LS1 Drift Build 'Nuff Said'

[Royal_T]

So I just linked up with a guy named Shawn that does a lot of CF work for Indy cars, we are going to be working on a few things on the Z but the first thing that is up to bat is my EndPlates. Here is a little tease on what we are working on for my Endplates for the BCL wing. I am mocking up some designs now and Shawn is going to do his thing to make these things badass. Can't wait..

[E30NH]

cool im going look into it thanks

[Royal_T]

You could do a rocket bunny kit on it, they are available for pre order from greddy

I would rock a rocket bunny kit.. Only if they sponsor me cause that kit is way to expensive to smash up drifting.. Def would need spares

[RocketSled]

You could do a rocket bunny kit on it, they are available for pre order from greddy

[Royal_T]

awesome build sooooooo jealous lol...... im putting lt1 in my e30 right now gotta love v8 power. 1 question I didn't see a maf is your tune going to delete and just not necessary. I have read you can get rid of them but not always the best run quality even after tune. im only asking because id like to be rid of mine also thanks and awesome build

Thanks for the kind words. You going to love that V8 in your e30

To answer you question. I am not running a MAF. But instead I am tunning with the MAP sensor. I had my harness built with out the MAF sensor

[E30NH]

awesome build sooooooo jealous lol...... im putting lt1 in my e30 right now gotta love v8 power. 1 question I didn't see a maf is your tune going to delete and just not necessary. I have read you can get rid of them but not always the best run quality even after tune. im only asking because id like to be rid of mine also thanks and awesome build

[Royal_T]

Funny you mention that cause I had to replace one rivet nut that was spinning... It was my fault cause i think I stopped the tool to short and it did not install fully.

[Devocat]

Well finally got my Rivnut tool in the mall.. So know I can install all 24 rivnuts for my overfenders..




More pics on the install by the end of the week

i have rivnuts holding my overs on, i honestly love them BUT

i found that one or two of them came loose for no reason. which really sucks, because they just spin with the bolt you put through it, making the over stuck on. i had to get channel locks through an awkward spot in my trunk to hold the rivnut from spinning. so yeah, just be warned. that is a possibility.

im not sure if its because it was installed incorrectly or something, but it happened to me. dont get me wrong, they're still awesome and im using them agian but ya

[Royal_T]

I wish I had funds or skillset to drop either of those into it. Its probobly going to sit in my driveway until my son is 18 and we can work on it together lol. Maybe one day....

Man that would be a perfect project for your son.. I hope to build a car with mine, would be a blast

[mikey G]

I wish I had funds or skillset to drop either of those into it. Its probobly going to sit in my driveway until my son is 18 and we can work on it together lol. Maybe one day....

[Royal_T]

Wow this is fantastic!

Thanks for the kind words..

Man, I absolutely love that rivet tool. I NEED one, just so I can find something to put rivets in. Progress is looking good bud! I actually have a z with a blown motor sitting in my driveway. I need to figure out what to do with it lol.

yeah man I do love this tool only took about 3 sec to install.., others question it and wonder why I bought this over the normal style, but I think this works great.


Well you know my thoughts on what you should do...lol LS or 2jz..

[mikey G]

Man, I absolutely love that rivet tool. I NEED one, just so I can find something to put rivets in. Progress is looking good bud! I actually have a z with a blown motor sitting in my driveway. I need to figure out what to do with it lol.

[electricalbox]

Wow this is fantastic!

[Royal_T]

Okay finally got to installing my Rivet nuts, but first lets talk beer...





So I have not been drinking beer a lot lately, trying to cut back.. don't need that beer gut.. With that being said, I had to show case this local TX beer brewery.. Thirsty Planet Brewery, Now I just went there on a beer tour and had a blast. My favorite beer out of the bunch had to be their Smokey Porter. This was absolutely mind blowing. Every season they choose a locate TX BBQ spot for the Smokey Porter and the beers contained malts smoked by them.. The beer it self smelled like a BBQ joint. I just feel in Love with this beer.



lets start with the rivet nuts them self. I decided to do 6mm Steel Rivets. Wanted the Steel so they don't strip on me.



Here is the tool I am using to install them. And before everyone ask why not use the other hand tool like a rivetgun. Well I do have that tool too but it is in standard sizes and would be a bitch to install steel rivetnuts.



I already mocked up the fenders with your normal rivets so the holes were there, but need to be bigger to install the rivet nuts. Nothing a drill can't solve





Picked up a socket to drill bit adapter so I can use my drill to install them.. Used a 11mm socket





Getting ready to install the rivet nut. You are going to hold down the tool cause its going to want to twist on you if you don't





This is what it looks like once you have completed the install.




All you have to do is unscrew the 6mm from the rivet not add.....





BAM!!! we got a nice little rivet nut..




After I installed all 24 rivet nuts, 12 on each side. I mounted the over fenders.




The other side






At the moment I am using these temp allen bolts to make sure everything is good.. Later I will install these:





NEO Chrome bolts.. should look pretty good..

[Royal_T]

Well finally got my Rivnut tool in the mall.. So know I can install all 24 rivnuts for my overfenders..




More pics on the install by the end of the week