16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

[Mitcheh]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

rawr!

[Stonewall]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

So what the difference between a normal gear set and a straight cut?

[DeanerF]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

I wish i could afford pretty trannys like you grame .. hahah

[edicius]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

straight cut eh? I hope you dont like driving your car haha. Thats going to be a dog in the city but heres hoping its not too bad.

[Triple G]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

I talked to the previous owner about noise level. He had a similar 8vT setup to mine. He was saying that its not deafening by any means and that there were other things in the car that were around the same noise level. So Im not to worried about it.

The difference between straight cut gears and your normal transmissions heli cut gears are:

In short, helical gears operate quieter than straight cut. Straight cut will 'whine' the faster they go but offer both A. More directional application of force allowing for less power loss. and B. Higher acceptable loads until failure. Basically making the transmission stronger and more efficient. However though, like noted before, car manufacturers don't use straight cut due to the noise the transmission will produce.

[Triple G]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

Update before it goes to Georges today.











And the seats



Still need to finish up some wiring when I get it back.

[R_Ethug]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

nice man! the seats look sick!

[Mitcheh]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

Lower it, nice wheels where'd you get'em?

[Triple G]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

Ha, I raised it for the tow truck :P

I borrowed those shitty wheels from a friend. But don't worry about them, Im picking new ones up Monday

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

Looks so bland in those picks, but I know it is just temporary, but the seats look hot!

Glad to see it nearly finished!

[Triple G]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

Got it back today. Here are some pictures.

Oh, and don't worry about height, it's already on the ground with the new wheels on












Now let the soldering begin

[Mitcheh]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

Ohhhhh ma god

[niXon]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

God dam George is a master at IC piping.

[GINCH]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

Very nice Graeme! Do you think you will have it running this weekend?
Post some pics with the new wheels!
Derek

[Aleks]

Re: 16vT Build Thread Attempt 2

I love the sound of straight cut trannies