1987 Iroc with a 355 and Vortech Ysi/megasquirt and complete repaint
04-13-2011, 07:41 PM
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Awesome car man! I've yet to use the vortech Fmu. We gonna go with a Maf tune with rr fpr and 42lb injectors for now. Gonna use that Fmu for another build.
I'm very interested in The MS setup you have. It's what I'm planning on using in my sc 87 GTA
Awesome car man! I've yet to use the vortech Fmu. We gonna go with a Maf tune with rr fpr and 42lb injectors for now. Gonna use that Fmu for another build.
I'm very interested in The MS setup you have. It's what I'm planning on using in my sc 87 GTA
04-14-2011, 08:05 AM
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Thanks man! Its come a long way, but have a long way to go. I will be back in the shop this weekend cleaning up the motor and installing it. Hope to hear it run before too long!
04-24-2011, 09:46 PM
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Got a LOT of work done this weekend!
Installed all accesories, painted lines, booster, cleaned up compartment for engine, and dropped it in. Engine is installed, bolted to tranny, and ready for headers, starter, radiator and Supercharger...
Here are a couple pictures to tide you over until I upload the ones frm the DSLR...
Installed all accesories, painted lines, booster, cleaned up compartment for engine, and dropped it in. Engine is installed, bolted to tranny, and ready for headers, starter, radiator and Supercharger...
Here are a couple pictures to tide you over until I upload the ones frm the DSLR...
04-25-2011, 10:21 PM
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Well, I noticed I have a lot of pictures and not much explaining of the process. I just wanted to go trough a couple things and please ask ANY questions you may have.
The custom fuel rails proved to be a major PITA and after pressure testing them we had to fix two leaks. By taking a drill press and a LARGE drill bit we were able to cut out a section of the rail and allowed us to thread the fitting in deeper and stop the leak. Also, the siemen injectors we are using are slightly too short, so John at injectorsplus is going to help me get them sorted and tight in there. I surely don't want them blowing out under boost which I'm afraid they would with over 20 psi.
Everything else is going on relatively well. The 1205 Felpros squeezed out towards the head when I started to bolt down the middle two bolts, but some flatheads and strategic tightening fixed it. I am hopefully getting the injectors back off tomorrow(maybe I can do it by just removing the plenum and not the whole intake),which requires removing the valve covers to get the runners off.
ALso tomorrow, I plan on getting the radiator, starter, belt, headers/exhaust all back on. That will leave the injectors, wiring, and piping(SC parts).
I will update soon!
The custom fuel rails proved to be a major PITA and after pressure testing them we had to fix two leaks. By taking a drill press and a LARGE drill bit we were able to cut out a section of the rail and allowed us to thread the fitting in deeper and stop the leak. Also, the siemen injectors we are using are slightly too short, so John at injectorsplus is going to help me get them sorted and tight in there. I surely don't want them blowing out under boost which I'm afraid they would with over 20 psi.
Everything else is going on relatively well. The 1205 Felpros squeezed out towards the head when I started to bolt down the middle two bolts, but some flatheads and strategic tightening fixed it. I am hopefully getting the injectors back off tomorrow(maybe I can do it by just removing the plenum and not the whole intake),which requires removing the valve covers to get the runners off.
ALso tomorrow, I plan on getting the radiator, starter, belt, headers/exhaust all back on. That will leave the injectors, wiring, and piping(SC parts).
I will update soon!
04-26-2011, 12:28 PM
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He did a 305 to be different. He knew it was a 305. I just couldn't put THAT much money back into the 305 to leave so much HP on the table, especially when I had a 357 ready to go with low compression and all.
04-26-2011, 01:54 PM
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Ahhh I thought he claimed a 355. All is well then. How much do you think you are leaving on the table sticking with the TPI vs a HSR or modified LT1/4 intake?
04-27-2011, 05:23 PM
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Got some more things on last night.
Alternator, crank pulley, starter, headers, exhaust, slave cylinder, wideband, and the adapter for the superchargers oil(which is located directly above the oil filter are all done. it went rather smoothly last night except for having to try and fab a setup that would allow us to space out the supercharger oil feed tube easily without being too long and hitting the body. The next day I work on it, I'm going to try and knock out the Supercharger install, fuel pressure regulator, lines, coolant, and get it ready to crank. I am planning on leaving the SC belt off for now as I'm getting the piping painted to match the car and it's not quite finished yet.
On to some pictures!
Completed intake base, fuel rails and custom lines. Two leaks had to be fixed before this was installed. bananaman came through though and it tested fine at over 50psi!
Midway point of painting the brake lines/booster/etc. Here you can see the brake lines are done, but the booster and steering are not. it is all coated at this time.
Motor ready to go in!
Here nstigatr steady's it while I step away to grab a picture. Yes, we did get it in this way(tranny installed already)
She is resting in the mounts now! I'm tightening the bellhousing bolts in this picture from up top. At this point we had room for DAYS!
Alternator, crank pulley, starter, headers, exhaust, slave cylinder, wideband, and the adapter for the superchargers oil(which is located directly above the oil filter are all done. it went rather smoothly last night except for having to try and fab a setup that would allow us to space out the supercharger oil feed tube easily without being too long and hitting the body. The next day I work on it, I'm going to try and knock out the Supercharger install, fuel pressure regulator, lines, coolant, and get it ready to crank. I am planning on leaving the SC belt off for now as I'm getting the piping painted to match the car and it's not quite finished yet.
On to some pictures!
Completed intake base, fuel rails and custom lines. Two leaks had to be fixed before this was installed. bananaman came through though and it tested fine at over 50psi!
Midway point of painting the brake lines/booster/etc. Here you can see the brake lines are done, but the booster and steering are not. it is all coated at this time.
Motor ready to go in!
Here nstigatr steady's it while I step away to grab a picture. Yes, we did get it in this way(tranny installed already)
She is resting in the mounts now! I'm tightening the bellhousing bolts in this picture from up top. At this point we had room for DAYS!
04-27-2011, 05:32 PM
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Looking more like a car!
Headers and full exhaust done...
fans, radiator, alternator, etc all on.
Ready for some boost! Ignore the nuts under the valve cover bolts. they are simply there while the wires aren't on(waiting on a rotor button) and will be spaced out using wire loom at that time...
Headers and full exhaust done...
fans, radiator, alternator, etc all on.
Ready for some boost! Ignore the nuts under the valve cover bolts. they are simply there while the wires aren't on(waiting on a rotor button) and will be spaced out using wire loom at that time...
