Blazing trails like you normally do! And the community thanks you for that!bpd1151 said:
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bpd1151's 2010 SHO Rebuild Thread....
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I'm hoping that that opening line is laden with sarcasm.
Actually I'm quite humble and have always paid homage to those with the talents to do what they do and have contributed their own time, talents, and treasure to this project.
I have begun to realize with the SHO project (more so than any other project cars I've undertaken in the past) really truly how much leg work goes into developing and bringing attention to new product(s).
It's crazy the amount of phone calls, emails, coercing, up front investment, background work etc. that goes into what one sees as a "final product" that allows others to simply click the "add to cart" and then the "proceed to checkout" buttons respectively.
It's important IMHO in keeping the platform moving forward, and allowing all owners to enjoy these niche cars in their own individual experiences.
Thank you for keeping up on the thread. It means a lot. I know this build seems to be taking not only longer than desired, but even longer than I anticipated.
Hopefully great results will come as a result of all the efforts undertaken.
Cheers!
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Actually I'm quite humble and have always paid homage to those with the talents to do what they do and have contributed their own time, talents, and treasure to this project.
I have begun to realize with the SHO project (more so than any other project cars I've undertaken in the past) really truly how much leg work goes into developing and bringing attention to new product(s).
It's crazy the amount of phone calls, emails, coercing, up front investment, background work etc. that goes into what one sees as a "final product" that allows others to simply click the "add to cart" and then the "proceed to checkout" buttons respectively.
It's important IMHO in keeping the platform moving forward, and allowing all owners to enjoy these niche cars in their own individual experiences.
Thank you for keeping up on the thread. It means a lot. I know this build seems to be taking not only longer than desired, but even longer than I anticipated.
Hopefully great results will come as a result of all the efforts undertaken.
Cheers!
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Lightwieght flywheel.. yeah buddy, now you need a windage tray 
bpd1151 said:I'm hoping that that opening line is laden with sarcasm.
Actually I'm quite humble and have always paid homage to those with the talents to do what they do and have contributed their own time, talents, and treasure to this project.
I have begun to realize with the SHO project (more so than any other project cars I've undertaken in the past) really truly how much leg work goes into developing and bringing attention to new product(s).
It's crazy the amount of phone calls, emails, coercing, up front investment, background work etc. that goes into what one sees as a "final product" that allows others to simply click the "add to cart" and then the "proceed to checkout" buttons respectively.
It's important IMHO in keeping the platform moving forward, and allowing all owners to enjoy these niche cars in their own individual experiences.
Thank you for keeping up on the thread. It means a lot. I know this build seems to be taking not only longer than desired, but even longer than I anticipated.
Hopefully great results will come as a result of all the efforts undertaken.
Cheers!
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Of course it was brotha. No harm intended :innocent:
Hard work pays off, and in your case, will help many to come. That's got to be tiresome. Keep your head up man, I'm sure its taking a toll but we appreciate what your doing right now (as well as done).
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05/28/2020......
Boundary Racing Billet Oil Pump has arrived!!!
Also went one step further, and had the "WPC Treatment" applied to this piece as well.
No anticipated oil starvation events thanks to this product.
Hope everyone's well and slowly getting back to normal. Whatever normal may be of course.
Now if someone can just convince that stubborn Governor over yonder in Michigan to stop repeatedly extending the "stay at home/shut down" orders, maybe my transmission vendor can start receiving parts deliveries and finish up my custom trans work sometime in this lifetime!
Fingers crossed!
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Boundary Racing Billet Oil Pump has arrived!!!
Also went one step further, and had the "WPC Treatment" applied to this piece as well.
No anticipated oil starvation events thanks to this product.
Hope everyone's well and slowly getting back to normal. Whatever normal may be of course.
Now if someone can just convince that stubborn Governor over yonder in Michigan to stop repeatedly extending the "stay at home/shut down" orders, maybe my transmission vendor can start receiving parts deliveries and finish up my custom trans work sometime in this lifetime!
Fingers crossed!
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06/10/2020......
My longtime mechanic friend said he's recently spoken with the transmission vendor. Work is nearing completion. So much so that I was asked if I had a color preference (if any) for the casing.
Also, received an update from engine builder today as well, along with a few pics.
More parts have finally returned from the vendor performing the "WPC Treatment", and as such, more assembly work on the motor has commenced......
New crank (WPC'd as well) installed. Said it spins smooth as butter.
Head bolts properly installed, torque'd etc. (unlike how "L" had them installed, with outer's double washered, inner's no washers at all, what a joke).
Pin on the left is WPC'd. One on the right is factory new/untouched.
Wanted to share the progress. Get'n there. Little bit at a time.
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My longtime mechanic friend said he's recently spoken with the transmission vendor. Work is nearing completion. So much so that I was asked if I had a color preference (if any) for the casing.
Also, received an update from engine builder today as well, along with a few pics.
More parts have finally returned from the vendor performing the "WPC Treatment", and as such, more assembly work on the motor has commenced......
New crank (WPC'd as well) installed. Said it spins smooth as butter.
Head bolts properly installed, torque'd etc. (unlike how "L" had them installed, with outer's double washered, inner's no washers at all, what a joke).
Pin on the left is WPC'd. One on the right is factory new/untouched.
Wanted to share the progress. Get'n there. Little bit at a time.
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07/14/2020.......
Recieved a few updates from the engine builder, as well as couple of pics to ogle at.
I have details on things that have been completed, but am tactfully choosing to withhold for the time being, as I know I have a couple of competitor's lying in wait.
Suffice to say, I have a few other secret squirrelly things going on in the background, that has even the engine builder fairly excited.
To quote him accurately.... "It is going to be one wild motor" -----Matt P. (owner of Max Power Automotive).
Just a teaser of an update for all y'all.
Hope everyone's well and that this update finds everyone safe and managing all the Country's crisis's.
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Recieved a few updates from the engine builder, as well as couple of pics to ogle at.
I have details on things that have been completed, but am tactfully choosing to withhold for the time being, as I know I have a couple of competitor's lying in wait.
Suffice to say, I have a few other secret squirrelly things going on in the background, that has even the engine builder fairly excited.
To quote him accurately.... "It is going to be one wild motor" -----Matt P. (owner of Max Power Automotive).
Just a teaser of an update for all y'all.
Hope everyone's well and that this update finds everyone safe and managing all the Country's crisis's.
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Great question!SHO_Off said:
I haven't been provided with a whole heckuva lot of details on this. However, my long time mechanic friend/pal (who also coincidentally referred me to my current engine builder) has passed along a very few, generic details on this very subject matter.
Now allow me to preface the following with the fact that I had experienced ZERO ISSUES with my original trans (which had about 81k on the clock, and a multitude of track runs, street light drags, as well as DD duties that entire mileage).
But obviously with my targeted goal of "around 1k CHP" I knew damn well I'd be remiss in at least not addressing some aspect(s) of a trans upgrade. No matter what that would entail.
Sooooooo..... I have heard they did a valve upgrade. I also have been told they machined out the drum to install more and/or better clutch packs/clutch plates (for greater clamping force). I also heard they are trying to fabricate a custom pump, as my original presented signs of "minor scoring".
I have purchased the upgraded TC from GH, which is waiting install and collecting dust in my garage.
I also was able to (recently) pioneer the very 1st flywheel upgrade for the platform, which is rated to an SP21 standard, and is also now resting comfortably in my garage and collecting dust/awaiting install.
I also purchased a brand new PTU (one with a drain) and had that sent off for WPC treatment to strengthen all the internals, even though my original PTU was completely fine and problem free.
Sooooooooo I believe I am (at least on the front end) trying to do my best to attack percieved problems ahead of the fact, and hope those efforts therein, will prove beneficial.
Hopefully that answers at least some of any questions you may have...... ???
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08/08/2020......
Small block's been completely assembled.
Heads and what not up next.
Still waiting on update(s) from trans vendor, and a couple of other things I have going on.
Hope everyone's safe, healthy, and enjoying the Summer as best as possible. All things considered.
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Small block's been completely assembled.
Heads and what not up next.
Still waiting on update(s) from trans vendor, and a couple of other things I have going on.
Hope everyone's safe, healthy, and enjoying the Summer as best as possible. All things considered.
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Hopefully it will be assembled in its entirety here soon?! Thanks for the updates! Pictures will follow yes?