Olds ticket to 9s... LS swap adventure.

[Northernregal]

Electric would be fine. Think about it. Say it's got 60 psi of pressure when off. Activate with keyed ignition or switch in car. When you activate wait for oil pressure to build then fire up engine. It remains open entire time protecting internals. When you shut down you will lock in whatever pressure you had. At least that's the way I've seen it work.

True, the system description I saw was oil pressure activated, If you got under XX pressure it triggered the valve to open up, and I wasn't a big fan of that concept. I played with some custom tables in the dominator but in the end I think simplicity will win. I think I will mount behind the drivers seat and just reach back for manual activation or mount in the trunk and use for track day.

 

[1quickgm]

True, the system description I saw was oil pressure activated, If you got under XX pressure it triggered the valve to open up, and I wasn't a big fan of that concept. I played with some custom tables in the dominator but in the end I think simplicity will win. I think I will mount behind the drivers seat and just reach back for manual activation or mount in the trunk and use for track day.

You auto crossing, road racing and drag racing the car?

 

[64nailhead]

Not familar with the pressure tank setup - you have no concern with pushing oil out of the turbo bearing using this KOEO?

 

[Northernregal]

You auto crossing, road racing and drag racing the car?

My Regal has an UMI Stage 4 suspension that isn't being used.... 🤔

Not familar with the pressure tank setup - you have no concern with pushing oil out of the turbo bearing using this KOEO?

No, it doesnt add pressure, just shoots oil in when pressure drops suddenly.

 

[1quickgm]

My Regal has an UMI Stage 4 suspension that isn't being used.... 🤔


No, it doesnt add pressure, just shoots oil in when pressure drops suddenly.

So you mentioned seeing something in the data log, what did you see that made you have a concern?

 

[Northernregal]

So you mentioned seeing something in the data log, what did you see that made you have a concern?

Seen a few launch logs where oil pressure dips on hard forward G's. The correct fix is probably better baffling, running the level higher in the pan or dry sump. I don't think I "NEED" a accumulator but I am interested in trying it, plus being able to pre-lube is something I am interested in, I actually invested money in this motor. 😆

This car might get the suspension from my Regal while it is stuck in bodywork purgatory, nothing as cool as a 9 second, street driven, time attack car, so it might need it next summer.

 

[Northernregal]

Got more checked off the list today. When I bought the tubing bender it came with a 1 3/4" die but no 1 5/8" die. I did the bend in the door bars with that thinking it would be ok, I was not satisfied with the results. So I ordered the correct JD2 1 5/8" die and it came in today. Its only a million times higher quality then the China dies.



Beautiful polished surfaces, stamped with die size on every part that goes with it. A thing of beauty really. I really am a tool wh*re. lol

I spent another 2 hours getting the band saw dial in, turns out the arm is a couple degrees off of square with the table but at least it cuts straight.

Good thing it was cheap.

After the tools were ready I got to cutting and bending new door bars. This is the rough fit stage, I was able to cut the previous door bars for the brace material and it fit perfect so I didn't waste any material.


I got everything to this point on both sides, More or less ready to weld out, maybe only some final fit up and fine tuning. It ended here because every battery I had for my dewalt tools was murdered in the drill notching tubing... I should probably be more diligent with charging.



Measured out the dash bar, figured out the bends but I am debating the routing. Still trying to plan the bars to the front and how I want to execute that next. Measured out and started cutting the plates for the rear bumper mounts to make a parachute bar/bracing. 😎

 

[81cutlass]

Decide no on the swingouts?

Is that horizontal bar combo required or just something you are putting in for fun? Never seen a setup like that.

 

[Northernregal]

Decide no on the swingouts?

Is that horizontal bar combo required or just something you are putting in for fun? Never seen a setup like that.

It was suggested for rigidity. I was going to do a swing out but racecar life won. This will be more rigid and safer.

 

[1quickgm]

I spent another 2 hours getting the band saw dial in, turns out the arm is a couple degrees off of square with the table but at least it cuts straight.
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Good thing it was cheap.

I have never found a cheaper one of these that cut straight!

What is planned Certification for the cage? 8.50?