'01 Bullitt 4v 5.3 Big Bore Stroker/T56 Build Thread

Awesome fab work bro. What made you think the arms needed more bracing?

*in before he claims he did FEA analysis in solidworks which revealed potentially damaging stresses in the arms"

MTBSully said:

Awesome fab work bro. What made you think the arms needed more bracing?

*in before he claims he did FEA analysis in solidworks which revealed potentially damaging stresses in the arms"

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Hahah thanks a lot man. I did it because the MM arms were much beefier than these, both in tubing thickness, and in number of tubes/gusseting. I wanted to gusset where the bushing tubes meet the "V" on the inside, but the gussets would contact the k-member. On the MM arms, the gussets are on the outside, and don't hit the k-member.

FEA analysis is bullshit, I just also wanted to cut up a brand new set of control arms because racecar. And new fab tools.

ninety5fiveoh said:

FEA analysis is bullshit,

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Umm, what? Can't tell if you're serious or sarcastic.

SnakeBitten07 said:

Umm, what? Can't tell if you're serious or sarcastic.

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Completely kidding, lol. I'm an industrial designer, we use FEA analysis at work a lot. I was alluding to the fact that it was completely unnecessary in this situation.

UPDATE: Brakes are in!

Everything bolted up very nicely, and should be ready to go once the new brake lines come in on Wednesday. I bought new MM braided lines, but I didn't take into consideration the length when the wheels are turned to full lock, so they are too short. Since a 20" braided line with the correct fittings on both ends didn't exist, I bought Allstar Performance 20" braided lines with -3AN fittings on both ends, and Fragola adapter fittings for 7/16-24 on one end and 10mm banjo fittings for the other. I also ordered 3/8" spacers and lug nuts so I can bolt everything up. I may get away with only 1/4" spacers in front, so I can always swap my 1/4" spacers front the rear to the front and put the 3/8" out back.

Enough jabber, here some pics...

Now the million dollar question.... How much will you sell the brackets for once you make them?

Is it weird to have sexual feelings for a mechanical object?

Sonic605hp said:

Is it weird to have sexual feelings for a mechanical object?

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Only weird if you don't act on it.....

ninety5fiveoh said:

UPDATE: Brakes are in!

Everything bolted up very nicely, and should be ready to go once the new brake lines come in on Wednesday. I bought new MM braided lines, but I didn't take into consideration the length when the wheels are turned to full lock, so they are too short. Since a 20" braided line with the correct fittings on both ends didn't exist, I bought Allstar Performance 20" braided lines with -3AN fittings on both ends, and Fragola adapter fittings for 7/16-24 on one end and 10mm banjo fittings for the other. I also ordered 3/8" spacers and lug nuts so I can bolt everything up. I may get away with only 1/4" spacers in front, so I can always swap my 1/4" spacers front the rear to the front and put the 3/8" out back.

Enough jabber, here some pics...

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Nice job, man. I'm anxious to get your take on the improved stopping power once it is all back together.

maxum_101 said:

Now the million dollar question.... How much will you sell the brackets for once you make them?

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Once I've put a few miles on the car to assure they are working properly, I will start putting pricing together. Keep in mind there are quite a few modifications that need to be made to make these work, including cutting and drilling the spindles, and getting specific aftermarket a-arms. I haven't decided yet whether or not I'm going to offer this as a kit with the spindles already modified, or a DIY kit. The measurements are very specific, so I lean towards modifying them myself but I'm not positive yet. If you are truly interested, please send me a PM and I will add you to the list of people that would like to purchase. The more buyers I get, the cheaper the brackets will be.

Sonic605hp said:

Is it weird to have sexual feelings for a mechanical object?

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When I unwrapped the brackets, I may or may not have had those feelings.

sonicdan said:

Only weird if you don't act on it.....

Nice job, man. I'm anxious to get your take on the improved stopping power once it is all back together.

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Thanks man, yea I am very excited to see!

UPDATE:

Got all my brake line goodies, and lug nuts in:



ANDDD some extra lug nuts for something I forgot to post a few months back...



15x8 Weld RT-S, 4.5" BS...going to be ordering some 26x11.5x15 Hoosier QTP's shortly. Hopefully get this thing into the 10's no problem!

Man this car is an inspiration! Looks amazing

2L8IWON said:

Man this car is an inspiration! Looks amazing

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Thanks man, I appreciate it!

UPDATE:

Turns out the driver and passenger side hard lines are different sizes, so I need to order a different fitting. HOSED, once again.

In the mean time, since I can't leave well enough alone, I finally got around to "restoring" an old 50's Wilton 644 vice. I got it at the Englishtown swap meet a few years back with hopes of restoring it. Realizing it was unrealitic to make the vice look mint when I would be beating the shit out of it anyway, I decided to wire wheel, sandblast, and paint it and call it a day. AND of course, DHG all the things...

Haha. Even the vise is mint. This thread delivers.


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coposrv said:

Haha. Even the vise is mint. This thread delivers.

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HAHAHA that made me lol at my desk at work. Thanks dude, I appreciate it!

Holy F&^$ man! I love the bracket for the brakes. Would that be a cheaper route than going with Wilwoods for our cars?

bleedingfordblu said:

Holy F&^$ man! I love the bracket for the brakes. Would that be a cheaper route than going with Wilwoods for our cars?

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In the end, it's probably just about the same. If you didn't have to use the Team-Z arms (or already had them) then its a bit cheaper. I just wanted it for the coolness factor, uniqueness, and because I can't leave anything well enough alone.

ninety5fiveoh said:

In the end, it's probably just about the same. If you didn't have to use the Team-Z arms (or already had them) then its a bit cheaper. I just wanted it for the coolness factor, uniqueness, and because I can't leave anything well enough alone.

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hahaha fair enough, its definitely cool and unique. You going to any of the shows on the east coast like Carlisle?

bleedingfordblu said:

hahaha fair enough, its definitely cool and unique. You going to any of the shows on the east coast like Carlisle?

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Not sure yet, maybe American Muscle but it's a long drive. Time will tell I guess!