Any Interest in RallyBob Fabricated Parts?

[baz]

well translated ron thats what i ment
sorry if it was clear as mud bob
it made sense to me
i keep forgeting we are speaking 2 different languages in reality
atleast another blacksmith(jordan and dad) could understand
i did not say anything when you made 1 set for your carlisle turbo car but if you are going to make a few sets then its best to do it as mass repeatable production line

[nobody]

I hadn't looked at the pictures close enough to tell how they were made. I figured the round stock was made square by the ideas mentioned.

In my book no good deed goes unpunished so I'll make you the mandril to try it the other way and ship it to you Bob. Just in case you want to give it a try in the future.

[oklaopel]

I am interested in the efi system. I already have the components from the 75, the adjustable trailing arms/panhard, and I would also be interested in the A arm/coil over setup...sounds like a great deal!

[Nathan Acree]

Bob,

How about some fabricated alum. EFI intake manifolds to go along with the Megasquirt EFI systems?

It would be nice to have a piece that would fit under the GT hood with no mods and maybe a nice big 70mm TB from a Mustang.

Wouldn't be cheap, but EFI intakes are pretty rare now.

Just a thought

Nathan Acree
Albuquerque New Mexico

[DirtTrackManta]

Bob,

Would you consider building an engine for me? I don't have to have it in any sort of hurry... would be interested in a pseudo-stock circle track engine and transmission for our 1/4 left only clay oval.

Then maybe I could fly you out here to help me fine tune etc. etc. ?

It's not like I have a ton of money but if I am going to get competitive by next season I have to do something.

Just a thought.

DirtTrackManta

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by Nathan Acree Bob, How about some fabricated alum. EFI intake manifolds to go along with the Megasquirt EFI systems? It would be nice to have a piece that would fit under the GT hood with no mods and maybe a nice big 70mm TB from a Mustang. Wouldn't be cheap, but EFI intakes are pretty rare now.

Maybe on a case-by-case basis. A 70mm TB is huge and would probably overwhelm a 1.9 head (even fully prepped). At the very least, the throttle tip-in would be very touchy. 65mm is probably large enough for most engines (certainly enough for 250+ hp naturally aspirated).

But with the vast amount of 2.0 CIH EFI engines produced in Europe, I think that maybe a call to OGTS to get an intake manifold would be a cheaper, easier option. A 2.0 intake is identical to the 1.9, however the throttle system is simplified and later versions have no cold start injector. Perfect for an aftermarket EFI upgrade!

For the 2.2 and 2.4 heads, I see a couple of options. One, start importing the 3.0 intakes and modify them for the 2.2/2.4 heads. Two, a custom fabricated intake with a large TB and the option of short or long runners to steer the powerband in the required direction. So that is a distinct possibility.

Bob

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by DirtTrackManta Bob, Would you consider building an engine for me? I don't have to have it in any sort of hurry... would be interested in a pseudo-stock circle track engine and transmission for our 1/4 left only clay oval.

I am purposely staying away from building any engines. Too labor intensive to be cost effective (I spend way too much time checking and rechecking clearances), and I don't have a machine shop I'm happy with right now, nor do I have the space to assemble an engine properly (a clean room). Plus there's the issues of cores, crating, and shipping.

Bob

[jerseyopel]

Bob, I took the shift tower off, where do I send it??Charlton

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by jerseyopel Bob, I took the shift tower off, where do I send it??Charlton

You have a PM...

[opelgt722002]

I've always just bought the Wilwood calipers here (about $120 each for billet Dynalite calipers), then made my own 'kits'.

It would be nice to be able to purchase such a "kit".
Also a per hour consultation by phone might be popular. Just get paypal and folks can make payment immediately.

[davegt27]

I been thinking on an Idea for a FI intake manifold for a while now.

the idea is to run quad TB's with the TB's inline with the intake ports

Got the idea from QED's web site before they took the info off.

what they found was having the TB's mounted right on the head gave the best results

Basically the idea is to get a flat piece of aluminum for the intake manifold flange

Then buy some aluminum tube maybe 1.5" (not sure on the size) next comes another flange then the TB's get bolted to that.

but that's not all, the second flange also would have provisions for another set of runners that are 90 deg aluminum tubes

The reason for this would be to (1) increase runner length and make it so the TB's sit up right like IDA Carbs.
(2) Take care of the room problem that the get has with sidedraft Carbs.

The end result is a configurable manifold one for Street and one for track.

also there would be an air box so the throttle bodies could be used with a flapper valve if need be

Davegt27

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by opelgt722002 I've always just bought the Wilwood calipers here (about $120 each for billet Dynalite calipers), then made my own 'kits'. It would be nice to be able to purchase such a "kit". Also a per hour consultation by phone might be popular. Just get paypal and folks can make payment immediately.

I decided early on I won't get into any braking systems, the liability issues could be overwhelming. I hope to have my complete 'parts list' done soon, it is strictly a list though, not a catalog or descriptions. Just waiting on a few more bits of information for potential products.

I won't be able to take phone calls.....I still need to get a day job, Opel parts alone won't pay the bills. I want to keep it a part-time thing.

Bob

[jerseyopel]

Bob, the 4spd tower will be on the way to you this weekend, I got tied up at work and havnt been able to get over to the gt stuff. Thanks, Charlton

[Travis]

Originally Posted by RallyBob I decided early on I won't get into any braking systems, the liability issues could be overwhelming

Bob, I'm not sure I understand how this is different than some of your other items. I'd expect failure of a custom front control arm or braking system to have similiar consequences.... CRASH!!!

-Travis

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by Travis Bob, I'm not sure I understand how this is different than some of your other items. I'd expect failure of a custom front control arm or braking system to have similiar consequences.... CRASH!!! -Travis

You're probably right Travis. I may have to completely forget about any brake or suspension items. Stick to the engine stuff (with emissions disclaimer). Sad in this day and age, but this is a litigious society we live in.

Bob

[BQS4]

Bob;
If it's any consolation, the ratio of GM or Ford or ChryCo vs. Legere recalls on bad workmanship (i.e. quality) I think you'd win hands down! I do understand your side of the story, and I respect that very much, but, you're still a shiny light for all us!

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by BQS4 Bob; If it's any consolation, the ratio of GM or Ford or ChryCo vs. Legere recalls on bad workmanship (i.e. quality) I think you'd win hands down! I do understand your side of the story, and I respect that very much, but, you're still a shiny light for all us!

I appreciate the kind words Gene. The highest costs associated with me starting up another legitimate company is for the liability insurance. I kept C & R on the books as a business long after I stopped selling parts, but after a while it was not worth the maintenance costs....the accounting and the insurance costs came out of my pocket and really made a dent in my personal worth.

[cherokee]

I do not know the law side of life at all, But what if the items where for off hwy use only. Perhaps you could do that with some of the things you are thinking about. Springs are still at the top of my christmas list.

[azopelnut]

Happy Holidays Bob
Can you elaborate on the mod you are speaking about for 4 speeds and how it helps performance?
Advantages?
Disadvantages?
Also what is the maximum horsepower a stock 4 speed (assuming in good condition) is equipped to handle

[Travis]

Originally Posted by RallyBob You're probably right Travis. I may have to completely forget about any brake or suspension items. Stick to the engine stuff (with emissions disclaimer). Sad in this day and age, but this is a litigious society we live in. Bob

Oops! My intention wasn't to convince you to offer less

I occasionally listen to talk radio on the week end. One of the shows offers legal advice to the callers. In short, someone was unable to get liability insurance for a medical device they had invented and wanted to sell. The advice of the lawyer was to set up two corporations, one responsible for manufacture and another for distribution. This would supposedly protect the inventor and all his personal assets in the unlikely case that he got sued. I'm not a lawyer and don't pretend to understand how it all works. It's likely not worth the effort for the occasional Opel part, but worth keeping in the back of your mind if you ever think of doing something larger.

-Travis

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by cherokee I do not know the law side of life at all, But what if the items where for off hwy use only. Perhaps you could do that with some of the things you are thinking about. Springs are still at the top of my christmas list.

What is to keep someone from saying I never told them it was for off-road use only? It boils down to the person with the better lawyer usually. With a corporation and insurance, they will go after the insurance company first, then the company second. The owner would be relatively safe. But as a non-corporation, I would be liable 100%, and I'm not ready to assume that responsibility! It only takes one person with a personal vendetta and it could literally change my life forever (and not in a good way).

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by azopelnut Happy Holidays Bob Can you elaborate on the mod you are speaking about for 4 speeds and how it helps performance? Advantages? Disadvantages? Also what is the maximum horsepower a stock 4 speed (assuming in good condition) is equipped to handle

I don't know what mod you are referring to....can you be more specific?

4-speed hp limits have been discussed to death here....but it depends on condition, gear oil temp, hp, torque (mostly), and usage. I have had a stock 4-speed last 3 years in a 190+ hp Opel engine, but that was circle track racing where the car stays in 2nd gear and is never shifted. But Jim MacMahon's ITB road-racing Opel GT (about 115 hp at the flywheel) regularly goes through 4-speeds. He found they fail about every 12 races (caused him to lose 2 championships), so now he changes them every 10 races and rebuilds the back-up units.

Bob

[nobody]

If you did a mandatory "These parts are not OEM replacements and the fit and use of them is the responsibility of the end user. By signing you acknowlege this and hold no person or company liable for any damage or missuse."

You get into it more if you do the work as opposed to just sell the parts. I used to have to carry 500k in liability and I've had alot of discussions on the subject. I for one would have no problem signing something like that since most part failures I've had have been my doing and not the part itself. Come to think of it my typing this just released you from any liability for any part I may get from you.

[azopelnut]

Sorry about being vague but I beleive the mod was a short throw shifter.

[RallyBob]

After sifting through my lists and eliminating any suspension or brake components, this looks like the final list of products/services I could offer.

Engine-related

Parts
>Big-valve kits. Valves/springs/retainers/keepers/seals/guides/instructions
>Underdrive alloy pulley set. Crankshaft/waterpump/alternator
>2.0 litre pistons. Flat-tops/domes/dished
>2.3 pistons. Flat-tops/domes/dished
>2.5 pistons. Flat-tops/domes/dished
>2.1 engine kit. Pistons/rods/pins/rings/crankshaft/flywheel bolts
>Exhaust header flanges
>Opel GT turbo header (T25 flange)
>Opel GT complete turbo kit with GT28RS turbo (include injector bases, injectors, rail)
>ARP high strength bolts. Rod bolts (1.9/2.4), head bolts, main studs, flywheel bolts
>Fabricated aluminum valve cover (tall for stud girdle clearance)
>Holley 500 carburetor adapter
>Fabricated intake for 2.2/2.4 heads to fit Holley 500 carburetor
>Risse high volume oil pump
>Diesel oil pump cover with adjustable regulator
>Custom fuel rails for EFI
>Injector baseplates from 2.4 (to use o-ring injectors)
>Crower 2300 Ford long connecting rods/forged piston sets
>5.2” for 1.9/2.0 or 2.2 (same)
>5.5” for 1.9/2.0 or 2.2
>5.7” for 1.9/2.0
>Cold-air induction kit for Opel GT with Weber downdraft
>Piper camshaft vernier sprocket
>Racing alternator and bracket kit
>Racing head gaskets – 97 mm

Services
>Cylinder head porting
>Intake manifold porting
>Recurving distributors
>Modified timing cover (oil lines)

Cooling

Parts
>Manta high capacity radiator
>GT high capacity radiator
>Silicone coolant hoses, GT and Manta
>Electric water pump kit



Driveline

Parts
>Heim-jointed shifter rod
>S-10 extended pivot bolt
>T-5 tranny adapter kit

Services
>Short-throw 4-speed shifter
>Short-throw Getrag shifter
>High capacity 4-speed oil pan

Miscellaneous

Services
>corner-weighting
>rollcages
>engine tuning and dyno work