THE K-TUNED WATER PUMP BLOCK OFF PLATE SYSTEM
Scott has just sent photos of the The K-Tuned Water Pump Block Off Plate system designed to setup a K-series engine to use an electric water pump cooling system. It replaces all of the bulky and heavy OEM accessories with a simple lightweight aluminum plate. The first part is now on the engine block and looking great….
AERO CATCH
It’s always a challenge when you are told that it cannot be done and you go ahead and either show it can or accept you’re wrong. I will keep you posted….if it works!
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POWDER COATING
With the chassis rapidly having more components attached I am in the aesthetic decision mode for powder coating options. My focus is to stay true to my design brief of simple and subtle. Mixing shades of black will enhance the overall design now that I am firm in the body color.
PARTS ARRIVE
One of the great aspects of any build is the arrival of new parts, even though it looks like a huge Jig-Saw. Each and every part has its place and I share Scott’s enthusiasm as we see beyond the plastic bag of components.
ALARM SYSTEM
The car is not even on its wheels and I am already thinking about security…the immobilizer is the compact package that meets all my needs. I have just found this at a local electrical store so more parts to be collected and sent south.
The 03-P205 Cyclops 3 star transponder immobilizer is NZSA certified and is the ultimate fit-and-forget immobilizer. The engine will start only when a valid transponder tag is hanging from the ignition keys. No user intervention required.
THE K-TUNED WATER PUMP BLOCK OFF PLATE SYSTEM
Applications: All K-series engines Except K24Z-Series
Back in 2006 we originally designed our K-Series Water Plate Kit that ran D/B Series alternator. We have revisited the project to breathe some new life into it. We constantly strive to improve and bring the very best to our customers and racers. The original design is still for sale today and that will not change. However, we have brought some nice new options with the ability to run a k-series alternator. The new kit can be installed on your original K-Tuned Water Plate including original designs for those who want to upgrade to a k-series alternator.
For several years now racers have used electric water pumps to reduce the power robbing effects of parasitic drag from their engines. The reason is pretty simple; by reducing the number of accessories the crank needs to turn there can be some noticeable and impressive gains. The K-Tuned Water Pump Block Off Plate system was designed to setup a K-series engine to use an electric water pump cooling system. It replaces all of the bulky and heavy OEM accessories with a simple lightweight aluminum plate. The original alt bracket setup was designed to hold the older and lighter B or D series alternator and works well. The only difference is a little extra work for installation, so we decided to design a compatible alternator bracket setup that works with the original OEM K-Series alternator.
TYRES and WHEELS
TYRES PROXY T1R
As the V-shape UHP tyre, the Proxes T1R has been designed exclusively for sport sedans and coupes. It meets the demands for excellent high-speed stability under both dry and wet conditions with low noise and ride comfort.
The Proxes T1R takes advantage of computer simulation technology to provide uniform contact pressure distribution for superb braking and improved wear resistance.
Features and Benefits
KONIG
König Wheels has been setting trends and revolutionizing the wheel industry for 25 years. Dedicated to providing high quality products and services. KÖNIG combines twenty-Five years of track-tested innovations to create the industry’s most coveted aftermarket products. Sought by professionals for their superb quality and craftsmanship, recognized by enthusiasts for their great value and admired by all for their signature styling. Konig and all of their brands has managed to establish themselves as the trend setter in the Tuner,Euro, Luxury and Dub markets making them the clear leader in innovations and designs. We have accomplished this by being the first to the market with innovated products that answer the customer’s needs and exceed their expectations for value and quality. KÖNIG Wheels and all their brand lines are manufactured under strict OEM factory specifications and quality control standards.
If it’s for show or go, the choice is KÖNIG…Style is KING!
WEEKLY UPDATE
This week after a project meeting on Saturday the following are in progress this week. Mark of SR Components is on his CAD design program focusing on engine and gear box mounts.
The front top arms are another new feature which will be sent off for approval. Meanwhile Scott has found space for another 4 liters in the gas tank that he is fabricating this week. It is exciting progress to have the build carefully planned. The carbon fiber dash is due soon so my gauge design is waiting too.
The carbon fiber number plate holder has arrived and looks like with a little “magic fabrication” by Scott the number plate will hang in style….certainly better than the barn door-like-hinge option!
WHICH WAY….LEFT OR RIGHT
I need to keep ahead of the fabrication by making the “design” decisions. I have learnt in build one that the quicker I gave them my concepts the faster the progress Today I simply need to decide which goes where and slope left or right for the carbon fiber dash.
LOOKS LIKE A LEFT HAND SWAY….
ITS ALL NEW
The inboard suspension is another innovative SR COMPONENTS design for McGregor Motorsport.
