Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

That cage looks nice. Looks like a tight fit, how you gonna get in and out of that thing.

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Just like normal with a roll cage. Put one foot in and fall over the bars and pull your other leg in.

~John

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Got my motor back from the machine shop. Everyone else already has there's back, but I am more excited.
Anywho, see pics here as the build progresses.
http://www.lse-performance.com/gallery/6g72TT

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

It looks really good. You are offically way ahead of me in the "fast stealth" project.

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Is John's talon having the rust repaired?

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Yes, the pictures were taken for a body shop quote. Actually the entire car is being resprayed a different color.

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

What color? White I hope all fast DSM's are white!

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Extreme has a white talon, so I will try for silver with a black roof.

~John

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Good choice, white is so overrated these days...

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

As another weekend comes to an end, the manditory picture post is required.
I managed to finally modify, replace, and tweak my passanger side window. Now I have an enclosed cockpit! 20 months of a board proping up the window was long enough.
I also got the intake side of a head nearly finished. Just have to pop out the valve guides and make sure it is all even with emery cloth.
http://www.lse-performance.com/galle...0046.sized.jpg
I figure 1-2 hours left on this head as far as intake side. The exhaust side should go much more quickly.
Then 1 more head after that, and im done. I figure I have less than 30 hours left (as I already have 15 into it).
Then john finished all of his welding on the "top" side of his cage.
Next up is the frame under it, then its sheetmetal time!!
http://www.lse-performance.com/galle...0044.sized.jpg

Ryan got all of his rings filed/gapped. Once we get all of our rods and pistons (ryan and I) back from 'treatment' then we'll be assembling his motor. Probably next weekend, as its a 1 week turnaround.
Thanks for looking all, until next update....

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Good stuff man! Are both of these cars going to be ready to run in the Spring? It'll be sweet to see how they perform

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Yes both will be done by salt out :).
Simple goals.
I want to beat 13.0 (previous best in this chassis).
And john wants to beat 11.0 (pervious best in his chassis).
;).

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Nice progress! Why are there valve guides still protruding into the intake tract in your head? I wish I had a bigger shop so I could have my car in there.

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

I haven't pulled them out to clean up around them. There will be bronze guides sticking down.
Street car man, street car...not a race car.

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Looking good guys! I like the cage John! looks strong! Good deal. Wish I was farther along on my project.

Kevin

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

roll cage is nearly done. Just needs finish welding, and then its to the swingout bars.
After that, harness mounts, window net mounts, and putting the interior back together.
Nice tight fitting door bars ;).
http://www.lse-performance.com/galle...0014.sized.jpg
Drivers side bar: http://www.lse-performance.com/galle...0015.sized.jpg

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Front view. Notes: I am leaning, the shop is a huge mess, and the windshield is out obviously. The top "tint" on the factory windshield will cover that halo bar nicely ;). http://www.lse-performance.com/galle...0011.sized.jpg
Ryan's motor is also built ;). I told him to get me pictures of the green beast so he can have a photo album.

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Damn! That is looking nice. Custom roll cages are the way to go. I can't wait to see how that turns out with the interior in.

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

I should have the cage finish welded by tomorrow night and Josh should have the interior all back in sometime next week pending the holidays and what not. I am happy with how it turned out.

~John

Re: Finally getting stuff done one our cars
 

Looks great, I know now where I am taking my cars to get cages now.