DarkHorse - complete Winter mod list

[Darkhorse]

I'll keep this updated as long as I remember things. And will add pics of whatever mods I gather.

Here's the combo as it was in 2k7

1986 Mustang GT
302cid
Bryans All Pro Transmission built AOD
DirtyDog 3800 converter
TEA Ported Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads
1.6 Rockers
Explorer intake
70mm Throttle Body
MSD Ignition
Underdrive pullies
Mac shorty headers
Off road H pipe
Flowmaster cat back
UPR Pro lower control arms
4.10 gear
Griffon aluminum radiator
Strange 10 way adjustable front struts
QA1 coilovers 200lb spring
Strange 10 way adjustable rear shocks
Summit Sport rims 15x4 w/ General 165R15
Summit Sport rims 15x8 w/ Hoosier QTP 26x11.5x15

60' - 1.8369
ET - 12.9420
MPH - 104.63
DA - 3355

246rwhp
318rwtq

With the Dirty Dog converter it 60'd in the low 1.7's but couldn't match the MPH or backup the 1 and done 12 second run. Car ran consistent in the 13.0-13.teen range. Complete Failure :beef:.

2008 Goal: 11.oh's, consistency, event wins, D42 team, FUN, no breaking (My car or friends) and FUN.

Bold in case I fail (again) it's easy to find ;)

2008 additions
Quick Time Turbo Systems Hot/Cold side with Precision pt6776*
QA1 Tubular K-member*
Flaming River manual rack*
Jegs Max Box intake*
TFS 1" Phenolic spacer*
3.27 gear*
Sumped fuel tank*
True roller timing chain*
CHP main girdle*


* = Items already purchased

Items still needed
Walbro GSS340 in-tank fuel pump (Temporary)
31 spline diff and axles
Ford Racing F303 camshaft
Maf PCM
Injectors
SCT Big Air meter
Hoosier QTP rears
Bias Ply Front Runners
Billet fuel rails
-8an fuel feed line (engine)
-6an fuel return line (engine)
Dirty Dog restall
SilverFox manual valve body

Late 2008 mods
C4 transmission*
Transbrake
Sumped fuel tank*
Dual Walbro GSL392 pumps
-8an Tank to Engine feed
-6an Tank to Engine return
Fuel filter
AN fittings and misc
Aftermarket block (if a killer deal comes up in Feb-April)


Still need to find a way to add: UPR DA upper control arms, solid housing bushings, upper/lower battle boxes, anti-roll bar

Not sure what else is available for me to yank for weight - the car is staying complete interior. I'll more than likely remove the front bumper support and any wiring and other junk associated with Cruise Control, A/C, Smog, etc...... On the Z28 I removed 18lbs by taking off the ABS unit alone.

If, IF, the car runs faster than what my goal is then i'll be adding a sub box and amp to slow it down. Hell, i'll run with full tanks of gas if I have to, turn the boost down, etc... whatever it takes to run in the same ET area that my friends/family are running in for points. I just want to be close to Kurt, Johnny, Steve, Waswa and whoever else joins us in points - gonna be a friggin BLAST!!

But let's face it - while all these mods may look good in a post or on paper this is the real world - this car may run like crap, not et, not hook, break, etc.... anything can happen, but such is the game we play.

Good luck to everyone in 08 - hope to see more people join us in points racing.

[Darkhorse]

Max Box intake

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[SableGTO]

Sounds like a lot of fun putting it together!
Holler if you want an extra hand. I can lift heavy stuff, break bolts and hand tools over.

[DsmFighter]

Sounds like a plan man! Why are you going all the way back to 3.27's? That'll make one hell of a highway car.


Sounds like a lot of fun putting it together!
Holler if you want an extra hand. I can lift heavy stuff, break bolts and hand tools over.

ROFL...

[thetraitor]

Sounds like a plan man! Why are you going all the way back to 3.27's? That'll make one hell of a highway car.

I am guessing that either A) He will run out of gear or B) Traction issues

[DsmFighter]

I am guessing that either A) He will run out of gear or B) Traction issues

Doubt it. Hoosiers/stall/suspension. It being an auto makes it different than a stick shift.

[KB2001GT]

DarkHorse lets see who runs faster next year, me or you.:deal:
This is just for fun.

[Darkhorse]

Sounds like a plan man! Why are you going all the way back to 3.27's? That'll make one hell of a highway car.



ROFL...

Much higher gearing and it will run out - turbo's love low gearing. A lot of the guys with these setups run 3.08 gearing.

[Darkhorse]

Sounds like a lot of fun putting it together!
Holler if you want an extra hand. I can lift heavy stuff, break bolts and hand tools over.



Dude you're more than welcome anytime you want. The kit will be an easy bolt on, but Johnny and I will be learning as we go - wanna see one being put together/help, no problem. You can't do any more damage than we can :rofl:

[Darkhorse]

DarkHorse lets see who runs faster next year, me or you.:deal:
This is just for fun.


Cool - sounds like fun. You have a nice lil list there yourself. Points racing is where i'll be concentrating mostly but best et's are always fun to shoot for.

'Winner' buys 'Loser' a cheeseburger and drink at D42 - cool?

[KB2001GT]

Cool - sounds like fun. You have a nice lil list there yourself. Points racing is where i'll be concentrating mostly but best et's are always fun to shoot for.

'Winner' buys 'Loser' a cheeseburger and drink at D42 - cool?

That will work.:deal:

[Handyman]

Man your going to be busy this Winter:rock:

[Darkhorse]

Bah - 60% torn apart now.

I really don't see much more than 2 weeks of work on the car. Pull the engine, paint it, install cam, install intake, install girdle - 3 hours max.

Install Kmember, rack - reinstall engine.

Car cover until turbo arrives


:rock:

[Handyman]

Bah - 60% torn apart now.

I really don't see much more than 2 weeks of work on the car. Pull the engine, paint it, install cam, install intake, install girdle - 3 hours max.

Install Kmember, rack - reinstall engine.

Car cover until turbo arrives


:rock:

You missed the key part of that post...."YOUR" goint to be busy:rofl:

[Darkhorse]

Yes I know this phag.

[GTkyle]

You got that lower intake back quick! Good luck on the project!

[SableGTO]

Don't forget the skittles mod I am going to help you out with!
They really wake up your intake and your valve train. :)

[resurection]

Just a suggestion. If redoing the entire fuel system, go with 10AN feed and 8AN return lines. A good fuel pump is limited by the size of the lines.

[Darkhorse]

Kit is done, sent to the coaters - will arrive next week/week after.

[GTkyle]

Kit is done, sent to the coaters - will arrive next week/week after.
NICE....You sure didn't dick around.

[Darkhorse]

I have no idea when the car will be ready - i'm really f'd up on time right now.

As in - no time to work on it so........ At least parts are in now, just have to install.

[PEDD01GT]

Your car will be sick Darkhorse. When my exterior overhaul is done (by then I'll be broke lol) your gonna make be go out and get a high compression stroker just to try and keep up with you!

[Darkhorse]

Your car will be sick Darkhorse. When my exterior overhaul is done (by then I'll be broke lol) your gonna make be go out and get a high compression stroker just to try and keep up with you!


Bah, i'm setting it up for points more than once in a while best ET's. Just picked up a set of solid motor mounts yesterday.

[GTkyle]

Cmon cmon cmon cmon cmon cmon cmon......need some picture updates!!!!!!

Haha just messing man.

[Darkhorse]

Cmon cmon cmon cmon cmon cmon cmon......need some picture updates!!!!!!

Haha just messing man.


I could snap some shots of it sitting in the garage 40% torn apart :bow:

[GTkyle]

I could snap some shots of it sitting in the garage 40% torn apart :bow:
There ya go :)

I take it you havent gotten the kit yet?

[Darkhorse]

There ya go :)

I take it you havent gotten the kit yet?


No, I upgraded to a bigger turbo and had to wait for it from Precision. It's all in, coated and ready to go now.

[GTkyle]

No, I upgraded to a bigger turbo and had to wait for it from Precision. It's all in, coated and ready to go now.
NICE. What size? Well post some pics when you get it! :wave:

[Darkhorse]

NICE. What size? Well post some pics when you get it! :wave:


Precision PT6776 67mm impeller/76mm housing



EDIT: Fixed the turbo size, isn't nearly as big as I originally thought it was. The turbo is actually a hybrid rated to 750hp

[GTkyle]

Have fun with the 5,000 rpm spool :)

[DsmFighter]

Have fun with the 5,000 rpm spool :)

That's actually not that bad. It's more like 3-3.5k rpm till it's fully spooled, and being an automatic he'll maintain full boost once he gets there.

[Darkhorse]

LOL - better do some reading :spank2:

The a/r size is what dictates most of the spool characteristics. I happen to be running a .68 a/r which is on the smaller side so that full boost should be seen around 3200 rpm. With my converter being restalled and tightened to 32-3400 it should *should* match up well.

[Handyman]

When the light drops the BS stops:scared:Most cars will see the bumper in the first 20 feet:rock:I think a paper plate is heavier than the 4 eye...Going to make a few Unicorn's cry next year.

[KB2001GT]

I can't wait for my cheeseburger and drink. :drink:

[Darkhorse]

I can't wait for my cheeseburger and drink. :drink:


Plan on buying your own buddy :rock:

[Darkhorse]

Kit arrived today via UPS.

First thing that I noticed was the packaging (duh). New boxes, very well taped and secure.

Opening the boxes I started to take notice of the way the pipes/parts were packaged. Everything was very nicely taped, bubble wrapped and then wrapped again with a nice shipping cloth material. Very nice touch, easily could have used newspaper or some cheap packaging paper.

The powdercoating job on the cold side is very well done, clean, smooth, excellent color. The hotside was the same way, nice and smooth. Kudos to his coater. I have a few items coated by a couple different coaters locally and Brian Noble in Schaumburg Illinois who I consider one of the best coaters out there. This work is on par with the items that i've had done at both places.

Intercooler looks to be of very nice quality, Tial 38mm wastegate is a nice shiny piece that was seperately packaged. Flanges on the headers are thick, i'll take a measurement tomorrow - they're nice n thick.

Welds: I'm no welder but they look great. No breaks, splatter, etc...I'll have Handyman check them since he's a certified welder.

I can only give a review on the packaging, customer service, price, shipping so far, but, all of the areas listed are an A+

Customer service - which was my biggest selling point - has been fantastic. I can't stress that enough about Bernard - he's a blue collar racer that seems to really have an interest in his customers goals and feedback.

I can't think of much else right now but if there's any questions i'll be more than happy to answer as best I can - you have to remember that i'm completely new to turbos so i'm not very well versed on terminology yet.

Received 2 T-shirts and a sticker as well. How's that?!!

Oh, the main piece - Precision PT6776H 67mm turbo head unit is a nice unit. Not much to comment on that, it is what it is.

Cost:
Base kit w/ MasterPower T70 - $2995 shipped
+
$250 upgrade to Precision 76mm turbo

Merry f'ing Christmas to me.

[Darkhorse]

Ok, these pics aren't that great. The camera was given to me the last time I was down to pick up my government cheese :rofl: I'll take more tomorrow when I have better lighting.

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[E Green SVT]

:rock:

[KB2001GT]

Looks good, but is your engine going to take it?

[GTkyle]

Ohhh thats purdy!

[Darkhorse]

Looks good, but is your engine going to take it?


Probably not - just being honest :mustang:

[Handyman]

Looks Awesome.:rock:I'll stop over today and check it all out.

[DsmFighter]

Very nice!!! Thats a nice FMIC too! What's the dimensions on that?

[thetraitor]

Wow, that is one slick setup, looks great! Spring can't come soon enough :rock:

[blachatch]

looks to be a very nice kit for the price.. the hellion kits are over 5k$:idiot:

[Darkhorse]

looks to be a very nice kit for the price.. the hellion kits are over 5k$:idiot:


Yeah that's pricey but they do come with everything - fuel, ignition, maf, injectors, etc....

With the QuickTime you supply all of that which makes the kits really affordable.

Another guy bought a QT with a 76mm GTS ball bearing, 44mm wastegate and some other upgrades and I think he spent a little over 4k which is a killer deal.

[Darkhorse]

Update:

Roughly 10 bolts to go and the engine is out. Drop the front end, ship the converter, bolt on some goodies and stuff her back in there.

[GTkyle]

Update:

Roughly 10 bolts to go and the engine is out. Drop the front end, ship the converter, bolt on some goodies and stuff her back in there.
LOL, so you havent touched the engine then? 6 bellhousing bolts and 2 engine mounts? lol

[Darkhorse]

LOL, so you havent touched the engine then? 6 bellhousing bolts and 2 engine mounts? lol


I haven't done squat to the car but collect parts. Tonight was the first i've seen it since whenever the last time it was that I was out stripping parts.

Gotta run to Summit to grab the new oil pump and driveshaft.

[Handyman]

Nice night to work on the car. Now it starts to get fun:rock:

[Darkhorse]

Update:


Got a lot done on the car today.

Swapped the intake manifolds
Installed upper intake
Distributor is back in
Headers installed
Crossover pipe installed
Valve covers installed
Oil sending unit installed
New plugs

Not a whole lot left to do now. Install injectors, re-position MSD box, relocate radiator overflow, install cold side, intercooler, blow off valve, wastegate, radiator and tie up a few odds n ends.

Biggest thing left is dropping the k member and installing the new front end which i'll have done this weekend.

[E Green SVT]

:rock:

[GTkyle]

Cant wait to see what this thing puts down!!

[Darkhorse]

I can't wait to see if this hold together!


:rofl:

[GTkyle]

I can't wait to see if this hold together!


:rofl:
You are putting girdles on it right?

[Darkhorse]

You are putting girdles on it right?


Nope - no reason to save a bone stock rotating assembly. Girdle isn't going to stop the block from forming 2 4cylinders :wave: Now if I had a trick rotating assembly in a stock block :rofl: I would girdle it in order to save the rotating assembly.


But, stone stock bottom end. Money tree died in the Winter, gotta replant it in the Spring.

[Handyman]

Hey goat boy.....Knock,Knock...guess who's back..:p

[SableGTO]

did the car start?
Then STFU

[kurt02gt]

I hear fear in SableGTO voice :rofl: Don't worry your Goat not knocking it is your knees knocking :cheer:

[SableGTO]

I have no fear, it will be nice to run somebody other then Johnny for a change.....

[thetraitor]

sounds like you're flying through this thing Aaron. good luck with the rest :rock:

[Darkhorse]

sounds like you're flying through this thing Aaron. good luck with the rest :rock:


Trying, thanks

[Handyman]

I have no fear, it will be nice to run somebody other then Johnny for a change.....


Now I hope you break the other Mop handle:box:

[Darkhorse]

did the car start?
Then STFU

Quoted for truth! :D


I have no fear, it will be nice to run somebody other then Johnny for a change.....

You have nothing to fear, your car runs good.


Mine, doesn't run......

at all :(

[Darkhorse]

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[kurt02gt]

Whats that MSD junk doing on there :box:


Looking good my friend:bow:

[Handyman]

On our way......:spank2:

[thetraitor]

Why do you weight your car down with those tornado things?! :p

[kurt02gt]

On our way......:spank2:

stop hitting my azz, you gay or something? :rofl:

[Darkhorse]

LOL guys are too much.


I may have to switch out to accel now?

Heading to Summit website to look at cool accel stuff


:D

[PEDD01GT]

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Give it up and cut some holes in the floor pan for the flinstone affect! At least that way she'll move again!!
:)

Looks GREAT man!

[Darkhorse]

Give it up and cut some holes in the floor pan for the flinstone affect! At least that way she'll move again!!
:)

Looks GREAT man!

:rofl:


June - i'll still be pushing it in and out of the garage for the ''real world effect''


Thanks!

[kurt02gt]

tie his shoe string together for a line loc......

[Darkhorse]

tie his show string together for a line loc......



LOL - Johnny can stand behind me holding the car back with a rope - T BRAKE FTW

[kurt02gt]

LOL - Johnny can stand behind me holding the car back with a rope - T BRAKE FTW

it is going to be a bad 4 eye machine when you are done:guitar:

[PEDD01GT]

tie his show string together for a line loc......
LMAO

[SableGTO]

It may run good after you clean that escargo out of the engine bay.
What the hell where you doing? Driving through lake erie again?

[Darkhorse]

It may run good after you clean that escargo out of the engine bay.
What the hell where you doing? Driving through lake erie again?


Johnny was showing me how he 60's at Summit Lake, I tired to follow but by car isn't built for that


:rofl:

[Handyman]

Johnny was showing me how he 60's at Summit Lake, I tired to follow but by car isn't built for that


:rofl:

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/prototype_leaving_bay_side_view%201_1.jpg

[Darkhorse]

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Nice pic of the car - notice the common theme?


Skankystank and Barney - NOT in the picture. Oh, wait, I think I see a garage way back yonder.

[Darkhorse]

Picked up the new oil pump, hd driveshaft and some other secret mods. Too frickin cold to work on that thing right now tho.

[kurt02gt]

so when are you planning to fire it up, one week, two, three?

[Darkhorse]

so when are you planning to fire it up, one week, two, three?


I have no idea, only thing stopping me from finishing it right now are the temps outside. Even with a heated garage it's just too cold, needs to get back in the mid 20's-30's and i'll finish it.


It's a Unicorn right now

http://www.geocities.com/danceoftheunicorn/Unicorn6.jpg


:cheer::rofl:

[Darkhorse]

Picked this up for $50, used on the dyno. New for $220

http://www.buckeyestangs.com/cmine/albums/userpics/10352/a726_1.jpg

It's a TurboSmart dual stage boost controller. Now I can blow it up faster with the flip of a switch

[DsmFighter]

Picked this up for $50, used on the dyno. New for $220

http://www.buckeyestangs.com/cmine/albums/userpics/10352/a726_1.jpg

It's a TurboSmart dual stage boost controller. Now I can blow it up faster with the flip of a switch


Very cool! Thats a nice boost controller!

[Darkhorse]

Very cool! Thats a nice boost controller!


I didn't need it but for that kinda deal I couldn't pass on it. I wish I could buy some decent temperatures.

[Darkhorse]

Time for another update - this weekend was crap because of the temperatures. Even with a heated garage your asking for too much laying on frozen concrete. I put the k member install off, hopefully for a day or 2 max - just need upper 30's temps and i'll do it.

Finished up some stuff like remounting the MSD ignition, finished up the injectors, tightened the hot side, installed the wastegate, distributor and wires now on, etc.... little stuff like plugging everything back in as well. Alternator, injector harness, oil sending.......

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[Darkhorse]

1 problem i've noticed so far - my trick new valve covers may not work, i'm not sure yet but they seem to have a slight clearance issue with my AOD TV bracket.

I'll look into it later, I should still be able to start the car with them on. If not, I get that set of cool sheet metal valve covers that the wife wants.

[PEDD01GT]

1 problem i've noticed so far - my trick new valve covers may not work, i'm not sure yet but they seem to have a slight clearance issue with my AOD TV bracket.

I'll look into it later, I should still be able to start the car with them on. If not, I get that set of cool sheet metal valve covers that the wife wants.

Or you can convert it to 5 speed!!! Problem solved!!!
:skid:

[Handyman]

Time for another update - this weekend was crap because of the temperatures. Even with a heated garage your asking for too much laying on frozen concrete. I put the k member install off, hopefully for a day or 2 max - just need upper 30's temps and i'll do it.

Finished up some stuff like remounting the MSD ignition, finished up the injectors, tightened the hot side, installed the wastegate, distributor and wires now on, etc.... little stuff like plugging everything back in as well. Alternator, injector harness, oil sending.......

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Wow! That's a nice bracket....:tongueout:

[kurt02gt]

MSD junk!!!!!!!:spank2:

[Darkhorse]

MSD junk!!!!!!!:spank2:



All the cool kids run them :rofl:



Look at Johnny's pretty bracket, and the brace he made for the salt n pepper shakers :thumb_beer_cheers:

He's an excellent driver

[SableGTO]

Your engine bay really is getting cleaned up. Hell, it's nice enough to leave open at a show now....

Great job!
Get her done!

[Darkhorse]

Your engine bay really is getting cleaned up. Hell, it's nice enough to leave open at a show now....

Great job!
Get her done!


Thanks dude, at least if it doesn't run it will look halfway decent LOL


I'm setting a 3 week goal now - get it started within the next 3 weeks. I need the weather to cooperate cuase i'm just a bit too skinny to be out when it's under 30 degrees.

[Handyman]

Thanks dude, at least if it doesn't run it will look halfway decent LOL


I'm setting a 3 week goal now - get it started within the next 3 weeks. I need the weather to cooperate cuase i'm just a bit too skinny to be out when it's under 30 degrees.

Hey slim it's called get a coat:tongueout: Keep working and don't think about it..

[Darkhorse]

Hey slim it's called get a coat:tongueout: Keep working and don't think about it..


Dude - it was ****ing cold this weekend. I can suck it up in 30 degree weather but 6 ****ing degrees is pushing it.

[SableGTO]

I'm fat and it was too cold for me....I'll give him that.

As soon as I finish this Bathroom I'll be over to help.

[Handyman]

Dude - it was ****ing cold this weekend. I can suck it up in 30 degree weather but 6 ****ing degrees is pushing it.

I was there...seemed warm and cozy:tongueout:...EXCUSES!!!!

[Darkhorse]

Boost controller arrived today - man did I steal this thing. It's as pictured above, looks like it was just laid on the engine compartment - screws unused, wires were never unwrapped, not a spot on the controller. Still can't believe I got it for $50.

[kurt02gt]

good deal bud. It will come in handy:rock:

[SableGTO]

All I hear is your mouth running.....why not try to get the car to do the same?

Rapidly becoming a very expensive Lochness Monster you got there.

[Handyman]

All I hear is your mouth running.....why not try to get the car to do the same?

Rapidly becoming a very expensive Lochness Monster you got there.

Put the car up at the end of the season,will have it out for the 2008 points season. ...Turbo is installed complete,intake and wiring done.Dropping the K member this weekend.As always we do all our own work.. Call it what you will... just make sure you bring your tissues...:spank2:Game Over Captain Skittles

[SableGTO]

What?? now you're replying for him?
Damn Captain America, he's a big boy, let him handle his own smack.

I do my own work, so preach to the choir.

Are the tissues for when it blows up on the first pass or on the dyno? :)

[Handyman]

What?? now you're replying for him?
Damn Captain America, he's a big boy, let him handle his own smack.

I do my own work, so preach to the choir.

Are the tissues for when it blows up on the first pass or on the dyno? :)



I only speak up for my half of the project...and we have a shovel and broom..but we won't need it.

[SableGTO]

Is that for all the unicorn crap?

[Darkhorse]

All I hear is your mouth running.....why not try to get the car to do the same?

Rapidly becoming a very expensive Lochness Monster you got there.



Car will speak for itself homeboy.

Rapidly becoming very expensive, yep, but still well under just the sticker price on your failed abortion.

I'll lump you in with SkankyStank and Cantraceher, both of whom think it will last a couple of passes and that's it.

Well, you know what? Even if it does blow up on the dyno or the first pass - it will be fixed and put right back on the track within a month.

It's a stock shortblock - you know how cheap I can replace a stock shortblock for?

Sorry guys - i'm not the one who has a breakage and lets the car sit for a year(s) without touching it.

:spank2:

[SableGTO]

Dang, somebody run to CVS and get him a fresh pad.
His is leaking all over the forum!!!
:0

[Darkhorse]

LOL

Maxi

[Darkhorse]

Dang, somebody run to CVS and get him a fresh pad.
His is leaking all over the forum!!!
:0



It's tough admitting to yourself that you can't hang with me on smack, can't hang at the track, and you have a smaller penis.

Sucks to be you.

:tongueout:

[PEDD01GT]

Car will speak for itself homeboy.

Well, you know what? Even if it does blow up on the dyno or the first pass - it will be fixed and put right back on the track within a month.

It's a stock shortblock - you know how cheap I can replace a stock shortblock for?

Sorry guys - i'm not the one who has a breakage and lets the car sit for a year(s) without touching it.

:spank2:

:agree:

On the bright side, if she blows on the first pass or two, then I guess you can rest assured the boost is properly working!!! :D

[Darkhorse]

:agree:

On the bright side, if she blows on the first pass or two, then I guess you can rest assured the boost is properly working!!! :D


Funny thing is, so many people are hoping this blows up on the first pass. God forbid I embarrass someone by running fast and making little rwhp.

What's even funnier is that nobody knows how much I have saved up for a block right now. I could very easily drop a stock shortblock in the car and continue racing.

I'd like this to hold together for 2 years so I can put together a stout shortblock based on a Ford Boss block - we'll see what happens.

After I install a new block, it'll be ''the trans isn't going to last'', ''the rearend isn't going to last'', ''your back window is foggy'' blah blah blah blah

I'm thinking ''don't you have an assload of work that you should be doing to get your super hot rod back on the road?''


/wow this cork stopped my bleeding mangina!

[Handyman]

Funny thing is, so many people are hoping this blows up on the first pass. God forbid I embarrass someone by running fast and making little rwhp.

What's even funnier is that nobody knows how much I have saved up for a block right now. I could very easily drop a stock shortblock in the car and continue racing.

I'd like this to hold together for 2 years so I can put together a stout shortblock based on a Ford Boss block - we'll see what happens.

After I install a new block, it'll be ''the trans isn't going to last'', ''the rearend isn't going to last'', ''your back window is foggy'' blah blah blah blah

I'm thinking ''don't you have an assload of work that you should be doing to get your super hot rod back on the road?''


They beat on the same dead Horse when I got the Caprice from the Police dept.....Stick to your plan and screw the barn boys..What the hell did they ever built that last or runs....:rock:

[SableGTO]

First, here's your tissue.

Second, I'm only ragging on you cause I love you. You know I want to see that thing fly with no whammys!

Get r done and stop your bleeding!

[GTkyle]

I'm only ragging you cause I love you.
:scared:

[Darkhorse]

First, here's your tissue.

Second, I'm only ragging on you cause I love you. You know I want to see that thing fly with no whammys!

Get r done and stop your bleeding!


LOL - trust me, i'm laughing.


I am bleeding today tho, i'll admit it.

[PEDD01GT]

Funny thing is, so many people are hoping this blows up on the first pass. God forbid I embarrass someone by running fast and making little rwhp.

What's even funnier is that nobody knows how much I have saved up for a block right now. I could very easily drop a stock shortblock in the car and continue racing.

I'd like this to hold together for 2 years so I can put together a stout shortblock based on a Ford Boss block - we'll see what happens.

After I install a new block, it'll be ''the trans isn't going to last'', ''the rearend isn't going to last'', ''your back window is foggy'' blah blah blah blah

I'm thinking ''don't you have an assload of work that you should be doing to get your super hot rod back on the road?''

LOL! I agree! Besides, even if I wanted to talk trash, my hands are tied!!! You've seen the project (or as I like to call it "THE INCREDIBLE MESS") that I am into!! But, she'll be back, runnin' and ready for that damn pole in no time!!!

[Darkhorse]

LOL! I agree! Besides, even if I wanted to talk trash, my hands are tied!!! You've seen the project (or as I like to call it "THE INCREDIBLE MESS") that I am into!! But, she'll be back, runnin' and ready for that damn pole in no time!!!


LOL

[Handyman]

:rofl: Pole meet car....Car stay away from the pole:tongueout:

[PEDD01GT]

:rofl: Pole meet car....Car stay away from the pole:tongueout:

You shall speak only when told to do so!

[Darkhorse]

You shall speak only when told to do so!


LOL - Johnny can't help it Pat, he's ''special''

[PEDD01GT]

LOL - Johnny can't help it Pat, he's ''special''

Ahhh..... I see! My bad Johnny. Keep the faith brother. One day you'll lick through that window!;)

[GTkyle]

Ahhh..... I see! My bad Johnny. Keep the faith brother. One day you'll lick through that window!;)
:rofl:

[Darkhorse]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Darkhorse]

Handyman and I got a lot done in about 2 hrs today.

Removed the stock k-member/power steering rack/upper intake/ignition box and dropped the oil pan. It's now ready to have the oil return welded in tomorrow and put back on along with the new oil pump and hd driveshaft, tubular k-member and manual rack.

From there I have 4 cold size pipes to install, intercooler, maf, and fuel pump. Of course theres all of the other small things that have to be done as well.

[GTkyle]

Schweet!

[Darkhorse]

No updates today.


Here's a pic of the comparison between the base MasterPower T70 and the upgraded Precision PT6776 head unit

http://img2.putfile.com/main/1/2810443347.jpg

[Handyman]

No updates today.


Here's a pic of the comparison between the base MasterPower T70 and the upgraded Precision PT6776 head unit

http://img2.putfile.com/main/1/2810443347.jpg

What the hell do you call the oil pan I'm fixing today:confused:

[Darkhorse]

Didn't have an update so......phag

[SableGTO]

I call it work not done since your on the computer instead of working.
Get back out there free labor!! LOL!

[Darkhorse]

I call it work not done since your on the computer instead of working.
Get back out there free labor!! LOL!


I can only work nights on the thing - by the time I make it to crAkron it's as dark as can be.

If these worthless white collar VP's weren't here I would have taken the day off.

[Handyman]

I call it work not done since your on the computer instead of working.
Get back out there free labor!! LOL!

I charge for Ford work...

[DsmFighter]

http://img2.putfile.com/main/1/2810443347.jpg


Wow...I've seen both of these turbo's but never side by side. What a difference, I bet the the bigger compressor housing really helps get more air in.

[Darkhorse]

Johnny welded the oil return bung into the pan today so I worked on it more.

Painted the oil pan (yay)
Installed the solid motor mounts
Installed the new Melling oil pump, pickup and driveshaft
Installed the oil pan
Installed the K member (with the help of my daughter)


Need to line the k-member up, install the manual rack steering shaft, and then I can set the engine back down in the cradle.

A lot done today.

[BetterDays]

install the manual rack steering shaft

Nice Rack!


Bought it from LEW!

:thumb_beer_cheers:

[Darkhorse]

Nice Rack!


Bought it from LEW!

:thumb_beer_cheers:


LOL - is that one of Lew's?

[Darkhorse]

Not much to report today

Engine is down in the cradle and bolted to the solid motor mounts
Turbo is officially installed (again - final)
Oil return installed
Oil feed installed (again)
Downpipes are installed
Intake is back on (again)
Water pump is off
Billet alternator brackets will be installed as soon as they get here
A/C condensor brackets are off - installing intercooler now
Part of the cold side is installed - intercooler needs to go on to finish



Still at it, will install the new standard rotation water pump tomorrow.

[Handyman]

You forgot...Your New murder Black Helmet is in:tongueout:

[DsmFighter]

So...what are you going to do with yourself with the rest of the winter? You knocked out the car with another 2-3 months to go before it's even race season.

[Handyman]

So...what are you going to do with yourself with the rest of the winter? You knocked out the car with another 2-3 months to go before it's even race season.


Duh.....Dyno Sheet Racing....:rofl:

[Darkhorse]

So...what are you going to do with yourself with the rest of the winter? You knocked out the car with another 2-3 months to go before it's even race season.


Not quite done, got a lot of work left.


But to answer your question, i'll spend the days fitting in by dyno racing. I'm looking forward to updating my sig, benchracing and talking big about a car that hasn't even started yet.

:D

[DsmFighter]

Duh.....Dyno Sheet Racing....:rofl:

lol..E.T's mean nothing without having high dyno #'s. :rolleyes:


Not quite done, got a lot of work left.


But to answer your question, i'll spend the days fitting in by dyno racing. I'm looking forward to updating my sig, benchracing and talking big about a car that hasn't even started yet.

:D

Word...we should start a club for people with new mods way before spring.
We'll call it club "**** I'm already out of money" . Invite only.

[Darkhorse]

I bought a man purse today so I can carry my dyno sheets around with me. Who needs pics of their kids anyway?


I'm framing mine and putting them on the wall with the pics of my cars.

[Darkhorse]

Little more done today

Installed new standard rotation water pump
Water pump pulley
Alternator
Billet Alternator brackets - adjustable so I could ditch the hunk of aluminum that the alternator mounts to and also lose the ugly Ford tensioner.

Looks very clean now.

Would have had more done today but I had to replace the gas tank strap on the wifes Explorer- **** ME, that was a *****.

[Darkhorse]

Turbo kit is 100% installed as of 4:15 today.


Next up:
SCT BA meter
Fuel Pump
Install the PCM
Wire the conversion

Tie up a bunch of little items like rerouting some wires away from heat, pulling the manual rack to replace some set screws on the shaft, couple brackets here and there and that should do it.

After it's running I have to then pull the trans back and send the converter down to DirtyDog for a 1 piece billet front cover and restall.

I'm now considering buying a complete rearend w/ 31 spline axles, carrier, gears, cover, either 9" ends or c clip elims

Having the radiator cleaned and checked by Mackey radiator.

Clean the damn garage.

[kurt02gt]

where are the pics

[SableGTO]

Why does your list get longer instead of shorter?

[Darkhorse]

Why does your list get longer instead of shorter?


The work list?

Eh, just not hiding anything I guess. I like to list everything cause I can refer back to see what else I have to do - kinda like a notebook :)

[Darkhorse]

where are the pics



I'll have to get some of it complete, usually by the time I leave the garage it's dark out and the pics just don't show up well.

Still need to install the radiator and tie up a bunch of small items.

[GTkyle]

100%? It's not 100% until we see a video of it driving out of the garage!! :tongueout:

[Darkhorse]

Pics 2-05-08


As it sits:

http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/3516182533.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/3516182569.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/3516182419.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/3516182399.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/3516182395.jpg

[DsmFighter]

http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/3516182419.jpg



Nothing scarrier then a 4-eyes with a front mount intercooler.

[Handyman]

:bow:
Nothing scarrier then a 4-eyes with a front mount intercooler.

[Darkhorse]

Ran into some problems with the transmission cooler. It's not going to fit on the back of the radiator as it has been because of the intercooler.

I may have to fabricate a plate and mount it near the rearend and put a fan on it.

That means longer braided lines are needed, I think.

[TrickFlowGregg]

:rock:

Looks good!!

I took mine over to storage on Sunday. What a fun ride!!!! It will blow the tires off in 4th no problem. She has a slight traction problem.....:rofl:

[Darkhorse]

:rock:

Looks good!!

I took mine over to storage on Sunday. What a fun ride!!!! It will blow the tires off in 4th no problem. She has a slight traction problem.....:rofl:


We have to get more pics of that car up here, it's a sweet ride. I'll post the ones I have - you plan on hitting the track with that?

[TrickFlowGregg]

I really don't want to put a cage/ roll bar in it. The interior is very clean and my kids like to go for rides. It is hard for a 13 year old to climb over a cross bar. All though the racer in me wants to see what it will turn.

[mogs01gt]

Ran into some problems with the transmission cooler. It's not going to fit on the back of the radiator as it has been because of the intercooler.

I may have to fabricate a plate and mount it near the rearend and put a fan on it.

That means longer braided lines are needed, I think.
You cant mount it up underneath your front bumper somewhere?

[TrickFlowGregg]

You cant mount it up underneath your front bumper somewhere?


There is not that much room up there with the intercooler.

[GTkyle]

I really don't want to put a cage/ roll bar in it. The interior is very clean and my kids like to go for rides. It is hard for a 13 year old to climb over a cross bar. All though the racer in me wants to see what it will turn.
Take it to a track rental this year :skid:

[TrickFlowGregg]

Take it to a track rental this year :skid:
I may do that. :rock:

[Darkhorse]

You cant mount it up underneath your front bumper somewhere?



I'm exploring all options at this point. I'll probably mount it up front somewhere and just put a dedicated fan on it.

[Darkhorse]

Commited to buying a new rearend today. I was going to do a budget built 31 spline rear using an F-150 differential and Moser axles but after pricing out new bearings, gear swap, axles, diff, rebuild, and cover it was more than what I paid for the new rearend already complete with better parts.

Built 8.8

Eaton posi
3.73 Ford Racing gears
Moser 31 spline axles
Moser C clip eliminators
Moser bearing kit
Moser 5/8th's drive studs
welded tubes
Strapped inside with bearing cap girdles
Aluminum diff cover
Spherical upper bearings
Complete from drum to drum.

[Handyman]

http://www.emsclimb.com/assets/lets_make_a_deal.jpg

[Darkhorse]

Best mod yet - planted this last Spring

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3416170/2/istockphoto_3416170_money_tree.jpg

Well, at least all of the parts i've bought are actually mine and not on a payment plan with the bank or credit card company. :rock:

[DsmFighter]

So the only thing left stock is what...the short block?

Damn D.H., you going to be able to handle that thing?

[TheHolyCobra]

He's got an auto...what is there to handle? http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/images/smile1/biggrinflip.gif

[kurt02gt]

ouch, holy cobra not playing nice :beathorse:

[Darkhorse]

Installing some RC servos, i'll be driving this thing from the stands

http://design.pratt.duke.edu/2004/images/futaba.gif

[PEDD01GT]

Commited to buying a new rearend today. I was going to do a budget built 31 spline rear using an F-150 differential and Moser axles but after pricing out new bearings, gear swap, axles, diff, rebuild, and cover it was more than what I paid for the new rearend already complete with better parts.

Built 8.8

Eaton posi
3.73 Ford Racing gears
Moser 31 spline axles
Moser C clip eliminators
Moser bearing kit
Moser 5/8th's drive studs
welded tubes
Strapped inside with bearing cap girdles
Aluminum diff cover
Spherical upper bearings
Complete from drum to drum.

All those "too much power for your setup" comments everyone has been giving you must have struck a nerve huh? lol! Sounds like you'll have a pretty mean four eye when all is said and done! Mine... It'll just be "pretty" (hopefully...lol)
:D

[Darkhorse]

http://www.papertiger.org/sites/papertiger.org/files/images/pttv25webrd.gif


Mines just a lil ol paper tiger :D

[SableGTO]

Dang. Buy me some stuff!!!

[Darkhorse]

Dang. Buy me some stuff!!!



Pfffft - just trying to keep up with the rest of you big ballers

[PEDD01GT]

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3416170/2/istockphoto_3416170_money_tree.jpg
Where can I get one of these things? I want to run 11.0's too!

[Darkhorse]

Update: Not much to update but..

Radiator, fans, serpentine belt, hoses, all installed.

Having a m'fer of a time with valve cover clearance because of the TV cable on the AOD. I had to buy another set of valve covers then pray to all the Nordic Gods to get it to clear. Now I have to get 6 studs for the intake to mount it because of the added spacer. This thing is going to have gobs of torque down low, so much for the short runner/high rpm intended application of the intake :D

Oh well, I could have said screw it and installed the C4 but I don't want to do that right this minute. I'd like to see what the AOD can hold while prepping the C4 for later this year.

Once the SCT BA2800 is installed I can start the car - it's on order now just waiting for it to come in.

Repositioned the intercooler and had to ''modify'' the inside of the front cover again. Note all the fiberglass shavings :)

http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/4019025751.jpg

Breathers have to be drilled for the new covers but they're pretty

http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/4019025715.jpg

Kinda hard to see but there is barely a pubic hair clearance on the TV cable and bracket

http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/4019025763.jpg

2" phenolic spacer - wow.

http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/4019025753.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/4019025718.jpg

Next up

1) Relocate the connectors to the main harness as they are interfering with the hood.
2) Replace all of the set screws in the Flaming River manual rack steering shaft.
3) MAF conversion harness needs installed with new PCM
Install the SCT meter
4) Mount 6AL box under the drivers seat, decided to move it due to possible heat
5) Relocate radiator overflow

Once the meter, pcm, and harness are installed i'll start the car - should be this week/weekend if my parts arrive.

[LX2NV]

Nothing scarrier then a 4-eyes with a front mount intercooler.

i agree, its going to be nothing to f-with.

[LX2NV]

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3416170/2/istockphoto_3416170_money_tree.jpg
Where can I get one of these things? I want to run 11.0's too!

holy **** pat, im laughing my ass off.

[TrickFlowGregg]

Looking good!!

:rock:

I am pricing out the stuff for my 8.8 build up now. Mine still has the 7.5 in it.:wtf:

[Darkhorse]

Looking good!!

:rock:

I am pricing out the stuff for my 8.8 build up now. Mine still has the 7.5 in it.:wtf:


Gonna be selling my 8.8 soon, I have a guy interested in it already but keep that in mind. Currently has 4.10's in it but can easily swap gearsets - have a 3.27 gear available. Also have a brand new in the box trac loc rebuild kit.

[TrickFlowGregg]

Gonna be selling my 8.8 soon, I have a guy interested in it already but keep that in mind. Currently has 4.10's in it but can easily swap gearsets - have a 3.27 gear available. Also have a brand new in the box trac loc rebuild kit.


I have an 8.8 already with 3.73 gears that I am switching over to a 3.31 gear. We are getting ready to sand blast the rear and weld the axle tubes. I would like to switch over to 5 lug but I can't afford to get new wheels/tires yet. If you know of anyone looking for some 4 lug cobra R wheels let me know.

[Darkhorse]

I have an 8.8 already with 3.73 gears that I am switching over to a 3.31 gear. We are getting ready to sand blast the rear and weld the axle tubes. I would like to switch over to 5 lug but I can't afford to get new wheels/tires yet. If you know of anyone looking for some 4 lug cobra R wheels let me know.

I love those rims, what are you going to ask for them - without tires if possible.

[TrickFlowGregg]

I love those rims, what are you going to ask for them - without tires if possible.


I would rather sell them with the tires. Probably $650 for everything or around there.

[Darkhorse]

Update - 2/19/08

Car is sitting waiting for fluids, some vacuum lines, a bit of wiring and 02 sensors and she can fire.

To go with the beefy new rearend:

UPR Pro Series upper control arms

http://www.uprproducts.com/images/parts/all/UCA_ALL_LRG.gif

Torque box reinforcement
http://www.uprproducts.com/images/parts/all/torq_LRG.gif

Baseline Suspension "Race" anti-roll bar kit
http://www.baselinesuspensions.com/arbr1.jpg


Gotta get this (mythical) beast to hook.

[SableGTO]

Who are you BSing???
I saw it Sunday....you got some wrenching to do before that beast fires.

But I will say, it is going to be mighty pretty when it's done. Something I usually don't expect from DH!

Get R Done!!

[Darkhorse]

Who are you BSing???
I saw it Sunday....you got some wrenching to do before that beast fires.

But I will say, it is going to be mighty pretty when it's done. Something I usually don't expect from DH!

Get R Done!!


It's easier to buy parts than it is to get it running :rofl: When all else fails I can pull out my parts list and wow people with that.

I may even print up some dyno sheets, cruise to the spots with someone and I can walk around with my car in a portfolio :goodnbad:



"Dude, my car is the shiat"

"Oh yeah? When is it going to be out?"

"Dude, my car is the shiat"

Repeat as necessary.

[PEDD01GT]

"Dude, my car is the shiat"

"Oh yeah? When is it going to be out?"

"Dude, my car is the shiat"

Repeat as necessary.

someone send this to LX2NV...... LMAO

:rofl:

[LX2NV]

c'mon pedd, you think im going to let this thing sit around and collect dust ? everytime i go out to the garage she is another step closer to hitting the road, i have only had it two weeks and i got alot of stuff sorted out. give me a few months(2-4).

[PEDD01GT]

I was waiting for you to see that. Keep the faith Jewel, it's all in good fun. Which reminds me, you need to post up for a screen name change, LX2NV hasn't applied in a while. Aren't you GT2NV already in four eyed? Get it done slacker!

[Darkhorse]

UPDATE:

My wallet

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3010873/2/istockphoto_3010873_hands_are_holding_an_empty_wal let.jpg

My parts list:

http://www.notesonproductivity.com/ICA/NOP.nsf/dx/StackOfPapersSmall.jpg/$file/StackOfPapersSmall.jpg

Results:

http://bridgestothepast.com/images/man_trapped_box_lg_wht.gif

[PEDD01GT]

Where in the world to you find the time to come up with this s***!
:rofl:

[Darkhorse]

Au natural talent.

I have to bang on myself along with everyone else. Some took it personal and ran off crying, not to be heard from since.

Point is, it's all in fun.

[Handyman]

Au natural talent.

I have to bang on myself along with everyone else. Some took it personal and ran off crying, not to be heard from since.

Point is, it's all in fun.

Put the spurs to the unicorns and they went to the barns.....
http://www.photohouston.com/texas-cowboy-pictures/spurs-stirrups-chaps-L2-35.jpg

[PEDD01GT]

Au natural talent.

I have to bang on myself along with everyone else. Some took it personal and ran off crying, not to be heard from since.

Point is, it's all in fun.

You hurt my feelings all the time, but a little cryin' doesn't stop me from hangin' around
;)

[Darkhorse]

You hurt my feelings all the time, but a little cryin' doesn't stop me from hangin' around
;)


My apologies :p


Ask SableGTO for material on me - he has plenty that gets me laughing. I dig it.

[PEDD01GT]

My apologies :p


Ask SableGTO for material on me - he has plenty that gets me laughing. I dig it.

lol, I hear ya though. I have grown used to jokin' around on here with you, Handyman, LX2NV, SableGTO, etc. That I tend to forget some people may take me seriously.

[Handyman]

lol, I hear ya though. I have grown used to jokin' around on here with you, Handyman, LX2NV, SableGTO, etc. That I tend to forget some people may take me seriously.


Kick your self in the nads from me...There might be 5 people on here that can take a joke.....The rest run for the barn:rofl:

[PEDD01GT]

Kick your self in the nads from me
OUCH!..........d i c k that hurt! That's the last time I listen to you:beef:

[Handyman]

OUCH!..........d i c k that hurt! That's the last time I listen to you:beef:

:rofl:

[Darkhorse]

OUCH!..........d i c k that hurt! That's the last time I listen to you:beef:


:rofl::rofl:

[LX2NV]

UPDATE:

My wallet

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3010873/2/istockphoto_3010873_hands_are_holding_an_empty_wal let.jpg

My parts list:

http://www.notesonproductivity.com/ICA/NOP.nsf/dx/StackOfPapersSmall.jpg/$file/StackOfPapersSmall.jpg

Results:

http://bridgestothepast.com/images/man_trapped_box_lg_wht.gif
LMAO, you too...?

[LX2NV]

BTW, you got way too much time on your hands. P.S. your paper tiger is still my favorite.

[Darkhorse]

El-Chupacabra lives :rock:


Johnny and I fired her up this morning and let it idle for about 10-15 minutes but it quickly fouled all of the plugs. It's running extremely rich right now.

Open DP is pretty loud, the y-pipe and rest of the parts should be here mid week so that I can start on some of that. Got a ways to go before I can tune it but she's coming along and will be ready by the time the track opens.

[One Sweet Day]

cool! congrats aaron!:thumb_beer_cheers:

[Junior2561]

Open DP FTMFW :disturbed: can't wait to see it :rock:

[Darkhorse]

Open DP FTMFW :disturbed: can't wait to see it :rock:


That's a kickass job on your own setup there Junior - congrats on having the balls to take it on yourself. Great job.


Makes me want to pick up a clunker fairmont, 351w, and a welder and see what happens.

[Darkhorse]

Latest pics:

http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/5417500287.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/5417500044.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/5417500146.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/5417500032.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/5417500275.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/5417500048.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/5417495921.jpg


Y-Pipe
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/3718565674.jpg

Custom 1968 Chevelle SS396 workbench

http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/5417500175.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/2/5417500134.jpg

[GTkyle]

Awesome man!

So when's the work bench get it's heart transplant?? lol

[Darkhorse]

Awesome man!

So when's the work bench get it's heart transplant?? lol

Soon as Chupacabra's legs regenerate we're swapping the new heart into the Chebby. It's torn down to shortblock right now and waiting patiently for the engine, which is done now.

[Junior2561]

I wish i had that kind of engine space to use, looks sweet :rock:

[SableGTO]

Nice work! Congrats!

[thetraitor]

Congrats! Can't wait to see it run. :rock:

[neal]

need a video of it dude

[TrickFlowGregg]

Congrats on the install, glad to hear she is running!

[Darkhorse]

Thanks guys - can't restart it because the tune is way off and keeps fouling plugs. If I can get a base tune that it will sit and idle on i'll take a video of it.

Much more work to do.

[One Sweet Day]

http://sl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/756/756783uma854d69o.gif

[Darkhorse]

Picked up some new parts over the weekend and made some more progress/regress :)

The new rearend is now here along with the UPR upper control arms. Still waiting for a UPS box of parts that include the Walbro fuel pump, VSRacing turbo blanket and custom y-pipe.

Hopefully I can get the exhaust put on it to quiet it down while I idle the car checking for leaks - which I had my fair share of this weekend.

The SCT flip chip is in and programmed so that I can at least idle the car checking for all of these issues - thanks BigShot, again - she's a coming along tho.

Need to mark the balancer and get the base timing set, bypass the heater core which took an early exit and continue to reassemble the car.

[Junior2561]

:( You make me realize how much further i still have to go.

:rock:should be a running motha tho!!!

[wikd331]

Picked up some new parts over the weekend and made some more progress/regress :)

The new rearend is now here along with the UPR upper control arms. Still waiting for a UPS box of parts that include the Walbro fuel pump, VSRacing turbo blanket and custom y-pipe.

Hopefully I can get the exhaust put on it to quiet it down while I idle the car checking for leaks - which I had my fair share of this weekend.

The SCT flip chip is in and programmed so that I can at least idle the car checking for all of these issues - thanks BigShot, again - she's a coming along tho.

Need to mark the balancer and get the base timing set, bypass the heater core which took an early exit and continue to reassemble the car.


gald to hear it is coming along i need to stop by and check it out someday

[SableGTO]

You are getting there. I think it looks great. I hear there might be an open track this week. Better knuckle down and get her done.

[Darkhorse]

You are getting there. I think it looks great. I hear there might be an open track this week. Better knuckle down and get her done.


Thanks guys! Yeah it's coming along, slowly but......


It will be very easy to tell when it's close to being ready, i'll stop talking chit on da interweb.

Smack talk is fun during the Winter but when the cars are out there's no time for it.

Junior - trust me bro, I still have a long way to go i'm just the only one that realizes how far off it actually is.

[PEDD01GT]

It's gonna be eeevvvil!!!!!
:rock:

[Darkhorse]

New addition rearend

http://img2.putfile.com/main/3/651747069.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/3/6517470791.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/3/6517470716.jpg

5/8" drive studs force me to buy new rims :drool:

Oh well. Swap the rear, install the fuel pump, exhaust and get her on the dyno!!

[Darkhorse]

Stewie decided to help me today.

http://img2.putfile.com/main/3/6517470788.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/3/6517470728.jpg

Pretending to be good :wtf:

[Junior2561]

Money Tree!!!!

Looks Nice :rock: Labs FTW :rock:

[SableGTO]

Man, that pup is getting big fast!
I saw him just last week and he was half the size!

[Darkhorse]

Man, that pup is getting big fast!
I saw him just last week and he was half the size!



He's advancing - the car isn't :rofl:

[Darkhorse]

El Chupacabra captured on video :rofl:



http://media.putfile.com/El-Chupacabra-lives

[PEDD01GT]

Sounds healthy Aaron

[KB2001GT]

sounds good, i'm so kicking your butt this year:tongueout:

[LX2NV]

oh ****, that made me smile at the end when i could hear her spoolin up.... watch out people.

[SableGTO]

You put one of those whistler things in your exhaust didn't you!!! LMAO!!!

Probably need a bigger blow off valve then that....ha ahaaaa ha!!!

[GTkyle]

You put one of those whistler things in your exhaust didn't you!!! LMAO!!!


Woo woooooo!!!

[Darkhorse]

Few new pics today. Pulled her out of the garage to clean up some things and swap the thermostat.

http://img2.putfile.com/main/3/7618394622.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/3/7618394640.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/3/7618394631.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/3/7618394696.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/3/7618394597.jpg

Rearend, driveshaft loop, upper control arms tomorrow.

Still waiting on parts for the exhaust and fuel pump swap.

[TrickFlowGregg]

Looks good!!!

[Darkhorse]

Thanks Gregg


Got the old rearend out today and the new one is sitting in place with the lowers bolted on. Could manuever the rearend and work the jack while installing the upper control arm bolts by myself so i'll jump back on that tomorrow.

Dropping the driveshaft off for yoke replacement in the morning.

Meantime I installed the new fuel pressure gauge on the cowl with a cup and braided line. Looks pretty good, just needs the lighting wired in.

[thetraitor]

Those pictures don't hold a candle up to seeing this thing in person. Looks great. Good job Aaron. :rock:

[GTkyle]

Man that thing looks awesome!

[Darkhorse]

Rearend is now in, thank God - and Johnny. I got stuck trying to install the uppers; a little tough to work the jack, hold the rearend from rotating and work in the uppers all at once by myself :mad:

VSRacing blanket came in, took about 30 seconds to install that. Relocated the radiator overflow tank and started to drop the gas tank for the fuel pump install tomorrow.

Driveshaft has to go to another shop for the flange to be pressed on so that gets dropped in the morning. The y pipe is at the shop now having the v band clamps welded on to that and the downpipe, so the exhaust should be done tomorrow if I finally decide on what mufflers to run.

Beyond that, I have to find a pair of Draglites for the car since the Summit wheels do not accept 5/8'' drive studs.

Should be done Friday or Saturday and ready for the dyno?

[Handyman]

Looks great...Coming along nice. Need to ditch this 2 day headache so I can help you more. Going to be a mean car this year..Look out guy's:spank2:

[LX2NV]

i have had rear ends in and out by myself.... its like a circus balancing act. car looks nice, i bet you're anxious to get it out ?

[Junior2561]

11.20s first day out.....mark my word.

[DsmFighter]

11.20s first day out.....mark my word.

I can see that, as long as the shortblock holds (which it should!).

[SableGTO]

I think he'll do better then 11.20...

[DsmFighter]

I think he'll do better then 11.20...

It's more then capable of a ten second pass... but at what expense?

[Junior2561]

I think he'll do better then 11.20...
i think so too, but i am talking first day out.

[Darkhorse]

11.20s first day out.....mark my word.


I would be thrilled if that were the case. 11.50's or better on the first couple passes would probably net an attempted backflip :D

[TrickFlowGregg]

I would be thrilled if that were the case. 11.50's or better on the first couple passes would probably net an attempted backflip :D


I think you better start learning how to backflip.

[SableGTO]

You have to do it without putting your cig down to do it!

[DsmFighter]

You have to do it without putting your cig down to do it!


Does having Handyman hold it count?

[Newt-Rod]

if the car makes roughly 500 or so rwhp. Hooks outta the gate and does a good 60'. 10's all day long :)

[Darkhorse]

http://media.putfile.com/Turbo-with-full-exhaust


Exhaust is complete - W00T