New Project - Skunkwerks EM9D
New Project - Skunkwerks EM9D
The machine work on this is just so impressive! I keeping waiting for some evidence of hackage, but even the mockup is beautiful! Just like everyone else, I can't wait to see this running.
FYI, I don't know if anyone else has run into this, but ive seen 3 or 4 of the duramax tensioners start hopping like crazy in short time and require replacement. Might be worth keeping a spare with the car. Not sure if its a concern or not, but it was the same thing on all, and I absorbed it as a potential issue.
This was on the earlier models though, think an LLY or LBZ, so its probably a non issue.
Great work!
Thanks for the heads up on the tensioner. The one I purchased is an after market, maybe the OEM is better?
Evidence of hackage? Not sure what you mean, but I try my best to have form and function! I am a bit anal-retentive with a dash of OCD When I build equipment or other projects I ALWAYS try to leave a lasting impression - You will be remembered one of two ways, That guy did a hell of a job, or that guy did a shitty job and I never want to see him again.
I try to keep cost in mind, but I just cannot bring myself to use something designed for feces on my car If it works for you then more power to you, but not for me.
There is someone better than me and I use there knowledge to guide my designs if I cannot figure it out for myself. I am not building this to be THE fastest car, I am building it to see what I can do, how much power I can squeeze out of this motor and to see if I can inspire someone to also become an enthusiast.
Off my soap box now and that being said here are a couple of pics of my exhaust system...I am waiting for my pump and its' 7.5 mm elements to be completed and then I WILL RULE THE WORLD!!! MUWAHAHAHAHA
Looking good I like the exhaust so far!
Hey, your pipe is pointing the wrong direction, I thought you were going to run a hood stack!
(04-03-2010, 05:17 PM)ForcedInduction Hey, your pipe is pointing the wrong direction, I thought you were going to run a hood stack!
(04-03-2010, 05:17 PM)ForcedInduction Hey, your pipe is pointing the wrong direction, I thought you were going to run a hood stack!
A couple of pics, 2 of turbo bypass valve and 1 of an M-pump installed, not "THEE" M-pump (7.5mm elements).
Got bored lastnight and decided to dress up my brackets, It may not be to your liking, but ask me if I care, that being said...(and yes it is real carbon fiber)
Valve cover strut bracket, before paint
Valve cover strut bracket, after paint
Supercharger mounting plate
By the way, I just picked up a set of headlights and wanted to see what you thought, see I do care about your opinion, sometimes
What do you think, too big?
I painted my intake and Got a few parts back from the plating co. - they were yellow zinc coated.
Intake/intercooler painted wrinkle black to match valve cover
Another pic of intake manifold
Throttle linkage rebuilt to remove slop and replated yellow zinc
Throttle bell crank cleaned up of unnecessary attachments
Alternator bracket and idler assembly
A/C support bracket and idler bracket
Idler bracket
Aluminum mounting plate for tensioner/idler
I also had my injector lines plated and many other parts as well. I porbably had a 100 parts and it cost me $85.00
(04-17-2010, 08:23 PM)Kiwibacon Very pretty, but does it go?
(04-17-2010, 08:23 PM)Kiwibacon Very pretty, but does it go?
Looking great!
[quote]My taste may not suit everyone, but it is, in my opinion, done tastfully
Tastefully done may be a bit modest, but I believe you will have one of the cleanest engines when done.
Any update on "THEE" pump? I'm just about as anxious to hear about yours as I am mine!
Who did the aluminum welding and how much does that person charge?
(04-19-2010, 10:51 PM)supercharged3.0 Who did the aluminum welding and how much does that person charge?
(04-19-2010, 10:51 PM)supercharged3.0 Who did the aluminum welding and how much does that person charge?
It looks like a high temp crinkle finish?
It is VHT high temp wrinkle finish. I used it on my valve cover a year ago and it is holding up well. After spraying 3 wet coats I let it dry for about 30 minutes and then use an industrial heat gun to get the result you see.
You don't see the crinkle finishes very often anymore must be a labor thing? looks good!
A few more pics of progress...
S/C painted and ready for action
More of the S/C
One more of the S/C
Exhaust manifold and turbo housing jet coated
The beginings of my ALDA
Interesting. Please let us know how the Alda comes along will be looking into that shortly
(04-24-2010, 09:16 PM)Rcdevil hey ive been looking at this and is this a supercharger and a turbocharger running together???
thanks,
(04-24-2010, 09:16 PM)Rcdevil hey ive been looking at this and is this a supercharger and a turbocharger running together???
thanks,
(04-24-2010, 09:36 PM)Kozuka(04-24-2010, 09:16 PM)Rcdevil hey ive been looking at this and is this a supercharger and a turbocharger running together???
thanks,
Twin-charged (or twin-charging) is the proper term my boy, and can be done in many different ways go back to the first page and look at the diagram I posted, this is considered more of a hybrid-compound system with a by-pass valve when the supercharger is no longer efficiently compressing air compared to the turbocharger it opens, which then allows unrestricted flow to the turbocharger inlet by-passing the supercharger. So you get the low rpm grunt of a pulley-driven system and the high rpm boost of an exhaust-driven system. Google will be your friend, and you will have much to learn. Learn much, you will.
Thanks,
Kozuka
(04-24-2010, 09:36 PM)Kozuka(04-24-2010, 09:16 PM)Rcdevil hey ive been looking at this and is this a supercharger and a turbocharger running together???
thanks,
Twin-charged (or twin-charging) is the proper term my boy, and can be done in many different ways go back to the first page and look at the diagram I posted, this is considered more of a hybrid-compound system with a by-pass valve when the supercharger is no longer efficiently compressing air compared to the turbocharger it opens, which then allows unrestricted flow to the turbocharger inlet by-passing the supercharger. So you get the low rpm grunt of a pulley-driven system and the high rpm boost of an exhaust-driven system. Google will be your friend, and you will have much to learn. Learn much, you will.
Thanks,
Kozuka
(04-28-2010, 08:53 AM)winmutt I missed the bit about the ALDA, you are building your own?
(04-28-2010, 08:53 AM)winmutt I missed the bit about the ALDA, you are building your own?
(04-22-2010, 09:55 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ....
The beginings of my ALDA
(04-22-2010, 09:55 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ....
The beginings of my ALDA
(04-28-2010, 09:03 PM)DeliveryValve(04-22-2010, 09:55 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ....
The beginings of my ALDA
Inspired by this?
Looks like a reversed version.
BTW - I assume you previously operated the M-Pump without one. I take it the 7.5 plus the new induction setup would warrant the use of one.
Example picture courtesy of Charmalu.
(04-28-2010, 09:03 PM)DeliveryValve(04-22-2010, 09:55 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ....
The beginings of my ALDA
Inspired by this?
Looks like a reversed version.
BTW - I assume you previously operated the M-Pump without one. I take it the 7.5 plus the new induction setup would warrant the use of one.
Example picture courtesy of Charmalu.
I started to disassemble my current setup and have embarked on the installation of project Skunkwerks-EM9D. Albiet it is not much now, I was able to remove the OEM exhaust so I can build a jig to maintain the path, angles and planes.
The plan:
1. Clean remaining crud from block
2. Change motor mounts while I have easy access
3. Change motor shocks for reasons in number 2
4. Change timing chain and tensioner
5. Change flex discs
Once the above items are completed I will install the S/C so I can finish the intake portion of that sub project.
After completion of the above, I should have my pump...it is almost done, then the fun will begin.
Question about your intercooler. Do you think, that air to water will cool the air charge enough? How many sfm is your cooler and how big will be the heat exchanger?
(05-05-2010, 01:00 AM)supercharged3.0 Question about your intercooler. Do you think, that air to water will cool the air charge enough? How many sfm is your cooler and how big will be the heat exchanger?
(05-05-2010, 01:00 AM)supercharged3.0 Question about your intercooler. Do you think, that air to water will cool the air charge enough? How many sfm is your cooler and how big will be the heat exchanger?
That's good. The reason i was asking, i want to do the same thing. I want to take out my air intercooler and put a air to water one. I want to cut my intake and weld the cooler like you did. At that point, i will not run these long pipes anymore.
Also, planning to get a big heat exchanger and run 20+psi. You think, intercooler of that size you have, will handle 20+psi?
What size is yours? How many cfm?
(05-05-2010, 11:36 PM)supercharged3.0 ...Also, planning to get a big heat exchanger and run 20+psi. You think, intercooler of that size you have, will handle 20+psi?
What size is yours? How many cfm?
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(05-05-2010, 11:36 PM)supercharged3.0 ...Also, planning to get a big heat exchanger and run 20+psi. You think, intercooler of that size you have, will handle 20+psi?
What size is yours? How many cfm?
What size Magnafow are you using?
I could only imagine how nice it is going to sound.
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(05-08-2010, 12:18 AM)DeliveryValve What size Magnafow are you using?
I could only imagine how nice it is going to sound.
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(05-08-2010, 12:18 AM)DeliveryValve What size Magnafow are you using?
I could only imagine how nice it is going to sound.
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any updates?
BTW i am almost done. Here are some pics
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290...C00661.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290...C00652.jpg
Right now I am just waiting on my uber pump. I will be working on the car this weekend getting all of the parts off the engine that I will not be using, i.e. power steering pump, a/c pump, etc.
Once this is complete then cleaning and degreasing will commence.
I also need to change timing chain and flex discs.
Other than that, I am working on my 5-speed conversion - taking measurements, researching and designing in CAD.
Take lots of pic of the install/car!!! very very nicely done so far!!!
(05-20-2010, 09:17 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ...
I also need to change timing chain and flex discs.
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(05-20-2010, 09:17 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ...
Other than that, I am working on my 5-speed conversion - taking measurements, researching and designing in CAD.
(05-20-2010, 09:17 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ...
I also need to change timing chain and flex discs.
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(05-20-2010, 09:17 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ...
Other than that, I am working on my 5-speed conversion - taking measurements, researching and designing in CAD.
(05-21-2010, 11:21 AM)DeliveryValve(05-20-2010, 09:17 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ...
I also need to change timing chain and flex discs.
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I got a chain crimper you can borrow if you need it.
(05-20-2010, 09:17 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ...
Other than that, I am working on my 5-speed conversion - taking measurements, researching and designing in CAD.
Good thing you got that extra intermediate plate... Or are you thinking of making a whole new plate with a different pattern to bolt on to the 5 speed bell housing?
(05-21-2010, 11:21 AM)DeliveryValve(05-20-2010, 09:17 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ...
I also need to change timing chain and flex discs.
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I got a chain crimper you can borrow if you need it.
(05-20-2010, 09:17 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ...
Other than that, I am working on my 5-speed conversion - taking measurements, researching and designing in CAD.
Good thing you got that extra intermediate plate... Or are you thinking of making a whole new plate with a different pattern to bolt on to the 5 speed bell housing?
Well I started to tear down everything and get it clean so I can start getting the motor ready and the S/C installed to finish the project. My son is getting involved in the project and it is really cool that he is interested - he is 14 and sometimes has other things on his mind. Today was a good father and son bonding time. Here are a few pics from todays work:
Pic of engine before cleaning
Front of engine before cleaning
Side of engine before cleaning
Starter motor before cleaning
Top view of MW pump
Right side after some cleaning with orange based cleaner
Another view of right side after cleaning and view of sub frame
My son removing fan bolts
Power steering pump and bracket removal
View of A/C compressor
Front of engine with radiator removed
another view of front of engine
View of left side of oil pan
Front view of engine after cleaning
There is still more cleaning to be done, I want it as clean as I can get it. The orange oil based cleaner from Greased Lightning seems to work the best and using an electric power washer helps also.
More to come tomorrow....
50/50 diluted purple power/water works great! I used it to get diesel oil off my shop floor and on my engine before power washing
(05-22-2010, 07:28 PM)willbhere4u 50/50 diluted purple power/water works great! I used it to get diesel oil off my shop floor and on my engine before power washingI 2nd Purple Power. Got to be careful with aluminum though, it can discolor or stain it.
(05-22-2010, 07:28 PM)willbhere4u 50/50 diluted purple power/water works great! I used it to get diesel oil off my shop floor and on my engine before power washingI 2nd Purple Power. Got to be careful with aluminum though, it can discolor or stain it.
(05-22-2010, 07:56 PM)DeliveryValve(05-22-2010, 07:28 PM)willbhere4u 50/50 diluted purple power/water works great! I used it to get diesel oil off my shop floor and on my engine before power washingI 2nd Purple Power. Got to be careful with aluminum though, it can discolor or stain it.
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(05-22-2010, 07:56 PM)DeliveryValve(05-22-2010, 07:28 PM)willbhere4u 50/50 diluted purple power/water works great! I used it to get diesel oil off my shop floor and on my engine before power washingI 2nd Purple Power. Got to be careful with aluminum though, it can discolor or stain it.
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(04-28-2010, 09:29 PM)Rudolf_Diesel I was running the M-pump for about 9 months and no form of an ALDA, but it was only putting out twice as much fuel as stock settings give or take a few cc'sJust your M pump? How do you know this?
(04-28-2010, 09:29 PM)Rudolf_Diesel I was running the M-pump for about 9 months and no form of an ALDA, but it was only putting out twice as much fuel as stock settings give or take a few cc'sJust your M pump? How do you know this?
(05-22-2010, 08:54 PM)MTUPower(04-28-2010, 09:29 PM)Rudolf_Diesel I was running the M-pump for about 9 months and no form of an ALDA, but it was only putting out twice as much fuel as stock settings give or take a few cc'sJust your M pump? How do you know this?
(05-22-2010, 08:54 PM)MTUPower(04-28-2010, 09:29 PM)Rudolf_Diesel I was running the M-pump for about 9 months and no form of an ALDA, but it was only putting out twice as much fuel as stock settings give or take a few cc'sJust your M pump? How do you know this?
You're making some great progress! Kind of keeps me inspired to keep working on mine...
It's great you're son is getting involved. Too many kids spend all their free time indoors, not getting out and working with their hands and creating something.
Removed the IP, fuel filter, oil lines, and power steering lines today. I did some more cleaning and I think I am at the point of completion - there are a few stubborn spots, but I can live with that. Anyone want to buy some oil cooler lines, power steering pump or other parts?
Here are a few more pics:
Tomorrow I will dry fit the S/C and see what it really looks like in the engine compartment.