1965 Skylark LQ9 Retrofit / Swap - Build Thread
08-06-2011, 04:22 PM
#341
While I am waiting for my failed painless wiring fan controller to get back from repair, I thought I would finally decide what color to paint my valve covers and where to put my LSX emblems.
To help visualize, I taped up my coil covers with masking tape and then spray painted the masking tape with several different colors. Here are some photos of the different color options. Tell me what you prefer:
To help visualize, I taped up my coil covers with masking tape and then spray painted the masking tape with several different colors. Here are some photos of the different color options. Tell me what you prefer:
08-06-2011, 04:26 PM
#342
One last addition you need to make to this engine dress up. You need to get rid of the chrome air cleaner and use a spun aluminum one like the Nascar boys use. Like the one in this picture.
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[/IMG]A local speed shop has them for like $15-20 for the top only.
08-06-2011, 10:16 PM
#343
08-11-2011, 09:06 PM
#348
I was considering doing the same thing to my car. Are you grinding the lip back or are you going to roll it back? I fear either method on my car as the quarters and outer wheel housings were replaced 3 years ago and I am not sure where the welds are.
08-11-2011, 09:14 PM
#350
The lip is not the problem on my car. The outer wheel house is actually the problem. There is about 1 1/2" separation between the outer wheel house and the quarter panel. So, as the wheel goes up into the wheel house near the bottom of the suspension travel, it will rub on the outer wheel house. So, I took out my "large" hammer and made a little room. It worked nicely. Tomorrow I will put my rear springs and shocks back in and mount them up for a road test.
08-12-2011, 01:14 AM
#352
Drag radials look nice and appear to tuck in well. I used the 275/50 Nittos and was astonished when I couldn't spin them after my tuning session. I think I need a converter. 'Looking forward to your results!
08-12-2011, 03:38 PM
#353
I just took her for a ride on the street. Even with 22 pounds in the Mickeys the traction is substantially better on our asphalt roads. Before 1st gear had no traction no matter what and I had to roll into the throttle at the bottom of 2nd to stay hooked. Now, I can roll into the throttle at 15 to 20 MPH in 1st and stay hooked without any loss of traction when I hit 2nd. If I am too aggressive with the throttle opening in 1st, she still yields instant tire smoke but it is a huge improvement. I am anxious to see if a prepped track will hold her.
08-13-2011, 06:55 AM
#357
That would be great for sure. The build has already exceeded my build goals, so that would be gravy. I am going to the short track on Wednesday. So, for an 11 second equivalent, I guess I am looking for anything 7.60s or faster. We shall see if we can manage a clean launch.