Project Rainbow Unicorn 2013

[shownomercy]

How much fuel do you need?

YES

https://i.imgur.com/AoN0EsLl.jpg

Roughly 615lph

[shownomercy]

Yanked off the driver side header to check for flatness and or, look for stripped threads in head. Def had a leak at the cylidner I thouhgt I had stripped
https://i.imgur.com/bGTPWITl.jpg

Then started the new MSD wires, got lent this fancy tool
https://i.imgur.com/poZ8neXl.jpg

Out with the old wires
https://i.imgur.com/aEYiF5Fl.jpg

New coil side in car
https://i.imgur.com/NM0oflkl.jpg

New wires on engine side
https://i.imgur.com/ZPuEoCMl.jpg

Header will go to a machine shop over the week and hopefully that fixes the leak at cold idle.

Slow progress towards dyno day.

[shownomercy]

Finished up the passenger side, and finally sat down to test the reistance off the wires.

This was a bad one
https://i.imgur.com/jX4cUTpl.jpg

Ended up cutting two ends off to get readings
https://i.imgur.com/XOdNTIfl.jpg

So, it seems I had been running around with a V6
https://i.imgur.com/3AW3lVml.jpg

Not sure I trust these numbers, but, if so, thats a lot of power/fuel being wasted.

[shownomercy]

And, flange is flat. Local machine shop did it for $75, which I thought wasn't terrible for flycutting it vs the ole belt sander.

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

[shownomercy]

Successful day back in the garage.

Tremec app measured the driveline angles just wanted to be sure I am good to go
https://i.imgur.com/3NsPTzTl.png

Fuel Temp sensor stuck in regulator
https://i.imgur.com/yx8tC7wl.jpg

And took it around town, took forever to get oil and coolant up to temp. Darn winter.
https://i.imgur.com/TdySbkOl.jpg

[harner]

Very clean, and nice looking! Maybe you covered this somewhere else, but are there turn signal indicators on that screen?

[shownomercy]

Yup, that red dot on the right side is turn signal. It blinks like factory would.

[shownomercy]

Because moar data is always good. Now I can have proof that my turbo is way to small for the motor :bertstare:

http://i.imgur.com/gFuvJYrl.jpg (https://imgur.com/gFuvJYr)

http://i.imgur.com/UJasAVyl.jpg (https://imgur.com/UJasAVy)

http://i.imgur.com/kLe3ycXl.jpg (https://imgur.com/kLe3ycX)

[SSlowBoat]

Because moar data is always good. Now I can have proof that my turbo is way to small for the motor :bertstare:

http://i.imgur.com/gFuvJYrl.jpg (https://imgur.com/gFuvJYr)

http://i.imgur.com/UJasAVyl.jpg (https://imgur.com/UJasAVy)

http://i.imgur.com/kLe3ycXl.jpg (https://imgur.com/kLe3ycX)oh snap

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[shownomercy]

Finally got around to finishing this side project up. ABS sensor repurposed to a speed sensor. After dyno is done, I can now play with traction control based off comparing front wheel speed to VSS signal and pulling timing based on slip.

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[shownomercy]

Wired up my sloppy water injection setup and verified it works

No it is no permanent.

https://i.imgur.com/RK8LV1Ql.jpg

[shownomercy]

Dyno day!

Filled up for the first time, in ever
https://i.imgur.com/FyC3xGdl.jpg

Fancy hauler and tow pig
https://i.imgur.com/tTXIIecl.jpg

On the dyno
https://i.imgur.com/9GJt8QPl.jpg

and some cherry
http://i.imgur.com/VVM7HZnl.mp4 (https://imgur.com/VVM7HZn)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukHl4LzQc9k&ab_channel=blackbirdws6

[JOATMON]

She was jumping up on the dyno! What were the numbers?

[SSlowBoat]

Dyno day!

Filled up for the first time, in ever
https://i.imgur.com/FyC3xGdl.jpg

Fancy hauler and tow pig
https://i.imgur.com/tTXIIecl.jpg

On the dyno
https://i.imgur.com/9GJt8QPl.jpg

and some cherry
http://i.imgur.com/VVM7HZnl.mp4 (https://imgur.com/VVM7HZn)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukHl4LzQc9k&ab_channel=blackbirdws6that shop/dyno looks very familiar. what she do?

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[shownomercy]

575 area

[shownomercy]

https://youtu.be/n5q_GllfGfE

[hokeplaya05]

sounds awesome!

[harner]

Awesome! What kind of boost was it seeing on the dyno? Also, too much music while the car was on the roller lol.

[shownomercy]

Awesome! What kind of boost was it seeing on the dyno? Also, too much music while the car was on the roller lol.

The first video linked is just dyno pull noises. Second is some artistic cinema.

We tried to hit 16psi twice and blew a cold side pipe off both times. I think the last clean run before those was at 14-15psi.

[shownomercy]

On/off power is fun at least
https://i.imgur.com/R7nazdJl.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

wait, you did this on wawa 93?

[shownomercy]

wait, you did this on wawa 93?

mix of quick check and wawa, but yes 93

[SSlowBoat]

mix of quick check and wawa, but yes 93

just the sheer fact it was quick check and wawa makes me proud. i dont feel so bad using it in osies car now :laugh:

[shownomercy]

just the sheer fact it was quick check and wawa makes me proud. i dont feel so bad using it in osies car now :laugh:

I go to places with high traffic, so figure its relatively fresh 93

[shownomercy]

Owned my car since 2006 and finally got it a decent set of wheels, albeit rears only for now. :rofl: Tires should be here tmmr and maybe get em all on car next week. 8-)

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

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

[SSlowBoat]

Owned my car since 2006 and finally got it a decent set of wheels, albeit rears only for now. :rofl: Tires should be here tmmr and maybe get em all on car next week. 8-)

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

https://i.imgur.com/lGVEVBml.jpg15x10?????

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[shownomercy]

15x10?????

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Of course, only way to roll.

[shownomercy]

Wheel fit checked off, apparently when you buy the right part, they fit. :-P

https://i.imgur.com/CB4m79Tl.jpg

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

[Injuneer]

You just need the 7.50” backspace for the 10” wide wheels. Any issue w/ the calipers?

[shownomercy]

You just need the 7.50” backspace for the 10” wide wheels. Any issue w/ the calipers?

No issue at all clearing any thing which was pretty awesome

[shownomercy]

And the tires showed up today
https://i.imgur.com/vvKs7iIl.jpg

Along with these guys, which with any luck will be the end of blowing any cold side connections off.
https://i.imgur.com/p5FDtB8l.jpg

[shownomercy]

Circa 2015 era tires
https://i.imgur.com/eVj0BGnl.jpg

New wheels and tires
https://i.imgur.com/ByALTRXl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UYl65Fyl.jpg

#feelingfancy

[shownomercy]

Officially moved to a house with no garage. :(

https://i.imgur.com/S79BX7Dl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/P5EfabNl.jpg

But had fun with label maker

https://i.imgur.com/NsKY3mnl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Not much to update, but, officially PA legit. Been stuck waiting the past two weeks for the classic plates to come in. Hopefully the safety inspection goes well if I do it.

https://scontent.fagc1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/202375475_10224490059895030_8323974169505777446_n. jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=rfPP10vfOYAAX_Irrmf&tn=hdLeGTHL0MSvEHR2&_nc_ht=scontent.fagc1-2.fna&oh=2deb0434a6eafebc436fb46462b990c8&oe=60DA606D

[shownomercy]

In the never ending ADHD fueled boredom of ruining this car, I present, this, BMW parts!

Pump is a CWA400, which allegedly will flow 58gpm with a 8psi head. Its a hell of a pump compared to the free flow rated 55gpm I have on the motor now.

https://i.imgur.com/Ui3qgq3l.jpg

After verifying pump worked on the bench, roughed it into the car for some trial live running

https://i.imgur.com/WIJqwwQl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nttz4T1l.jpg

Currently have no thermostat in the motor and I blocked the bypass port in water pump housing. I will need to now mount the pump for a test drive and fine tuning of the PWM table. Goal is of course to slowly ramp in pump as heat calls for and have it set for a proactive ramp in based off of TPS.

Moral of story, never buy a holley that allows for this sort of behavior.

[shownomercy]

Was concerned with the height relationship between rad cap and EWP, but so far has proved to be not an issue.

Quick data pull from today's lunch break.

This is the fan settings, so 20% fan speed
https://i.imgur.com/8xtTnmgl.jpg

And the water pump settings, 52% of pump speed.
https://i.imgur.com/aNrXO6Rl.jpg

I did not pick the 168* ECT as a goal, was thinking I would shoot for 180* but, guess this pump moves some water. Previously at a idle warm up, it would run right to full fan settings at 185* area.

[shownomercy]

So after proving concept to myself, mounted pump down low.

https://i.imgur.com/S1NdR2ol.jpg

Some custom advance auto coolant hose action
https://i.imgur.com/JU79S4Kl.jpg

Hope to drive it tomorrow and verify my duty cycle tables.

[SSlowBoat]

So after proving concept to myself, mounted pump down low.

https://i.imgur.com/S1NdR2ol.jpg

Some custom advance auto coolant hose action
https://i.imgur.com/JU79S4Kl.jpg

Hope to drive it tomorrow and verify my duty cycle tables.ill get that wp cover plate shipped.

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[shownomercy]

No worries, bls hooked me up with a cover

[shownomercy]

Wife had a day off and took over baby duties, so out to the driveway.

https://i.imgur.com/TZJPWH3l.jpg

Pulled the bumper cover off, and "fixed" the intercooler mount. I had caught something with the lower brackets and it bent the thing inwards towards radiator.
So bent stuff back to where it should be, replaced the 90* aluminum I had as a base with a straight steel piece. (you can see the aluminum on the ground).
The hope is that the opening from air dam is now larger and maybe it runs cooler on highway.
Used some of the radiator fan mounts to mount trans cooler to intercooler.

Also wired in a relay so the low oil sensor will work properly now via Holley dash.

Tmmr is oil change, curious how this stuff works.
https://i.imgur.com/U6KjtoNl.png

[shownomercy]

Been cruising it lately and found that the low oil light comes on more than I like. Unsure of if I am running too little oil, or its just a lousy pan.

At some point, I should pull the damn pan lol

[shownomercy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a27OWJ3Xfo4&ab_channel=lts1ow

Some tame 2 step action

[shownomercy]

Also wired in my boost dial, this way I can change the tune on the fly
https://i.imgur.com/EAetXZgl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Finally ditched the dream of a draft style PCV can (pulls vacuum between air filter and turbo inlet) [Doesn't work too well once you have a very efficient air filtyer]

Used one of the ports on the intake
https://i.imgur.com/C73jgGml.jpg

Check valve so I don't pressurize the catch can.
https://i.imgur.com/wllKZLol.jpg

Pulls a lot of vacuum across the top end of motor, so thats a start.

[shownomercy]

Boredom hits hard


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKFc7N9ttC8&ab_channel=lts1ow

[shownomercy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3pO7IW82XA&ab_channel=lts1ow

[shownomercy]

Well, had a dream I could fix my lack of working dipstick over this weekend. :lol: Lesson there, there's never hope when working on LTX cars.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51922074150_d090ea8edd.jpg

Tried my best to be safe working on gravel, snagged some scrap home depot wood for 7 bucks and made some bases.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51921788009_5788bd4d77.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51921549683_69057e8b56.jpg

You can see here how the lokar cable was sitting on this flat piece and the "tongue" part of the dipstick was stuck udner that lip.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51921549508_5cc3323e64.jpg

In the end, I managed to properly measure how much oil is needed before it hits windage tray. Which for anyone who is concerned, is 6.25 qts, and with a full oil filter, system total is 7qt.

Downside, I could not manage to make the lokar dipstick work, would not clear past the main cap. So amazon claims to be delivering a OEM one today and maybe it will work.

[shownomercy]

As a Sunday update, amazon pulled thru and the OEM dipstick tube fits (after trimming) and the OE style dipstick now touches oil and comes out.

[shownomercy]

Been without a dipstick since 2012, hurray for stock upgrades!

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/537808732470640652/950445374374576158/PXL_20220307_172330301.jpg?width=847&height=635

[shownomercy]

Tinkering strikes again

For those keeping count, now its a BMW coolant pump, and a Volvo PS pump.

:bertstare:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52152032243_dcf53d7958.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52152031413_842079cb4f.jpg


https://youtube.com/shorts/4rRGoOJtawc?feature=share

[shownomercy]

Gonna be a fun winter! Goal is to get cold side welded up with vanjen clamps so I can run more than 16psi without a coupling blowing off.

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

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

https://i.imgur.com/gPT5wCl.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

oh boi

[shownomercy]

Spent the morning cleaning up the garage and getting rid of the old shelving. Next up is sourcing a big argon tank and waiting for my filler/tungsten to arrive.

https://i.imgur.com/y7ad8o8.jpg

[shownomercy]

First stuff tackled on the car for the winter.

Took off the alternator and found that the mount was broken. Oops
https://i.imgur.com/rRFW88f.jpg

Quick and dirty turn buckle to hold alternator in place. Will need to revisit this.
https://i.imgur.com/H1IsV2c.jpg

Mounted coolant overflow off the head.
https://i.imgur.com/q6RLmhs.jpg

[shownomercy]

Getting the easy stuff done and now we start the actual hard stuff.

After many years of putting it off, its time to cut out some of the factory harness that is not used anymore. Also let myself get sloppy with the holley wiring over the past summer so thats all gotta get redone.
https://i.imgur.com/XtXsDuS.jpg

And the winter to do list for the car.
https://i.imgur.com/SuDo27g.jpg

[shownomercy]

Worked a little at lunch and got off early so had a productive tear down day.

Removed a lot of OE wiring
https://i.imgur.com/Y1i49WI.jpg

Removed most of the Holley stuff
https://i.imgur.com/4r6jyFZ.jpg

Disconnected all the I/O wiring and started to tidy things
https://i.imgur.com/0RB984P.jpg

Lots of work ahead cleaning up that mess.

[shownomercy]

Tidied up more and fixed the wipers. Should be getting a bunch of wiring stuff today so may be able to start running sensors etc.

https://i.imgur.com/85wlrHU.jpg

[shownomercy]

My body is not pleased with late nights and crawling around a 4th gen interior. But, about done with this project!

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

https://i.imgur.com/SZbi2HU.jpg

Had one oops moment
https://i.imgur.com/ndtOLMC.jpg

Otherwise, just need to get oil temp hooked to the board, then figure out how I wired the low oil light to the holley dash. Flex fuel and coolant pressure sensor should be here this week and that will finish up the sensors.

[shownomercy]

Update, ran thru the inputs/outputs that holley controls and updated firmware to V2 with no blue screen of death. #sucess

So far only dead thing has been the TPS, ironically.

[harner]

Love the wiring setup! I have a shop cart dedicated to electrical and did the exact same thing with my identical box of heat shrink tubing. I almost swept them into the trash along with my pride lol

[harner]

More importantly, how do you like the lever style wire connectors over a butt connector? I loathe butt connectors. Even the fancy pants solder connectors.

[shownomercy]

Their much cleaner, and the pass my pull test but longevity wise, their an unknown


I got tired of butt splices everywhere, they make adding circuits a nightmare and the add bulk.

[SSlowBoat]

More importantly, how do you like the lever style wire connectors over a butt connector? I loathe butt connectors. Even the fancy pants solder connectors.

we use those at work often for controls wiring. only thing i ever had happen was snapping it closed the lever broke

[shownomercy]

One of the last major puzzle pieces arrived. Last major part to order are injectors 😭

[shownomercy]

Tonight just wanted to plumb in coolant pressure sensor and replace the TPS

Got off to a rocky start.
https://i.imgur.com/8yW0GQ6.jpg

Thankfully was able to use passenger side and got it plumbed/mounted
https://i.imgur.com/lmMD3LY.jpg

TPS reset was sucessful and with any luck Friday I should have the flex fuel sensor plumbed in.

[dawdaw]

Poor thing looks like gramps needs to put a whooping on it again ��

[shownomercy]

Poor thing looks like gramps needs to put a whooping on it again ��

Where have you been hiding??

I got the interior thrown back in the car tonight
https://i.imgur.com/qaIfylR.jpg

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

And random pic of a installed flex fuel sensor(that works too lol)
https://i.imgur.com/iGMTP6v.jpg

[shownomercy]

Well, should have plenty of fuel now.

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

https://i.imgur.com/5bebnZD.jpg

Someone buy my 80s off me now.

[harner]

Someone buy my 80s off me now.

I do need a set for my Olds LS project. Tempting

[shownomercy]

210 plus shipping ��

[shownomercy]

Updated the low mount alternator with more substantial mounts
https://i.imgur.com/oa06pPx.jpg


And the most important picture in ones journey to E85...
https://i.imgur.com/n78Poiu.jpg



Dat price too
https://i.imgur.com/9O2Pizi.jpg

[shownomercy]

Did a thing, tired of listening to a wastegate screaming. (3-5# springs)

https://i.imgur.com/T6o30BK.jpg

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

And finally getting a safety inspection (PA) so needed some "working parking brake". Forgot that I have LS1 rear brakes. Ooops.

https://i.imgur.com/D1cnzI8.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

leaving oil in my lt1's driveway lmao

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[shownomercy]

leaving oil in my lt1's driveway lmao

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Its only some trans fluid. Oddly enough I don't think it leaks motor oil

[shownomercy]

SSlowBoat and Catmaigne looking to alignm my car via some string. Looking for good starting points for toe/camber. DD status no aggressive turns etc.

[SSlowBoat]

SSlowBoat and Catmaigne looking to alignm my car via some string. Looking for good starting points for toe/camber. DD status no aggressive turns etc.uhm....phew....its been a while...

i think osies is set max caster within reason, -1.2ish camber. toe was whatever stock recommends

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[Catmaigne]

SSlowBoat and Catmaigne looking to alignm my car via some string. Looking for good starting points for toe/camber. DD status no aggressive turns etc.

I would keep it -1deg or less if you're not doing twisty things. I always run 0 toe also, even on the track car. You can boost the caster up to 5.5+ deg and it will make the steering feel much sharper and more responsive, but will take more effort to turn.

[SSlowBoat]

I would keep it -1deg or less if you're not doing twisty things. I always run 0 toe also, even on the track car. You can boost the caster up to 5.5+ deg and it will make the steering feel much sharper and more responsive, but will take more effort to turn.drag cars need camber to be correct on launch when the nose lifts, so some negative helps it not go too positive, but yea, gissi is more knowledgeable

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[Catmaigne]

drag cars need camber to be correct on launch when the nose lifts, so some negative helps it not go too positive, but yea, gissi is more knowledgeable

Sent from my SM-S908U using TapatalkAh gotcha. I run -2.25/+6.5 camber/caster and do a bunch of street driving, hasn't murdered me yet. You can get away with a lot.

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[shownomercy]

I thought castor was a locked thing on these cars?

[SSlowBoat]

I thought castor was a locked thing on these cars?adjustable control arms....

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[Catmaigne]

I thought castor was a locked thing on these cars?Nah the kmember has a slot for the rear bushing on the front LCA that controls it, although it does affect camber slightly. There isn't a whole lot of adjustment, but there are aftermarket uppers that will give you more range. I have the GW ones on my bird.

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[shownomercy]

Ok gents, looks like I have room in garage to setup string so may tackle this over the weekend.

Looks like the camber side to side is not even, so looking on where I should start with that. Picture below is what I have, so my thought is to slide both non adjustable sides into the K member and start from there?

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fls1tech.com%2Fforums%2Fattachment s%2Fparts-classifieds%2F265740d1290792005-bmr-front-lower-control-arms-brand-new-box-red-img_2427.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=c5510efb1dafa969e3cfa31983d51990f9a6b3c9bbd787 b4474ba1a3b601431d&ipo=images

[SSlowBoat]

yes, but, to adjust the caster (rod end) you have to pull the arm out of both holes. i would personally just make the rod end stick out evenly on both arms, then go from there.

[Catmaigne]

You're gonna have to make slip plates to do caster. I was going to make some using acrylic sheet stacked up with some lithium grease in between. I may or may not give that a shot next week (depends on if they let me sneak my junk onto the alignment rack at work).

[shownomercy]

I am fine wit castor being left alone.

Just want to fix camber and toe

[shownomercy]

Drove it around a lot this weekend, and since wife is now on overnights (aka no time for me to drive car) its up in the air.

https://i.imgur.com/4MEBOfz.jpg

Suspension guys, is this a valid measure of caster? Or am I way off here?

Passenger side
https://i.imgur.com/HkUF5sG.jpg

Driver side
https://i.imgur.com/xVvRZ9d.jpg

[Catmaigne]

Never seen it done that way before lol, but I dunno how trustworthy that part of the casting is. I wouldn't mess with it if the car drives straight.
The best way is with slip plates and a +/- 20° sweep.

[shownomercy]

Yea after doing more research I'm gonna ignore caster and just get camber/toe where I want it. From what I gather the caster angle shouldn't affect tire life just steering feel?

[Catmaigne]

Yea after doing more research I'm gonna ignore caster and just get camber/toe where I want it. From what I gather the caster angle shouldn't affect tire life just steering feel?Basically. More caster means more camber gain when the wheel is turned, but this won't matter if you're just street driving. It also makes the steering feel a lot quicker (less dead zone in the center).

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[shownomercy]

Ok initial numbers from rear look fine to me, I don't have a adjustable panhard so chasing a 1/8 in the rear isn't worth a new PH bar. Any thoughts on that? I may see if I can center the rear up in the wheel wells since the LCAs are adjustable.

Front wheel camber looks good on passenger side and reverse what I want on the driver side.

https://i.imgur.com/5LTiKJa.jpg

[shownomercy]

Ok attacked the camber tonight, and got it to where their "ok" IMO. I know its not much of negative camber if any but its not very easy doing solo lol

https://i.imgur.com/gcP8uEZ.jpg

Setup my "box" as well and got the initial numbers
https://i.imgur.com/8Eh2GYe.jpg

Looks like driver side is only one I need to adjust
https://i.imgur.com/A0Me4Hy.jpg

Having done all that, I then realized I didn't center the steering wheel. D'oh.

[SSlowBoat]

Ok attacked the camber tonight, and got it to where their "ok" IMO. I know its not much of negative camber if any but its not very easy doing solo lol

https://i.imgur.com/gcP8uEZ.jpg

Setup my "box" as well and got the initial numbers
https://i.imgur.com/8Eh2GYe.jpg

Looks like driver side is only one I need to adjust
https://i.imgur.com/A0Me4Hy.jpg

Having done all that, I then realized I didn't center the steering wheel. D'oh.good work

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[shownomercy]

Got the toe zero'd out last night, thanks for the help guys appreciate it. Hopefully the car drives better now.

Started the next project for when the car is up on cribbing....

https://i.imgur.com/jCFX5b4.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

boost actuated dump?

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[shownomercy]

yea i will grab another mac valve to control it so its instant open.

[shownomercy]

Ignore the lousy welds, and obvious trans leak

https://i.imgur.com/5IksUAY.jpg

[shownomercy]

Prepped for Monday surgery
https://i.imgur.com/GR7apnk.jpg

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

Seems like the MM can setup is pulling a lot of oil mist from the VC and not catching it.
https://i.imgur.com/9YDGNPZ.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

Prepped for Monday surgery
https://i.imgur.com/GR7apnk.jpg

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

Seems like the MM can setup is pulling a lot of oil mist from the VC and not catching it.
https://i.imgur.com/9YDGNPZ.jpgohhh whats the surgery???

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[shownomercy]

Just a new intake elbow lol

[shownomercy]

After what should have been a simple swap.. finally got the correct elbow installed

https://i.imgur.com/jGoD2rx.jpg

Have to drill and weld a bung on for IAT so started my aluminum tig crash course today

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

Progress

[JOATMON]

Nice beads!

[shownomercy]

https://i.imgur.com/3Ox4gr7.jpg

[shownomercy]

https://i.imgur.com/WO6tSle.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Wf2WPUy.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/015YEYK.jpg

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

[shownomercy]

das billet
https://i.imgur.com/Udf9rqd.jpg

[shownomercy]

Flange to downpipe, not too shabby

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

[Brandon++S]

Very nice!

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[shownomercy]

Mounted to cross over and ready to install

https://i.imgur.com/yCUP6Ie.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TkXEpR1.jpg

[shownomercy]

Its a liilllll bit too close for liking to the dampener, but c'est la vie.

https://i.imgur.com/0N38Uubl.jpg

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

The trolllolol NA filter will live on :bertstare:

[SSlowBoat]

Its a liilllll bit too close for liking to the dampener, but c'est la vie.

https://i.imgur.com/0N38Uubl.jpg

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

The trolllolol NA filter will live on :bertstare:yasssss

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[shownomercy]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1ePazQsp5Ek

[shownomercy]

Took it for a drive today. 8-)

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

https://i.imgur.com/J070JSvl.jpg

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

Forgot a clamp tho :bertstare:

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

[SSlowBoat]

hows that new twirli boi?

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[shownomercy]

She makes steam.

If you believe fuel flow numbers, its making ~700whp compared to the 571whp before.

[SSlowBoat]

She makes steam.

If you believe fuel flow numbers, its making ~700whp compared to the 571whp before.i have an old tnt shark nozzle laying around along with some solenoids if you need a way to light that big boi off quicker [emoji102]

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[shownomercy]

This is all on spring, so once I get fueling done, I'll bring in the boost control. It will lit off fast enough.

[shownomercy]

When they say ignorance is bliss, best believe it.

Prior to holley I would never have seen this, but now that I have, its irking me

WOT pull, oil pressure hits 70ish, then mid pull drops down to 55psi

https://scontent.fphl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/406802662_10230106015210403_6556571689462958192_n. jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c42490&_nc_ohc=pH88HcF7jTkAX-S4L07&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB_nr0moUDo3Gq9cHHl9_k06eYSRpD7ZJw1ATaqAZnc kw&oe=6576D38B

[SSlowBoat]

When they say ignorance is bliss, best believe it.

Prior to holley I would never have seen this, but now that I have, its irking me

WOT pull, oil pressure hits 70ish, then mid pull drops down to 55psi

https://scontent.fphl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/406802662_10230106015210403_6556571689462958192_n. jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c42490&_nc_ohc=pH88HcF7jTkAX-S4L07&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB_nr0moUDo3Gq9cHHl9_k06eYSRpD7ZJw1ATaqAZnc kw&oe=6576D38Bput anotha quart in er clark

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[shownomercy]

put anotha quart in er clark

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Already got two gallons

[shownomercy]

Well, she ded

https://i.imgur.com/f3bVlqz.jpg

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

[SSlowBoat]

Well, she ded

https://i.imgur.com/f3bVlqz.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ewAiHnO.jpgluckily it was only 15 minutes from my house/10 from yours lol

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[shownomercy]

Yea man, you saved my butt for sure. Appreciate it

[shownomercy]

Did some looking at the head gaskets are 0.040 cometic from 2015

[SSlowBoat]

Yea man, you saved my butt for sure. Appreciate itno worries man, you caught me at the right time, Ltconvert literally pulled in with a case of beer prepared to mess with my motor when i said ill hook the trailer up lol

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[shownomercy]

Been making myself feel better by reviewing old data.

15psi, old turbo, 440lb/hr, straight 93 octane

9psi, new turbo, 500lb/hr, E85 showing 65%

Should be a damn rocket once its back together.

[shownomercy]

https://i.imgur.com/Dll2Fagl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ojx5VmLl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4uoZmNnl.jpg

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

So far, no milkshake, been sneaking out to the garage for half hour wrench sessions. Only questionable thing has been the intake bolts being looser than I would have hoped to find.

[SSlowBoat]

https://i.imgur.com/Dll2Fagl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ojx5VmLl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4uoZmNnl.jpg

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

So far, no milkshake, been sneaking out to the garage for half hour wrench sessions. Only questionable thing has been the intake bolts being looser than I would have hoped to find.noice there we go. im betting its gonna be between 2-4 going from the fire ring to the coolant port

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[shownomercy]

They look fine, albeit oily.

https://i.imgur.com/lhkO9bB.jpg

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

So, who teh fuck knows

[SSlowBoat]

They look fine, albeit oily.

https://i.imgur.com/lhkO9bB.jpg

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

So, who teh fuck knowsoil induces detonation......

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[shownomercy]

oil induces detonation......

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Its been like that for over a decade. (Part of the happier side of perhaps have heads off is fixing them)

[shownomercy]

Cooling system holds 20psi steady, first bullet dodged.

[shownomercy]

All cylinders have compression.

Now to toss it back together and weld in second gate.

[JOATMON]

So, It did blow a head gasket? Going back MLS? Just a curious bench racer.
Nolan

[shownomercy]

Doesn't seem to have blown a head gasket.

Took the day off so gonna try to get stuff back installed and have the car ready for the weekend perhaps.

[shownomercy]

Unrelated to the head gasket scare, current wastegate setup seems to want to climb to 9-10psi on gate. Which is annoying since I was able to get 5psi or so on dyno.

So, I said fuck it and ordered another gate before the PRI show

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

Another motion part that made me feel dirty to order
https://i.imgur.com/OPWY0aV.jpg

Burnt together
https://i.imgur.com/uM7xQJc.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Gw2J1zR.jpg

Hopefully I can get 5psi on gate then work on adding boost via on board air

[shownomercy]

Some random side projects for the car

Sump for a plastic LS1 tank
https://i.imgur.com/xds8GN7l.jpg

Chopped up stock bucket to fit sump and removed the OE fuel pump
https://i.imgur.com/VRZYkKOl.jpg

Fancy sump
https://i.imgur.com/DPNyyTbl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Dual gates doing work

https://i.imgur.com/hPmSN89l.png

[shownomercy]

More things to practice aluminum tig welding

https://i.imgur.com/kLgpc57l.jpg

New 100mic pre filter
https://i.imgur.com/GirayYAl.jpg

Big order of txl wire, and DT connectors
https://i.imgur.com/uy4swYPl.jpg

New dial a boost since the last one broke, and the first DT connector to be pinned
https://i.imgur.com/xPirVtNl.jpg

[shownomercy]

Want an excellent example of what not to do?

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

No going back now
https://i.imgur.com/4UdDTFFl.jpg

Oh lawd
https://i.imgur.com/MZSWGWJl.jpg

Spaghetti monster
https://i.imgur.com/CKBgJH6l.jpg

But, hey at least the DT connectors look cool as fuck
https://i.imgur.com/sueqM8Ql.jpg

[JOATMON]

LAWD, LOL

[shownomercy]

New fuse panel
https://i.imgur.com/i6AlTLgl.jpg

Some front bumper work
http://i.imgur.com/0rhcPXIl.jpg (https://imgur.com/0rhcPXI)

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

Rear area
https://i.imgur.com/2CIksZrl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yFOM85jl.jpg

Under dash
https://i.imgur.com/GS5H9Vfl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/z7F6csfl.jpg

Getting there
https://i.imgur.com/o4xYTU8l.jpg

As of now, power windows, power locks, power side mirrors, turn signals, brake signal, hazards all work. Still need to wire in the headlight switch for headlights and interior lights. Lots of clean up still needed but slowly chipping away.

[SSlowBoat]

New fuse panel
https://i.imgur.com/i6AlTLgl.jpg

Some front bumper work
http://i.imgur.com/0rhcPXIl.jpg (https://imgur.com/0rhcPXI)

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

Rear area
https://i.imgur.com/2CIksZrl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yFOM85jl.jpg

Under dash
https://i.imgur.com/GS5H9Vfl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/z7F6csfl.jpg

Getting there
https://i.imgur.com/o4xYTU8l.jpg

As of now, power windows, power locks, power side mirrors, turn signals, brake signal, hazards all work. Still need to wire in the headlight switch for headlights and interior lights. Lots of clean up still needed but slowly chipping away.lookin good man

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[harner]

I feel the need to donate some friction tape and loom.

[shownomercy]

I feel the need to donate some friction tape and loom.

With my luck (or lack thereof?) I would loom it all nice and be chasing gremlins

[harner]

With my luck (or lack thereof?) I would loom it all nice and be chasing gremlins

NEVER fails haha!

[JOATMON]

Cool stuff on your control wiring. I can appreciate it being wired industry style. Maybe I missed it, but why did you decide to completely re-wire the car?
Was it just a continuation of removing the stock PCM, BCM, ABS, etc.,etc.?
Nolan

[shownomercy]

Cool stuff on your control wiring. I can appreciate it being wired industry style. Maybe I missed it, but why did you decide to completely re-wire the car?
Was it just a continuation of removing the stock PCM, BCM, ABS, etc.,etc.?
Nolan

Yea the last of the factory stuff was hacked to hell after years of younger me not knowing any better. Circuits didn't follow oem schematics so troubleshooting was a nightmare and I wanted to finish pushing for a clean slate electrically across the car.

Also I have severe car adhd so any reason to try new things is jumped on

[JOATMON]

Gotcha, That factory wiring is sized so borderline that it gets too hot and the insulation gets brittle too.
So they got a name for this hotrod habit we have.
Nolan

[shownomercy]

Hour a day, or something.

Since the "racecar" push button start panel is no longer needed, replaced it with this creation. USB ports are for holley and radio. 8-)

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

DT connector, EVERYTHING. :lol:
https://i.imgur.com/xYHhxVll.jpg

Yes, I know I drilled one extra hole.

[JOATMON]

Great job on your re-wire. Some people don't realize how much effort goes into ALL those connections.
This is coming from a old retired electrician.

[shownomercy]

Thanks, its getting there. Trying to do my best to do it as "right" as I can. Future me will thank me, or something.

[shownomercy]

Redid the scavenge drain line from up and over the intake to just down straight into pan

https://i.imgur.com/m1Bw470l.jpg

Finished up sound deadening over the rear axle area
https://i.imgur.com/sdyLGNMl.jpg

Random engine bay shot (although I did repalce the coolant pressure sensor)
https://i.imgur.com/vVjK4iRl.jpg


And of course, is it even an LT1 without these?
https://i.imgur.com/dPHYSMbl.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

Redid the scavenge drain line from up and over the intake to just down straight into pan

https://i.imgur.com/m1Bw470l.jpg

Finished up sound deadening over the rear axle area
https://i.imgur.com/sdyLGNMl.jpg

Random engine bay shot (although I did repalce the coolant pressure sensor)
https://i.imgur.com/vVjK4iRl.jpg


And of course, is it even an LT1 without these?
https://i.imgur.com/dPHYSMbl.jpghow many horsetorques does that startuh put out?

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[shownomercy]

Claims 200ftlb
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VVXLUE/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Been a solid unit for close to 4 years now

[SSlowBoat]

Claims 200ftlb
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VVXLUE/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Been a solid unit for close to 4 years nowfancy, thats the style one i took off of this lol

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[shownomercy]

If you wanna try an LT4 gear starter, you know where to go

[shownomercy]

Cleaned up this mess.
https://i.imgur.com/gUfVeTkl.jpg

So we got to updating
https://i.imgur.com/zrGUMNNl.jpg

Still have some work to do to tidy, but its simpler and cleaner meow.
https://i.imgur.com/1QLhPFml.jpg

Does this do anything to make the car faster? Nope.

[shownomercy]

Catmaigne assures me that this will make me a autoX driver.

https://i.imgur.com/j26NNV7l.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

Catmaigne assures me that this will make me a autoX driver.

https://i.imgur.com/j26NNV7l.jpgmake me one I'm lazy. could use the pedal stiffness slowing down at island [emoji1787]

you work Friday evening?? private rental at island

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[shownomercy]

Was fairly easy to make, some drilling and welding, easy peasy.

Hopefully it does something

[JOATMON]

Catmaigne assures me that this will make me a autoX driver.

LMAO

[Catmaigne]

The pedal should feel a little firmer, but the biggest difference is gonna be when you're on the verge of lockup or when you lockup and have to recover real fast. The firewall flexes a ton, SSlowBoat have someone pump the pedal while you watch from the engine bay side and you'll see it.

[SSlowBoat]

The pedal should feel a little firmer, but the biggest difference is gonna be when you're on the verge of lockup or when you lockup and have to recover real fast. The firewall flexes a ton, SSlowBoat have someone pump the pedal while you watch from the engine bay side and you'll see it.I have seen it before when bleeding the brakes. I gotta make one, going in the garage now

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[shownomercy]

thots & feels?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-sbc383040

the +9cc concerns me, currently have a +28cc. Would be like a 10 something SCR

[shownomercy]

Also looking at this "kit" for valve springs
https://www.tickperformance.com/650-lift-dual-valve-spring-kit-for-gen2-ltx-engines/

Just unsure on valve guides now.

[JOATMON]

A quick study on the pistons....Looks like the are made by Racetec Pistons. Racetec forged are 2618 alloy. These are Autotec low expansion 4032 alloy.

[shownomercy]

Ah that would explain the price being cheaper.

JE pistons it is

[JOATMON]

Coincidentally, the guy that owns Racetec Pistons owned JE at one point.
https://www.racetecpistons.com/about-us

[shownomercy]

Currently the JE stuff is down in price, so hopefully that holds till end of December.

[shownomercy]

In prep for eventual teardown, built a halfway decent workbench
https://i.imgur.com/xTC7Bgzl.jpg

Yanked driver side manifold
https://i.imgur.com/KT26IX7l.jpg

Not bad of a seal, maybe a tiny leak between 3 & 5
https://i.imgur.com/pEgjYW4l.jpg

And the reason for the season, wet, oily plugs
https://i.imgur.com/3Y92N3Cl.jpg

Waiting for leak down tester to arrive today

[JOATMON]

Hey, Merry Christmas. Nice work bench. Mine are nearly the same, down both walls of the shop. If you decide to mount the vice, mount it close to the leg and double the plywood under it. Then use long 1/2" bolts all the way through with thick washers. (This is what I did to mine after a serious hammer beating session nearly broke it off the bench. Thennnn, after reinforcing the bench mount, I broke the vise in half. LOL, Harbor Freight wouldn't warranty it. I bought a beefier vise and haven't broken it YET.
Nolan

[shownomercy]

Pile of stuff on a bench can only mean one thing
https://i.imgur.com/Lz6JSYel.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/4GkBi5bl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/F7W5yAEl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/C0Amd14l.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

such racekor

[shownomercy]

After a rough start realizing my argon was empty, snagged a new fill at lunch today
https://i.imgur.com/EMKXi3il.jpg

Then I managed to snap the bolt on my Vband, but metal hot glue gun and a old bolt made short work of that
https://i.imgur.com/69MKRLMl.jpg

Much more room now, and can actually get a wrench on crank to do rockers etc. Previously compressor housing was about ten mils off balancer.
https://i.imgur.com/OxbvQa5l.jpg

Downside, is radiator is shoved hard up against the car and turbo is tight
https://i.imgur.com/ZWqUXkCl.jpg

Should I just chop front off and get the RSM front end? Probably.

[SSlowBoat]

After a rough start realizing my argon was empty, snagged a new fill at lunch today
https://i.imgur.com/EMKXi3il.jpg

Then I managed to snap the bolt on my Vband, but metal hot glue gun and a old bolt made short work of that
https://i.imgur.com/69MKRLMl.jpg

Much more room now, and can actually get a wrench on crank to do rockers etc. Previously compressor housing was about ten mils off balancer.
https://i.imgur.com/OxbvQa5l.jpg

Downside, is radiator is shoved hard up against the car and turbo is tight
https://i.imgur.com/ZWqUXkCl.jpg

Should I just chop front off and get the RSM front end? Probably.yea get it, so you have tig practice to do mine [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]

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[Catmaigne]

Tilt the rad forward by drilling 3 new holes in the upper rad support. It'll probably clear the hood.

[shownomercy]

Tilt the rad forward by drilling 3 new holes in the upper rad support. It'll probably clear the hood.

This is with the rad hard up against upper area.

[shownomercy]

After a lot of going back and forth with myself.. decided to cut. Will need to figure out top mounts, but bottom is mounted to lower rad support. Gotta finish up the hose roughing in then take everything out to clean up edges and weld hotside.

https://i.imgur.com/3iHw5QPl.jpg

Now have clearance on both sides of compressor housing
http://i.imgur.com/0tRfuXMl.jpg (https://imgur.com/0tRfuXM)

[shownomercy]

Acquired a fancy elbow

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

[SSlowBoat]

Acquired a fancy elbow

https://i.imgur.com/GCKjqORl.jpglooks oddly familiar

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[shownomercy]

Mounted top of radiator
https://i.imgur.com/xgzKzurl.jpg

[SSlowBoat]

Mounted top of radiator
https://i.imgur.com/xgzKzurl.jpgas a redneck former tin knocker, I approve of the self tappers

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[shownomercy]

I will be relacing em with nutcerts but, this is a proof of concept.