Cam is in, springs are done....
06-13-2005, 08:56 PM
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Cam is in, springs are done.... WOW what a PITA 
The vette is still easier to work on but that steering rack and the HOOD is a PITA. Next time I do any substantial work on the car I am having a friend help me take off the hood first.
The springs were a breeze using the TDC method although the Larry's tool has some cheap hardware the nut stripped the threads and popped off still don't know where it ended up, fixed the threads on the stud and bought a stainless nut and washer I recommend doing this before even using it.
The JPR tool I borrowed would not go in so I tested a lifter a couple of time with a pushrod and they were stuck up pretty good. Did the Russian roulette method figuring if I drop a lifter I'll just order a freaking stroker shortblock
So now I have to get the timing chain lined up which is a bitch with the car in the air and the hood in the way, but once I get that in and the balancer back on it should be easy the rest of the way, now that I've said that it will be a bitch but oh well. Hopefully I'll have her running by tomorrow and at the track on Friday night with Chris's drag radials!
HMMM now I better get to work although its tempting to go back down to the garage and finish the car......
The vette is still easier to work on but that steering rack and the HOOD is a PITA. Next time I do any substantial work on the car I am having a friend help me take off the hood first.The springs were a breeze using the TDC method although the Larry's tool has some cheap hardware the nut stripped the threads and popped off still don't know where it ended up, fixed the threads on the stud and bought a stainless nut and washer I recommend doing this before even using it.
The JPR tool I borrowed would not go in so I tested a lifter a couple of time with a pushrod and they were stuck up pretty good. Did the Russian roulette method figuring if I drop a lifter I'll just order a freaking stroker shortblock
So now I have to get the timing chain lined up which is a bitch with the car in the air and the hood in the way, but once I get that in and the balancer back on it should be easy the rest of the way, now that I've said that it will be a bitch but oh well. Hopefully I'll have her running by tomorrow and at the track on Friday night with Chris's drag radials!
HMMM now I better get to work although its tempting to go back down to the garage and finish the car......
06-13-2005, 09:01 PM
#2
Originally Posted by 93TAWicked1
WOW what a PITA The vette is still easier to work on but that steering rack and the HOOD is a PITA. Next time I do any substantial work on the car I am having a friend help me take off the hood first.
The springs were a breeze using the TDC method although the Larry's tool has some cheap hardware the nut stripped the threads and popped off still don't know where it ended up, fixed the threads on the stud and bought a stainless nut and washer I recommend doing this before even using it.
The JPR tool I borrowed would not go in so I tested a lifter a couple of time with a pushrod and they were stuck up pretty good. Did the Russian roulette method figuring if I drop a lifter I'll just order a freaking stroker shortblock
So now I have to get the timing chain lined up which is a bitch with the car in the air and the hood in the way, but once I get that in and the balancer back on it should be easy the rest of the way, now that I've said that it will be a bitch but oh well. Hopefully I'll have her running by tomorrow and at the track on Friday night with Chris's drag radials!
HMMM now I better get to work although its tempting to go back down to the garage and finish the car......
The vette is still easier to work on but that steering rack and the HOOD is a PITA. Next time I do any substantial work on the car I am having a friend help me take off the hood first.The springs were a breeze using the TDC method although the Larry's tool has some cheap hardware the nut stripped the threads and popped off still don't know where it ended up, fixed the threads on the stud and bought a stainless nut and washer I recommend doing this before even using it.
The JPR tool I borrowed would not go in so I tested a lifter a couple of time with a pushrod and they were stuck up pretty good. Did the Russian roulette method figuring if I drop a lifter I'll just order a freaking stroker shortblock
So now I have to get the timing chain lined up which is a bitch with the car in the air and the hood in the way, but once I get that in and the balancer back on it should be easy the rest of the way, now that I've said that it will be a bitch but oh well. Hopefully I'll have her running by tomorrow and at the track on Friday night with Chris's drag radials!
HMMM now I better get to work although its tempting to go back down to the garage and finish the car......
BTW, I have Friday off of work!!!
Mike
06-13-2005, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Nathan
what a bastard.
ah well.
i have 2200 miles on my car now
ah well.
i have 2200 miles on my car now
Like I said before you have alot of catching up
Figure by next spring there'll be a clutch and 125 shot on it. If you can beat that then oh well I'll just have to bow down.I'd still rather drive your car on a trip than mine though!
I'd offer you my stock cam and springs cheap but you already have them in your LS2
06-14-2005, 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 93TAWicked1
Like I said before you have alot of catching up Figure by next spring there'll be a clutch and 125 shot on it. If you can beat that then oh well I'll just have to bow down.
I'd still rather drive your car on a trip than mine though!
I'd offer you my stock cam and springs cheap but you already have them in your LS2
Figure by next spring there'll be a clutch and 125 shot on it. If you can beat that then oh well I'll just have to bow down.I'd still rather drive your car on a trip than mine though!
I'd offer you my stock cam and springs cheap but you already have them in your LS2
stupid 4000'+ elevation
feels stronger now that i'm back home.. i think the engine may have broken in...
also i averaged 25.1MPG on the way there
and 26.2MPG on the way back
574 miles each way.. and it was pretty comfy
i won't race you anymore though.. eventually i need to hear that cam
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COOL! Sounds like we might have another 11 sec car in the NW soon. So Mr "I'm not going to mod this one", which cam did you put in? Looking at Erics Vette, it looked like you have to pull the ABS module. I take it that is not the case?
As for the Larry tool, I agree, good idea, weak *** hardware. I put a big washer on it & that helped some. And heat your balancer up in the oven at 250 for 20-30 minutes & it will slide on to the point where you can use a bolt to tighten it down.
So Mr "I'm not going to mod this one", which cam did you put in? Looking at Erics Vette, it looked like you have to pull the ABS module. I take it that is not the case? As for the Larry tool, I agree, good idea, weak *** hardware. I put a big washer on it & that helped some. And heat your balancer up in the oven at 250 for 20-30 minutes & it will slide on to the point where you can use a bolt to tighten it down.
06-14-2005, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
COOL! Sounds like we might have another 11 sec car in the NW soon. So Mr "I'm not going to mod this one", which cam did you put in? Looking at Erics Vette, it looked like you have to pull the ABS module. I take it that is not the case?
As for the Larry tool, I agree, good idea, weak *** hardware. I put a big washer on it & that helped some. And heat your balancer up in the oven at 250 for 20-30 minutes & it will slide on to the point where you can use a bolt to tighten it down.
So Mr "I'm not going to mod this one", which cam did you put in? Looking at Erics Vette, it looked like you have to pull the ABS module. I take it that is not the case? As for the Larry tool, I agree, good idea, weak *** hardware. I put a big washer on it & that helped some. And heat your balancer up in the oven at 250 for 20-30 minutes & it will slide on to the point where you can use a bolt to tighten it down.
Went with the Stealth II, Visceral help me make up my mind I like the idea of more power with stock idle and driveability
06-14-2005, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockin C Racing
Bobby - Which track? PIR is closed this weekend for the champ cars.
Plus 4 runs a night at PIR compared to 15 a night at Woodburn
