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12-26-2013, 06:35 AM
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Slow progress while I wait on the block.
Pulled the AC system, clutch master cyl, firewall weight (can't believe that was still there).
Finished wiring the gauges, no way to test it but it should be right, took notes when I pulled everything.
Also- God help me or whoever has it next if I die. There's so much wiring it looks like I'm diffusing a 1990's action movie bomb. Johnny Five had fewer wires.... oi.
Still need to knock out a few more loose wires and I'll be done, about ready to start putting gauges back in.
Cluster LEDs were ****. Gave it to a friend to solder some actual bright LEDs into the wedge bases.
Pulled the rear bash bar and battery. Bash bar is 2" too big for the PC oven at my usual place, have to try another. Battery system needs an overhaul after the overcharging alternater puked acid everywhere. Batt box and big batt will likely go in favor of a Braille and matching cage.
Back to waiting on deliveries.
Little X-Mas preview:
Pulled the AC system, clutch master cyl, firewall weight (can't believe that was still there).
Finished wiring the gauges, no way to test it but it should be right, took notes when I pulled everything.
Also- God help me or whoever has it next if I die. There's so much wiring it looks like I'm diffusing a 1990's action movie bomb. Johnny Five had fewer wires.... oi.
Still need to knock out a few more loose wires and I'll be done, about ready to start putting gauges back in.
Cluster LEDs were ****. Gave it to a friend to solder some actual bright LEDs into the wedge bases.
Pulled the rear bash bar and battery. Bash bar is 2" too big for the PC oven at my usual place, have to try another. Battery system needs an overhaul after the overcharging alternater puked acid everywhere. Batt box and big batt will likely go in favor of a Braille and matching cage.
Back to waiting on deliveries.
Little X-Mas preview:
01-07-2014, 05:32 AM
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Decided I've reached the limit of what I can be happy with as far as smart phone pictures, got an upgrade.
Toying with DSLR/Lightroom
Finally painted the Alexander Fabrication bar in Metallicast Red.
Toying with DSLR/Lightroom
Finally painted the Alexander Fabrication bar in Metallicast Red.
01-11-2014, 12:46 PM
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Oh. Herro.
ARP rod bolts, main studs, Compstar rods
Hoooome
OEM MLS ftw
How to remember you've torqued something...On ARP head studs
Heads - Check
Gettin there.
Mmmm
All buttoned up.
Need to get pushrods, injectors, balancer, and the Sikky kit. Not bad for a nights work though.
ARP rod bolts, main studs, Compstar rods
Hoooome
OEM MLS ftw
How to remember you've torqued something...On ARP head studs
Heads - Check
Gettin there.
Mmmm
All buttoned up.
Need to get pushrods, injectors, balancer, and the Sikky kit. Not bad for a nights work though.
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01-13-2014, 06:28 AM
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Pulled the BMC, remaining hard lines, and got the first sheet of Reflect-a-cool onto the firewall today.
Feeling artsy fartsy. Soon.
Also opened up the windage tray bolt holes for ARPs, installed that, and headlights got their final polish before getting clear-bra'd.
Feeling artsy fartsy. Soon.
Also opened up the windage tray bolt holes for ARPs, installed that, and headlights got their final polish before getting clear-bra'd.
01-13-2014, 07:55 AM
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not sure if you know, but windage tray is going to have to be trimmed to fit sikky oil pan, and if its a stroker motor I had to trim a little more to clear pan than what sikky said to. just a heads up before you do something nice with the tray and then have to cut it up, since everything else looks top notch
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01-13-2014, 09:26 AM
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Thanks for the heads up. No stroker, just LS3 with matching tray.
Their instructions need updating. With the newer thicker pan lip, the tray no longer needs trimming
Strokers are a little different though, lol.
Their instructions need updating. With the newer thicker pan lip, the tray no longer needs trimming
Strokers are a little different though, lol. 
01-28-2014, 07:35 AM
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Finally got around to ordering more goodies:
Finalized things with Sikky, hoping to come home with a nice shiny carload on Friday.
Speaking of Sikky, who's ready for FD?
Can't wait. Will be taking pics a plenty when I can, will be helping crew for 2014 season.
Finalized things with Sikky, hoping to come home with a nice shiny carload on Friday.
Speaking of Sikky, who's ready for FD?
Can't wait. Will be taking pics a plenty when I can, will be helping crew for 2014 season.
01-31-2014, 04:15 PM
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Finalized things with Sikky, came home with the full shebang.
Full mount kit, aluminum driveshaft, sway bar, master cyl conversion. (Oil pan not pictured, will be in next week)
Dat CNC...
Mounts - Check.
Wilwood Master - Check.
Going to remount the BMC tomorrow. Sway, headers, and the rest of the Sikky goodies stored for now.
Full mount kit, aluminum driveshaft, sway bar, master cyl conversion. (Oil pan not pictured, will be in next week)
Dat CNC...
Mounts - Check.
Wilwood Master - Check.
Going to remount the BMC tomorrow. Sway, headers, and the rest of the Sikky goodies stored for now.
02-04-2014, 06:17 AM
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We knocked out reinstalling the BMC today, as well as the Sikky sway
Pushrods are ordered, can finally seal the motor up next week. Brake lines should be on the way next week as well
Pushrods are ordered, can finally seal the motor up next week. Brake lines should be on the way next week as well
02-07-2014, 09:32 AM
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I know that what you have is the factory correct one, but I changed my to the LS2 type due to some premature failures of the LS3 style. It probably doesn't make that much difference, but this is what I used one when I converted my L99 to a LS3. Here are pics. (sorry for the hijack, LOL)
02-07-2014, 10:41 AM
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There's been some reports on the LS3 failures, but nothing concrete or to a specific failure cause. Everyone had different mileage, setups, etc. I like the idea of it actually doing something vs. a wedge just stopping flippy flopping. It should work ok for our needs. If it fails, not hard to pop it out. One way to find out.
02-07-2014, 11:19 AM
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There's been some reports on the LS3 failures, but nothing concrete or to a specific failure cause. Everyone had different mileage, setups, etc. I like the idea of it actually doing something vs. a wedge just stopping flippy flopping. It should work ok for our needs. If it fails, not hard to pop it out. One way to find out.