More Blue car Action!
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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
More Blue car Action! Well with all the colorful events of late I have been out bolting parts back on the Blue car.
Today I re-wired the Passenger side of the motor. this would be part of re-routing the Main Starter power ,Right O2 sensor ,ABS ,new Knock sensor wires and PCM to block ground. It is all routed to clear the headers in a very clean and semi hidden fashion.
While doing this I also installed the Passenger header ,Spark plug's ,Spark plug Wires ,Oil Dip stick tube ,Accessory bracket ,A/C Compressor(yes I still have A/C), Power Steering and the associated parts.
The Glue is drying on the Passenger V/C gasket so I can install that tomorrow also with the SFI approved Fluidampr. Eric(Poik) is re-doing the water pump to match the other parts on the Engine and hopes to have that done tomorrow also.
This still leaves a great deal to be done but IF it continues the thing could test fire some time next week
I will try to snap some new pics tomorrow(today) for all of you
I would like to thank my dedicated fans for the encouragement!
Today I re-wired the Passenger side of the motor. this would be part of re-routing the Main Starter power ,Right O2 sensor ,ABS ,new Knock sensor wires and PCM to block ground. It is all routed to clear the headers in a very clean and semi hidden fashion.
While doing this I also installed the Passenger header ,Spark plug's ,Spark plug Wires ,Oil Dip stick tube ,Accessory bracket ,A/C Compressor(yes I still have A/C), Power Steering and the associated parts.
The Glue is drying on the Passenger V/C gasket so I can install that tomorrow also with the SFI approved Fluidampr. Eric(Poik) is re-doing the water pump to match the other parts on the Engine and hopes to have that done tomorrow also.
This still leaves a great deal to be done but IF it continues the thing could test fire some time next week
I will try to snap some new pics tomorrow(today) for all of you
I would like to thank my dedicated fans for the encouragement!
That's GREAT news Ellis! I can't wait to see the blue car move under it's own power again. I know it's been eating you up having it down this long. And I can't wait to see the engine bay when you are done. I've always wanted to see an LT1 that someone had done up, and yours will surely be gorgeous. 
As I said, I will donate a day of my holiday break to your car if you need help. If nothing else, maybe a polish & wax job. (Doug, Steve - wanna help?)
As I said, I will donate a day of my holiday break to your car if you need help. If nothing else, maybe a polish & wax job. (Doug, Steve - wanna help?)
Originally Posted by Rottluver
Congrats dude, keep up the good work.
Prolly be nice to not have to race in the wifeys car.
Prolly be nice to not have to race in the wifeys car.
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Originally Posted by CHarris
Some of us need to keep the wifeys car as the back up... LOL
I could use a second car or a "wifey's car" around this time of year.
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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
Well I got some more done today. TO the point it is easier to list what is left to fire the Engine the what was done
Left to do.
The last bit of Engine harness wiring
install Balancer
install Trans cooler lines
Install BE COOL Radiator and fans
Finish Battery re-location
Install PCM and upload new base program
Fill with fluids and fuel and fire!
There is much more before it will hit the gruond again but this will be a large herdle
Here is an Idea of how things have changed
Before
After
Here is a few other pics from the last few days
http://photobucket.com/albums/y294/p...nty/12-18-05/?
Left to do.
The last bit of Engine harness wiring
install Balancer
install Trans cooler lines
Install BE COOL Radiator and fans
Finish Battery re-location
Install PCM and upload new base program
Fill with fluids and fuel and fire!
There is much more before it will hit the gruond again but this will be a large herdle
Here is an Idea of how things have changed
Before
After
Here is a few other pics from the last few days
http://photobucket.com/albums/y294/p...nty/12-18-05/?
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Sweet, looks good. I have been working on my car also. I have the engine all in and wired with the exception of the back 2 sensors on the block, (I forgot to install them before I put the tranny in).
I just need to finnish the tranny, shifter, torque arm, put on the belt, fix the ground wire on the alternator (Brian cut it off during the engine install), Finnish up 2 step, and N2O wiring, the front end, install the hood pins, and paint the hood. Then I need to get a driveshaft.
I just need to finnish the tranny, shifter, torque arm, put on the belt, fix the ground wire on the alternator (Brian cut it off during the engine install), Finnish up 2 step, and N2O wiring, the front end, install the hood pins, and paint the hood. Then I need to get a driveshaft.
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From: Redmond Washington
Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
That's GREAT news Ellis! I can't wait to see the blue car move under it's own power again. I know it's been eating you up having it down this long. And I can't wait to see the engine bay when you are done. I've always wanted to see an LT1 that someone had done up, and yours will surely be gorgeous. As I said, I will donate a day of my holiday break to your car if you need help. If nothing else, maybe a polish & wax job. (Doug, Steve - wanna help?)
As I said, I will donate a day of my holiday break to your car if you need help. If nothing else, maybe a polish & wax job. (Doug, Steve - wanna help?)
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From: norfolk va
Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
Keep in mind the 23rd is the Hooters gathering, so the 26th would work better. But I could probably make an all day-er out of the 23rd (if the wife approves).
Yhea right
I see her doing that! j/k I know who wears the pants in that house and it's not mark j/k again sorry been at work for 9 days straight for about 16 hours a day and am kind of out of it. 12 Second Club
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From: Redmond Washington
Originally Posted by sardog46
Yhea right I see her doing that! j/k I know who wears the pants in that house and it's not mark j/k again sorry been at work for 9 days straight for about 16 hours a day and am kind of out of it.
I see her doing that! j/k I know who wears the pants in that house and it's not mark j/k again sorry been at work for 9 days straight for about 16 hours a day and am kind of out of it. 
