Any Interest in RallyBob Fabricated Parts?

[baz]

francis the gt will flex like a piece of rubber with its on engine never mind the 16 valver (try opening a door and jack the car up @ one of the front jack points, then try to close the door)
it pays to at least seam weld the chassis rails in front and the sill/rocker area along
under the doors to get the ridgidity if you are putting a hi-power engine in

[Travis]

Some thoughts

underdrive crank pulley with a means to mount a toothed wheel

kit to mount ecotec motor(looks like you already thought of this one)

fabbed aluminum valve cover with lexan window. I'd expect you'd have to replace the window on a regular basis due to fogging.

weld on kit to mount toyota rear axle. The question is how to deal with the upper links?

intake flanges

adapter plate for t-9 or world class t-5

delrin bushings

adjustable panhard with weld on brackets

import diesel oil pump covers

import adjustable cam sprockets

Does HighSpeed have anything interesting you could import?

weld in control arm gussets

adjustable upper control arms

steering kit. inner and outer rod ends with a U bracket bolted to the rack

-Travis

[69OpelKadett]

ok i see rally bob's name with the "opel +bost = fun " ..... what versions of boost are there fo the opels ?

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by 69OpelKadett ok i see rally bob's name with the "opel +bost = fun " ..... what versions of boost are there fo the opels ?

Whatever you can build in your garage.....

There are no kits to put a turbo or supercharger on an Opel, if that's what you're getting at. Doesn't mean it can't be done!

http://opelgt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3316

Bob

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by Francis Ok here's another on the wish list. A complete turbocharger and or supercharger kit complete for the GT would be great - even if hood modification/heater box modification is necessary.

This possibility is being discussed right now by means of various forums. While turboing a Manta or Ascona is relatively straightforward and access is decent, a GT is a tight fit. Numerous members have contributed some excellent suggestions, and I will be making a turbo manifold/EFI manifold mock-up in the next few days to test-fit to my GT.

Bob

[RallyBob]

underdrive crank pulley with a means to mount a toothed wheel

I've been able to mount a toothed wheel simply by drilling and securing on the backside of a pulley. No big deal to do. Could even order the pulleys with the holes already drilled.

kit to mount ecotec motor(looks like you already thought of this one)

Yup...

fabbed aluminum valve cover with lexan window. I'd expect you'd have to replace the window on a regular basis due to fogging.

I don't know about lexan, but a removeable top panel from aluminum might be nice.....lexan for 'show' only maybe?

weld on kit to mount toyota rear axle. The question is how to deal with the upper links?

Thought of this too, easy for a Manta due to the width, but GT's without flares probably need the axles shortened. I have some ideas for the trailing links too, but it would require a fabricated floor section being welded in.

intake flanges

Very possible...

adapter plate for t-9 or world class t-5

Definitely going to make an adapter for the T-5 so I can use a G-Force dog-engagement close ratio gearbox. My hillclimb car needs it! As will most of Gregg's cars making over 300 hp...
I won't bother with the T-9 because the HP limit is not as high, and the exchange rate against the English pound has made everything quite a bit more costly.

delrin bushings

Already on my list!

adjustable panhard with weld on brackets

On my list....

import diesel oil pump covers

Gil at OGTS could order these easier than I can. I'd rather stay away from the 'buy and resell' type stuff.

import adjustable cam sprockets

I can't get these from Kent anymore...they won't sell direct unless you're a licensed business. Piper still does I think....

Does HighSpeed have anything interesting you could import?

Probably, but most of it is kinda pricey once you import it into the US.

weld in control arm gussets

GT I assume? I already have the files for Manta suspension gussets.

adjustable upper control arms

Probably would make a kit...upper and lower a-arms, slightly wider than stock to get the track width correct, and with a wider pivot base to the lower a-arm to reduce the chances of bending. Also multiple attachments to the lower a-arm to allow ride height changes. The use of a tubular upper arm would allow full-size 2.5" coil-overs to be mounted, if the car owner so decides to upgrade later on. There would have to be a reinforcement to the crossmember upper mounts though.

steering kit. inner and outer rod ends with a U bracket bolted to the rack

You lost me on this one. What do you mean by a U bracket?

Bob

[calvin]

some sort of quick disconect rear end so you can keep the 367 for driving and have say 411's for autocross?? Can this be done.


question
would combining headers say the usual small pipe opel header with say a larger longer collector like the Rohnert header you sold me be the best of both world as the little head pipes would kelp keep the low end torche while the larger collecter helps at high rpms? or am I dreaming

[Travis]

Originally Posted by RallyBob You lost me on this one. What do you mean by a U bracket?

Like this

-Travis

[69OpelKadett]

boost would be nice ... wouldn't know what good it would be till i get to drive my opel ..... i will soon enuf once i get a starter

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by calvin some sort of quick disconect rear end so you can keep the 367 for driving and have say 411's for autocross?? Can this be done. question would combining headers say the usual small pipe opel header with say a larger longer collector like the Rohnert header you sold me be the best of both world as the little head pipes would kelp keep the low end torche while the larger collecter helps at high rpms? or am I dreaming

Well, if you ran 3.67 gears with a 23" tall tire, and then switched to 20" tall racing tires you'd have an effective ratio of about 4.22.

Headers are usually built for a specific engine size and rpm range. It's hard to have a 'one size fits all' header that will have good bottom end and good top end as well. Personally, for your engine I'd build a 1 5/8" primary tube 4 into 1 header, with 34" primaries leading into a 2.75" collector and a 2.5" exhaust.

Bob

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by Travis Some thoughts underdrive crank pulley with a means to mount a toothed wheel

Travis, I took a pic of a pulley I drilled and mounted a toothed wheel to for an Electromotive crank trigger (Nissan SR20). I just layed the holes out, drilled and tapped the pulley, bolted the trigger to it, and then brought it to the local auto machine shop where I ground the OD of the trigger wheel on a crank grinder to true it.

[opelenvy]

I agree with a bunch of the ideas that are already being tossed around.
(EFI, LSD, shackels, engine kits, intakes, etc.) Here a few that haven't been talked about yet.
-How about a bolt-on oil cooler kit?
-A bolt-on seat adapter kit (GT) so one could pick up a pair of say, Miata seats, and slap them in. Or even some off the shelf seats that are available from some of these performance houses.
Though I realize it not always practical, I think "bolt-on" (or PnP ) stuff will reach the largest audience. People are lazy. Well, I am.
Glad to see you doing this, Bob.

[RallyBob]

-How about a bolt-on oil cooler kit?

Too many variables. GT, Manta, Ascona and Kadett would all require different mountings. What size cooler? Depends on engine size, environment (street, racing), and locale. What size oil lines and what material? Remote filter? Thermostat or not? I'd have to offer 15 different kits, so this is not practical.
And again, I would be buying parts at retail prices and just reselling them at a higher price. Anyone can do this themselves really, and certainly for less money.

-A bolt-on seat adapter kit (GT) so one could pick up a pair of say, Miata seats, and slap them in

I'd like to stay away from creature comfort items such as this. I think my niche is going to be performance enhancing items.

I'm not trying to shoot these things down, I just need to concentrate on one format rather than spread myself too thin by covering too much ground.

Bob

[BQS4]

George;
I just picked one of those (oil coolers) up. It's used, but, it was in a Manta that was raced. A friend had the Manta just sitting at his shop. It's being slowly stripped for parts. I was bringing him a few items to sell, and ended up trading for it. But, you can find them on the German Ebay quite often.
Gene

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by BQS4 George; I just picked one of those (oil coolers) up. It's used, but, it was in a Manta that was raced. A friend had the Manta just sitting at his shop. It's being slowly stripped for parts. I was bringing him a few items to sell, and ended up trading for it. But, you can find them on the German Ebay quite often. Gene

Gene, you really should have that cooler ultrasonically cleaned. Any used cooler is suspect, but a racing cooler can easily have metal and debris stuck in the passages from the previous engine which can be released into your engine after a few hot/cold cycles. In fact it's common practice in the racing community to throw away any cooler and lines that have been in use during an engine failure.

Just a warning!

Bob

[opelenvy]

Originally Posted by BQS4 George; I just picked one of those (oil coolers) up. It's used, but, it was in a Manta that was raced. A friend had the Manta just sitting at his shop. It's being slowly stripped for parts. I was bringing him a few items to sell, and ended up trading for it. But, you can find them on the German Ebay quite often. Gene

I have been working with Martin Reimer and he is helping me set one up for my GT. I was just saying it would be a good idea.
I thought it would be more universal.
No biggy.

[opelenvy]

Originally Posted by RallyBob I'm not trying to shoot these things down, I just need to concentrate on one format rather than spread myself too thin by covering too much ground. Bob

Bob, no offense taken. We are all just brain storming here. I figured you were concentrating more on "performance items" And I have seen some great ideas. I just wanted to throw out some stuff.
I guess this thread could spawn a list of "Things we would like to see available for our Opels".
Heck, maybe someone else in the group will see something that they want to make up a batch.
I know that all the parts for the oil cooler are readily available for everyone to buy. It's just nice to get a "kit".
Marty has told me I need to get this here and that there, and this thing you have to call this place...
I haven't done it yet...needless to say.
Keep the ideas coming folks.

[BQS4]

Bob;
Trust me it will cleaned 6-ways from Sunday, as we say down here, I was just mentioning that rather than you (Bob) trying to make 15 different kits, that you (everyone that wants one) can find one fairly easy. As in my case, I knew from the start it'd have to be cleaned. I'm also going to hunt down one of those little tools that help straighten the cooling fins.

[cherokee]

Keep us posted on how things are going. There are a couple of items on the list of "do-able" items that I would order today.

I wished I lived in your neck of the woods...I would pay for your expertise in a hot minute.

[namba209]

A little off topic, kinda, but, Gene if you find one of those radiator combs, you know, one of those little thingies to straighten out the fins, if you would be so kind as to get two of them. I would be more than happy to forward the coins for purchase and shipping. I hit every one of the parts stores within 20 miles and there are none to be had so far. As far as cleaning out an oil cooler, a suggestion, use a submersible aquarium pump and put it in a container of Marine Clean and let it run/cycle over night, using the pump to push the cleaner through the core and dump back into the container. The Marine Clean is water soluble and is so strong straight from the bottle it will pull the oils from your skin, and probably some skin with it. I guess that's why they recommend dilution of up to 10:1. Good stuff, too.

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by namba209 A little off topic, kinda, but, Gene if you find one of those radiator combs, you know, one of those little thingies to straighten out the fins, if you would be so kind as to get two of them.

Ron, I believe The Eastwood Company still sells a plastic radiator comb.

HTH,
Bob

[RallyBob]

Yup Ron, they still offer the rake and pliers.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p...yword=radiator

HTH,
Bob

[chris]

Bob, How about a bump steer kit for a lowered GT similar to the kits that are sold for mustangs. They have a tapered stud with different size spacers and rod ends.

[T-6 driver]

Bob,
How 'bout an ecotec conversion kit, or CD rom? when looking at the cost of overhauling you motor, or putting a low mileage ecotec, the costs might be similar. If you are interested, I'd buy 2, one for you, and one for my gt. let us know.

neal

[namba209]

Thanx, Bob, I checked out the site. I don't really need the pliers, I've needle nose pliers x 4, I checked the next product a couple of times and found just the rakes, 2 different sizes for right at $11 a piece and that will do me just fine. Now my AC condensor will look spiffy on the outside/front as the new 3-row radiator will look on the inside. Appreciate the link.