3...
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02-17-2016, 12:46 AM
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Posted By entropy_engineering

The hole furthest from the valve isn't used. I'm...

The hole furthest from the valve isn't used. I'm taking air in at the front. A large nipple (!!!) will connect it to another one on the intercooler pipe just ahead of the throttle body. I'm...
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02-17-2016, 12:41 AM
Replies: 129
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Posted By entropy_engineering

A few small updates. I got an Accufab adapter...

A few small updates. I got an Accufab adapter designed to mount a GM idle air control valve to a Ford throttle body.

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