LQ4 into a 3rd Gen/1972 Nova
09-06-2012, 01:38 AM
#1011
Drove it tonight. 40psi oil pressure cold idle, 30-35 warm idle. Tune is running crazy rich in part throttle especially under load around 1500-200rpm, like in the 11's or less. Engine also still freaks out if I approach 3,000rpm too quickly and accidentally build boost, shuts down into non-responsive safety mode, still have to hunt and find out why. But oh the glorious sounds as the turbo is spooling 2500-2800 and makes hissy sounds. If I held the pedal at a certain spot and the turbo was spooling just shy or just past 0psi, the acceleration was still pretty awesome.. can't imagine what 7-10psi will be like...
Rear has settled a bit over the couple hours I drove it (after this pic), now sits a bit more level, still have to raise the front maybe 1/2"
Rear has settled a bit over the couple hours I drove it (after this pic), now sits a bit more level, still have to raise the front maybe 1/2"
09-06-2012, 10:32 AM
#1013
Love the view from the driver's seat. I think the stance looks pretty good, but will be better when you bring the front up some. Are you running a lot of camber?
If it were me, I'd drop it off at a reputable tuner and drop the coin to get it dialed in. I'm sure they've dealt with all the issues you're seeing already and could probably get through it faster. Good luck man - I am really stoked for you!
If it were me, I'd drop it off at a reputable tuner and drop the coin to get it dialed in. I'm sure they've dealt with all the issues you're seeing already and could probably get through it faster. Good luck man - I am really stoked for you!
09-06-2012, 11:03 AM
#1014
There was some screwup in the parameters table on my HPtuners so the driving I did last night didn't record the wideband AFR or the AFR error. I corrected that and have values now so can start tuning the driveability of part throttle.
I'm running about a 1.5* of camber, maybe closer to 2, but I will knock that back a bit once I raise the front another 1/2" or so. Consider the lowness of the front, and that I haven't trimmed the fender lips at all, the rubbing is very minimal being only at just under full lock. The front tire is a 235 which at full lock is about 1/2" clearance to the subframe rails, so when I eventually plan for wider wheels and a 265 up front, I'll definitely have to notch the rails. Also it has a bit of toe out, I think the car has bump steer although I haven't hit bumps while turning quick enough to notice it yet. I will adjust the toe out myself then once the springs settle a bit more and I adjust the ride height I will get it professionally aligned.
And she starts the daily driver routine..
I'm running about a 1.5* of camber, maybe closer to 2, but I will knock that back a bit once I raise the front another 1/2" or so. Consider the lowness of the front, and that I haven't trimmed the fender lips at all, the rubbing is very minimal being only at just under full lock. The front tire is a 235 which at full lock is about 1/2" clearance to the subframe rails, so when I eventually plan for wider wheels and a 265 up front, I'll definitely have to notch the rails. Also it has a bit of toe out, I think the car has bump steer although I haven't hit bumps while turning quick enough to notice it yet. I will adjust the toe out myself then once the springs settle a bit more and I adjust the ride height I will get it professionally aligned.
And she starts the daily driver routine..
Last edited by frojoe; 09-06-2012 at 11:19 AM.
09-06-2012, 09:31 PM
#1017
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I think I may be more excited than Joe! Look who came over to my house...
I begged him to wash it...
Now my car looks like a 4X4!
Looks like I'll be riding alone to the Langley pre-show tomorrow night, but so will Joe!
I begged him to wash it...
Now my car looks like a 4X4!
Looks like I'll be riding alone to the Langley pre-show tomorrow night, but so will Joe!
09-06-2012, 11:13 PM
#1018
wow, four long years (since this thread began) and she's finally on the road! man, there's a ton of people who've been waiting for this day, so congratulations from all of us X-body guys who came after you.
quick question: what's your front suspension setup again?
quick question: what's your front suspension setup again?
09-07-2012, 09:20 AM
#1020
Actually it is $265 and thats before shipping, shipping from them is ridiculous and probably $30 for a camshaft so it would be a lot closer to $300 for it and that is what most places charge for one new... so if you found it for under $200, please let me know. http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm
sorry for hijack OP, just hate when people post mis-information. Your build is awesome and hope you get a nice new engine and pcm to work this time around.
You can also try ws6store.com. They are a sponsor on here and have great prices, free shipping if you spend $100 and actually stock a lot of parts as they have 3 warehouses.
sorry for hijack OP, just hate when people post mis-information. Your build is awesome and hope you get a nice new engine and pcm to work this time around.
You can also try ws6store.com. They are a sponsor on here and have great prices, free shipping if you spend $100 and actually stock a lot of parts as they have 3 warehouses.