Project V6 Firebird
06-14-2013, 10:29 PM
#302
While waiting on other things, I replaced a few items. Both the ICM and coils were looking worse for wear and the car had started to stumble a bit after idling in the heat. Figured with my next step in the build, I'd just eliminate that issue right now with new ignition equipment.
Installed a new ICM and GTP/SSEI coils. The SSEI coils are ACDELCO Part # D576.
Also replaced my aging O2 sensors with some Denso units (THANKS SDPC!) as I started getting a code thrown for inefficiency issues. Come to find out, my band clamps had worked loose a little and was letting air into the stream. Will have to make a note to myself to tighten them during each oil change interval.
Took it for a drive, but couldn't get spirited as there were literally police everywhere I looked! I can sense a bit smoother increase in the revs, but we'll see when I take it for a drive tomorrow and will do some tuning/datalogging on top of that.
Installed a new ICM and GTP/SSEI coils. The SSEI coils are ACDELCO Part # D576.
Also replaced my aging O2 sensors with some Denso units (THANKS SDPC!) as I started getting a code thrown for inefficiency issues. Come to find out, my band clamps had worked loose a little and was letting air into the stream. Will have to make a note to myself to tighten them during each oil change interval.
Took it for a drive, but couldn't get spirited as there were literally police everywhere I looked! I can sense a bit smoother increase in the revs, but we'll see when I take it for a drive tomorrow and will do some tuning/datalogging on top of that.
I would almost go higher than 4:10s for the v6
07-03-2013, 02:01 AM
#304
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Very awesome build, excited to see this thing once the turbo build is finished. I had a 98 v6 m5 as my first car and loved it. Had all kinds of ambitions of doing something like this until it got totaled (not my fault btw and a very long story behind that ordeal). But then came the lt1 and now finally an ls car. Love the fact that you don 't care how fast it is but just enjoy the experience of doing it all your self and having something different than most other 4th gen guys. 
07-03-2013, 05:32 AM
#305
Stock V6 clutch and flywheel (Same spline as LS1 clutches), using a 1/2" slave spacer.
08-27-2013, 09:33 PM
#310
UMI Performance 3-point Subframe connectors are installed, still need to paint the weld points to protect them.
Here's a pic of the T-56 installed, you can see the adapter plate (barely) and the mods done to the cross member to accommodate said adapter plate.
Here's a pic of the T-56 installed, you can see the adapter plate (barely) and the mods done to the cross member to accommodate said adapter plate.
08-31-2013, 11:54 PM
#313
I'd say the subframe connectors did exactly what they needed to!
I had to do spark plugs today and spray paint the welds while I was under there. I don't feel safe trying to drive a manual trans car up on ramps and then put it on the stands so I just jack the car up on each side to get the front tire high enough to set it on the ramp.
I can now lift one entire side of the car and have both tires off the ground. The chassis could flex enough that the rear tire would still be on the ground at this height.
I had to do spark plugs today and spray paint the welds while I was under there. I don't feel safe trying to drive a manual trans car up on ramps and then put it on the stands so I just jack the car up on each side to get the front tire high enough to set it on the ramp.
I can now lift one entire side of the car and have both tires off the ground. The chassis could flex enough that the rear tire would still be on the ground at this height.
10-19-2013, 09:37 PM
#315
Well, this came in. Got a few other things with it. Up next is the heads/cam/intake package from WOT-Tech, then a flywheel so I can send it to the shop and get the whole rotating assembly balanced to help make reliable/efficient power even up top.
11-25-2013, 09:31 PM
#316
Well, I'm doing research on the next step after my top end package is done. Flywheel and Clutch to handle the power at max effort.
Monster is the only US based company that seemed to be up to the challenge, but I'd have to send a flywheel to them first before they could give me the go ahead. I effectively got e-mails from other venders that said "NOPE!"
In the mean time, I decided to look in Australia for V6 friendly apps for the T-5 equipped Holdens. I think I found a jackpot, but it's gonna be costly.
Gonna have to tag this NSFW now...
This was in an e-mail from NPC just now, they recommended the 10.5" dual plate kit. I asked for pricing and pics if possible.
Here's the Coyote V8 clutch/flywheel combo, the flywheel will be different but the clutch will be very similar. Good to 800rwhp and ~$1800USD + Freight from Australia. MF-ING Ouch. Power doesn't exactly come cheap, folks. Anyway, I figured I'd have to be staring down a clutch/flywheel combo that would come out as a sizeable chunk of cash.
Anyway, PR0N!
This was on their website, single plate, 6 button ceramic clutch kit:
Monster is the only US based company that seemed to be up to the challenge, but I'd have to send a flywheel to them first before they could give me the go ahead. I effectively got e-mails from other venders that said "NOPE!"
In the mean time, I decided to look in Australia for V6 friendly apps for the T-5 equipped Holdens. I think I found a jackpot, but it's gonna be costly.
Gonna have to tag this NSFW now...
This was in an e-mail from NPC just now, they recommended the 10.5" dual plate kit. I asked for pricing and pics if possible.
Here's the Coyote V8 clutch/flywheel combo, the flywheel will be different but the clutch will be very similar. Good to 800rwhp and ~$1800USD + Freight from Australia. MF-ING Ouch. Power doesn't exactly come cheap, folks. Anyway, I figured I'd have to be staring down a clutch/flywheel combo that would come out as a sizeable chunk of cash.
Anyway, PR0N!
This was on their website, single plate, 6 button ceramic clutch kit:
