SixStarCars' 818S Build Thread

[Frank818]

I have a measurement question, if you will. How high above the cross v-bar the IC sits? I mean the top of the IC is how much higher than the V-bar in front of the IC?

[SixStar]

Well.... of course since everything was going so well there had to be some sort of issue. Once the coolant bleed issue was solved we ran the car through a heat cycle, then another, then a short test drive around the block. Racked the car and changed the oil. When we cut the filter open there was some metal in the filter. Rather than run the risk of damaging the entirely new engine and turbo we will be removing the engine and replacing it entirely. If all goes to plan this time next week it will be up and running again and ready for break-in and shakedown.

Setbacks suck but they happen.

[SixStar]

I have a measurement question, if you will. How high above the cross v-bar the IC sits? I mean the top of the IC is how much higher than the V-bar in front of the IC?

Maybe 1/2". I'll check tomorrow.

[Frank818]

Maybe 1/2". I'll check tomorrow.

So little? On the pic it looks like a good 2", but that's actually why I asked.
I must admit that measure is a pretty important one for my specific build, I spent many mins looking at your pix, which are helping a lot understand and brainstorm on stuff, btw.