Project Rainbow Unicorn 2013

[shownomercy]

lulz 135mph trap in 100* heat, hadn't seen that one before.

Prob trans fluid, thing puked everywhere.

[dawdaw]

Why not just pull heads with motor in car. Its fairly simple

[shownomercy]

Why not just pull heads with motor in car. Its fairly simple

That is my plan?

Just gonna be a sucky day or two.

[dawdaw]

U said you were going to pull the motor. I assumed the whole thing.,

Might as well throw an opti on.it and go.old school while your at it

[shownomercy]

Pulling apart, not out :lol:

[dawdaw]

Pt88 time

[shownomercy]

I am struggling to afford HG, how would I afford an 88?

[dawdaw]

Popo sponsor you. Can have his face air brushed on your door

[shownomercy]

:lol: something like that

[shownomercy]

Spent the morning slowly pulling the hotside and top end apart today

I think I got lucky and caught this early
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11216580_839024056195539_3613512476181218331_n.jpg ?oh=7a08eda17b2f44430173d80a538f73f1&oe=56C49437

All the familar places :/
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12208349_839024162862195_3469580316304133204_n.jpg ?oh=27b168cce9a8535cecdeb1724e89a2d0&oe=56D045D2

Compression test has so far checked out decent, at the pushing from Kyle I did that before just ripping it apart. Gotta get the battery charged back up and I'll finish that up.

[popo8]

Are u seeing just head gasket issues or anything else?

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
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[dawdaw]

Ill take some creamer with my.coffee :tt2:

[shownomercy]

Are u seeing just head gasket issues or anything else?

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
OWNER/ADMIN

Just a HG issue, pretty sure it either let go right before or during shootout.


Ill take some creamer with my.coffee :tt2:

You ain't getting anything :lol:

[dawdaw]

Fingers crossed it ate a gasket. Easy fix, unicorn will be back on the streets of nj tearing up civics!

[popo8]

Fingers crossed it ate a gasket. Easy fix, unicorn will be back on the streets of nj tearing up civics!
:) well, trying to. Lol

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
OWNER/ADMIN

[dawdaw]

:) well, trying to. Lol

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
OWNER/ADMIN

:jest::jest::jest::jest:

[shownomercy]

It def ate a gasket, should not have reused em. Lesson learned.

[popo8]

Well then thats not bad. Do u need to resurface the heads?

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
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[shownomercy]

Well then thats not bad. Do u need to resurface the heads?

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
OWNER/ADMIN

Who knows, when they come off this week I shall check em for straightness. If they pass, they get installed if not, well then decision time.

[popo8]

I just wondered if that was ur issue from the other time, and not necessarily the reuse of the gaskets.

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
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[shownomercy]

Say what?

[popo8]

Say what?
Didnt u pop a head gasket before... last season, or was that someone else?

Im wondering if ur head or block surface is not true and maybe that is why ur getting failure since I thought this is not the first time it happened.

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
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[shownomercy]

Nah, last season I snapped the oil pump DS.

[popo8]

Nah, last season I snapped the oil pump DS.
Ohhh. Ok. Guess all the builds start to get mixed up in my brain. Lol

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
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[J33pBr0]

Part out yet??????

[Mystery Bird]

Part out yet??????

Like you? Don't talk him into it because I'm going to strap on a can of NOS and take him down.

[J33pBr0]

Like you? Don't talk him into it because I'm going to strap on a can of NOS and take him down.

Just make it a drive to the track and race call out, he'll pop something :)

[shownomercy]

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12366454_856866967744581_698504464543480277_n.jpg? oh=2d16a130042df5a7e897bfa1a68d6ede&oe=570DBB54

Guess I should go pull the heads finally, over under on them being warped to all hell?

[popo8]

Im gonna guess they need re surfacing at least.

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
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[shownomercy]

Im gonna guess they need to be scapped at least.

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
OWNER/ADMIN

Bingo!

[popo8]

Lol... is scapped the same as resurfaced?

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
OWNER/ADMIN

[shownomercy]

The trash bin knows not the difference.

[popo8]

Just get her ready so u can work the bugs out soon as the snow melts...

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
OWNER/ADMIN

[shownomercy]

Snow?

It was mid 50s all day, supposed to hit 70 next week.

[seymour buttz]

Snow?

It was mid 50s all day, supposed to hit 70 next week.

I hear ya, we've had crazy weather, record highs last week in southern indiana

[shownomercy]

Well, got the driver side head off today, and the pax side is loose just gotta yank the alt bracket tmmr. Then steam clean heads this week at work and check em for straightness.

Got this for xmas
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/10612531_862094150555196_1318315512645658390_n.jpg ?oh=122d5a0ec382dd5012a9737b0eec58e2&oe=5720270E

Should shave a few pounds going from steel to aluminum and finally ditch the MAF.

[shownomercy]

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1463447_862580893839855_4481213825840861553_n.jpg? oh=396b65eb23ae4b9a1f2641779e4c4542&oe=5710BC62

Progress.

[popo8]

Movin right along... now check the heads and the deck for straightness

LTXtech.com IS my drug...
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[shownomercy]

Thats this week, with my luck it will all get buttoned up and finally decide to be winter :lol:

[blackbirdws6]

I thought you couldn't pull heads with studs??? You must be a magician!

[dawdaw]

Where's my blue bullet sticker u were going to send me?

[shownomercy]

Spent the morning thankfully not hungover and got the heads torqued back on. blackbirdws6 was kind enough to swing by with fancy torque gadgets and we got em done.

Since no one cares about heads being on, here is a teaser from the man himself, NightTrain66
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/7360_863647200399891_8507189129359767039_n.jpg?oh= 8b00d104e0f1e7589b4a00129cf97456&oe=571C28B9

Getting close!

[blackbirdws6]

Science is fun! Intake looks great. I'm really curious to see what this picks up.

[NightTrain66]

I am interested in seeing how much the car gains also.

Lloyd

[shownomercy]

Should I be worried about the elbow being smaller than the intake now Lloyd?

[blackbirdws6]

Should I be worried about the elbow being smaller than the intake now Lloyd?
Does this mean we get to home port now?

[shownomercy]

Does this mean we get to home port now?

Oh yes, but, shall wait to see what Lloyd has to say

[Catmaigne]

Just put the big elbow on it, you have a cowl

[shownomercy]

Fucking got cold but, this is LT1 life

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-0/p261x260/12507354_867132503384694_2135721357549396603_n.jpg ?oh=1894e281694bb70e2d50d6e533746b55&oe=570839BA

Nailed it NightTrain66, awesome port work and very thankful of the help

[dawdaw]

Maybe just maybe you stand a chance now :boat:

[blackbirdws6]

Looks great. Gonna be buttoned up in time for snow.

[shownomercy]

Maybe just maybe you stand a chance now :boat:

Doubt it, if it gets together and runs, just want to run 12s. baby wastegate spring it and just enjoy a running car.


Looks great. Gonna be buttoned up in time for snow.

Snow is no issue, block heater status yo!

[dawdaw]

U will run 12s in the standing mile now

[blackbirdws6]

Snow is no issue, block heater status yo!

Pepper them blizzaks

[NightTrain66]

Nah, you would DEFINITELY not want it the other way with air coming thru elbow and then hitting a ledge/step entering the intake.

The intake is no longer a restrictiona nd now the cross section at elbo flange is the restriction (assuming the size and shape of the elbow and everything in front of that is not ).

If willing to pin the elbow/intake to keep it 100% perfectly aligned you could open the flange to match the intake.

Lloyd

[shownomercy]

I will look into getting a 4500 elbow and cutting open the spacer I have this winter. That should remove any and all restriction in the inlet tract.

[NightTrain66]

Yes it will.

Lloyd

[J33pBr0]

Baby wastegate spring? Removing all inlet restrictions? Meth nozzlulz? Not sure if oil pump engagement?

Enjoy your cruise.

[shownomercy]

She lives.

[shownomercy]

Got bored and ordered one of these
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20160307_181024_zps0notmjwh.jpg

[Mystery Bird]

Got bored and ordered one of these
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20160307_181024_zps0notmjwh.jpg


Nice radar detector.

[shownomercy]

Radar detector...?

[dawdaw]

Your cel light is on id have that checked out. Engine is probably on the verge of exploding

[shownomercy]

Yea, I have the cam sensor clocked wrong. At some point I will find TDC and set it.

[dawdaw]

When's next test passes

[shownomercy]

Prob not for awhile.

I need to get the hot side off and cutup. Smacked one to many things and its a tad fucked up.

[Mystery Bird]

Radar detector...?

Oh, that's not what that is? lol:thinking::oops:

[dawdaw]

Put a bigger turbo on this time

[shownomercy]

Put a bigger turbo on this time

Nah.

Also wanna swap in some SA rockers at some point.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vortec-SBC-Chevy-Aluminum-Roller-Rockers-Kit-w-Polylocks-1-60-3-8-Self-Aligning-/330546627661

Thoughts?

[dawdaw]

That a serious question? You have pro mags and want to switch to those ?

[shownomercy]

I want to ditch NSA rockers and get SA aligning.

[SSlowBoat]

I want to ditch NSA rockers and get SA aligning.
Why?

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[shownomercy]

Why?

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Because I am lazy and adjusting the isky's scares me.

[shownomercy]

After smacking a manhole cover and screwing up my crossover to all hell...

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1931066_903338353097442_4587337396901748848_n.jpg? oh=a3debfc971db86827271cc6d75892819&oe=574E79AF
Chopped out a couple inches and raised it up tight.

#stancelifesuxors

[79LT1Monte]

How long until you make it to the track this year?

[shownomercy]

Gotta get front suspension swapped out, get it aligned and then thrash on things to be sure its all good to go. Hopefully before the weather turns to summer heat.

[shownomercy]

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-0/q89/s480x480/10264435_904456782985599_5300537707029348376_n.jpg ?oh=6aadd9e0f030acac7f2bb18ac3b9cdaa&oe=57830454

Ripped these off a donor car and realized I should really replace the poly inserts and ball joints. So hopefully next weekend get em in my car and aligned. Alignment rack was down anyways #WindowsXPstruggle

[dawdaw]

Them off sweetbmx old car? They look heavy

[shownomercy]

Better than stock, and yes.

[shownomercy]

Looks like I may have ghosted 3rd gear. lulztastic right?

[dawdaw]

Pro built 60e time. Youll et better

[Catmaigne]

Just run a torque tube from the flexplate to the diff, transmissions rob power

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[shownomercy]

#gotengaged

Car is for sale.

/thread

[myltwon]

Your boyfriend finally propose to you?

[Catmaigne]

I offer $3.50

[blackbirdws6]

Congrats? ;) She surely treats you better than your car....

[dawdaw]

Congrats Matt! Now get her pregnant and sell it then :-)

[shownomercy]

Negative on preggers status, but for a year or so gonna be paying for a wedding ahead.

Prob ask $15k for car

[dawdaw]

Your baby will be born standing up and will squat 225 lol

[RealQuick]

Damn!

[joelster]

Your baby will be born standing up and will squat 225 lol

Negative, deadlifts only!

[SSlowBoat]

Negative on preggers status, but for a year or so gonna be paying for a wedding ahead.

Prob ask $15k for car

Keep racekor so you will have something fun to do after marriage and a kid....

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[shownomercy]

Finally getting rid of the smoke/fumes from open breathers at idle and decels

Mighty Mouse Draft style can
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/13006600_10208451745387191_3626415213408180751_n.j pg?oh=b3b70635ca1f89d27f90195357e393c6&oe=57B2F549

Replaced driver side breather with a breather made for a pan evac or similar, so hopefully this provides a decent oil shield.
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t1.0-9/12963842_10208451744547170_4070173683268581807_n.j pg?oh=033b82d4fc08b5283e1d57dd774a71d9&oe=5779276A

Can mounted where the old puke tank used to be
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12987013_10208451743387141_4741311279417014894_n.j pg?oh=cb7840e419e5a0ec5dd83a04c255fcf9&oe=57794F94

Ran a line down to turbo CAI and use that for vac source. So far so good, no smoke/fumes in driveway or garage from hot idle.

[blackbirdws6]

Looks real nice. I guess I should check mine to see if it caught any oil. Too bad it can't stop exhaust fumes ;).

[shownomercy]

Finally had enough with the crappy hot start issue that has always plagued me. Bought an LT4 starter off of Jason Short and grabbed a new agm battery. Makes for very nice quick starts now :)

Also got around to installing my new mac solenoid, which means moar faster boost ramp speeds than just WG spring. Missed that :lol:

[shownomercy]

Wedding and puppy shens have pretty much cornered all of my limited time but have managed to get this in and working.
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16999122_1170106566420618_5534976295483450752_n.jp g?oh=f20220b292265b3365bf463c6b313ece&oe=5962E7E0

And new home for gauges
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17796817_1201977849900156_354323276208793686_n.jpg ?oh=cf28b215fe69dfd73524109507e3d69e&oe=5993A89E

I need to fix the damn radio, has a nasty feedback from alternator or something but, pushing to make it to dyno day

[popo8]

Wedding and puppy shens have pretty much cornered all of my limited time but have managed to get this in and working.
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16999122_1170106566420618_5534976295483450752_n.jp g?oh=f20220b292265b3365bf463c6b313ece&oe=5962E7E0

And new home for gauges
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17796817_1201977849900156_354323276208793686_n.jpg ?oh=cf28b215fe69dfd73524109507e3d69e&oe=5993A89E

I need to fix the damn radio, has a nasty feedback from alternator or something but, pushing to make it to dyno day
Dude... looks great. Why dont u bring her out to dyno day for some pulls this time?

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[shownomercy]

Risk of blowing it up is greater than getting a dyno number. Already know what it puts down and traps :lol:

[SSlowBoat]

Risk of blowing it up is greater than getting a dyno number. Already know what it puts down and traps [emoji38]
pussy

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[shownomercy]

If it blows up, it would get parted out. So, call me what you will.

[SSlowBoat]

If it blows up, it would get parted out. So, call me what you will.
we are always looking for parts [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

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[shownomercy]

Even 24x tainted parts???

[popo8]

Risk of blowing it up is greater than getting a dyno number. Already know what it puts down and traps [emoji38]
U think its that close to grenading?

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[shownomercy]

Its a LTX, and its turbo'd, all done in a garage with no professional supervision. Its always ready to blow up :lol:

[SSlowBoat]

Even 24x tainted parts???
osies got a full 24x kit in the garage but shhhhhhh. he deleted a.c. too. so if the blower doesn't make enough power, maybe he'd go turbahhhhh

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[shownomercy]

osies got a full 24x kit in the garage but shhhhhhh. he deleted a.c. too. so if the blower doesn't make enough power, maybe he'd go turbahhhhh

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I will say this, not dealing with belts is awesome, but everything becomes hot and cluttered, wayyyy fast

[SSlowBoat]

I will say this, not dealing with belts is awesome, but everything becomes hot and cluttered, wayyyy fast
it's already hot and cluttered [emoji23]

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[popo8]

Its a LTX, and its turbo'd, all done in a garage with no professional supervision. Its always ready to blow up [emoji38]
Lol... fair enough.

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[shownomercy]

Took the car out for a spin, always get hooked so fast once its warmed up and I can stomp it. Between the whistle and then the BOV, gah such addiction :lol:

Sadly pretty sure my truck takes turns better now, anyone have some recommendations for rear shocks that are entry level minded?

[SSlowBoat]

Took the car out for a spin, always get hooked so fast once its warmed up and I can stomp it. Between the whistle and then the BOV, gah such addiction [emoji38]

Sadly pretty sure my truck takes turns better now, anyone have some recommendations for rear shocks that are entry level minded?
the more expensive Monroe from advance auto lol. that's what I'm using, $30 a piece. with the rear suspension done up they work well

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[shownomercy]

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g7600

Not sure if that extended/compressed length works

[SSlowBoat]

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g7600

Not sure if that extended/compressed length works
pshhht

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[shownomercy]

This is the right one
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g7700

[shownomercy]

So its almost spring time, and still own this silly car

Added some blue LED to the cluster for some lulz, and cut out the LEDs for misc crap I don't have anymore
https://i.imgur.com/BFhxZqEl.jpg

This poor example of a radiator is from 1995
https://i.imgur.com/t6ZELZCl.jpg

So new rad, new hoses and new cap later...
https://i.imgur.com/9JZCmcRl.jpg

Ordered a few pieces of pipe to redo this crossover, manholes and turbo kits are not good friends
https://i.imgur.com/gd2KYoDl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Rroxisll.jpg

Hoping to have the turbo tuck up higher than before and pull the front crossover up higher. Don't buy a kit made for a sway bar and AC if you have neither is the lesson here.

[Fastbird]

Uhh.....dayum!!!

[shownomercy]

And, no going back
https://i.imgur.com/IwrMF5Nl.jpg

Semi success, ran out of gas after tacking it all up
https://i.imgur.com/Q33ROgtl.jpg

[shownomercy]

And another update to confirm the car still exists. Yes, I have ADD when it comes to car stuff and or most things that I can tinker with.

Tailpipes!
https://i.imgur.com/2wr4Rwnl.jpg

Cutout, part duex will have the boost ref gizmo here
https://i.imgur.com/pb6mUBDl.jpg

Pink Pan, and slightly better ground clearance on the cutout area, hopefully
https://i.imgur.com/T6jij5Sl.jpg

Vclamp all teh thingz!
https://i.imgur.com/cAPBZ0kl.jpg

Custom zip tie exhaust holder #Semaready
https://i.imgur.com/5gAG8exl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Downside to running a catback is all the stuff I half assed on, is now in the way of OEM stuff :facepalm:

Thankfully, DEI makes cool heat shields
https://i.imgur.com/PtltNYyl.jpg

[popo8]

Glad to c ur back at it

LTXtech.com is my drug...

[shownomercy]

Glad to c ur back at it

LTXtech.com is my drug...

It comes in waves, and I got the bug to tinker with it. So with the help of some good friends, cleaning up the half ass rush of the original build years back.

Spent a solid three hours in the car tuning yesterday with a friend. Cleaned a lot of part throttle stuff up and made the car overall much nicer to drive.

[popo8]

It comes in waves, and I got the bug to tinker with it. So with the help of some good friends, cleaning up the half ass rush of the original build years back.

Spent a solid three hours in the car tuning yesterday with a friend. Cleaned a lot of part throttle stuff up and made the car overall much nicer to drive.I saw a pic of it on that friends IG. lol

LTXtech.com is my drug...

[shownomercy]

I saw a pic of it on that friends IG. lol

LTXtech.com is my drug...

Yea my wife let me know it was up there lol

So, finally got another item replaced, old "large" K&N out and S&B in

https://i.imgur.com/YQJ0rkZl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eE9nHKfl.jpg

Should flow betta

[shownomercy]

Update from the past couple months, been tinkering, prob tackle fuel lines in the next few months. Procrastinating that cause its not fun.

On board air (been cleaned up and second valve added for close)
https://i.imgur.com/hcwK6Tsl.jpg

Air controlled cutout, no motors to crap out and instant open/close
https://i.imgur.com/8jS9Txkl.jpg

Fast open and close

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=ZH4gfU3NQFU

[shownomercy]

And next project on deck, 8an fuel lines. #BecauseADD

https://i.imgur.com/8BS1fsKl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Started by realizing I should have not begun this with at least 10 gal of fuel in tank, and then it was downhill from there

Yanked old braided stuff off and pulled the fuel reg out
https://i.imgur.com/DGiiYVUl.jpg

This is where I left it, got tired and was soaked in gas :lol:
https://i.imgur.com/lOwzD5Cl.jpg

Got another summit order coming in and have to drop the tank, but hope to have it back on the road by mid next week. Nice spring weather is upon us finally :)

[shownomercy]

I am partly impressed with myself, this thing came out easier than I remembered.

https://i.imgur.com/HWLImgal.jpg

Gotta shine this thing up
https://i.imgur.com/xJijzUVl.jpg

And no going back now
https://i.imgur.com/AnYUNkGl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Up to this point, things were going well. Got the rail fittings swapped, and lines ran down to this area. Got clamps on for the turn to the back of car. Should have knew things were going to well and called it a night.

https://i.imgur.com/ujkU9nVl.jpg

Got to the tank part and needed to pop a hole in for return, easy enough. Drill hole, prep for bulkhead fitting, and le ****, I can't access that area from inside tank.

Another day, another LT1 mess.

[shownomercy]

Well, gamble worked (not sure if its gonna seal up yet)

Plumbed everything up and then saw the filter, figured this was a good place for it
https://i.imgur.com/MlHhOtRl.jpg

Need to make a heat shield over cutout but, sort of happy with routing
https://i.imgur.com/YgBmliZl.jpg

Mistake fitting on side of tank here
https://i.imgur.com/5aNW0Vgl.jpg

Still unsure of what to do with this loop, but ran out of steam for today and will tackle on Sunday
https://i.imgur.com/ofacKWJl.jpg

Hope to get some fuel in her on Sunday and check for the probable many leaks. Then maybe smack starter with hammer and hope she starts.

All in all, the ptfe stuff isn't bad to work with, hands are full of holes from the braid but thats a given.

[Cathead]

Turned out really nice. I couldn't tell very well from the pictures but, it doesn't look like the distance from the tank to the pump connection was very far from each other so, as far as your loop, that's probably the best way unless you make your own hard line.

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[shownomercy]

Well, other than a leaky fuel inector O-ring, it seems to hold pressure. #success

Just need a working starter now :lol:

[shownomercy]

Well, last weekend drove car down to a cool breakfast place and ate way to much. Went to leave, and click click click. Fuggin POS car. Thankfully we were with the inlaws and they took us home, and I went back later when it cooled off for car.

So in fit of **** everything mood, amazon prime'd this guy
https://i.imgur.com/PZcxvpsl.jpg

Installed it today and after learning that reading the manual is important, finally got it in without flexplate shrieks. So far, so good.

Will be installing a push button start as I think my ignition switch is going bad again.

[also side note, holy shit this thread is old]

[popo8]

Well, last weekend drove car down to a cool breakfast place and ate way to much. Went to leave, and click click click. Fuggin POS car. Thankfully we were with the inlaws and they took us home, and I went back later when it cooled off for car.

So in fit of **** everything mood, amazon prime'd this guy
https://i.imgur.com/PZcxvpsl.jpg

Installed it today and after learning that reading the manual is important, finally got it in without flexplate shrieks. So far, so good.

Will be installing a push button start as I think my ignition switch is going bad again.

[also side note, holy shit this thread is old]When u install pushbutton start, are u still going to require the key to be in the ignition and turned on, or will u bypass that completely?

LTXtech.com is my drug...

[shownomercy]

When u install pushbutton start, are u still going to require the key to be in the ignition and turned on, or will u bypass that completely?

LTXtech.com is my drug...

Key in and on, then button to start.

[shownomercy]

Well, in an effort to balance things after the Monday of three running driving boosted LTX cars, I broke mine.

Its been a journey for sure, but time to get rid of this.
https://i.imgur.com/OhY7p2zl.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

Well, in an effort to balance things after the Monday of three running driving boosted LTX cars, I broke mine.

Its been a journey for sure, but time to get rid of this.
https://i.imgur.com/OhY7p2zl.jpgWait what happened

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[shownomercy]

Wait what happened

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Just finally committed to the new route, you have seen my insta :lol:

Rabbit hole, commence falling in... Lots of SCH10 SS and hopefully, a simple hotside that has easier plug acess

https://i.imgur.com/IpgDjE3l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2NPKOxKl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/59Tweq1l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/pxmMeLjl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3KGRs23l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/z0jkcAel.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2K7eYrGl.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

Just finally committed to the new route, you have seen my insta [emoji38]

Rabbit hole, commence falling in... Lots of SCH10 SS and hopefully, a simple hotside that has easier plug acess

https://i.imgur.com/IpgDjE3l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2NPKOxKl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/59Tweq1l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/pxmMeLjl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3KGRs23l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/z0jkcAel.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2K7eYrGl.jpgoh, i thought something else happened. that i new about lol

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[shownomercy]

Hopefully the last batch of fittings and we can start fabbing the new hot side

https://i.imgur.com/IjjQn40l.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

oh, i thought something else happened. that i new about lol

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[shownomercy]

How you getting those bolts in?

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Thats an older rendering, I spaced the bend out ward to clear each bolt.

Bolt access and spark plug access are the two big goals for the new headers.

[shownomercy]

https://i.imgur.com/v2gURaf.png

[shownomercy]

Oh and this gem

https://i.imgur.com/afPnghll.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

https://i.imgur.com/v2gURaf.pngwhats going on here? full racekor status?

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[shownomercy]

Gutting old wiring, old gauges, and anything left thats LTX related.

Ain't nobody got time for that. We gotta get this heep running 9s come spring.

[shownomercy]

So along with the hotside redo, I have always wanted to get a new harness and try my hand at tuning my car. Enter holley terminator X, been messing with the software for a few months and finally pulled the trigger on hardware.

https://i.imgur.com/BYcHawxl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/cTX6hbyl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/y5lpmI3l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JZPn9SYl.jpg

And of course, doing some surgery to a brand new harness seemed perfectly logical

https://i.imgur.com/kGp8lWYl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lfBzRyLl.jpg

Gonna be a fun winter getting it all set the way I want it to be.

[Fastbird]

Very nice man! I like where this is going.

[SSlowBoat]

So along with the hotside redo, I have always wanted to get a new harness and try my hand at tuning my car. Enter holley terminator X, been messing with the software for a few months and finally pulled the trigger on hardware.

https://i.imgur.com/BYcHawxl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/cTX6hbyl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/y5lpmI3l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JZPn9SYl.jpg

And of course, doing some surgery to a brand new harness seemed perfectly logical

https://i.imgur.com/kGp8lWYl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lfBzRyLl.jpg

Gonna be a fun winter getting it all set the way I want it to be.I knew it!! Question, with the termi-x, could this run a 24x style cam signal?

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[shownomercy]

I knew it!! Question, with the termi-x, could this run a 24x style cam signal?

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24x cam? No.

24x crank? Yes.

:lol:

[SSlowBoat]

24x cam? No.

24x crank? Yes.

[emoji38]my phone autocorrected, you know what i meant lol

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[shownomercy]

That is what my car is setup with. 24x cam, 1x crank via vortec.

[shownomercy]

Wiring, something I have never been great at...

I ordered a sheet of ABS to do the final mount but figured a mock up setup on some scrap wood would work. I give you, this rats nest


So along with the dedicated battery hook up for the PCM itself, I plan to run a direct Hot/Ground to the panel that is fed after the cutoff switch. Those are the red/black buses on each side. Fuse panel in center is a switched ignition hot setup rather than my previous hot all the time. #progress
https://i.imgur.com/yki3Zkxl.jpg?1


Also wanted to bypass all remaining car inputs for starts etc. This was the least cheesy setup I could find. Igntion hot, then a bump start setup. Two extra switches will prob be radio and my other misc stuff. (Air comp, line lock, air valves)
https://i.imgur.com/tTX1ihel.jpg

That switch panel plugs into the PCM board via a old coil pack extension harness
https://i.imgur.com/SFGRGsgl.jpg?1

I will prob verify car starts, and runs prior to finalizing board.

https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/028/021/work.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

Wiring, something I have never been great at...

I ordered a sheet of ABS to do the final mount but figured a mock up setup on some scrap wood would work. I give you, this rats nest


So along with the dedicated battery hook up for the PCM itself, I plan to run a direct Hot/Ground to the panel that is fed after the cutoff switch. Those are the red/black buses on each side. Fuse panel in center is a switched ignition hot setup rather than my previous hot all the time. #progress
https://i.imgur.com/yki3Zkxl.jpg?1


Also wanted to bypass all remaining car inputs for starts etc. This was the least cheesy setup I could find. Igntion hot, then a bump start setup. Two extra switches will prob be radio and my other misc stuff. (Air comp, line lock, air valves)
https://i.imgur.com/tTX1ihel.jpg

That switch panel plugs into the PCM board via a old coil pack extension harness
https://i.imgur.com/SFGRGsgl.jpg?1

I will prob verify car starts, and runs prior to finalizing board.

https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/028/021/work.jpgshiiit, wanna wire my 89? looks good

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[shownomercy]

Tonight's project was swapping out pressure senders.. did I have the right size for oil pressure? Nope, off to harbor freight since its walking distance away :lol:

https://i.imgur.com/1hz3xAQl.jpg

Fuel pressure installed
https://i.imgur.com/cjQGHMOl.jpg

OEM oil pressure sender removed and replaced. Can now have PCM kill igniton if oil pressure drops. Excite 8-)
https://i.imgur.com/MC9I7mfl.jpg

Slowly been labeling, removing and organizing the underside mess. Years of hack jobs by yours truly have made quite the mess. Prob stash coil packs on the tunnel inside around where I have the one laying.
https://i.imgur.com/mNpi2cHl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Got the DS all done and tacked up. Pretty excited for how its all working out.

https://i.imgur.com/2BqDTurl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lRBmy0dl.jpg

[sleepy_z]

Setup up looks good. What size is the dp?

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[shownomercy]

3in out of turbo and will be 4in down to under the driver foot.

[shownomercy]

Racekar shiznit!
https://i.imgur.com/ESQumMNl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/AgTRX3nl.jpg

Now, to find a PS2 and rig it so I can play need for speed while driving.
https://i.imgur.com/WCfJ8Szl.jpg

[sleepy_z]

Nice!

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[SSlowBoat]

Racekar shiznit!
https://i.imgur.com/ESQumMNl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/AgTRX3nl.jpg

Now, to find a PS2 and rig it so I can play need for speed while driving.
https://i.imgur.com/WCfJ8Szl.jpgyoooo thats the wheel i want for the old guys car. looks good

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[Cathead]

Looks good! I think I have the same disconnect collar.

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[shownomercy]

Think I may have toasted the clock spring but, its in for now. Need to pull it off to loctite and torque when its ready to move again.

https://i.imgur.com/BpI0U0rl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IH1FZHGl.jpg

[Catmaigne]

Think I may have toasted the clock spring but, its in for now. Need to pull it off to loctite and torque when its ready to move again.

https://i.imgur.com/BpI0U0rl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IH1FZHGl.jpg

Holy crap, that's like +1000000000000 scene points

[shownomercy]

Just wait till I stance it!

[shownomercy]

Not much to update, PAX header is roughed up, just need to tack it up and then start the last piece connecting PAX header to turbo.

Decided to minimize 3in used in downpipe... enter 4in 90* bend...
https://i.imgur.com/yeiPQBhl.jpg

I really hope this combo still makes steam cause all the SCH10 SS is adding a crap ton of weight :lol:

[shownomercy]

Started to remove more of the car cause winter boredom.

https://i.imgur.com/0fS91Orl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oYl3sQ2l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/VoIjGKTl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zQDpTMQl.jpg

Hopefully no more hissing,crackling, and lousy sounding noise thru speakers

[shownomercy]

So it works, sorta. Had wired it via stock power/key on, and had no power at plug. Fuses had power and at that point said F it. Will be wiring that to the Holley board as well. Hotwired it to verify speakers and head unit worked.

https://i.imgur.com/sDFCuKrl.jpg

[shownomercy]

So, like everything else, a plan was made and a plan was completely ignored. :rofl:

Its now part of teh car officially.
https://i.imgur.com/uSgHGzRl.jpg

Will hook up power to board over the weekend and verify engine cranks, power at Holley etc. Then yank wires, shrink connection seals and what not.

#progress

[shownomercy]

Pax side all done with tack up and fitting

https://i.imgur.com/aVc3aACl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Hgey212l.jpg

We getting close now

[shownomercy]

Hotside almost all tacked up, next up is wastegate, turbo mount, and some downpipe support

4in downpipe and assorted hotside pics.

https://i.imgur.com/k4E2l7ul.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qMWLzDnl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zYK0kqxl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/EgpVxvil.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/hAgAtP8l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lv8sIN0l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3C6BW3Dl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/nI4sppVl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Long day of cutting, grinding and ruining harbor freight hole saws...

https://i.imgur.com/fBX1g0Jl.jpg

Last fab work hurdle done, gotta order up a quality hole saw and some carbide bits to clean up holes.. then off to the final tig weld stage.

Light at end of tunnel gents, which means I need to finish wiring up car

[shownomercy]

And off the car ready to be drilled/ground/tig'd. Really happy with how this went from a pile of SCH10 SS parts to this.

https://i.imgur.com/KouVdoJl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JdxQCXSl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UrtOKrPl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qPwXR3gl.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

And off the car ready to be drilled/ground/tig'd. Really happy with how this went from a pile of SCH10 SS parts to this.

https://i.imgur.com/KouVdoJl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JdxQCXSl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UrtOKrPl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qPwXR3gl.jpgNice work man!

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[shownomercy]

Now that hotside is off car, started to chip away at remaining mechanical stuff that needs to be updated.

Started with the PS high line, was a straight off the rack and now its 90* for a tighter hug to rack
https://i.imgur.com/8YUyIFLl.jpg

Then we took a turn for the worse...
https://i.imgur.com/oVRopyrl.jpg

Apparently ordered a 92-93 OBD1 timing cover set which had the splined opti so the only seal I needed.. was MIA.


But 10 bucks later and a drive thru hell, got the correct set and got this bad boy on
https://i.imgur.com/qP5ERDfl.jpg

Water pump and rad lines back on, ready for coolant. Slowly getting more things crossed off the list.

Goal is still mid March for start up, or attempt to.

[hokeplaya05]

looks awesome! i really need to get back to work on my pile... spring's coming fast

[shownomercy]

That it is, been a warm winter but starting to get motivated to get this done so I can cruise a bit before scorcher summer arrives.

[shownomercy]

Had a surprisingly awesome day of productive-nice. Degreased the hotside, then power washed it all, ready for welding.

Then, kicked off the day of wiring and fell on into things. Made a panel to hold the ignition panel and fuel gauge
https://i.imgur.com/dpDLyMWl.jpg?1

Annnnd, it fuggin works??!?!?!
https://i.imgur.com/TS1RHTNl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IjLkj2zl.jpg

Look at dat shenz
https://i.imgur.com/3tXsDNDl.jpg

Lots of wiring to clean up still but, radio works, and termy-x works
https://i.imgur.com/20r5ycLl.jpg

w000000000000000000tz

https://media.giphy.com/media/CkKg32KdKyMve/giphy.gif

[shownomercy]

And so it begins, the final battle of the new hotside.

https://i.imgur.com/LaxMlP7l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/m68zXebl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZYqM2qml.jpg

Thankfully, I have no part in this part cause my patience would never survive :lol:

[shownomercy]

http://i.imgur.com/lGBZiqXl.jpg (https://imgur.com/lGBZiqX)

[shownomercy]

https://i.imgur.com/VT4w5oYl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ix0BY6Xl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OmwUK1Nl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/aOq8amKl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ih8ZfcDl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/sIBiVpil.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

looks awesome guy

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[shownomercy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmfmr-bzr1s

She lives.

[SSlowBoat]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmfmr-bzr1s

She lives.the video is private!!!!

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[shownomercy]

Should be public now?

[SSlowBoat]

Should be public now?good now

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[Fastbird]

Rowdy!

[shownomercy]

And much better idle video today. Don't mind the smoke, new wrap and fresh hotside just burning off oils etc. Took it around the block and am still in amazement of how awesome holley is.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uOCsHyx5G8

[shownomercy]

Well, did some highway pulls today with the tuner and found our first hiccup. Fuel pressure was not rising as it should be.

Lousy cell pic but basically Holley is comensating the lack of fuel pressure by dropping AFR super rich. Pretty cool to see. Also, dat boost :mrgreen: Full boost on partial hits. :twisted:
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/93853504_10221094488207860_3593781573889032192_o.j pg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_oc=AQlAj4fSFNY4PtuWu9TXRah2zxTyGtyYwbihzsOu_XK-oDbCGM7POy0JEi0S9Dk7BQc&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=048ceeb45d36e92af7011eca9f432b8b&oe=5EC0EB91

Drop and clean fuel filter
Look into rebuild kits for pump and regulator
Verify wiring is sound to fuel pump
Look into ways to vent the factory tank better
Drop wastegate spring to the baby one so we can get a handle on boost
Swap in a 160* thermostat cause I do not like the 180* one

Progress is fun.

[SSlowBoat]

great success

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[shownomercy]

Forgot how violent it it smashing into boost.

[harner]

Forgot how violent it it smashing into boost.

Screw the idle video, I want to see that lol. Good job!

[JOATMON]

^^^Me too. LOL.

[shownomercy]

144 mile trip in the parts getter today. Holley claims 20mpg when cruising :mrgreen: Returned the LT1 head to SSlowBoat , thank you again man, it helped a lot to have

T56 does fit in the rear seat area. Also had LS1 front suspension minus the shocks in the trunk, rotors and all.
https://i.imgur.com/sMFOl4Tl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/SZroXRFl.jpg

Only hiccup was the alternator meeting the oil drain from turbo. Which then coated the motor with oil. Fixed it and made it home.
https://i.imgur.com/IcZG2mUl.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

144 mile trip in the parts getter today. Holley claims 20mpg when cruising :mrgreen: Returned the LT1 head to SSlowBoat , thank you again man, it helped a lot to have

T56 does fit in the rear seat area. Also had LS1 front suspension minus the shocks in the trunk, rotors and all.
https://i.imgur.com/sMFOl4Tl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/SZroXRFl.jpg

Only hiccup was the alternator meeting the oil drain from turbo. Which then coated the motor with oil. Fixed it and made it home.
https://i.imgur.com/IcZG2mUl.jpgnot a problem man. happy to help

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[shownomercy]

Some Custom Smash Fab work this evening aka, arts and crafts time
https://i.imgur.com/yZ652qBl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oBkuCsxl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZLTIB3Tl.jpg

Will this stay in place at cruise speeds,maybe. Hoping it does and perhaps helps with highway temps. Part of me is thinking the giant trans cooler is not helping but that is another days project.

[SSlowBoat]

Some Custom Smash Fab work this evening aka, arts and crafts time
https://i.imgur.com/yZ652qBl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oBkuCsxl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZLTIB3Tl.jpg

Will this stay in place at cruise speeds,maybe. Hoping it does and perhaps helps with highway temps. Part of me is thinking the giant trans cooler is not helping but that is another days project.you running the extended air damn? that helped osies the most

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[shownomercy]

Factory air dam. Was not aware there was a bigger better

[SSlowBoat]

Factory air dam. Was not aware there was a bigger betterit was for the wings west or razzi body kits, it hangs down another 2-3" or so. ill get you a pic tomorrow night. we had to basically leave the stock air damn on and put the extended one infront of/against it because the extended one is urethane and kind of flimsy.

makes a cool noise on the big end of island on the brakes from 125 scraping [emoji23][emoji1787]

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[shownomercy]

Yea I may just make a aluminum one if I can find a sheet locally.

#scrape-everything

[SSlowBoat]

Yea I may just make a aluminum one if I can find a sheet locally.

#scrape-everythingyoure from nj, use plywood like the road racerrrs

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[shownomercy]

Nein, none of that.

I am thinking I will raise front end up and then make a tall air dam

[Cathead]

Some Custom Smash Fab work this evening aka, arts and crafts time
https://i.imgur.com/yZ652qBl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oBkuCsxl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZLTIB3Tl.jpg

Will this stay in place at cruise speeds,maybe. Hoping it does and perhaps helps with highway temps. Part of me is thinking the giant trans cooler is not helping but that is another days project.You might want to try to use an ABS plastic for boxing in your radiator. I switched to hood pins and made a "tray" in front of the radiator to keep the air flowing into the radiator rather than pushing up on the hood. It was really easy to form with a heat gun.

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[shownomercy]

The cardboard is just something quick and easy to prove whether or not it would help highway cruising temps.

[shownomercy]

It was amatuear hour all around, but after much struggle I haz moar LSX goodness.

https://i.imgur.com/Wbsmossl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Window motor shens day, passenger window finally said no more.
https://i.imgur.com/038USL7l.jpg

Draw some mystery X marks the spot and drill away
https://i.imgur.com/YMlEdSSl.jpg

1995 era of AC delco parts, laster a long time
https://i.imgur.com/rNmoLwJl.jpg

While BLS tackled the window motor, I tried to entertain the dream of having a non over heating turbo LT1. Installed a all aluminum, thicker than stock core, new radiator.
https://i.imgur.com/IZOnJr8l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iTwk8erl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JbjwNDyl.jpg

Tried to get my extra HP gainz, but didn't know where to spray this
https://i.imgur.com/AlElyh9l.jpg

[shownomercy]

Managed to make some sparks and get some progress made today on the exhaust. Though we forgot to install the baby seat lol
https://i.imgur.com/mIAUHBul.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/mXgmVtzl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NqzJO3wl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pxwQKt5l.jpg

All set now for the next part, snaking 4in over the axle.

[Injuneer]

A single 4”? If so, I have pics of the Mufflex 4” IM pipe going over rear axle. Would that be useful?

[shownomercy]

A single 4”? If so, I have pics of the Mufflex 4” IM pipe going over rear axle. Would that be useful?

Any pictures would be great thanks

[Injuneer]

Goes over the axle in the stock location, with no mods. Tight fit though, can't rattle because it's locked in.

[SSlowBoat]

Goes over the axle in the stock location, with no mods. Tight fit though, can't rattle because it's locked in.the 3.5" mufflex single we have hits and rattles. gotta get it adjusted.

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[shownomercy]

Yea, its gonna be a challenge to get it over the axle. But really want to get it out the back of the car to cut down on interior noise and smell.

Got a handful of 90* bends and some assorted leftover pie cuts, so should be able to get something done.

[SSlowBoat]

Yea, its gonna be a challenge to get it over the axle. But really want to get it out the back of the car to cut down on interior noise and smell.

Got a handful of 90* bends and some assorted leftover pie cuts, so should be able to get something done.i haz faith you will lol

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[JOATMON]

FWIW, When I did my 2 1/2" true dual setup I bought a founders offset panhard brace kit and it provides alot more clearance for the pipes coming over the axle. Also a two foot pry bar can be used to massage the heat shield for even more clearance. The sheet metal heat shield bents very easily.
https://www.foundersperformance.com/product/panhard-relocation-kit-camaro-firebird/?v=f24485ae434a

[shownomercy]

FWIW, When I did my 2 1/2" true dual setup I bought a founders offset panhard brace kit and it provides alot more clearance for the pipes coming over the axle. Also a two foot pry bar can be used to massage the heat shield for even more clearance. The sheet metal heat shield bents very easily.
https://www.foundersperformance.com/product/panhard-relocation-kit-camaro-firebird/?v=f24485ae434a

No heat shields and no upper brace on car anymore.

[shownomercy]

More stuff in boxes arrived!
https://i.imgur.com/QS9Glcbm.jpg?1

[shownomercy]

We getting fancy

https://i.imgur.com/kcK8aVql.jpg?1

[SSlowBoat]

We getting fancy

https://i.imgur.com/kcK8aVql.jpg?1giggity

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[shownomercy]

Hope to install it this evening if the rain holds off
https://i.imgur.com/Ilvau3ql.jpg?1

[shownomercy]

https://i.imgur.com/snnWl8Zl.jpg

[shownomercy]

So after realizing my parents do not have a floor jack, quick trip to chinaland and snagged a HF jack.

Started the list of small odds & ends, new clear turn signal housings to replace my heavily tinted factories.
https://i.imgur.com/73sxmf9l.jpg

Been messing around with the dash, feel like I am succumbing to way to much data being shown and not enough large gauges for important stuff.
https://i.imgur.com/p63gX1Al.jpg

And on that topic, more sensors. Finally going to log oil temps, and I wanted an ambient air temp sensor to see how IC is doing efficiency wise. Third sensor is a pressure sensor for dome pressure on wastegate. Thats installed and finally can get to ramping in boost.
https://i.imgur.com/iliv8cvl.jpg

[BLK WS6]

Hope to install it this evening if the rain holds off
https://i.imgur.com/Ilvau3ql.jpg?1

Did you 3-D print that yourself, or did you buy it? I am considering doing something similar

[shownomercy]

Bought, the guy who tunes my car sells em.

[shownomercy]

https://i.imgur.com/QoOZ3ePl.jpg

Now to swap out the yoke for the almighty 4L80e

[shownomercy]

And we have turn signal indicators!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cImpqr-J6lM&ab_channel=lts1ow

[SSlowBoat]

And we have turn signal indicators!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cImpqr-J6lM&ab_channel=lts1owthats awesome

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[shownomercy]

Ya pretty excited about it.

Also got my factory fuel level to show now on the holley as well, along with oil temp and a ambient air temp.

[Z28pr0jekt]

Will it read 1/4 tank high like we're used to on the 4th gens? lol Congrats bud

[shownomercy]

Will it read 1/4 tank high like we're used to on the 4th gens? lol Congrats bud

In theory, if I were really bored... I could drain the tank then slowly fill it gallon by gallon to calibrate the resistance numbers. But, for now, left the theoretical 90ohmns = 100% full

[shownomercy]

Got the new sensors reading and just need to rearrange the dash now.
https://i.imgur.com/DAZJDDml.jpg

[shownomercy]

So, car made it down to the Pal Perf Shop and back with no issues on Weds. ~40 miles of no overheating or anything.

Annnnd then my luck expired.. had planned on getting the axle back exhaust finally fabbed up but only made it a block or two before overheating motor status. Pulled it over, bypassed relay/fuse and manually forced EWP on.

When I nursed it home started here..
https://i.imgur.com/U04fxEOm.jpg

Its hard to tell from picture, but braided SS line rubbed EWP wires and shorted EWP and blew fuse.
https://i.imgur.com/aTrdW5em.jpg

Which then spiraled..
https://i.imgur.com/2bkJIohm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/SsaNWtwm.jpg

And cumulated with this.
https://i.imgur.com/NZE9pDjm.jpg

Cars are fun!

:lol:

[SSlowBoat]

So, car made it down to the Pal Perf Shop and back with no issues on Weds. ~40 miles of no overheating or anything.

Annnnd then my luck expired.. had planned on getting the axle back exhaust finally fabbed up but only made it a block or two before overheating motor status. Pulled it over, bypassed relay/fuse and manually forced EWP on.

When I nursed it home started here..
https://i.imgur.com/U04fxEOm.jpg

Its hard to tell from picture, but braided SS line rubbed EWP wires and shorted EWP and blew fuse.
https://i.imgur.com/aTrdW5em.jpg

Which then spiraled..
https://i.imgur.com/2bkJIohm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/SsaNWtwm.jpg

And cumulated with this.
https://i.imgur.com/NZE9pDjm.jpg

Cars are fun!

[emoji38]thought this turbo kit fit better [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]

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[shownomercy]

The main issue had nothing to do with turbo kit and all to do with idiot who assembled it. Coolant hose was shifted and should be fine now, wasn't leaking just wanted to be safe.

See that turbo feed line? The other end at the block has a 90* on it. Guess where that 90* end should have been?

Yeeeeeeaaaaa.

[SSlowBoat]

The main issue had nothing to do with turbo kit and all to do with idiot who assembled it. Coolant hose was shifted and should be fine now, wasn't leaking just wanted to be safe.

See that turbo feed line? The other end at the block has a 90* on it. Guess where that 90* end should have been?

Yeeeeeeaaaaa.Just bustin stones. your engine bay is still goals

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[shownomercy]

Random mods that won't make me any faster, go go go

Never liked the raked 4x4 look I have with 28s in the rear, see below
https://i.imgur.com/ccpQ31Wl.jpg

Installed 1.25 drop BMR springs
https://i.imgur.com/LQ5RTxxl.jpg

Def picked up the front with the new rear squat
https://i.imgur.com/Mb7UKXhl.jpg

And since I had the "stock" holley screen laying around, moar data display!
https://i.imgur.com/aqShhzUl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Working car status? Better fix that.

Time to fix something that wasn't broke.
https://i.imgur.com/f23nELel.jpg

Out with the old
https://i.imgur.com/ahlyNGCl.jpg

In with the new
https://i.imgur.com/Y7MlQ3Vl.jpg

Proof of concept

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlQX7wH-hZw&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=lts1ow

Goal is to make a soft start cooling fan setup. Replacing the old mechanical relays with new solid state relays which allow for PWM driving. Still playing with the driving frequency ( you can hear that grind noise in video of fan not liking the low frequency) Currently just using a TPS vs RPM 2D table with duty cycle filling it.


End goal will be a slow soft start as engine temps rise, versus the old sudden fan on current inrush.

Holley is very cool stuff for those of us who can't leave anything alone. :rofl::rofl:

[SSlowBoat]

Working car status? Better fix that.

Time to fix something that wasn't broke.
https://i.imgur.com/f23nELel.jpg

Out with the old
https://i.imgur.com/ahlyNGCl.jpg

In with the new
https://i.imgur.com/Y7MlQ3Vl.jpg

Proof of concept

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlQX7wH-hZw&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=lts1ow

Goal is to make a soft start cooling fan setup. Replacing the old mechanical relays with new solid state relays which allow for PWM driving. Still playing with the driving frequency ( you can hear that grind noise in video of fan not liking the low frequency) Currently just using a TPS vs RPM 2D table with duty cycle filling it.


End goal will be a slow soft start as engine temps rise, versus the old sudden fan on current inrush.

Holley is very cool stuff for those of us who can't leave anything alone. :rofl::rofl:stay above 18hz for a fan. fan motors generally dont like less.

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[shownomercy]

I think my lowest frequency was 120hz area

[SSlowBoat]

I think my lowest frequency was 120hz areamy bad dc hz vs 3 phase ac hz. ill look up tomorrow the hz recommended.

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[shownomercy]

Remember this is DC voltage and the frequency is just what the SSR is switching on & off at.

I think.

[Catmaigne]

Dunno if DC motors care about pulsed frequency as long as Vpk is within rating. I would put a flyback diode across the fans just to be safe.

There are pieces of audio equipment that drive DC fans off the speaker jacks. Granted, the power consumed by the fan is really small compared to the speakers, but the fan is happy with everything in the audio band, ie 20Hz-20kHz.

[SSlowBoat]

Remember this is DC voltage and the frequency is just what the SSR is switching on & off at.

I think.correct, brushed motors generally are unhappy about that.

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[shownomercy]

Dunno if DC motors care about pulsed frequency as long as Vpk is within rating. I would put a flyback diode across the fans just to be safe.

There are pieces of audio equipment that drive DC fans off the speaker jacks. Granted, the power consumed by the fan is really small compared to the speakers, but the fan is happy with everything in the audio band, ie 20Hz-20kHz.

Believe the highest driving freq I can go is 1000hz, so gotta play with the frequency and low DC a bit more. I have 10amp, 50v diodes for flyback protection, just need to install em with final setup.


correct, brushed motors generally are unhappy about that.

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Guess I shall see how they last with it, goal is to use this a trial to then PWM my fuel pump.

[shownomercy]

Got another not so fun but cool none the less part in today. Cover up for some future, "clearancing" :lol:

https://i.imgur.com/20djt0Xl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/un7mDR6l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1jVqeYGl.jpg

Tired of my torque arm smacking into the body so chop chop time, then 3m seam seal this guy to car to cover hole.

Ref
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1398/3707/products/IMG_20200928_135828_360x.jpg?v=1601316593

[shownomercy]

Well, managed to blow both SSR bricks today, so back to the drawing board. :|

Ordered two more and gonna do some more research on what went wrong. Not sure if I was hitting em with too much or too little frequency.

[SSlowBoat]

Well, managed to blow both SSR bricks today, so back to the drawing board. :|

Ordered two more and gonna do some more research on what went wrong. Not sure if I was hitting em with too much or too little frequency.probably too little. interesting they went that quick

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[shownomercy]

Installed new SSR's today, and wired em to be switching the negative side of fan, versus previously switching the hot side. Also made sure fly back diodes were in.

So far so good, pretty cool to see em slow start at 25% then up to 100% over a few degrees.

[shownomercy]

Finally got the exhaust out the back of the car, full 4in stainless all the way.

https://i.imgur.com/bQH0GyNl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/utK8RH0l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CODvbB1l.jpg

dat polished tip
https://i.imgur.com/mmsoCmwl.jpg

Somewhat supra status unlocked
https://i.imgur.com/sI5N1Yzl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ukrY1qAl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ODKHMw5l.jpg

Quick walk around
g30EQZJLw08&ab_channe

[SSlowBoat]

Finally got the exhaust out the back of the car, full 4in stainless all the way.

https://i.imgur.com/bQH0GyNl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/utK8RH0l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CODvbB1l.jpg

dat polished tip
https://i.imgur.com/mmsoCmwl.jpg

Somewhat supra status unlocked
https://i.imgur.com/sI5N1Yzl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ukrY1qAl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ODKHMw5l.jpg

Quick walk around
g30EQZJLw08&ab_channei had a baluga whale single tip just like that on my first 94 camaro with shorties catless straightpiped. sounded HORRIBLE. yours sounds great, a little quiet

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[shownomercy]

Its wayyyy to quiet, but thats the current direction my life is going lol

[shownomercy]

Time to redo the battery and alternator wiring. Gotta get her ready for the dyno

https://i.imgur.com/9mXnHQcl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Old stuff out, pretty sure its all CCA so took a weight hit but such is life
https://i.imgur.com/P190b7Yl.jpg

These are the problem areas I was worried about
https://i.imgur.com/uTStIfel.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/MzfqSmVl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qkBNFaal.jpg

But did manage to get a nice terminal block to get all the hot leads off the shut off switch
https://i.imgur.com/WLie6SNl.jpg

Few less things to potentially go wrong. I hope.