Operation Yellow Jacket

[Munch]

This is the story of a boy and his car and the quest for fun, fun in the form of Nitrous Oxide.

I ordered a dry plate kit from Harris Speed Works back in August but it was on back order so while I waited for it to arrive things kind of snowballed and delayed the project even more. The good news is that everything is here now and the project has begun. Actually I got impatient and started taking things apart weeks ago and the car has been sitting lifeless since then but I have been doing little things to it in preparation for the big install.

Including the snowball items, Operation Yellow Jacket will consist of the following:
Dry plate nitrous kit - 100hp shot
NANO nitrogen assist
Wide band and fuel pressure gauges mounted on the A Pillar
Casper fuel pump hotwire kit
Custom cup holder switch plate (in this thread) (http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/c5-open-discussion/3840-cup-holder-redux.html)
Powder coat alternator, alt bracket and throttle body

I'll be using the Microedge controller for my window switch, lean shut down etc and the HSW Interface to pull timing during spray. The wide band gauge ties in to the Microedge to shut the N2O down in a lean condition and my fuel gauge ties in for shut down if fuel pressure drops. The NANO eliminates the need for a bottle heater and provides constant pressure during runs so there is no drop in HP plus it allows the N2O to stay cooler providing a denser charge and more yummy HP goodness.

I had to put a bung in my header for the wide band which was a total PITA but it's done and back in the car and everything turned out very nice.:D For those of you who saw my thread when I started the header project you'll be happy to know my splitter is in the very capable hands of Barry our local paint and body expert and should be back on the car soon.

Anyhow, here are some pics of my progress so far.

Here is everything that needs to go in the car
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst012.jpg

Parts ready to ship to the powder coater
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst043.jpg

New A Pillar trim and the gauge pod in the paint booth
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst002.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst019.jpg

Sweet bottle mounting bracket
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst050.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst053.jpg

Solenoids mounted to the intake
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst046.jpg

I mounted the solenoids on the intake for a nice clean install, the FRC goes back on over them and you would never know they are even there.

That's all I got for now but I'll be back soon with more updates and pics.:cheers:

[Cobra4B]

Sweet... subscribed.

[Garb55]

Sweet... subscribed.

:above:

[Munch]

Some pics of my parts from the Powder Coater.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst061.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst062.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst063.jpg

And I used some caliper paint to do my airtube.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst064.jpg

Stay tuned for more updates.:cheers:

[Sneaks]

Things are looking great Munch. :thumbs:

[Garb55]

Powder Coating L:yesnod::yesnod:K's Killer!

[2ez 2spd]

Powder Coating L:yesnod::yesnod:K's Killer!
:iagree:

How much trouble is it to get the alternator apart and put it back together???

[Munch]

:iagree:

How much trouble is it to get the alternator apart and put it back together???

It's easy until you get to three large wires inside that need to be de-soldered and then you need a high wattage soldering iron which I didn't have and couldn't find anyone who did either so I took it to an alternator shop and they took it apart for me. I'm taking it back Saturday to have it put back together. There was also a plastic cup inside the case that I couldn't get out and broke when I finally did so I have to get a new one of those.

[2ez 2spd]

It's easy until you get to three large wires inside that need to be de-soldered and then you need a high wattage soldering iron which I didn't have and couldn't find anyone who did either so I took it to an alternator shop and they took it apart for me. I'm taking it back Saturday to have it put back together. There was also a plastic cup inside the case that I couldn't get out and broke when I finally did so I have to get a new one of those.

That answers my question, I was wondering could I do it my self.
Thanks,:cheers:

[vafirevet]

looks great!

[Munch]

Been a busy last two days, got a lot done! All the powder coated pieces are back where they belong, nitrous plate installed, Interface controller mounted and wired and I took the interior apart today in preparation of installing the gauges, switches and nitrous controller which I hope to have done in a few days.

Interface installed out of the way.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst065.jpg

Main N2o line through firewall.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst067.jpg

Custom bend purge line, painted black and is in the oven drying.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst068.jpg

Powder coated stuff and N2o plate installed.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst066.jpg

[Sneaks]

Getting closer to hitting that button. :thumbs:

[Garb55]

Nice!!

[Munch]

Made a little more progress today, not too much though as it was Thanksgiving.

Removed the cig lighter from the center console and used that hole to run the wires for the nitrous controller. Got a hole plug from Lowes that fit right in there to make it nice and neat. Also drilled a hole under the dead pedal to run the wires for my fuel pressure gauge and as soon as the silicone dries I'll get that all wired up.

Controller in console.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst069.jpg

Hole behind dead pedal all siliconed up.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst072.jpg

:cheers:

[Garb55]

Looking Goodhttp://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Munch]

If someone was to ask me what the biggest pain in the ass was for this whole project so far I would have to say putting the trim under the pass side dash back together. I still don't think I have it quite right as the final panel (like the ones in the back of the coupe) won't go on just right.

Good news is that all the wires are hooked up except for connecting the switches and plugging in the relays. Solenoids are mounted and lines connected and everything on the motor is done aside from putting the air bridge back on but I might need a new accordion thingy as the stock one might not fit now, find that out tomorrow. I have to put the radio bezel back in, mount the switches and then it's on to the back to mount the bottles! Might have it back on the road next weekend barring any unforeseen tragedies. :hurray:

Some pics:

Solenoids:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst075.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst074.jpg

Gauges in:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst073.jpg

Stealth purge line installed:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst076.jpg

:cheers:

[Y2Kvert4me]

:cool1:

[2ez 2spd]

:thumbs: very nice

[Garb55]

I'm ready for the New Video!http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Munch]

He then said, "Let there be Nitrous" and it was good.:hurray:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst081.jpg

Finished up the wiring today and ran some diagnostics, everything passed! Still have to mount the bottles, get them filled and do some more cosmetic stuff but other than that it's alive! The wide band actually worked to my surprise and the fuel pressure gauge is reading a hearty 58lbs. It's really freaking cold in the garage tonight so I'm going inside to get warm and chase the wife around. :boobies:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst077.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst078.jpg

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http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst080.jpg

[Garb55]

C:drivingskid::drivingskid:L

[vetterdstr]

Looks real good! :yesnod:

[2ez 2spd]

So tell us Munch how did Operation Yellow Jacket turn out??? Didn't I see somewhere you were going for a test drive??? We want updates.

[Garb55]

So tell us Munch how did Operation Yellow Jacket turn out??? Didn't I see somewhere you were going for a test drive??? We want updates.

And a new Video.:drivingskid:

[Lowcash]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst080.jpg

Where does one get 1 of these cup holder switch panels? :toetap:

[Munch]

So tell us Munch how did Operation Yellow Jacket turn out??? Didn't I see somewhere you were going for a test drive??? We want updates.

I drove it to the barn and GB talked me in to buying more stuff for it so now I'm waiting till after Christmas to order the new goodies. Once the goodies arrive it will be time to fill the bottle and see what happens.

Where does one get 1 of these cup holder switch panels? :toetap:

Custom made at Yellow Jacket Skunk Works, a subsidiary of VetteBarn Industries. :thumbs: See more info here. (http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/c5-open-discussion/3840-cup-holder-redux.html)

[Lowcash]

Looks simple enough ... which means I'll jack it up 5 times before I get it right. :D

I think I will tackle that one in the next few weeks. :thumbs:

[Garb55]

More Stuff...:cheers:

[Munch]

Well the bottles are in and I'm just about ready to spray. I still have to tuck in the excess N2O line in back, change the spark plugs and then get the bottle filled. I'm planning on taking it to Ed over at VA Speed to have him put it on the dyno and make sure everything is just right but I can't promise I wont hit the switch on the way down there.

Anyway, here is what happened since my last installment. I got some 3/8" oak plywood and cut out a couple 12x11 squares for platforms to mount the brackets to. I got them just where I wanted and then spotted the holes for the brackets and drilled holes for threaded inserts. Glued the threaded inserts in and then used Gorilla Glue to adhere the platforms to the rear deck. I tried prying them off once dry and the wood was starting to creak and my prybar was about to bend so I think they are going to stay put.

I removed the pad from the back of the carpet where the platforms were as to avoid any lumps and made some templates out of paper so I could find the threaded inserts once the carpet was back down. Punched some holes in the carpet with an awl and then cut out tiny holes for the screws. I used stainless fasteners with lock washers to secure the brackets and whacked them a few times with a rubber mallet and they seem pretty sturdy.

OK, here's some pics. I think it turned out pretty swell. :cool:

Getting everything lined up:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst082.jpg

Oak platform and threaded inserts:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst083.jpg

Blown heads are still good for something:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst084.jpg

Carpet pad removed and templates in background:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst085.jpg

Brackets mounted:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst086.jpg

One for the ladies:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/Ninst087.jpg

For those of you wondering, I had the aluminum bracket for the N2O bottle but I was just going to mount the NANO on it's side next to the N2O but GB thought it looked tacky (he was right) so I had to order a fancy bracket for the NANO and that was what was holding this last step up.

GB is going to help me paint the bottles once it warms up and I have something pretty cool planned for those. Other than that, if you're driving down the highway one day and it looks like a giant banana fired from a Abrams tank flies past you it's probably me.

[Sneaks]

Dam Munch, that's frickin sweet! :drool:

[2ez 2spd]

Dam Munch, that's frickin sweet! :drool:

:iagree: and if you do your flying banana trick on me are you going to at least wave or will you be going too fast for me to see it :lol:.

[wwomanC6]

:o_o:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i359/dixonwl/yellowjacket.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i359/dixonwl/realyj.jpg

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[Garb55]

Nice!! Well Done.. Looking forward to a Video Clip!:banana::drivingskid::banana:

[Sneaks]

:iagree: and if you do your flying banana trick on me are you going to at least wave or will you be going too fast for me to see it :lol:.

Better not pull that trick on me or I'm gonna put him in the wall. :lol:

[Munch]

such hostility.

[GB Vette]

Nice work nephew :D

[Munch]

Nice work nephew :D



:rofl: Thanks UG! :rofl: