LSX is ready to be dropped in tomorrow (PICS!)
08-20-2008, 07:02 AM
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I don't have any good pics with the new tach but this little clip shows the rest.
08-20-2008, 07:42 AM
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That's a solid mount setup. I used a A4 shifter base and 2 pcs of pipe that got welded to the shifter base and the A4 base to build mine up a little, sits almost exactly like yours does.
I went with the ultralite autometer guages, and put the red caps on the bulbs. I have everything wired so the guage lights are on with the guage power not with the headlights (was too lazy to do it the other way LOL) but they match up really good at night, not that the car sees much night action.
I went with the ultralite autometer guages, and put the red caps on the bulbs. I have everything wired so the guage lights are on with the guage power not with the headlights (was too lazy to do it the other way LOL) but they match up really good at night, not that the car sees much night action.
08-21-2008, 08:43 PM
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Wow! Speed inc did an excellent job welding my pipes! They not only did a really great job welding it all together but they also repolished it all up for me and I didn't even ask for that. So now it looks Beautiful
Thanks guys! Here are a couple teaser pics but they don't do it justice, I can't wait to get it installed on the car tomorrow and see how nice it really shines. I'll post better installed pics tomorrow.
Thanks guys! Here are a couple teaser pics but they don't do it justice, I can't wait to get it installed on the car tomorrow and see how nice it really shines. I'll post better installed pics tomorrow. 
im just gonna start living vicariously thru you. my poor car is probably never gonna get finished 
you are making awesome progress! 
08-24-2008, 09:51 PM
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Oh yeah. I almost cranked it over tonight. I got power back after extending the battery terminal an extra foot to reach with the new routing. After seeing everything light up and all the normal stuff working, I thought I'd try to just crank it over with no spark so I unhooked the coil packs and primed the fuel. Well everything was working so that was good but then fuel started squirting from one of the fittings on the rail. I knew it was loose and told myself to tighten it about three times but kept putting it off. Oh well, it's tight now but I decided to wait for a fresh start and go over everything before I crank it. Maybe tomorrow. I'm thinking I might even start it with out the water pump and coolent just for a few seconds to see if it runs but I'm probably better off just waiting till the coolant system is done.
08-26-2008, 02:22 AM
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Two hours later and I've finally read through the entire thread. Time to go to bed, but wanted to say Good job first. That car is freakin beautiful man.
Kinda makes me want to cry thinking about all the money I've spent on this damn LT1
Kinda makes me want to cry thinking about all the money I've spent on this damn LT1
08-26-2008, 06:49 AM
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Thanks for the comps, I really appreciate it after the hours I've spent.
It's not the most professional job but for my experience level I think it's comming along pretty good.
08-26-2008, 06:51 AM
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Thanks kp and thanks for all the help along the way. I think your right, I've waited this long I might as well stick it out and wait till everything is 100% ready before I start it up.
