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Technical Information => Build Threads => Topic started by: Dr1ft1ng0wns on May 05, 2010, 06:53:45 PM
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i've been making some progress with my build, so i figured it was time to start a build thread. i'll get some more pics tomorow, but so far i have:
t5 trans out of an 84 1/2 camaro (non wc)
old smoking sbc 350 out of a 92 suburban (for mach up purposes)
and the shell: 87 se 2+2 in white, great condition and rust free.
i am building all of my own mounts, and have the motor mounts finished. (for now) and i am working on the trans crossmember. i have the power steering rack in. this car is going to be a dd/ occasional track car.sorry for the bad pics, will get better ones tomorow. this build will be very slow, being 15 and not having any source of income does that to a build.
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Update: got the pics of the shifter hole line up, not too bad, but not perfect
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Update: started working on the "new" (relative term) engine. stock 350 out of an 85 suburban with 106,xxx miles. all and any emissions equipment removed. i have an edelbrock performer rpm intake ready to go on, as soon as i bead blast it to clean it up, along with chrome valve covers. as i said, i'm planning to keep A/C, and P/S, but the stock ac pump basically sits on top of the engine and the hose come straight out of the top of that, so it's stock location is not going to work. i'm tempted to just build brackets for the stock a/c pump due to it's smaller size, but we'll see. anyway, heres the engine:(don't worry, i'm cleaning it up before i put it in)
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Update: Decided to add the video to the first page. My dad is driving in the video, but i had to play a little too. Ignore my excited girl laughs. ::)
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Update:
not sure how the interview went yet, still waiting to hear back. i did get the intake cleaned up though.
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found some pics on my phone of the motor while it was still in the suburban:
and if it looks like the door is hanging crooked, thats because it is. it got rolled, so nothing is square anymore.
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Good luck with the build.
Nice to see young blood being creative. Once you get it on the road you'll be glad you did it.
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lol thanks. i figured you would post after i banned you for it.
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Interesting. I'm building an 88 GTU 2+2 conversion 305 TPI T-5. We should face similar challenges. I'll keep an eye on your thread.
What headers are you using?
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LOL
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i'm using some block huggers. some people call them ram horns, they're right next to the block and exit straight down. basically these but black:
http://www.amazon.com/Advance-Adapters-717011-Universal-Applications/dp/B000BTQM3E (http://www.amazon.com/Advance-Adapters-717011-Universal-Applications/dp/B000BTQM3E)
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Just a quick update, this is what the motor looks like after cleanup, paint, bead blasted intake, and chrome valve covers. hoping to drop it in today.
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got the new motor in, sort of. this oil pan is slightly taller than the mock up pan, so i'll have to beat on it a little to get it to fit. (sitting on the rack, can't get the last bolt in). got the clutch in as well, and grabbed a master cylinder out of a chevy pick up (not sure if it's going to work or not, appears to be 3/4 bore but not sure). also any one know how to adapt a speedo cable? the end on the mazda cable isn't the same as the socket on the tranny.
the clutch: 10.5" stock camaro clutch. should hold for a couple miles anyway.
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my workplace, mid progress
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the ID tag on my tranny show it's from a 84 1/2 camaro with the 5.0.
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and the master cylinder, the white thing is where the nub for the remote resevoir was, but after sitting in the sun for a whille it broke off when i took it out.
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Oil pan: I used a '96 350 out of a pick up and welded a plate on Granny's mount to raise the engine 3/8". Others have beat (a harsh term for subtly squishing the pan with hydraulic forces or a hammer) the pan to fit being careful not to go to much to cause interference with the rods. Maybe make your engine mounts a little longer?
Speedo cable: I used a Ford 90* to go into the trans with a Ford to Chevy adaptor key and then ground down the Mazda cable end to fit. That's with an auto so it's no help to you. I used the Ford trans connection because of the 90* fitting to fit in the trans tunnel and the option of many different ratios.
Good luck, you're making good progress.
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it's not very far off, i'm maybe 1/8-1/4" off, so i think i'll just beat on it a little to get it to fit. so for the speedo i need an adapter of some sort to go from the mazda key to the chevy?
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not much done today, so heres more pics! lol
carburetor sticking up past the fenders
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new block sitting in there all pretty-like
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this is one of the header/manifolds that i'm using. 2.5" collectors.
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my solution to the carburetor being above the fenders, switching from the performer rpm to a performer. except it had this wierd build up on the bottom of it, have to do some investigation there.
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the engine the intake came off of:
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and the car on the ground:
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Oil pan: I used a '96 350 out of a pick up and welded a plate on Granny's mount to raise the engine 3/8". Others have beat (a harsh term for subtly squishing the pan with hydraulic forces or a hammer) the pan to fit being careful not to go to much to cause interference with the rods. Maybe make your engine mounts a little longer?
Haha I did all that. Bent the pan to clear the rack, bent the pan back after realizing a rod was hitting it, then wound up welding a 3/8 plate on the bottom of the cradle to space it enough to clear the rack. It was just funny reading that since it's exactly what I went through.
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that build up looks like carbon from the exhaust .
granny's has an adapter cable (like 35.00) mazda spedo to chevy tranny .
the RPM intake give you more power, and you will probably have to put a hole in the hood anyway ...
just my.02
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only problem with the rpm is it is standard bore (whatever the one is that all the holes are the same size) and my carb is spread bore. so that add an adapter which is another 1". with the performer i can skip the adapter and have a lower intake. i want to keep it as low profile as possible, so the lower the better. and it's a 106'000 mile stock 350, i doubt I'll be making much power anyway.
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Dude it is awesome that you are doing all this at the age of 15.
I do have one question however. What are your performance goals with this setup?
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pretty much just something thats fun to drive. something that has a little more get up and go then my honda civic. i plan to upgrade to ls1/t56 as soon as i can afford it, then i can make some real power. and it's almost not even driving the car, i just love building these things.
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Finally, some progress. (i know this stuff is small, but i'm excited about it) so far this week i've gotten the motor bolted together(for the most part) and am startiing on the wirng. i finally got a battery hooked back up to the chassis, and to my delight all the lights work!! (was afraid prev. owner stripped it) it doesn't have any head lights (knew that) but the rest work. check it out:
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The carbon build up in the manifold is from not having a shield like a stock manifold (blast it off). Also the PO probably didnt close one side off (heat riser) as most directions say to do. The performer will do fine, my camaro w/3.08 and low horse 350 w/ performer and q jet will burn'm for as long as you want. Finally finished paint, but still think you'll be done first. Keep it up and get it done. ++++++++++++++
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Keep up the good work. Are you going to clean up the engine bay a lilttle bit?
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maybe after i get it running. i really want to just drive it. but if i end up having to pull the engine for something again I'll definitely clean it up. how do you get the emissions harness out? it looks like a lot of work to get it separated from the firewall. and yeah my dad told me what it was after i pulled it off. the motor i got it off of was my dad's old suburban motor, it had a cracked head so we pulled it. it looks like i have next to no room for an air filter though.
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How much lower do you think the carb will sit with the performer intake manifold...?
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it looks to be around an inch. i still will have to work some magic to get an air cleaner on it though. the hood does clear the carb, i just don't know how much. i finally got a job cleaning up a local machine shop, i start Monday, so this project will finally get under way. if it is in anyway possible, i don't want to cut any holes in the hood. but i have yet to see a carbed setup fit under an na hood.
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SWEET!, nice small block car haha, i know this all started with small chevy swaps, but it seems like everyones is lsx now (which isn't a bad thing;) but it nice to see another one, looks good, keep your eyes out of a 6 speed tho, they can handle way more power, and with the carb get way better fuel millage ;) looking good tho!
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if it is in anyway possible, i don't want to cut any holes in the hood. but i have yet to see a carbed setup fit under an na hood.
mine does...;) But its a sbf in an fb, however I do have a performer intake! LOL. Nice build you've got going, definitely will be a fun ride for sure. I just finished my 3 month build a few weeks ago and took it to the track, with a stock 302 from an explorer my car ran high 12's, so I'm sure you'll be close to that as well. Then mods/nitrous and you'll be pretty quick.
Keep us updated, wish I took a bunch of pics/did this, but I was just rushing to drive the damn thing, lol.
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lol, i ran out of money, so had plenty of time to take pics. my dad just got his own shop and gave me a set of keys, so i may move it down there and get going on it again. and i think i may put the manual rack back in, block off the a/c stuff, and just run an alternator with the sbc. i don't know how i'll fund it, but i would really like to upgrade to a 5.3/t56 combo after i get the chassis figured out with the sbc. I don't see the point in spending money on a/c and power steering lines for pumps that won't stay long.
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Alright, got a pretty decent sized update. I got the car moved down to my dad's shop, and have been working on it after school when possible. I also got a job at the local Dairy Queen, so now i have some cash to dump into this thing. I bought a parts car that has the 5 lug stuff and a t2 rear end, i just haven't picked it up yet. I got the manual rack put back in, and the emissions harness removed, and am starting wiring. My goal is to have it drivable by may 27th, as that is the seniors last day (I have a lot of senior friends) and i want to prove that this car isn't just a pipe dream. It has sat far too long, it is time to enjoy it. It may not have any gauges working except the tach, no ac, no heat, possibly no exhaust, but it will be drivable lol. The only pics i have for now are the two i took following my friend on the way to the shop. And one of my Civic, i got some new wheels lol.
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Hey man you have excellent work ethic, which is too be admired in today's day and age! It seems like you should be driving this thing in time for seniors last day just make sure you don't do a burnout in the school parking lot, they don't like that it turns out. hahaha
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Haha yeah the cops around here are too bored, I'd be lucky if i could get away with no exhaust for more then a couple hours. Maybe if i shut it off and coast by every time i see one lol.
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Alright, so I'm currently messing with the wiring, and was trying to figure out the fuel pump. I couldn't hear it turning on, so I pulled it out. Turns out the reason i couldn't hear it was because it is really quiet. Took some pics of the fuel tank though. Looks gross inside.
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need to clean that tank. also the stock pump is way to much pressure for a carb. you can use a block mounted pump and just run a line down into the tank and add another filter in the line. but i would use a chevy TBI electric pump in the tank and just use a regulator. the TBI pump runs around 12psi and is easily regulated down to 5psi. very nice progress so far though.
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Got a mallory bypass regulator and fittings sitting behind the seat just waiting ;) And i plan on cleaning the tank when i have it on the rack to swap the rear end. But thanks for complement. :)
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Mine is like that too, it sat for 20 years with a full tank. I don't know if you can tell but the baffles are almost rusted away...
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Dang. Glad mine isn't quite that bad. I'll just have to drop the tank and rinse it out. Hopefully the nasty stuff won't protest too much. Nice phone though lol. That the evo? You can just barely see the top of my Droid x in my photo.
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Its the incredible, I got it a few weeks after the X came out but I didn't feel like spending a month on a waiting list for it. I have been putting off cleaning the tank for a good 2 months now, it will not be fun and its gotten to the point where it cant really get all that much worse if I wait.
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True. Luckily the guy who sold me my car was trying to get as much as possible out of it, so he drained the tank. The little bit in the baffle is all thats there.
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So I was trying to figure out why the wire for the starter solenoid wasn't getting any power. Busted out the multimeter and started tracing. Checked to see if the starter cut relay was working, only to find it wasn't there and already had a jumper on it. That eliminates that. I knew these have a clutch switch, but the pedal was on the floor already (No mc, so it just sits there). So i pull the column cover off, and check the ignition switch. Got power there. So I finally just unplugged the clutch switch, put a jumper on it, and what do you know, it worked! Apparently my neutral safety switch thing is bad. Oh well. On to the next step! lol.
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Got a good chunk of work done tonight. Realized that i wasn't going to have room in the engine bay for the battery, so i put it in the trunk. Got power to the starter, just need to make a cable to go from the starter to the alternator, and finish the cable from the alternator to the fuse box. I took one of the bolts for the rear tow hooks out, and replace it with a longer one, then used it as a ground stud. I still need to make a ground strap from the chassis to the engine too. I got a pic of the shop it's in now though.
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that sure looks like an alt wire.
the clutch switch is on the rod going to the master so atleast on mine i needed the master mounted to activate the switch
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huh. Well I was going to bypass it anyway so I could still drive it if my clutch hydraulics fail.
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Update 4/12/11
Got a parts car. If you're a regular on here, you may recognize it as MazdaNewb's old project. It has all the 5 lug stuff, 4 piston front brakes, and a t2 rear/axles. He threw in some extra body parts and misc. stuff, so I'm sure I'll have plenty of spares and some stuff for sale eventually. I bought some drop engineering umhw diff bushings from Fcs rule for when i put the t2 diff in. I also got a straight up bellhousing and swapped it out, so now i have a little more room. Got an energy susp. tranny mount, and the short water pump as well. Pressure washed the engine bay yesterday. Turns out you CAN grind the stock fc speedo cable down to fit the camaro speedo gear, so i did that today as well. Here's some pics of the progress.
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Dang put it together already :)
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Ha. It was put together sunday, but i got that other bellhousing, so i pulled the motor and trans, then decided to pressure wash the bay, which led to washing the whole car. Then I needed a different clutch fork for the new bell housing, So i got that and the new tranny mount. But this darned nickel and dime stuff is killing me. I think the radiator got ordered today, so that should be here soon.
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thx dylan
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Then I needed a different clutch fork for the new bell housing
Which one did you end up using?
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One for a 75 chevy pickup with a 350.
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One for a 75 chevy pickup with a 350.
interesting
I tried one from a 75 camaro and it was totally screwed up. I'll have to try the pickup one.
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Alright, time for an update. So, last saturday, my brother was out in the driveway messing around right before we were going to leave for dinner at my grandparents. All of a sudden I hear this weird sound I've never heard before, so I ask my brother "what was that?" His only response was "I'm dead". I look up the driveway, and despite my dad having about 7 cars sitting there, he hit the back window of my civic with a rock. Awesome. I've got a whole hatch from a junkyard now, planning on putting it on tomorrow, He payed for as much as he could, but he's only 8. Since we had to get the hatch though, I got a Taurus fan at the same time. I also got my '86 Vette radiator a week or two ago, and got the frame rails beat in to make it fit. I got the front harness cleaned up a bit and the tank dropped as well. Oh and I got some pulleys for the short WP. Got the timing set, and the new points in after I fried the first set by wiring the coil backwards. And finally tonight I got the rear end and the almost spotless gas tank out of my parts car. As soon as I get the new tank rinsed out and some fuel lines made up, she should be ready to make lots of noise!
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well your car is getting there not bad for a beginner one thing i might suggest is getting a plasma cutter makes removing unwanted metal so easy and clean ,and good to see old school v8 and tranny,
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I totally forgot about plasma cutters.....I need to find a friend with one lol.
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geeze you can buy used ones for $300 bucks and new ones for$1,100.,,they work nice and most are good to about 7/16 steel which you never encounter in a car,when i tubbed my car it took a half hour to remove the entire inner wheelwell in one piece,and look not bad,tinsnips just give ya blisters and zip-wheels are dangerous.
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i assembled a car like yours for a friend and used a front solid engine mount and it was awsome,i give ya a pic of it
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Nice! I went with the normal mounts, not really sure why. That looks way easier to install/remove and way stiffer.
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yes it is stronger and stiffer,i will not ever install any of that granny's speed shop crap and it is crap,,
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Me neither. I built my own mounts.
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Hey Dylan,
Not sure what you decided on for clutch master and slave.'
My setup is a Wilwood 1" (clocked at 2 oclock until I get the clocking shim from Pez) going to the stock Mazda slave.
My clutch fork is cut down on the outside to clear the floor/tunnel.
The push rod from the slave is inserted backwards so the knob is pushing the clutch fork pocket.
My slave is mounted to a piece of angle iron to the bell housing. It's rudimentary but works great and I've not had any problems so far.
Here are a couple of pictures:
(https://www.norotors.com/gallery/albums/Misc_Pictures/Dir_2/medium_3042.JPG) (http://www.norotors.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=3042)
(https://www.norotors.com/gallery/albums/Misc_Pictures/Dir_2/medium_3041.JPG) (http://www.norotors.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=3041)
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the 7/8 pull slave and 3/4 master will be here monday :)
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i have an old gm oem shifter fork i didnt end up using in my t5/lsx build i can sell someone if they need it, i can get the oem number later...
keep it up man, mine pulls hard and everyone that rides in it is like OSHIT!!!
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Thanks. Its getting closer and closer every day.
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Update:
Radiator mounts: DONE
Fan mounts/insulation: DONE
Trans mount: DONE
Shifter: DONE
Currently waiting for in the mail:
7/8 pull slave
3/4 master
NA driveshaft flange
alternator/mount
Hooked up the fuel lines, mounted the fpr, put gas in the tank, hooked up fuel pressure gauge to adjust the fpr, fired fuel pump got a geiser of fuel out the vacuum/boost compensation port. Pulled apart to find diaphragm completely missing. Will order new one tonight. Also got an awesome little master cylinder spacer/clocker with hand written instructions from Denis, (DDv8) Thanks man!
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fucking amazing dude
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Thanks lol. The reason it took so long to start is cause I'm still having fpr issues and it was super flooded. had like 15psi instead of 5...
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Thanks lol. The reason it took so long to start is cause I'm still having fpr issues and it was super flooded. had like 15psi instead of 5...
Hey Dylan,
I was having all kinds of problems with my Holley FPR (non return). I bought this return type from Summit and it works great.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/QFT-30-900/ (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/QFT-30-900/)
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I have a mallory return style regulator, but I think my return line is clogged. I'm seeing about 20 psi with the pump on, and it jumps all around. that's with the set screw out, which is supposed to be around three psi.
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So.. after almost ten months of not touching my project, i finally pulled it into the shop today. (It took me this long to convince my gf to help out :P ) I got the old rear subframe/diff out and got my gxl diff in, along with the mmr diff mounts. It's all five lug now, and my gf helped me bleed the brakes. I'm hoping to finish the clutch setup tomorrow and get the driveshaft built. Then, after who knows how many years of having this project, it'll move under it's own power!!! I'm just really excited to get going on this thing again and wanted to let you all know i'm back. :)
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Good to see it back in progress. ;)
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I thought you died!
LOL, welcome back, glad to hear it's still going. :)
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Well, encountered some problems yesterday. Finished mounting the slave, but no one in town had a rubber section of clutch line, and the hydraulic shops were closed. Shotened up an s10 blazer driveshaft to use, but after half an hour at the parts store i found out they don't make a conversion u joint to mate the shaft with my n/a diff flange. >:( So i think i found my solution. A 3" weld in 1330 style tube yoke. Just cut the end of the shaft off that doesn't fit, weld the new one in, and assemble with a 1330 to 7260 u joint. :) Not sure what i'm going to do about the clutch line yet though....
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nice to see another SBC FC w/ a T-5 here.
keep up the good work !
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Have some good news. I got the tube yoke and u joint ordered, and the hydraulic shop came through for me. Now all i need to do is bend up some brake line and i'll be able to bleed the clutch. Then it's a visit to my friends house to weld up the driveshaft (a second time) and it should be able to move under its own power! Finally.... Now if only i could find time to work on it...
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Looks like it has all gone smooth for you. Keep up the good work.
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Yet another long awaited update. Started messing with it again today, and made the most progress i have in a long time. I got the radiator and heater hoses all together and installed, just need hose clamps. I also got the clutch line put together and bled it, so that is now functional. I fixed the no start issue i was having, and messed with the timing a bit to make it crank easier. I also found a couple 40's series flow masters for a temporary exhaust. I just need to get my driveline finished up, (maybe Wednesday night) and it should move. I need to get a belt for the water pump and the alternator (which i also wired up today), and i can finish up the cooling system. I'm hoping to get a trip permit and drive it to graduation (June 8th) but we'll see.
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Update! See first post. :D
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Wow! It sounds sweet!
Have fun with it now.
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Haha i thought so too. Too bad that's open headers lol. I can't thank you guys enough for all the help with this thing. It still needs a few small things before i can take it on the streets, but this is huge inspiration. :D :D :D :D :D
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Congrats! You've come a long way man!
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Thanks Blake. :D