SSZ

Looks like my car a bit.

SSZ

I also run a 4l80E. I run the stock shifter with the different detent plate on the shifter for the extra gear.
Are you running the stock depth truck pan?

gothic_sera

Very nice indeed - turbo's crossed my mind. Maybe one day! How much power are you making?

You have to love a friendly powder coater. Dropped the g-braces off at lunch time and got them back at 3pm

Refitted them this evening before the rain set in again

gothic_sera

I finally got it running today after fitting the exhaust and finishing the plumbing.

It's not running great as I have a few issues to sort.

The idle valve is working backward so I need to sort the wiring for that and I need to double check my ignition timing.

It's stalling when the fan kicks in, and also when you drop it in gear, so I have a lot of tuning to do!

Jimbo1367

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gothic_sera

Well those shiny stainless headers are now nice and blue after running the motor for a bit.

I've been working away on lots of little jobs to get the car ready for the road again. Hoping to get it tested in a couple of weeks, ready for the start of the next month.

I've had a few problems with the transmission controller and also spent a lot of time trying to get it idling properly. More or less sorted now with the exception of second gear starts, which I am still trying to figure out.

The biggest issue I had was the torque converter clutch was locked, this as a result of inadequate fluid flow in the release circuit. Quite common apparently and thankfully Sonnax make a pressure regulator valve to fix the issue that fits in the pump. I drained the fluid, dropped the pan and fitted it and it seems to have solved my problem.

I've refitted the front bumper and lights, tidied the power steering hoses and clipped all of the wiring up properly.

I had to do some internal modifications to the transmission controller to get it working properly - mainly my fault in the first place to be fair.

I'm still waiting for a few parts to arrive. I have a leak from the coolant crossover pipe so I need to change that, and I need to fit the last bits of intake pipe and do some tidying of wiring in the trunk. I also have a bit of a weep from the oil pan - blame my welding.



Whoever thought polished alloys were a good idea? Maybe in California... A few hours of filthy work and they are back to their former glory.





Finished the paddle mount off properly, just need to wire them into the car, only 3 wires to run, should be able to get it done before the weekend...



I must also sort out my horn button...

Motown 454

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Nice work.

gothic_sera

Passed it's tests today, so I'm now legal on the roads...

I have a lot of tuning to do - and my transmission shifts way too hard

gothic_sera

Its got an MOT... it drives OK (after a number of teething issues with the transmission) and I have a load of bugs to iron out.

I can tell it's going to be quick once I've got it tuned properly....

In celebration, here's some photos.

gothic_sera

While it was correct to have original seats, they are a bit lacking in support, especially now I've got a few more horsepower. I've taken a few people out for a ride and they've spent most of the time looking for something to hold on to to stop them sliding around on the old seats.

I was looking for something retroish looking but more supportive. I spotted a set of leather Mk3 MR2 seats on eBay which were local to me and managed to win them for a sensible price. Bonus was they are from a LHD car so all of the adjustment is on the driver side seat as it should be.

There's a few little scuffs and marks on them, but I will re-dye them at somepoint, probably next winter.

They are incredibly supportive, have proper head restraints and offer more adjustment than the originals. So all round win really.

Took me most of the day to modify the runners and get them trial fitted. Took it for a drive and they are so much better.

Just need to re-paint the runners and they can be finally fitted.









I also blew the fuse for the fuel pump today - the AEM pump I has draws a lot of current and the fuse I had fitted was borderline. So I fitted another relay next to the battery in the trunk. Used the original fuel pump feed to switch it and wired the pump with 10ga cable.

Sounds much happier now too, expect it's actually getting full battery voltage now. Must check my fuel pressure again.

gothic_sera

I finished off my gas tank install and fitted new 1/2" feed and 3/8" return lines.



My new FTI converter arrived this afternoon so I've started to to get ready to drop the transmission out. 2 more bolts and then hoping it will drop low enough to get the converter off without having to remove one of the headers.

New converter is an FTI SRLT48082, 9.5", 4000rpm hard hit, billet front cover, lock up.

Hopefully that will wake it up a bit!

gothic_sera

Swapped out my intake today. Removed the sheet metal one in favour of an Edelbrock Victor Jr with a 1200cfm throttle body on top of it. Doesn't quite make the same visual statement, but it's actually a much cleaner install without all the duct work.

I went for a quick drive and had to add quite a lot of fuel (about 8%) in the upper rpm range so I would guess it's making a bit more power than it was before.

The air intake temps are way down as well, only a few degrees above ambient when moving now, before they were a good 15-20deg up. The air filter sits right up the the hood scoop, so there's ample supply of fresh, cold air.

Next major job will be swapping the cam out for the replacement from Cammotion, but first I want to run it down the track and see what difference just swapping the intake will have made.