Syclone LQ4/4L80E tc78 build
12-13-2008 | 01:30 PM
#106
finished the tranny mount. bolts in using factory mounting points
now a new update, going backwards this time
lowering and pushing back the engine. not going to run the stock manifolds anymore. i will be building headers. i just need to weld up the passenger motor mount and change the tranny mount i just finished. if anyone is wondering i am running the stock frame side motor mounts. I just made new ones that bolt to the motor. All mounts are solid too.
now a new update, going backwards this time
lowering and pushing back the engine. not going to run the stock manifolds anymore. i will be building headers. i just need to weld up the passenger motor mount and change the tranny mount i just finished. if anyone is wondering i am running the stock frame side motor mounts. I just made new ones that bolt to the motor. All mounts are solid too.
12-14-2008 | 09:28 AM
#112
I've seen it time and again where there is a spot in the rpm range that all of a sudden the motor "sees" knock and pulls timing out. Traced it back to a resonant vibration through the frame that the sensors picked up. I've also seen it with a bad rear end flange (loose) and a chain to hold the motor down on the drivers side. All of these caused phantom knock readings and the PCM pulled timing. You can edit this down or out in the PCM but then you won't know when it is real knock and lose a motor over it. G
12-14-2008 | 12:52 PM
#113
Launching!
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What brand is that tubing notcher, how much and where do I get one? That is a much nicer setup than most I have used.
I just have to bring up the guy with the GTO. I sure would love to tear up his "rare" car and put the drive train in a Opel GT...wouldn't feel bad about it either. That little guy is just jealous that he doesn't have the foresight, capability or skill to make a store bought ride cooler than it was to start with let alone complete a major custom buildup!
Keep it up! That thing is going to be awesome and was a cool rig to start with, but who can argue with an AWD, LS powered little rocket.....I can't because I have your sickness.
I just have to bring up the guy with the GTO. I sure would love to tear up his "rare" car and put the drive train in a Opel GT...wouldn't feel bad about it either. That little guy is just jealous that he doesn't have the foresight, capability or skill to make a store bought ride cooler than it was to start with let alone complete a major custom buildup!
Keep it up! That thing is going to be awesome and was a cool rig to start with, but who can argue with an AWD, LS powered little rocket.....I can't because I have your sickness.
12-14-2008 | 03:38 PM
#115
i've seen it time and again where there is a spot in the rpm range that all of a sudden the motor "sees" knock and pulls timing out. Traced it back to a resonant vibration through the frame that the sensors picked up. I've also seen it with a bad rear end flange (loose) and a chain to hold the motor down on the drivers side. All of these caused phantom knock readings and the pcm pulled timing. You can edit this down or out in the pcm but then you won't know when it is real knock and lose a motor over it. G
12-15-2008 | 09:49 PM
#117
i got some stuff in the mail today. Braided line for fuel and turbo oil lines. fittings for them also. tranny coolers, tranny dipstick, and new injector clips. i already put on the fuel lines, injector clips, and shifter cable today. i will update the build total when i can.
Last edited by eviltwin_1987; 12-15-2008 at 10:53 PM.
12-16-2008 | 10:31 PM
#118
pulled the tranny crossmember today. got to redo it to match the new motor mounts. put in the wiring harness and ran some battery lines also. ordered all the exhaust stuff for the headers, crossover, and down pipe.
tubing stuff, turbo, wastegate, bov, and stuff from summit $2200
build total $6312
not that bad for what ive done
tubing stuff, turbo, wastegate, bov, and stuff from summit $2200
build total $6312
not that bad for what ive done
12-17-2008 | 11:32 AM
#119
What brand is that tubing notcher, how much and where do I get one? That is a much nicer setup than most I have used.
I just have to bring up the guy with the GTO. I sure would love to tear up his "rare" car and put the drive train in a Opel GT...wouldn't feel bad about it either. That little guy is just jealous that he doesn't have the foresight, capability or skill to make a store bought ride cooler than it was to start with let alone complete a major custom buildup!
Keep it up! That thing is going to be awesome and was a cool rig to start with, but who can argue with an AWD, LS powered little rocket.....I can't because I have your sickness.
I just have to bring up the guy with the GTO. I sure would love to tear up his "rare" car and put the drive train in a Opel GT...wouldn't feel bad about it either. That little guy is just jealous that he doesn't have the foresight, capability or skill to make a store bought ride cooler than it was to start with let alone complete a major custom buildup!
Keep it up! That thing is going to be awesome and was a cool rig to start with, but who can argue with an AWD, LS powered little rocket.....I can't because I have your sickness.
I'm obviously following the build as it intrigues me and I once had a complete typhoon turbo setup mocked onto a 2002 5 spd blazer. I also had an FC rx-7 that was getting an LS1 swapped into it. I've fucked around with plenty of hybrids.....I am just a sucker for a sweet typhoon or syclone in factory form.
12-17-2008 | 11:05 PM
#120
modified the tranny crossmember and put it back in
i got the wideband in
here is a pic with the harness on. the truck harnesses run to the side instead of the back. one day i will redo it to put it in the back.
i also ordered my radiator. will be here on monday
i got the wideband in
here is a pic with the harness on. the truck harnesses run to the side instead of the back. one day i will redo it to put it in the back.
i also ordered my radiator. will be here on monday