Wayne Presley/VeryCoolParts Build Thread H6 power

[Silvertop]

Erik, Erik, Erik,
A: Wayne doesn't sand, I know what I'm good at and body work isn't on the list...
B: This car is going to be in FFR's booth at SEMA, it has to be over the top perfect.
C: Only show quality paint jobs roll out of my shop so a quick low cost color change never crossed my mind.

I've been friends Erik for quite a while so know that I'm just poking fun at him and he'll poke back at me at some point. Erik, first beer is on me at SEMA.

UM ...... Which engine will it have in it at SEMA????

[bstuke]

Last edited by ehansen007; Today at 08:40 PM.

Wait, what? Oh, he is an admin, and can make it say what he wants!

[Wayne Presley]

Wait, what? Oh, he is an admin, and can make it say what he wants!

Haha, two can play at that game

[Frank818]

So it's gonna be a Turbo H6...

[ehansen007]

Hey, I just corrected the spelling of my name in your post! I didn't go in a post my secret fantasies like you did. No wonder you have to wear that ankle bracelet. Next time just use "e" as you know it so you won't have to do any spelling. Tee hee!

[Frank818]

Wayne, what's your current plan in terms of mods to the engine and accessories (hoses, exhaust and whatnot around) to fit and use that GTX?

Head gaskets, valves, retainers, guides, higher flow head and/or IM, etc.
You said no internals at the moment if I recall.
You already modified the coolant lines.
Maybe you already did other adjustments?

[Wayne Presley]

It will have the turbo 6 in it...

[Silvertop]

It will have the turbo 6 in it...

Now, THAT ......... is really interesting!!

[randy808]

Wayne, when's the new site gonna be up with all of your VCP's??

[AZPete]

Wayne, when's the new site gonna be up with all of your VCP's??

And, please give us a good detailed pitch on your ECU & harness with what it will and won't do. I really don't want to tackle the OE harnesses. I said "please" like Mom taught me.
Pete

[jkrueger]

And, please give us a good detailed pitch on your ECU & harness with what it will and won't do. I really don't want to tackle the OE harnesses. I said "please" like Mom taught me.
Pete

I am curious about this as well after seeing the picture on that other build thread of the stock harness. It would be nice if the harness could deal with A/C or be an easy add on since I live in TX and am going to need it.

JC

[metros]

^^^The car doesn't have a top. What's A/C going to do for you?

[wleehendrick]

^^^The car doesn't have a top. What's A/C going to do for you?

Dave's quote from the August 818 email update:"Our street car is now in Michigan at Rod Tops for soft top fitment (pricing and details to follow shortly)"

[GUNS]

^^^The car doesn't have a top. What's A/C going to do for you?

Ever sat at a light in a car when it was 100 with no top or A/C? Ever sat at a light in a car when it was 100 with no top with A/C? There is a difference.

[metros]

Ever sat at a light in a car when it was 100 with no top or A/C? Ever sat at a light in a car when it was 100 with no top with A/C? There is a difference.

Yes to both. I guess I've just conceded that the car will be a spartan vehicle with little to no amenities. Guess that doesn't mean everyone's car has to be that way.

[GUNS]

Yes to both. I guess I've just conceded that the car will be a spartan vehicle with little to no amenities. Guess that doesn't mean everyone's car has to be that way.

Agreed, mine won't have A/C, at least initially and it will suck in the summer. My point was that even without a top, A/C helps. Back on topic, awesome job Wayne! Can't wait to see what else you do for this community!

[jkrueger]

^^^The car doesn't have a top. What's A/C going to do for you?

I'm waiting till a coupe comes out so it will have a top.

JC

[Wayne Presley]

Rebuilding a web site sucks, the program I used to make it originally is no longer functional. But I'm almost done!

Here's a sale page http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...952#post115952

[randy808]

Rebuilding a web site sucks, the program I used to make it originally is no longer functional. But I'm almost done!

Here's a sale page http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...952#post115952

Sounds great....... But what about the trailing arms, wiring and water to air package? Just curious

[Wayne Presley]

Sounds great....... But what about the trailing arms, wiring and water to air package? Just curious

Working on that, BTW the 818 in your avatar looks really great!

[randy808]

Working on that, BTW the 818 in your avatar looks really great!

Thanks Wayne, doing the design was the easy part. Now I have to find the $$$ to build it!!! Hahaha!!

[Frank818]

Working on that, BTW the 818 in your avatar looks really great!

Yeah I want a rear wing like the one on his picture.
Plz build the parts, Randy. lolll

[Wayne Presley]

Yeah I want a rear wing like the one on his picture.
Plz build the parts, Randy. lolll

If you are looking at the APR GTC 200 they start at $750, the GTC 300 like on FFR's blue 818 R they are $1430

[THE ITALIAN]

Maybe use something out of an EV car or this ??....http://www.grassrootsev.com/airconditioner.htm
I wouldn't want an AC pump on the motor with piping
Put it in the front next to the batt & add a little weight on the front axel
or move to Calif where the taxes & politicians are way to high.
One thing you got going is the motor is in the back, not like the roadster, 33, coupe- no forced heat into the cockpit

[Frank818]

Right, so these are height adjustable, seems to. I didn't know that. I like the wing cuz it fits lower on the car, but I don't want a small lip on the rear trunk either. A low big wing is nice. Only thing is not sure how aerodynamically efficient they (low big wings) would be since AFAIK only the big FFR R wing and the new FFR S wing (I haven't see yet) have been flow tested.

[Mechie3]

A knockoff carbon fiber Subaru s202 wing is easily and inexpensively obtained. Not as good at making down force as the aggressive Apr wings but is functional.

[Frank818]

Yeah but to put some down force the entire car needs to flow air onto the wing.
If FFR tested their S wing and will offer it, what tells us a, say, APR GTC 200 wing would be better or worse in terms of down force, drag, top speed, etc.?

Actually, that may not be the thread to discuss about this. But anyway I am throwing out the question.

[rori]

Any fitment issues with the 18x9.5 +40 on the rear? That is the same specs as the wheel I am looking at. Thanks

[WRX Dave]

Got to see this amazing work in progress.today. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[Wayne Presley]

Any fitment issues with the 18x9.5 +40 on the rear? That is the same specs as the wheel I am looking at. Thanks

Yes, I had to modify trailing arms which I'm now selling, make new spacers for the upper trailing arm. My Kojins are 18x9.5 at +45

Got to see this amazing work in progress.today. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

Glad you could drop by and see both cars.

[Canadian818]

Maybe I've missed it, but did you mention your tire sizes yet Wayne? If your fitting a 9.5" rear tire, I'll be ordering those trailing arms for sure. Very excited to see your new setup on the dyno, and while your stand alone is more expensive than some others, I might be persuaded when the time comes just cause you support the community. Do you do remote tuning?

[Wayne Presley]

I'm running 17x8 fronts and 18x9.5 rear wheels with 235/40/17 and 265/35/18 tires

[JeromeS13]

I'm running 17x8 fronts and 18x9.5 rear wheels with 235/40/17 and 265/35/18 tires

With a +45 offset in the rear and what offset in the front? Any wheel spacers used?

Thanks!

[philly15]

I'm running 17x8 fronts and 18x9.5 rear wheels with 235/40/17 and 265/35/18 tires

what brand tires are you running?

[Wayne Presley]

what brand tires are you running?

I have a set of Federal and a set of Toyo's

[Wayne Presley]

+45 front and rear. I'm using a 5mm spacer in the rear.

[Frank818]

Is that +45 in the rear with or without the 5mm spacer?

[metros]

How's the body work coming?

[Wayne Presley]

Bodywork is all done, should be painted by the end of next week. It's going to look AWESOME!!!!!!

[K3LAG]

Bodywork is all done, should be painted by the end of next week. It's going to look AWESOME!!!!!!

I can't wait to see it. Based on your description on the phone when we talked Wednesday I think it's a paint scheme I will like.

Larry