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1. V12LS is Developing and Eventually Selling a LSx V12

Thursday, 02 June 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / V12LS is Developing and Eventually Selling a LSx V12

... is 8.8 inches longer than a LSx V8 or similar to many inline-six engines length. The company constructs the engine from two LS1 blocks that are cut, machines, welded together, heat treated, re-sleeved and bored. They estimate the engine will ...
... be good for 1,000 horsepower. And if you want to go over that they have future plans of offering a billet V12 block. The most exciting part of all this is they already have a prototype that is running. Can’t wait to hear this at full ...

2. 1981 Firebird Trans Am with a Twin-turbo LS9

Wednesday, 23 December 2015 Content / engineswapdepot.com / 1981 Firebird Trans Am with a Twin-turbo LS9

... increasing the displacement and adding another turbo. Schwartz started by upgrading the foundation with one of their G-Machine bolt-in full length frame. This gave them the ability to easily upgrade just about every other component such as ...
... increasing the displacement and adding another turbo. Schwartz started by upgrading the foundation with one of their G-Machine bolt-in full length frame. This gave them the ability to easily upgrade just about every other component such as ...

3. Project 510: Short Shifting

Friday, 10 July 2015 Content / build-threads.com / Project 510: Short Shifting

... gears. I had thought about buying a threaded extension, but while that would bring the shifter closer to me, it would also increase the length of the throw. How could I counter-act this? With a short shift kit. Herein lies a whole new can of ...
... final welding could take place. To ensure the shifter wouldn’t snap off in my hand during enthusiastic shifting, the two adjoining pieces were channeled into a “V” to allow full welding penetration. While Lachlan begun fusing ...

4. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 3

Friday, 29 August 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 3

... so we can figure out all the sensor positions and cable lengths and hopefully warn off any potential issues. Cylinder heads resprayed and pretty soon, once we have fabricated some additional sensor mounts, the exhausts can be cleaned off and ...
... Index The front clam is now just about there. Black on, lights in, lenses on and even that vital Badge. On the paint Paul is correct. Effectively it is paint drying by a chemical re-action. I asked Kevin for a fuller answer and he tells me ...

5. EG Civic / S15 Silvia – Intro + Teardown

Monday, 25 August 2014 Content / build-threads.com / EG Civic / S15 Silvia – Intro + Teardown

... end still sitting in Cradle. Although the civic is longer we kept the drive shaft just in case we could use it, if not a custom length drive shaft was needed, (one of a few custom parts). With a case of beer and a few mates, we had the car ...
... and Nulon Australia. All text and images taken with consent from http://blog.nulon.com.au/2014/08/impossible-fabrication-teams-up-with-nulon-to-build-a-honda-with-a-slight-difference/ The automotive world is full of great packages, in fact ...

6. Project Honda City Turbo II – Teardown

Monday, 21 July 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Project Honda City Turbo II – Teardown

... I’m still amazing by how advanced this thing was for its time. As you can see the block is open deck, and the lengths they went to for weight saving are amazing – the head is 60% titanium and the valve cover is magnesium all for ...
... was cheap because: Not running. Came with a very dead turbo, no fuel pump and lots of holes where parts should be. Thankfully we also got a boot full of bits to be assembled including a head rebuilt kit and a turbo diesel Pajero turbo which ...

7. Build-Threads Garage: Introduction

Monday, 07 July 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Build-Threads Garage: Introduction

... Whilst I do have the room for an even bigger garage, I was conscious of not filling up the whole yard, and subsequently obliterating my bank account. In the end I increased my dimensions by 1m in length and 1m in width for some extra wriggle ...
... an opportunity that not all people get when growing up. I’ve spent many late nights with friends, family, and our dog. In the sweltering heat and biting cold, trying to get my car(s) running, sometimes successfully, other times not. But, ...

8. Build-Threads Project Garage: Introduction

Monday, 07 July 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Build-Threads Project Garage: Introduction

... Whilst I do have the room for an even bigger garage, I was conscious of not filling up the whole yard, and subsequently obliterating my bank account. In the end I increased my dimensions by 1m in length and 1m in width for some extra wriggle ...
... that not all people get when growing up. I’ve spent many late nights with friends, family, and our dog. In the sweltering heat and biting cold, trying to get my car(s) running, sometimes successfully, other times not. But, as with all ...

9. 1969 Porsche 911 GT3 Restomod

Monday, 01 July 2013 Content / build-threads.com / 1969 Porsche 911 GT3 Restomod

1969 Porsche 911 GT3 Restomod | When multiple people submit the same build to you, it’s probably time to get it up on the site. This build is only a few pages long, but what it lacks in length it makes up for with content. While the whole world ...
... in one very fast and good looking ’69. Thanks to Edwin and Areitu for submitting. Click here for more Porsche builds. Image credits: jameslipman.com CLICK HERE for the full build thread. . Original: Build Threads ...

10. Project 510: FMIC + more (pt 1)

Sunday, 17 March 2013 Content / build-threads.com / Project 510: FMIC + more (pt 1)

... I cut down one piece of pipe to the correct length. I also added a triangular gusset for some extra strength to try to reduce any flexing, since it’s essentially a flat plate. Welded, painted, and fitted for the final time. Mounting ...
... lights, grilles and bumper were removed. Since the radiator was coming out, the old hoses were removed and all fluid drained. Next the (huge) radiator was removed, giving a full view of the engine from the front end. I needed a smaller radiator ...