Build Thread - Project Cortez

[strebel]

Is that Martini livery on the wall? Is there something that goes with it?

Yes, and not really. Just a cool design for the shop I thought. It is a custom made vinyl sticker, just like the Audi R8 LMS car on the wall.


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[strebel]

Help on clocking the atlas 2 behind a 6r80 and coyote. This atlas ring has 7 possible holes to use…

Body will have a 2inch lift.

Ideas?


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[strebel]

What’s wrong with these pictures? This crate gen3 coyote has dual mass MANUAL flywheel.. most certainly won’t mate up to the TC on this 6r80. I guess I need to order a new 6r80 flywheel for this motor. fun.

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[tasker]

Looks like Mustang flexplate/dual clutch flywheel
auto flexplate HL3Z-6375-A?

 

[strebel]

Talk to me about clocking this atlas. I have 2 bolts in, this is the closest I can get it flat before hitting the frame.

I’ve read flatter is better? Some folks pushed the tranny to the passenger side to make room for the atlas.

Will have 2in body lift, 2.5 suspension lift.

Should I aim for flat, or close enough?

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[strebel]

Occurred to me I’m a Dinkus. I think the TC should be at like 8 o’clock, not 10 o’clock like pictured. How are any of you letting me rock this solo?


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[strebel]

Hey, look at that. It’s in the right orientation now.. but same question apply to flatness.

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[strebel]

Notch the frame an inch and box it in?

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[Yeller]

^^^^^ this

Or notch the motor mounts 3/16” back on the drivers side and 3/16” forward on the passenger side and move the trans mount over. The frame notch is probably the only solution with a coyote. Nothing wrong with leaving it below the frame if not wheeling it hard.

 

[strebel]

Notch is the way


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[strebel]

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[duffymahoney]

sexy work!

 

[Yeller]

I have a question about your flooring. how well does it clean up with high levels of dirt and debris? I know the smooth finishes do well but have always wondered about ones with openings for draining water.

 

[Colo77Bronco]

Looks great and I like the notched frame. You will find that with the atlas clocked flat you need to modify the floor near the tunnel a little. Here is mine with the Atlas dead flat between Coyote and 10r80 which is same dimensions at 6r80. I widened my frame by 6" on each side so the pics are prior to the frame rail being re-installed so you can see it better. Body will be coming down 2" from that height as well.

 

[strebel]

I have a question about your flooring. how well does it clean up with high levels of dirt and debris? I know the smooth finishes do well but have always wondered about ones with openings for draining water.

It’s just that center strip that is perforated. I have to get down with the vacuum hose with no attachment right on it to suck out the gunk. The rest I use the broom attachment.


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[strebel]

Thanks for the tip @colo77bronco


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[strebel]

Got the chassis work/mock up nearly done. Fuel lines today, hard brakes lines tomorrow. Close to ready to test fit the body and figure out what needs to be trimmed, etc.

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[.94 OR]

That's sweet. The spare will barely stick out past the rear bumper!