Lots of updates today, more images and information for each when they are available.
Update 1: Brass fittings
In the last post and a one previous some people commented they didn't like the look of the brass barbs which is understandable, so I not only listened but did something about it. The problem was every other option was very expensive and had a limited range but I found a very simple and now in hindsight obvious solution. I made some inquiries and have organised what I need to get all the existing and future barbs and plugs electroplated in black. The plating fixtures have already been designed and sent off to be cut. So from a few weeks time onwards there will be no more fittings out of raw brass. There will be no extra cost passed onto the customers.
Update 2:Videos!
Thanks to the machinist sticking a Go-Pro in the different cabinets I now have in my hands some footage of the billet velocity stacks being machined. Once edited this will be the first of hopefully a few videos to be put up on the new SQ-Eng YouTube channel. Some of the other videos I would like up there are things like product information and some in action dyno / flow bench footage as well.
Update 3: New billet velocity stacks
The new batch of CNC machined stacks have been made, this includes the new optional 70 and 100mm lengths. These still need to be cleaned and buffed so no photos or sales quite yet, but real soon.
Update 4: New alternator brackets
Exhaust side alternator mounts to suit 4A and 7A blacks have been done, they are now waiting for the black plating. In the meantime a prototype tension bracket is being cut.
Update 5: Potential new rear 20V bypass plate
Below is one proposed update for the bypass plate, this is the plate that bolts to the back of the head that's currently part of the 4age 20V rear wheel drive cooling kit conversion.
Just a few basic updates as the existing part already works flawlessly:
- More minimalistic design and therefore lighter. Aiming to get the whole kit under 1kg packed which is a big plus for my international customers paying for shipping.
- Supplied with both sides of the housing already tapped for outlets and each kit provided with 2 barbs and a plug. That way people can run the same housing with the heater or non heater kit and in either direction. Not sure about this one yet.
- O-ring rear seal instead of the usual gasket goo.
- Radii and fillet edges for a nicer more smooth look.
- Recessed bolts to give people even more clearance off what's already the slimmest kit on the market. I would probably go for cap head bolts instead.
Once again looking for peoples feedback, I will listen.
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im looking to retain my aircon delete ps and go electic waterpump. would your exhaust side alternator mount design account for this?
ReplyDeleteHi, this exhaust side alternator mount won't work for you then as it uses the same mounting bosses as the air-con compressor. Can't use the original alternator mount? Also be very careful with the electric water pump, regardless of what controller you have make sure you keep a traditional thermostat in there. I first hand know of two people that have had issues, one of them damaged their head due to a hot spot.
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