So the dust finally settled and it's time to pick up where Mike left off.
The car:
I can't begin to tell you how lucky I was to get this piece of Corrado history and how much fun it has been sourcing the "little things" it needs to be 100%. Parts have already begun to trickle in.
Zender spoiler is eagerly awaiting it's reunion with the car
Got the hood latch cover
And the polishing has commenced on my 2.9l intake manifold I scored for 160.00 shipped!
Plans are to powder coat the manifold leaving the top and the top of the runners polished. Need input on what color would look best. Should I match the exterior flash red or go with contrast such as black or graphite? I am also polishing a valve cover I have t boot. :thumbup:
Waiting on the deck lid, trunk carpet and slc badge to arrive. Still need a few minor cosmetic pieces. Changing out the tires and buying coilovers within the next several weeks too :laugh:
Also, I forgot about adjusting my 3D model....the 3.2L crank actually came out larger than the 3.6L crank by .10mm when you plug in the numbers. Not the other way around.
Now is this 3d model based on actual OEM specs? You know what would be nice? Getting our hands on cast cranks before machining! there is a crank supplier I now of that manufactures vw crankshafts, gonna hit them up and inquire about unmachined cranks.
Yes, based on published numbers...offset, V angle, and stroke. I believe the published stroke numbers are rounded off after doing the math. I tried making the crank stroke the same on both the 3.2L and 3.6L, but the numbers didn't round off correctly.
I asked Eurospec if they would sell the 100mm crank they claim to use. They replied "not at this time".
I'm talking to the manufacture right now, just gave them the part number and they are checking to see if they have the blueprint and if they do, they are willing to either manufacture it with Abt stroke or sell a raw crankshaft!
I'm not sure what to do lol I'm just checking to see if I can intact have a crank manufactured. If its possible and cost effective it can open doors for many of us
Pretty sure there are numerous shops that will make a custom crank....just going to be stupid money most likely. That's why it would only be worth it to go "big". Although it's still a 12V...which is limited by the head.
I agree but their prices are between 300-500 per crankshaft. Granted shipping will be very expensive. The company is Osvat/Queen and believe it or not, their manufacturing plant is in China.
I'm leaning toward your idea of having rods manufactured to fit the crank and if you can verify that the 3.6 can be use, I'm game to go that route.
Having seen what 400 grease-less compound does, yeah should make cake work of the remaining wheels. They make a compound up to 20,000 grit so how shiny and deep you want it is up to you and how good the wheel you use is.
well if you leave it bare (no coating) then it will oxidize again and you will have to keep polishing it. If you clear it or use a protective product (por15 has one) then there would be less upkeep.
Abt center caps on their way from Germany and brand new VR6 hood getting delivered to my shop tomorrow from my local dealer
Post pics of the hood tomorrow
More goods have been polished, oh my what could they be? Teasers to come :laugh:
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