Made a mount for the emissions canister that comes with the E-Rod motor to meet CA smog. I decided to delete the power antenna and mount in rear driver side wheel well. I will make a new aluminum cover to replace the stock plastic cover.

 

Moving right along Lance and all looks great. Another option for FM antenna: T

 

Thanks Tony,
I ordered something similar, but it is a flexible strip. I will either put in headliner, which requires 3/4" separation from the roof or will mount in rear glass area.

 

Dude, you're doing it backwards. You need the 525hp in the shark


Wow, I am blown away by your skill and attention to detail.
Thanks for sharing. Subscribed.

 

Lance, That's some smart looking work there. MASSIVE SKILLS DUDE !!!
Couple questions.
How much did you add to the torque tube ?
What kind of coffee do you drink ?
Cheers, Jeff

 

hi jeff,
great question on the torque tube, I wish I could tell you, but to be honest no one knows
There seems to be some confusion or lack of communication between two parties involved. I am supposed to receive the torque tube on Monday after more than a month delay. The length will either bolt from trans housing to bell housing or will use a aluminum spacer. I thought I was buying a tried and true kit that has already been figured out and installed, but have learned my car will be the first Z06 to LS. I will keep you posted. Lastly, lots of Monster energy drink.

Cheers

 

Thank you for the kind words.

 

Well after a long wait, my torque tube and parts showed up today. What started out with a big smile, abruptly ended in frustration. Good old UPS took special care of the torque tube and cracked the bell housing, so now need to source a replacement. Started mounting the aluminum brackets and everything is fitting well so far.

 

That is such a bummer. Hope you get that figured out. This thread is super awesome

 

Wow great thread so far. As both a Corvette and 928 buff, I salute your dedication. Subscribed!

 

Wow- this thing ought to be a screamer! As much as the M28s were a work of art, you can't argue with 30 years of tech advancement. Can't wait to see more.

 

How was the bellhousing packaged for shipping?

 

It had foam-in-place packs around the splined end and on both sides of the shifter box. On the major bell ends, it was buried in small-cell bubble wrap. It was taped with 3mm Nitrile packaging tape (tough)!
The Torque Tube did not come out of the box, it suffered an impact injury, as in from a drop or a crushing impact.

I swear, some times it's like they must deliberately drop stuff from 10' up just to see what might happen. There is not explanation for some of these shipping claims.

I am at work now to find Lance a replacement bell. Fortunately, Lance says that the rest of the tube and the driveshaft with splines are undamaged.

 

bolt a square piece of 1 inch plywood to each end any drops will be taken by the whole part.

this part might be better shipped on a pallet
otherwise that black foam that the part is resting on would be a good first layer of wrapping on the ends ,
you still need the wood IMHO

 

I have a torque tube for a C6, the bell housing at the transmission looks like it will bolt to my C5 transmission. Let me know if you are interested. Steve