The DEMONX 1970 vert project Pt2

[demonx]

About 10k US for a 625hp 540cuber! by the time you get it here plus postage it lands for about $12k ozzy!!!!

I spoke to an engineer the other day and he said the biggest I could legally fit is a 502 - maybe different laws for different states??

I was looking at the Sharifoff site and also some other crate engine sites. I'm considering a ZZ502 crate motor. Can get one from the states for about US$7k + post + tax. Should be a bit under AU$10k landed.

I'm still a while away from that stage so I have plenty of time to research and plenty of time to hear suggestions!

[69 DIRTY RAT]

Dont forget a 540 is exactly the same external dimensions as a 502, 454, 396 so who would know? You just put 454 stickers on the aircleaner. I had an engineer certify my engine. I know you dont want a small block but what about a 454 small block, they are still pushing some big horsepower!

[demonx]

This is what I'm looking at. It should squeeze in under a modified L88 hood (risen a couple inches). It's fuel injected 502 crate motor that I can run with the stock corvette driveline and then make driveline changes down the track.

http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/RamJet-502-Crate-Engine-PFI-with-Aluminum-Heads-12499121-P8C54.aspx


There's a few youtube videos if you search "502 Ram Jet" - straight from the crate it looks and sounds great. I'd prob swap the valve covers for some red ones


Heres a Camaro here with the same crate motor and it fits under the hood nicely
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96QB7VLnZ0o

[69 DIRTY RAT]

You may be able to turn the intake around and suck air from the back of the L88 hood?

[Jethro]

This is what I'm looking at. It should squeeze in under a modified L88 hood (risen a couple inches). It's fuel injected 502 crate motor that I can run with the stock corvette driveline and then make driveline changes down the track.


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You wouldn't even consider buliding a motor, would ya? Just can't see why he's be runing a belt driven fan instead of thermo's?

[demonx]

I've had it suggested to me buy someone who owns this motor that rather than buying the 502 Ram Jet - I buy it minus the mefi and install a better aftermarket one as the stock one is not that great.

Time to do some efi learning.

[Thunder Kiss]

Hi Demonx, good to see some progress.
I like the look of this EFI set-up.  Maybe not as good as a Ram Jet EFI but it allows the use of a standard air cleaner.

[demonx]

Hi Demonx, good to see some progress.
I like the look of this EFI set-up.  Maybe not as good as a Ram Jet EFI but it allows the use of a standard air cleaner.

I like the look or the ram. Not sure why but it just screams out loud to me!

Heres one called an Alien intake sitting on a 502 crate motor - looks awesome but I cannot find a price for the kit. I've emailed the company.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH7loBSN_Jc

[demonx]

Well - it's in primer as of today. Used PPG Prima primer. Two full coats.

After spending the last week or so making sure every tiny little nook and cranny was perfect, I managed to lay a crap couple layers of primer that came complete with two large runs which I'll have to take care to sand out when it gets hit with the 600 grit.

[Scott]

Well done.  I bet you are getting excited now.

[gtc]

That's real progress.

[demonx]

Heres a youtube walk around at the primer stage.

I did find a few pin holes I somehow missed so I'll have to fix those tomorrow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gxkiiijax4

[Jethro]

Heres a youtube walk around at the primer stage.

I did find a few pin holes I somehow missed so I'll have to fix those tomorrow.

Can't wait to see some colour on it  

[demonx]

Can't wait to see some colour on it  

I was hoping this weekend but I just spent the day sanding till my fingertips bled. Whole rear is 320 sanded and I had to shoot a few spots with primer where I filled the pinholes I missed. I was going to go straight 600 grit but as I had a few big runs in the primer I decided to 320 as I'd never get them out going straight to 600.

The battle plan:

1) Tomorrow - 600grit.
2) Through the week - pull the masking paper etc as it's full of dust
3) Clean the floor and get as much dust out from around the car as I can
4) Remask with fresh tape
5) The fun part - red and clear

[Jethro]

Can't wait to see some colour on it  

I was hoping this weekend but I just spent the day sanding till my fingertips bled. Whole rear is 320 sanded and I had to shoot a few spots with primer where I filled the pinholes I missed. I was going to go straight 600 grit but as I had a few big runs in the primer I decided to 320 as I'd never get them out going straight to 600.

The battle plan:

1) Tomorrow - 600grit.
2) Through the week - pull the masking paper etc as it's full of dust
3) Clean the floor and get as much dust out from around the car as I can
4) Remask with fresh tape
5) The fun part - red and clear

Hey not you late to change ya mind and spray it YLLA:bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana:

[demonx]

Hey not you late to change ya mind and spray it YLLA:bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana:

I have thought about swapping to black but I've already bought all the paint and it's too expensive to not use! I'll just have to buy another vette down the track and paint it black!

[RHD.68.l89]

As much as most people think Black is a cool color, it is the worst to maintain and shows every swirl, mark and blemish.
Oh, and it collects dust like you wouldn't believe......
Too many black (and red) cars out there already. You already have the red so use that but next time choose something different like "steel cities gray" or "jetstream blue"

[RHD.68.l89]

Have a look at the Aston Martin pallette, they have some very nice colors that can be subtle but still "jump"

[Jethro]

As much as most people think Black is a cool color, it is the worst to maintain and shows every swirl, mark and blemish.
Oh, and it collects dust like you wouldn't believe......
Too many black (and red) cars out there already. You already have the red so use that but next time choose something different like "steel cities gray" or "jetstream blue"

Your right about Black being a pain in that backside to maintain, but I love the look of it on me Commy!:luv::luv::luv::luv:

[demonx]

I've had two black cars and I would not think twice of having another. In fact when the vette's finished (one day) I'll be cutting the rust from my HQ ute and painting that black.

As far as there being too many Red cars - yeah - but mine will be Viper Red! It'll stand out in the crowd!