Cascade Crew

91RSVert · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:02 am Post subject: What to make out of alumn.

So I have a welder and they make a kit to heliarc alumn. I have to fix my intake when I do a cam.

So I'm trying to think of other things I can build with this. Doesnt have to be car stuff.

rear bumper bracing
trans bracket?
Nice stb?
air intake tube

Whatelse?

nonsensekid20 · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:37 pm Post subject:

Cross member for t56, subframe connectors. Just throwin some stuff out. lol

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:04 pm Post subject:

DBL_TKE · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:11 pm Post subject:

Build me some ITB's Very Happy

91RSVert · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 4:46 am Post subject:

I already have a front crash bar. But yea, rear was on my list.

ITB's?

iansane · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 9:51 am Post subject:

Individual Throttle Bodies. Very Happy

91RSVert · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:12 pm Post subject:

So, since were slow at work and the junkyard was about to crush a 91 camaro. I snagged the rear bumper, took some measurements and designed a rear crash bar.

Almost stock design.

Stock weights in at 27lbs with the grid on it. If my calculations are correct, this should tip in at 12-13 w/o the grid. Material already ordered.

IROCDave · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:04 pm Post subject:

http://www.hogansracingmanifolds.com/index.aspx

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91RSVert · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:41 am Post subject:

started zapping it together last night. My 3rd try at "welding" aluminum.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:36 am Post subject:

Not bad to start!

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:38 am Post subject:

looks pretty clean! Better than most Made in china crap i see. Smile

~JAKE

91RSVert · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:29 am Post subject:

Thanks.
My first attempt was just learning and looked like some major pigon poop.

2nd was to fix my intake, and I was going to fill a void and be secure. Looked like crap tell I ground on it.

This is my 3rd. I think I'm getting better. But I still have more to go on this project.

91RSVert · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:37 pm Post subject:

All test bolted up and fits Very Happy

Was a little off on my measurements, but if I have to build one again, I know what needs changed.

Trying to decide if I should paint,just clear it, or leave it raw?

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:10 pm Post subject:

That old-timey fuzzy scale is great! Thumbs up

91RSVert · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 3:55 pm Post subject:

All put back together. Very Happy

If I was to do this again and didnt want strap-down hook points. I think I could make this down to 10lbs.

So what should I try next? Twisted Evil

aaron_sK · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:02 pm Post subject:

91RSVert · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:27 pm Post subject:

I already have an alumn front crash bar, and a spare to back it up.

Thought about STB. But wondering if alumn flexes to much to even make it worth it?

Everything I keep coming up with is on the rear of the car Laughing

Ive seriously thought about an alumn catback to the muffler.

BluFbdy · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:41 am Post subject:

That's a great idea for the crash bars, my front one is jacked from my tree incident its too bad you're not local I'd definitely buy one off of you, I would.t care except the passenger side of my chin spoiler is pulled in a bit, can't tell until you compare sides but its still annoying, does your front design have the same holes for the gfx? I'm always up to losing weight where I can lol

91RSVert · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:46 am Post subject:

If you need a front crash bar, start hunting the 82-84 camaros. Some models of them came with the alumns. Then just a slight trim on the plastic grid and its taken care of.

aaron_sK · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:35 am Post subject:

Jay do you have a weight on the factory aluminum piece? I have never weighed one but they seem overbuilt and you could probably shave a few pounds building one yourself.