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Re: Rebuilding Dad's Panoz; LS1 swap
Sweet..
Put that TKO on a scale, I want to see how much it weighs. Probably less than a T56 I'd imagine. |
Re: Rebuilding Dad's Panoz; LS1 swap
Nice upgrade. Did you get to pick specific gear ratios? or are there limited versions?
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Re: Rebuilding Dad's Panoz; LS1 swap
Originally Posted by Fabrik8
(Post 7909270)
Sweet..
Put that TKO on a scale, I want to see how much it weighs. Probably less than a T56 I'd imagine.
Originally Posted by SMOKEYBEAR
(Post 7909281)
Nice upgrade. Did you get to pick specific gear ratios? or are there limited versions?
There are few different combinations of the TKO available. First of all, there are two models, the TKO-500 and the TKO-600. The TKO-500 is a wide-ratio transmission, which means it has a low first gear and there is a relatively wide ratio gap from gear to gear. The TKO-600 is a close-ratio transmission, which means that it does not have as low of a first gear, but there is less of a ratio change from gear to gear. There is also an optional version of the TKO-600 with less overdrive than the first one. The ratios are as follows, listed starting with first gear and going up through fifth: TKO-500: 3.27:1, 1.97:1, 1.34:1, 1.00:1, 0.68:1, 3.00:1 reverse TKO-600: 2.87:1, 1.89:1, 1.28:1, 1.00:1, 0.64:1, 2.56:1 reverse (0.82:1 optional fifth gear) |
Re: Rebuilding Dad's Panoz; LS1 swap
Been doing lots of welding getting it ready for powdercoat. Lots of old rivet holes... about 2/3rds done. Plus more parts have come in.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/Welding1.jpg http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/Welding2.jpg http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/Welding3.jpg http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/Welding4.jpg Fortes plugs for the speedometer sensors. The driver's side is the mechanical gauge port and the passenger side is for electronic (If you haven't figured it out... not running a speedometer). http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ics/Trans2.jpg http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ics/Trans1.jpg Powermaster 1-wire mini racing alternator with mount kit for a Ford 9"... still have to work on pulley alignment. http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...Alternator.jpg Kevko trap-door road race pan http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...0Pics/Pan1.jpghttp://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...0Pics/Pan2.jpg |
Re: Rebuilding Dad's Panoz; LS1 swap
What is the benefit of a pinion mounted alternator? RPM stays lower longer?
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Re: Rebuilding Dad's Panoz; LS1 swap
Originally Posted by JDM74
(Post 7919522)
What is the benefit of a pinion mounted alternator? RPM stays lower longer?
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Re: Rebuilding Dad's Panoz; LS1 swap
A lot of people try doing this on street cars for dumb reasons like making a cleaner bay, etc. but soon realize the alternator doesn't turn enough RPM's to charge a battery poking around town.
Won't be an issue at race speeds. :thup: |
Re: Rebuilding Dad's Panoz; LS1 swap
always a great build!
ever figure out what happened? I know someone with a diesel powered Panoz, really would like to see that thing run |
Re: Rebuilding Dad's Panoz; LS1 swap
All signs point to the Engine block being too weak for the power. It distorted and the main webbing failed which allowed the crank to snap.
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Re: Rebuilding Dad's Panoz; LS1 swap
Replaced the LS1 springs with GMPP LS6/2/3 springs and installed Smith Brothers restricted flow pushrods... shiny new stuff...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/Springs1.jpg http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/Springs2.jpg |
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