Builds Yajū 野獣 (aka Beast)

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First mock up.

 

[BurntToast]

First mock up.

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Very nice, guess I’m happy I have my oem rad incase my RD leaks someday

 

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Very nice, guess I’m happy I have my oem rad incase my RD leaks someday

I made one for a Mishimoto a few years ago. This solution is pretty deep though in comparison to RD or FSR.

OEM radiator and SPAL-- 7.125"
OEM/Mishimoto and SPAL-- 5.75"

So, if clearance is an issue I have it covered either way.

 

[dbbowen]

First mock up.

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Im on my 2nd FSR radiator and its starting to leak as well. This OEM rad shroud is freaking awesome and i hope they someday make it to production. The Spal RV fan is so good, but the FSR Radiator suuucks


I wonder if the US shroud would bolt up to the australian rad

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Im on my 2nd FSR radiator and its starting to leak as well. This OEM rad shroud is freaking awesome and i hope they someday make it to production. The Spal RV fan is so good, but the FSR Radiator suuucks


I wonder if the US shroud would bolt up to the australian rad

Why wouldn't it fit.

 

[dbbowen]

Why wouldn't it fit.

They look pretty dang similar as far as mounting holes go but the Australian radiator has the inlet and outlet on the passenger side. The usdm one has them on opposite sides

 

[tmxmotorsports]

They look pretty dang similar as far as mounting holes go but the Australian radiator has the inlet and outlet on the passenger side. The usdm one has them on opposite sides

Ah didn't notice that but also we are talking about a engine swap

 

[dbbowen]

Ah didn't notice that but also we are talking about a engine swap

The Australian oem radiator inlet and outlet line up perfectly with most of the LS water pumps besides like the ls3 camaro and corvette ones which lines up pretty well with the usdm radiator

 

[tmxmotorsports]

The Australian oem radiator inlet and outlet line up perfectly with most of the LS water pumps besides like the ls3 camaro and corvette ones which lines up pretty well with the usdm radiator

Custom is Custom

 

[timexlost]

The Australian oem radiator inlet and outlet line up perfectly with most of the LS water pumps besides like the ls3 camaro and corvette ones which lines up pretty well with the usdm radiator

The upper rad hose that crosses over the top of the fan shroud is one of my biggest pet peeves of LS swaps. This would remedy that issue nicely.

 

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Got the mock up LS block out and set up the Whipple for some measurements on the chassis.

 

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Chassis bracket kits are back from the laser cutter. Got the first set bend, tacked up and test fit. All looks good.

Made these to work with 3 or 3.5" OD axle tubes.

Will start tacking to the frame rails later this week. As soon as mine tacked up I will start on @orangefj45 and @bottombracket chassis.

 

[bottombracket]

I can’t wait. Georg and I are about to have some serious work to do.

 

[msods]

I can’t wait. Georg and I are about to have some serious work to do.

Oh man I’m in Austin too. I have got to check this out

 

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Slider frame plates are made. 2- 3/8" plate sandwich the 2" x .188" frame. Nothing hanging below the frame for these sliders. Bolt on... 4- M12 Grade 10.9 bolts per foot and 3 feet per side.

 

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Mounted the tires on the Raceline beadlocks.

640+ torque clicks later.......

 

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Little buggers are heavy...

 

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Finally caught up a bit. Moved the chassis jig back into position. I'll get it leveled up tomorrow and then hopefully by next Friday I have a complete roller.

Jason

 

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Powerbrake X-Line Front Big Brake Kit (17" Wheel) 2 piece rotors

En route!!!

 

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Chassis bracketry is mostly welded out. Will get the body mounts welded on Monday and pull off jig and flip to get all the bottom joints.

Then reset frame on jack stands and get the axles positioned and all the axle bracketry welded up.