Project Nova - The quest for 1000hp VS s480 l33 347
11-26-2017, 06:07 PM
#242
Well got her running. Still have tons of wiring, exhaust work etc to do. But I’m happy.
Fired it up, have a lot of tuning to do. It’s hunting real bad at idle, and I’m not sure why. I believe my IAC is not working.
Primed the oil system with my garden hose pump, was able to build 20# on the Dakota gauge.
Hooked it up, and started it. 80# at idle at first, then it dropped to 60# once warmed up. Let the coolant temp rise to 200*, kicked the fans on and the temp dropped to the thermostat setting of 180 in about 60 seconds. So I’m thrilled about that. True test will be on the Hwy, but so far I’m pleased. One small coolant leak which I was able to easily cure.
Fired it up, have a lot of tuning to do. It’s hunting real bad at idle, and I’m not sure why. I believe my IAC is not working.
Primed the oil system with my garden hose pump, was able to build 20# on the Dakota gauge.
Hooked it up, and started it. 80# at idle at first, then it dropped to 60# once warmed up. Let the coolant temp rise to 200*, kicked the fans on and the temp dropped to the thermostat setting of 180 in about 60 seconds. So I’m thrilled about that. True test will be on the Hwy, but so far I’m pleased. One small coolant leak which I was able to easily cure.
11-26-2017, 09:10 PM
#246
We have a couple blown bbc with 1471 high helix retro blowers on Alcohol, spot on idle lol.
Thanks man!
Thanks! Novas ❤️.
Fighting some insane tuning/pcm issues right now, and I’m not even sure where to begin now.
I used Matt Happels 210# injector tune file from the sloppy wiki, figured it would be close.
When you first flash a tune, it will start and rev up 3-4 times then die, like if you **** it off. Done, nothing. Try and start it again it does nothing but turn over. Hold the pedal to the floor and it will fire and die. It will do all of this repeatedly, no exceptions.
Flashed in the tune from my iroc with the 80# Dekas, ran great in the iroc.
Same crap.
So I went back to the original stock tune, removed vats, and it starts and runs. That’s what I had in it when I took the video. Tried to make corrections for the injectors, and toncure the idle hunting, and now it’s doin his crap again!!!! So I went back to the tune that it would run on, and now it won’t run on that one either. Acts like a cats issue but I’ve checked it 50x. I’m getting so frustrated
Thanks man!
Thanks! Novas ❤️.
Fighting some insane tuning/pcm issues right now, and I’m not even sure where to begin now.
I used Matt Happels 210# injector tune file from the sloppy wiki, figured it would be close.
When you first flash a tune, it will start and rev up 3-4 times then die, like if you **** it off. Done, nothing. Try and start it again it does nothing but turn over. Hold the pedal to the floor and it will fire and die. It will do all of this repeatedly, no exceptions.
Flashed in the tune from my iroc with the 80# Dekas, ran great in the iroc.
Same crap.
So I went back to the original stock tune, removed vats, and it starts and runs. That’s what I had in it when I took the video. Tried to make corrections for the injectors, and toncure the idle hunting, and now it’s doin his crap again!!!! So I went back to the tune that it would run on, and now it won’t run on that one either. Acts like a cats issue but I’ve checked it 50x. I’m getting so frustrated
11-28-2017, 01:42 PM
#253
Well I believe I figured out my problem, and it explains so much at the same time. My DD dash has fuel pressure added on, and that’s how I set fuel pressure. But, ever since the first time I turned the fuel
Pumps on, over 30# the gauge displays EEE for error, and I wasn’t sure why. Well, I called them today, and they said I must have the wrong sender. I should have the 0-100 sender, and instead I must have the 0-300 sender. So since I set my pressure using the Wron values, I have over 100# of fuel pressure at idle. Hopefully this is true, I’ll be able to verify it after I get off work. That explains the leaks, the tuning issues, everything. I have like 300# injectors in right now lol.
Pumps on, over 30# the gauge displays EEE for error, and I wasn’t sure why. Well, I called them today, and they said I must have the wrong sender. I should have the 0-100 sender, and instead I must have the 0-300 sender. So since I set my pressure using the Wron values, I have over 100# of fuel pressure at idle. Hopefully this is true, I’ll be able to verify it after I get off work. That explains the leaks, the tuning issues, everything. I have like 300# injectors in right now lol.
11-29-2017, 11:07 PM
#255
Well was a time consuming yet productive afternoon.
Relays installed in the trunk for both fuel pumps and the fans, pumps and fans wires up with 10ga wire, ran an 8ga power wire from the trunk to the new fuse block, and the old one so it’s all powered by the 8 gauge wire, God’s plenty overkill considering the fans and pumps are not running on it, but I don’t want to have to touch it again. Battery mounted and everything wired in the trunk, fuel tank sending unit wired up, under dash factory modified harness installed, car now is officially hands free, everything is done with the key switch, all correct. Maybe be able to drive her by this weekend.
Relays installed in the trunk for both fuel pumps and the fans, pumps and fans wires up with 10ga wire, ran an 8ga power wire from the trunk to the new fuse block, and the old one so it’s all powered by the 8 gauge wire, God’s plenty overkill considering the fans and pumps are not running on it, but I don’t want to have to touch it again. Battery mounted and everything wired in the trunk, fuel tank sending unit wired up, under dash factory modified harness installed, car now is officially hands free, everything is done with the key switch, all correct. Maybe be able to drive her by this weekend.
12-05-2017, 08:09 AM
#256
Man!! What a cool update!!! So pumped for ya!! Im far from that point.... but you worked hard and consistantly and it paid off!!! Now take everything back apart and make it nice and detailed LOL!!
Seriously, whats the plan with the car? Daily? Race it? Both?
Keep up the updates and take that bitch for a drive!!! I want your impressions when it kicks in!!!
Congrats!!!
Lead.
Seriously, whats the plan with the car? Daily? Race it? Both?
Keep up the updates and take that bitch for a drive!!! I want your impressions when it kicks in!!!
Congrats!!!
Lead.
12-07-2017, 11:09 PM
#258
Man!! What a cool update!!! So pumped for ya!! Im far from that point.... but you worked hard and consistantly and it paid off!!! Now take everything back apart and make it nice and detailed LOL!!
Seriously, whats the plan with the car? Daily? Race it? Both?
Keep up the updates and take that bitch for a drive!!! I want your impressions when it kicks in!!!
Congrats!!!
Lead.
Seriously, whats the plan with the car? Daily? Race it? Both?
Keep up the updates and take that bitch for a drive!!! I want your impressions when it kicks in!!!
Congrats!!!
Lead.
Got my zr1 map in and pigtail, my 250a disconnect with handle and my cooling fan harness showed up.
I gotta say, Huge shout out to Ron. Had some tuning issues and he took time out of his days to help me out and set me up with a base tune. I cannot thank you enough. Unfortunately I’ve got a full weekend, my dads jealous and bought a back half basically tube chassis roller nova to try and keep up with me. So have a 26 hour trip with him to go get that this weekend.
also, picked up another project. Picked up this 99’ ws6 for $1500 this weekend. 3-4 is burned up. Bolton car with yank 3600 and 3.42’s. Gonna take a weekend and Drop the k member, put in my 247/255 .650/..650 on a 110 cam, my ported, 7 angle valve job with ls1 I take valves 862’s (11:1) and do a quick front end tubular setup. Been needing an excuse to buy a bender anyways.
12-10-2017, 08:01 AM
#259
Cwarta,
Damn. Nice looking Birds !!!
Damn. Nice looking Birds !!!