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Offline Philithy

Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #315 on: July 19, 2012, 04:32:40 AM »
I just spent about 3 hrs reading this whole thread from start to finish, I'm at a loss for words in how well you documented this along with the patience and effort. SICK!!!


Offline Dbz33

Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #317 on: August 01, 2012, 12:21:07 AM »
I just spent about 3 hrs reading this whole thread from start to finish, I'm at a loss for words in how well you documented this along with the patience and effort. SICK!!!

Same here. Just finished it. Amazing job.

Offline icey?

Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #318 on: August 01, 2012, 12:47:00 AM »
Nice build.

Where in MS you from. I'm in Biloxi.


Offline NismoGuy

Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #320 on: August 09, 2012, 09:49:05 PM »
What an amazing and inspiring build. I literally just read the whole thing from start to finish. I really like your gauge light setup and wish I had the skills to do that. I would actually pay someone to do that to my gauges. Thread has been added to my favorites.

Offline halfspec

Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #321 on: August 10, 2012, 09:13:15 AM »
What an amazing and inspiring build. I literally just read the whole thing from start to finish. I really like your gauge light setup and wish I had the skills to do that. I would actually pay someone to do that to my gauges. Thread has been added to my favorites.

Thanks! We actually have a forum vender that is putting together a service to do it for people. It's not exactly how I do it in this thread, but the result is pretty much the same. Check it out:

http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12610.0

Lane

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Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #322 on: August 10, 2012, 01:38:02 PM »
What an amazing and inspiring build. I literally just read the whole thing from start to finish. I really like your gauge light setup and wish I had the skills to do that. I would actually pay someone to do that to my gauges. Thread has been added to my favorites.

Thanks! We actually have a forum vender that is putting together a service to do it for people. It's not exactly how I do it in this thread, but the result is pretty much the same. Check it out:

http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12610.0

Lane

I was like, hey, someone else is doing Speedhut clusters?!

Then I was like,  :yay:

Thanks Lane.  So this thing is 'done'?  Runs good, looks good, and has functional A/C?

Offline halfspec

Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #323 on: August 10, 2012, 02:56:41 PM »
What an amazing and inspiring build. I literally just read the whole thing from start to finish. I really like your gauge light setup and wish I had the skills to do that. I would actually pay someone to do that to my gauges. Thread has been added to my favorites.

Thanks! We actually have a forum vender that is putting together a service to do it for people. It's not exactly how I do it in this thread, but the result is pretty much the same. Check it out:

http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12610.0

Lane

I was like, hey, someone else is doing Speedhut clusters?!

Then I was like,  :yay:

Thanks Lane.  So this thing is 'done'?  Runs good, looks good, and has functional A/C?


Haha! Nah, I'm sending anyone that asks me about the conversion your way these days. In fact, I'll change the link in my sig to point to your thread.

'Done' is such perminent word. It's very close, but not done. Off the top of my head these are the things I have left to do:

Install and aim HID headlights (HID projector headlights are built, wiring is complete, and popup assemblies are installed; I just have to install and aim).
Remove speedhut fuel pressure sensor and gauge to send back to Speedhut for repairs (I've completed the initial support diagnostics).
Run new RCA line from the headunit location to the rear amp location (I cut accidentally cut through the one I already had installed during the carpet installation)
Install door handles
Finalize install of center console
Install new mint ebrake handle
Install redline goods shifter and ebrake boot
POR15 seat rail sliders and glove compartment catch
Finalize seat-belt install and install seat belt buckles.
Diagnose why my windhield wiper motor isn't actuating (electrical)
Forever Black my windhield wiper cowl
Either figure out how to get the springs reinstalled in my powdercoated wipers or buy new ones :(

Work out insurance for a month or so

Drive the car for a few weeks and street tune  :yay:

Remove door beltline mouldings and above door mouldings so my painter can cut in that area properly.
Remove sunroof moulding
Remove rear lights
Remove rear bumper

Return car to painter to get the paint redone

Reassemble the parts I took off before paint
Have exhaust welded to fit my car
Tune on a load bearing dyno
Profit?
Drive

So. It's very close, but not quite there. Now that I'm married, It's harder than ever to get large chunks of time to work on any one thing, so I usually have to do it in 1 hr chunks, which as any of you know, is almost worthless on a project like this. Ah well. It'll happen one day :)

Lane

Offline andanotherone

Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #324 on: August 14, 2012, 08:07:35 PM »
I just found the forums today and I have to say to all of the automotive forums I belong to, this one has the most attention to detail in its builds. You got a heck of a project here Lane and I'm looking forward to seeing it completed. Great job.
 :cheers:

Offline halfspec

Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #325 on: August 15, 2012, 06:09:28 PM »
I just found the forums today and I have to say to all of the automotive forums I belong to, this one has the most attention to detail in its builds. You got a heck of a project here Lane and I'm looking forward to seeing it completed. Great job.
 :cheers:

Thank you and welcome to the forum :)


This thread is starting to look pretty scarce in the pic department. How bout a couple pics? :D




Finally finished my door handle assembles. These pics are actually deceivingly simple so I'll have to brag on what's been done.
#1 Powdercoated the handle's bezel with 20% gloss black (65Imp)
#2 Painstakingly powdercoated the pitted aluminum handles (cast) that originally came from www.rx7doorhandles.com/ (also 65Imp)
#3 Rekeyed the passenger side lock cylinder (not sure why it didn't work with my key)
#4 Purchased and installed new lock cylinder retention rings
#5 Installed new weatherstrips from mcmastercarr
#6 Forever blacked the little grommets that fit in front of the lock cylinders

Lane


Offline markfluko

Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #326 on: August 16, 2012, 03:15:11 PM »
What weather stripping did you use from McMaster?

This? http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-foam-tape/=ivl4fa


Offline TurboGabe

Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #328 on: September 07, 2012, 06:24:31 PM »
Dopest dope I ever smoked, bro.  Awesome build, can wait for updates.

Offline Powerlover

Re: Mississippi FD - 383CI Forged LS1 Stroker Build
« Reply #329 on: October 22, 2012, 09:24:19 PM »
It seems we are somewhat neighbors....I find myself in Starkville several times a year.  I'd love to see this thing!!!  Let me know if you need help in the paint department.  I've been painting for over 15 years.