As Legend Says, the Phoenix Shall Arise from the Ashes

[Jersey Mike]

While throwing nonsense back on the car the other day, I paused and thought, "Should I order a MWC front bumper support?" Cost $150, weigh 4lbs, and supposedly it takes a decent while to receive. With that said, worth it for this streetcar, or just run this thing?

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7789/0413131314.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

If you are in a hurry, then use the cracked support. Otherwise, got for the tubular unit. Why? Because race/street car.

[sweetbmxrider]

Don't run a support.

[zuuhlsT/A]

Dude. Put the 150 towards the paint... Don't waste it on something that you really don't need.

[Jersey Mike]

If you are in a hurry, then use the cracked support. Otherwise, got for the tubular unit. Why? Because race/street car.
Define "hurry." I looked back and saw that Smash recently got one too. Any idea on realistic turnaround time between payment & delivery?

Don't run a support.
:nick:

Dude. Put the 150 towards the paint... Don't waste it on something that you really don't need.
Valid, I suppose.



Again, this isn't a race car. It barely sees the road, yet alone the track. Then again, that logic hasn't stopped me from doing engine mods either, I suppose. :shrug:

[LS1ow]

nearing the 1 year mark...


"TWO WEEKS BRO GET AT ME"

[Blackbirdws6]

I don't think I'm the one to define "Hurry". It's your car so that's your call. I ordered from Burkhart and it took mine about two weeks to arrive. I don't know how long it took Kohler's.

[creeper]

While throwing nonsense back on the car the other day, I paused and thought, "Should I order a MWC front bumper support?" Cost $150, weigh 4lbs, and supposedly it takes a decent while to receive. With that said, worth it for this streetcar, or just run this thing?


....


>Please note, these parts are for racing/off-road applications only and are not for on-highway use.<

problem solved 8-)

moderate cost, mild gain, large risk = not worth it

[sweetbmxrider]

Not running a support both saves you money and more weight than buying an intercooler mount for no apparent reason.

[LTb1ow]

Mine took less than a week, but I am magical at getting free things.

I would just run the stocker or find someone with a nice one. The whole life/death thing is silly cause its for low impact collisions anywho.

[WildBillyT]

Waste of money IMO. There's probably plenty of places to spend $150 that will give you more benefit.

[coolmanvette75]

Do it. Because at 60mph that stock support wont do you any better than a mwc one

[coolmanvette75]

Happy 1 year anniversary of rolling your car btw ;)

[WSex]

happy 1 year and many more to come...

why not just buy my bumpersupport its never been "tested"

[grazi]

Congrats on one year buddy. Hope there's lots more to come.

[Jersey Mike]

I hate you all :nick:

[Featherburner]

Congratulations!

[sweetbmxrider]

I would just run the stocker or find someone with a nice one. The whole life/death thing is silly cause its for low impact collisions anywho.

Do it. Because at 60mph that stock support wont do you any better than a mwc one

The foam? Sure. The metal portion that ties the front frame rails together? Ya, that ****er matters a lot. Stop reading the internets.

:nick:

[Jersey Mike]

The foam? Sure. The metal portion that ties the front frame rails together? Ya, that ****er matters a lot. Stop reading the internets.

:nick:

No, you're right. I overlooked that part. Thanks for talking it out, guys. I think I'm going to just keep the stocker.

[LTb1ow]

The foam? Sure. The metal portion that ties the front frame rails together? Ya, that ****er matters a lot. Stop reading the internets.

:nick:

Dont be quoting me bro, i meant the foam, not the metal. Watch out your words.

[Jersey Mike]

So, I swung by Wsex's house after work today and picked up the foam portion to his old bumper support. I think he was under the impression that the NCAA pool was still in swing, and that he could win some favor somehow, because he gave it to me gratis. Of course, I wasn't about to correct him and high-tailed it out of there!



http://imageshack.us/a/img22/2190/0415131734.jpg



I already resolved that the MWC front bumper support wasn't worth it for me on this car, but to satisfy my curiosity, I went ahead and weighed the stock stuff.

If the interwebs are correct, then the MWC front bumper support weighs approximately 4-5 lbs.
I weighed the stock foam and it was 5-6lbs.
The metal portion (with the T/A fogs still on) measured 16lbs.

So, from the factory there are 21-22lbs up there. With 5-6lbs of foam that can be removed for free, if the risk is worth it to you. Personally, I just through the new, non-cracked foam on, cleaned up & sanded the rust off the metal support bar, and gave it a quick spray.


I don't care if no one will see it, I will feel better knowing there is a hair less rust, and a touch more purrrdy, underneath there :rofl:



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I just noticed the two orange spots in the last picture. Those are reflections of the useless HF picks that are laying on the ground.

[chrisfrom nj]

the car is looking great mike when are you setting up another meet

[Jersey Mike]

Chris, the car is a lovely driveway ornament isn't it? :rofl:

I was checking the forum's "Events" page and it seems the next "TBD" North meet is in September. There isn't anyone running it yet, but I'm sure someone will step up with a killer idea to round off the season. http://www.njfboa.org/events/
But, that doesn't mean we can't do some unofficial wing-eating/summer-cruising off the books! ;) You twist Don's arm, and get your brother to come, I'll handle the other North schmucks I know! :mrgreen:

[sweetbmxrider]

Was that weighed with fogs?

[MyFirstZ]

ever figure out your dead battery out you just shinning it up

[chrisfrom nj]

Chris, the car is a lovely driveway ornament isn't it? :rofl:

I was checking the forum's "Events" page and it seems the next "TBD" North meet is in September. There isn't anyone running it yet, but I'm sure someone will step up with a killer idea to round off the season. http://www.njfboa.org/events/
But, that doesn't mean we can't do some unofficial wing-eating/summer-cruising off the books! ;) You twist Don's arm, and get your brother to come, I'll handle the other North schmucks I know! :mrgreen:mike my car is sitting in my driveway too i will get don my bro and a few more people to come too i will probably have my car done and at the meet too

[Jersey Mike]

Was that weighed with fogs?
Adam: Yes, wiith the fogs.



MWC front bumper support weighs approximately 4-5 lbs.
I weighed the stock foam and it was 5-6lbs.
The metal portion (with the T/A fogs still on) measured 16lbs.





ever figure out your dead battery out you just shinning it up
Bring me your battery charger and we'll find out :lol:

[sweetbmxrider]

What about the mounting nuts?

[LS1ow]

how many feet above sea level was it weighted at ?

[WSex]

lock this thread up. i saw the car today and it is NEVER ever going to see the road again. he also said it runs "fine" pshhh lol i dont even wanna get into that!

[Jersey Mike]

lock this thread up. i saw the car today and it is NEVER ever going to see the road again. he also said it runs "fine" pshhh lol i dont even wanna get into that!

Looking forward to seeing your TA at Circus next month, pal!

And she found idle after a few seconds :lol:

[WSex]

And she found idle after a few seconds :lol:

lmfaoooo i didnt even bring that up

[chrisfrom nj]

mike whats left to do

[xrelapse13]

can you get this ****box running already.

[Jersey Mike]

mike whats left to do

Weld the exhaust up.
Wiper assembly.
Possibly change oil pan gasket
Weld in floors then subframe connectors.
Swap 4channel ABS block to 3channel & rebleed.
Install "Chris1313RA" Ram Air.
Throw the heat-shields back on.
Have it painted.
Install body panels.
Reinstall interior.


...I would like to change the v6 evap box and install my v8 one in, so I can run my AC. As well as swap out my valve covers to the new ones that I polished, and purchase/install some nice, shiny Stainless Steel headers. However, we'll see if I get there or not. I tend to get side-tracked with these "While I'm at it" things.


I really DO need to host a get-together one weekend afternoon and make the final push this things needs to be street reliable. Time sucks, though.

[xrelapse13]

sell it for parts, it's never gonna drive.

[Dudbird113]

Post some pics up

[Tru2Chevy]

I tend to get side-tracked with these "While I'm at it" things.

Yea, that was the nail in the coffin of my '87 for a long time.

- Justin

[LS1ow]

ill buy the motor and trans.

[chrisfrom nj]

ill buy the motor and trans.you need the motor for your next project ls1 t56 audi s4

[Jersey Mike]

No, I don't want you breaking another transmission.

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So, a small quandary. The chassis is a '95 V6, the motor/trans are a 2000 LS1/4L60e. The transmission crossmember is from neither.

The problem I encountered today was that I noticed, when putting the poly trans bushing on, that the center hole in the transmission cross-member is roughly 1-inch closer to the nose of the car than the center hole of the bushing. Does anyone have any experience, or links to any bookmarked resources, that deal with this quandary?

I've temporarily settled on throwing the beat-up stock rubber piece back on, and sliding it forward to align with the hole. However, the bottom half of the bushing is obviously not in alignment with the top half, and their respective recesses. I'm not sure how this will actually do when put to the test (if that day ever comes :p) but I'd like a better designed solution.

[coolmanvette75]

I really DO need to host a get-together one weekend afternoon and make the final push this things needs to be street reliable. Time sucks, though.

I'll be home soon. Organize something on a Sunday and I'll come by to set things on fire. Rob can attest to that :kneeslap:

[sweetbmxrider]

Buy a ****ing crossmember or hack that hole out.

[Jersey Mike]

Buy a ****ing crossmember or hack that hole out.

U mean an aftermarket one? Because I've tried 3 different stock ones.

[Featherburner]

Or, god forbid, do some fabrication!

[Blackbirdws6]

Or, god forbid, do some fabrication!

There is a deadline here so fabrication is not plausible. :)

[LTb1ow]

Or, god forbid, do some fabrication!

Seriously, go to home depot, lots of angle iron, get some bolts, simple.

You got this bro.

[sweetbmxrider]

U mean an aftermarket one? Because I've tried 3 different stock ones.

You say you have the wrong one on there :nick:

I dremeled mine like I gave a ****.

[Jersey Mike]

You say you have the wrong one on there :nick:

I dremeled mine like I gave a ****.

There is not enough available space on the crossmember (Need at least 1 more inch of room) to drill a new hole. I will look into the aftermarket, or fabricating one if need be.


I need a lift. This driveway stuff is beat. Countdown to Graziville Invasion has begun.

[WildBillyT]

What is the transmission xmember from?

[The_Bishop]

Where are you located? I have a welder, maybe I could help you out with a little mod on the crossmember?

[grazi]

There is not enough available space on the crossmember (Need at least 1 more inch of room) to drill a new hole. I will look into the aftermarket, or fabricating one if need be.


I need a lift. This driveway stuff is beat. Countdown to Graziville Invasion has begun.

Don't hold your breath on that. but if you want, bring the crossmember over. I'm sure I can fab up something nice with my neighbors mig

[Jersey Mike]

Car's in Oakland. I split my time between there and Randolph.

Bill, I *THINK* The xmember on the car now is off of a LT1 car (Ltb1ow's car). I lost track after 3-4 xmembers sat in a pile for a year.

Rich, in that case, I'll make a template midweek & come by on the weekend. I need to inspect this new structure anyway ;)

[LTb1ow]

Car's in Oakland. I split my time between there and Randolph.

Bill, I *THINK* The xmember on the car now is off of a LT1 car (Ltb1ow's car). I lost track after 3-4 xmembers sat in a pile for a year.

Rich, in that case, I'll make a template midweek & come by on the weekend. I need to inspect this new structure anyway ;)

*Insert meme* HAR HAR HAR HAR!!!!!

[Jersey Mike]

Did I just get real-life trolled? God, he's getting dangerously good at this! :lol:



After a brief search of a few F-Body vendor sites, it seems aftermarket pieces are running in the $150-$200 range. For something that you can fabricate at home, I think I'd be wise to go custom here. I'll be away from the car until Monday, but I'll take another look then and put my thinking cap on.

[LTb1ow]

Just buy one.

Driveline vibration chases are not worth the save couple hundred IMO.

[Jersey Mike]

Are you just saying that because I almost had my mind fully made-up? :rofl:

[sweetbmxrider]

Why not borrow one off of a friend's car that would have the correct one you need and see if it lines up? Maybe you goofed up elsewhere causing your issue.

[LS1ow]

mike i have a t56 cross member upstairs in the shop, swing down n get it if you want.




just kidding, your ugly.

[Jersey Mike]

Dear Abby,

I realized that this thing may be a mild pain in the pooper to replicate, due to the varying geometry all around.

I need to move the hole about 1.25" further towards the rear of the car. So rather than cutting and welding an extension on, should I just bend the lip straight? I believe that if I can bend the area between the blue Painter's Tape out 90*, I can just drill a new hole and be done. Would I be jeopardizing the integrity and strength of the crossmember by doing this though?

Cut 2 slits, bend out, have someone weld a flare on each end of the bend to reconnect everything?

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Also, to answer a previous question: The part number stamped on this is 10198323 10198347-C LT1- MD8/M30 . So it is the LT1 xmember off of LTb1ow's car.

[LTb1ow]

damn it feels good to be a gangster...#trolled

[sweetbmxrider]

I would not do that

[WildBillyT]

I would not do that

I would not bend it either. Get an extension welded on.

[Jersey Mike]

...And this is why I ask things. ^


Thanks for the tip, Adam & Bill. As for Bill's suggestion of welding an extension on to this xmember, wouldn't some of that vertical wall need to be cut, or at least bent, to allow for access to the center bolt/hole that the trans mount bushing connects to?

Excuse the rookie questions. My first rodeo may be showing.

[deadtrend1]

Do you need a t56 crossmember or something? Im not going back and reading to far to find out.

[sweetbmxrider]

I heard this thing is making it to Duke Island????

[Jersey Mike]

YUP! See you there, bro!





[/sarcasm]

[WSex]

I heard this thing is making it to Duke Island????

2015...

[Jersey Mike]

Hopefully I'll have some more later this week, but for now I'm just typing to share my excitement in clearing a hurdle (And because it's been dead in here lately...)

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Does anyone else have a Wall of Shame? I've begun decorating mine as of late. Here's your story for the day:



So, back in October, there was a little mishap with a certain stubborn dipstick and a certain stubborn dipshet. Long story short, I was left with a dipstick sans a few inches.

http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t623/JerseyMike1/20131008_181326_zpse587bcf9.jpg



Petrified that there may now be a chunk of steel dipstick in my oil pan, I decided to explore...
I searched all around the car, the ground and in random crevices of the undercarriage to see if I got lucky and it was somewhere outside of my motor. How foolish. My optimistic childish naivety makes me chuckle.
I tried going in through the dipstick hole with a tiny, tiny magnet. No dice.
Drained the oil, hoping the magnetic drain bolt would have attracted the piece and saved me. Negative.
Perhaps it came out with the oil? Nope, nothing in the drain pan but clean, fresh, unused motor oil... also known as "Money down the drain" in the UK.
Went in through the drain bolt hole with the aforementioned Midget Magnet, and tried with grabber tool as well. Couldn't feel anything.
Acquired big ol' magnet and scanned it across the bottom of the pan, in hopes that if there was anything in there, I could drag it to the exit point & retrieve it. Mildly clever, but still no dipstick end.

Hmm... "Maybe I got lucky? Maybe it ISN'T in there!"

...That delirium was short-lived; I know my luck. Fast forward to May:


The weather has greatly improved but my peace of mind has not. I couldn't comfortably go forward with running this car again without knowing for sure there is nothing in there.
I disconnected the pan and let it hang. I was hoping that, if there's a dipstick end stuck in the hole/pan/block somewhere, that perhaps creating separation between the pan & block would either dislodge the sucker or allow me a visual of the piece/room for pliers. Still nothing.

This left me with no choice: I had to pull the pan off.


After attending a local car show as motivation, MyFirstZ and I took on the task Sunday afternoon. Looking back, it wasn't that awful to do: Removed the compressor & alternator, the horizontal motor mount bolts, hoisted the motor up via the front of the heads, and dropped the K-member.

We got the pan off without much fuss, and inspected it. Nada! Okay, this is good!
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Removed and checked under the cover/[splash guard?] and still found nothing! "Well, I guess I was just paranoid! At least I now KNOW there's nothing in there. It was worth it, I suppose..."
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15 minutes later, as we go to re-install the pan, an accidental flashlight beam and the corner of MyFirstZ's eye caught an object peaking out through the Windage Tray. I damn near shat myself. I couldn't have been more happy than I was at that moment. It was barely poking through, right here where I've set the pick:

http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t623/JerseyMike1/20140518_163622_zps20c8af7c.jpg

I found the piece, threw it in a spare junk-frame I had, and added it to my Wall of Shame collection.

http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t623/JerseyMike1/20140518_203608_zps7ddd4c10.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

Nice job and the presentation was well done as well. So what's next besides putting the pan back on?

[Jersey Mike]

Pan is already back on. ...What can I say? It was a productive day :lol:

Bleed brakes and mock up the exhaust next, most likely. Off days/car days are a novelty lately

[zuuhlsT/A]

Get r done. Really can't say that though. my 79 T/A is in pieces. Took Memorial day week off so maybe I can get my car on the road before yours!

[grazi]

Pan is already back on. ...What can I say? It was a productive day :lol:

Bleed brakes and mock up the exhaust next, most likely. Off days/car days are a novelty lately

I have some gorilla glue if you want to try to salvage that dipstick

[The Fixer]

Amazing that you guys found it! That piece was definitely large enough to be a recipe for disaster. ~Maybe~ it would have fallen down into the pan when you fired it up, or it could have been pulled up into the crank's path and been a nasty mess.

[WSex]

Incase anyone is wondering. I am the dipshet in this lovely story. Thank you and goodbye

[Jersey Mike]

Incase anyone is wondering. I am the dipshet in this lovely story. Thank you and goodbye

I wasn't going to say anything. But we all know your agenda, Luigi. What's the old adage; "Misery-Via-Botched-Car-Build loves company?"


PS-
I read your reply in thr Verizon VoiceMail Woman's voice :lol:

[LTb1ow]

Whats the over/under on this?

[Jersey Mike]

Vegas currently has it somewhere around Overpromised/underdelivered

[Blackbirdws6]

What's actually left?

[Jersey Mike]

Exhaust, trans cooler, TCC Solenoid, Catch Can, fender liners, splash guards, headlights, connect interior harness to everything in the car, fit and adjust body panels, weld in 2 floor patches and then subframe connectors, interior, front swaybar, paint it.

I think "that's it..."

[Blackbirdws6]

So like a weekends worth of work. Not bad.

[xrelapse13]

so it will be out in a few years.. shweet!

[chrisfrom nj]

mike did you ever finish the car yet

[MyFirstZ]

Going back home to get the interior put back in and some wheels and tires. Car runs and limps around, exhaust needs to be a little more secure and not hitting anything before we can push it.


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[Jersey Mike]

You know, I had zero intention of bumping this thing until it looked prettier... You must be very bored tonight :lol:





Yes, interior is going back in. When Mr. Grazi's appointment book opens back up, the carpet will come back out and the floor patches (courtesy of V) and the subframe connectors shall get welded on. I'm debating sound deadening some of the car, at that time (on the fence). In the interim, I'm going to try my hand at lining up body panels and tightening up panel gaps, and making that all out prior to paint.

Big thanks to MyFirstZ for the help in man hours these last couple months. It's been a roller coaster!

[MyFirstZ]

Lol sorta I was going through pictures

[ThoR294]

Ugh those v6 tails lol

[sweetbmxrider]

Nice man, you should do the retro tails look with them. There's a thread on ls1tech.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b21/dragnblazer/tatails78.png

http://oi48.tinypic.com/2s17ibm.jpg

[LTb1ow]

I have a roll of sound deadening adhesive stuff, if you are interested. Intended to use it on mine and then, #racekar

[Blackbirdws6]

Progress is progress!

[Jersey Mike]

I have my LS1 honeycombs that will go on. I've kept the V6 tails and wheels on for the time being, as there is no need to put the nice stuff on until after the car has been properly painted. Let this stuff get banged & nicked up, no poops given. Granted, I will be temporarily throwing the real wheels and tires on for a final alignment, but they'll be coming off thereafter.

Matt, if I decide to go that route I'll reach out to you. Thanks.




Since the thread is already on the radar, I may as well update a few things. Just rattling a few things off the top of my head:

Alignment done. Steering wheel no longer upside down.
BLS headlights are fired up. Granted, I'll have to make 'em nice one of these nights via new lenses, shrouds, alignment & wire hiding. But, they look purdy after dark! :lol:
It's remarkable how much quieter this car is with a full catback on vs open-Y.
I have a tune file from Keith ("The Bishop") to throw on in the interim, to get the new Yank SS3600 properly acclimated. "Creeper" will be uploading it one of these days via his HPTuners software. Mainly just copying the trans tables over, to adjust for the addition of the converter. Will let a TTP/Cartek/Other do the final tune in due time.
We have brakes! ...Like, all of them! New rear lines, deleted the 4-channel stuff, new emergency brake cables, and a 3-Channel ABS block to go along. Still have to scan, diagnose & eliminate the "BRAKE" and "ABS INOP" lights that are on the cluster.
What's this "Service Vehicle" light? I'm working on it, car. Gimme a break! (Serious: Tips on scanning that? Standard OBDII wouldn't read that light, correct?)
Gotta re-check the "Service Engine Soon" light. Last I recall, it's for the Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, which I have stupidly forgot to install all those times the car was on the lift. Doh!
B&M 70264 transmission cooler needs to go on. Any one have a preferred pictorial they'd care to share?
Sway bar, new endlinks, new bushings all are on once again.
I somehow managed to make a TSP adjustable ORY fit on ARH 1 7/8" LTs. I don't know how or why this worked, but halleujah.
Tie Rod ends were more FUBARd than Mario WSSEX's car, so they were replaced prior to alignment. God bless you, Anthony. Guy did that one on his own--I wasn't even in the same state when that one happened :lol:
Seatbelts are about to go back in, likely early next week.
I noticed an oil drip last week while the car was on the lift. New pan & gasket were put on prior, so I'll check the OPSU and double-check the torq on the pan bolts. I noticed some oil on one of the starter bolts, so likely the source is higher up on the motor--Crossing every finger & toe I have that it's not a Rear Main Seal.
Stock valve covers are on, in lieu of the shiny polished ones, until the new Mighty Mouse polished catch-can goes on, down the road. (the polished ones do not have the rear PVC elbow that the my 2000 LS1 covers came with. I suspect these originally came off of a 5.3L) :bertstare:
I'd be an a-hole if I stopped here & ordered some CTS-V brakes, or a H/C/I package right now, right? ...Right? Please say "Right."
New weather stripping needs to go on around the T-Tops & Hatch. Any adhesive/paste/sealer that you guys recommend I apply, while installing?
This is never ending.

[LTb1ow]

Is it a 3 channel rear end?

[Jersey Mike]

Is it a 3 channel rear end?

Yup. "Got a good deal on it!"





...then negated every ounce of "savings" when I had to buy an ABS block & fancy new lines. Is there a "Growing Pains" emoticon on this site yet? No? There should be.

[LTb1ow]

Why would you waste time and effort with installing another OE ABS system...?

Prop valve and new brake lines all around, less than $100.

[sweetbmxrider]

Is the service vehicle light the oil change reminder light? As in hold trip reset and turn key to run/not running and hold for 10?

Did you swap out the EBTCM for an EBCM? electronic brake traction control module

Are the pinouts the same?

[ThoR294]

Why would you waste time and effort with installing another OE ABS system...?

Prop valve and new brake lines all around, less than $100.

this. our ABS system sucks lol

[Jersey Mike]

Why would you waste time and effort with installing another OE ABS system...?

Prop valve and new brake lines all around, less than $100.

Because First Rodeo.


Is the service vehicle light the oil change reminder light? As in hold trip reset and turn key to run/not running and hold for 10?

Did you swap out the EBTCM for an EBCM? electronic brake traction control module

Are the pinouts the same?

I don't know if it's an oil change reminder, as that's not something I had considered, but we'll find out after I try that out!

As for the ABS Block: Off memory, here at work, I don't recall if the 3-channel block I purchased came with it's own EBTCM (er, it would be a EBCM in that case, I imagine?), or if I reused my 4-Channel one. My gut tells me the former, but I should still have the original at home for reference. I'll double check this as well.


I appreciate the tips! I forgot how nice it is having multiple perspectives attacking an issue.

[LTb1ow]

Not sure if LT1 later model stuff (which had 4 channel ABS ASR etc) is similar to the newer standard issue 4 channel LS1 stuff, but, I know on my car, the system propagates into the main body harness. Its not just a plug and play switch.

[sweetbmxrider]

Ya and the EBCM is under the dash. Silver box.

[MyFirstZ]

The the service vehicle soon is the pump the pedal 10ish times with key on for oil change mike

[sweetbmxrider]

Most gm cars and trucks would be fully depressing and releasing the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds of ignition on.

The ls1 fbodies are as follows:

Follow this procedure to reset the engine oil life monitor:

Turn the ignition to RUN (engine off).
Press the TRIP/OIL RESET button on the instrument panel for 12 seconds. The OIL CHANGE light will start to flash to confirm that the system is reset. The reset is complete when the OIL CHANGE light goes out.
Turn the ignition OFF.

[maroman88]

that V6 taillight mod looks awesome lol

[xrelapse13]

would i be an ******* for saying you would be an ******* for not doing h/c?

[LTb1ow]

You should talk to FFB and his perf shop for a turbo kit!

[xrelapse13]

You should talk to FFB and his perf shop for a turbo kit!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Jersey Mike]

So uh, what is this and where is it supposed to go?

Passenger side, by the way.

[LTb1ow]

Optispark

[zuuhlsT/A]

It's for your left and right fog lights bro

[sweetbmxrider]

Def fog lights

[Jersey Mike]

Def fog lights

That's what I thought since it reached the PS fog, but the MFer had me fooled when it didn't plug and play--HID Fog shenanigans and such to mess with tonight, I guess

Thank you guys. Expect more of such silly questions again soon.

[Jersey Mike]

Driver's side DRL doesn't turn on with the lights off. But when I turn the headlight knob, she fires up. Brand new bulbs.

Porque?

[Jersey Mike]

Mild update:

Alignment was done a couple months ago with the factory 16s on. Thereafter, I put the staggered 18-&-19's on and went for a few test drives. The rears rubbed against the fender so badly that I could not even drive the car over the slightest of bumps. When time finally allowed, I rented an Eastwood fender roller & purchased some new Konis to get rid of the old V6 DeCarbons. Bolted everything back together, gained a considerable amount of room of fender clearance, went for a drive, & sure enough the rubbing was gone! Hallelujah! One problem: Between the quarter panel rolling & removal/reinstall of rear suspension components, the alignment is all f'd up again. Gotta get the car on the rack & fix that now that the rear end is all finalized & the wheels have been mounted.

Still have a few small things to address, then send her off to the exhaust shop to get the new exhaust tips put up & everything tucked up for a little more ground clearance, before going off to Inspection & Paint. The progress is... progressing :lol:


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So, about this....

Driver's side DRL doesn't turn on with the lights off. But when I turn the headlight knob, she fires up. Brand new bulbs.

Porque?
Bueller?




Also:
I need to pick up a pair of NPT-to-barb fittings for the tranny cooler. LS1 and 4L60E... does anyone know (off the top of your head) what exact size I need? I believe I'm going to bypass the factory cooler all-together. As always, links earn your a special place in my heart :rofl: Can of Transmission Cooler flush prior to install: Yay or nay? (Plan to purchase unless I hear a good reason not to)


Thanks!

[LTb1ow]

Fittings from case to AN
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rus-640520/overview/

90* Elbow
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fst-30276-1/overview/

6an hose
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-220785-b/overview/

Cooler
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-70264

Fitting cooler to AN
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-220846b

AN to hose
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-220701-b

Disclaimer, I know nothing.

[Blackbirdws6]

The DRL issue is an odd one. I want to say they may be on different circuits (DRL vs Headlight on) so you may want to get a test light and confirm. How do your bulb sockets look? Most of them get burnt after a while so its worth checking.

[sweetbmxrider]

Does the turn signal work when the left turn signal is on? Yes? Drl module looks like culprit. No? Bulb is new? Yes? socket/power feed issue. Get your test light and see.

[grazi]

Fittings from case to AN
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rus-640520/overview/

90* Elbow
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fst-30276-1/overview/

6an hose
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-220785-b/overview/

Cooler
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-70264

Fitting cooler to AN
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-220846b

AN to hose
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-220701-b

Disclaimer, I know nothing.

Bruce speed shop in Rockaway by me has a ton In stock.

[Jersey Mike]

http://i.imgur.com/kcCV6oeh.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

Went for the easy color eh? Needs moar taillight! :)

[sweetbmxrider]

Couple empty buckets of ****s?

[LTb1ow]

Sweet door panels bruh

[MyFirstZ]

I'm giddy about whats coming !

love the larger tips on these cars.

[Jersey Mike]

Pfft, door panels? That's soooo last week!

Where we're going we don't need door panels... or weather stripping... or trim... or engine bay obstructions.

Inb4scrapyardbro :rofl:

[Jersey Mike]

http://i.imgur.com/3aIH9F1h.jpg


If I had to caption this one: "Guys, what have we gotten ourselves into?"
http://i.imgur.com/x8eHV7eh.jpg

[chrisfrom nj]

mike the car is going to look great after my brother is done with it

[xrelapse13]

Yup, Alex is the man

[LS1ow]

Se Pang or nah

[Jersey Mike]

Se Pang or nah

We'll see. I lobbed a teaser out there on SnapChat yesterday of a different color. Test panel will be sprayed later this week for color decision purposes. We'll address this Se Pang business thereafter if need be.



PSA: Fbody glass is not fun to remove.

[Jersey Mike]

The things I do for this build :facepalm:

http://i.imgur.com/NWmvRnKh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8u8DmGTh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/evPeEUAh.jpg





For those keeping count: 4th Gen hoods fit inside of 4th Gen hatches, and a WS.6 front bumper cover will fit inside of a Cadillac sedan :lol: #antitrucklfe?

[Blackbirdws6]

Madness

[MyFirstZ]

hahaha love it,

when you say glass talking about the windshield ? or side glass?

haven't had to do either but the windshield is coming soon

[Jersey Mike]

Side windows... had to get those rubber moldings at the top of the door out; Tape lines are the enemy. :lol:

[LTb1ow]

Pft, we got my bumper in a tiny ass lil jeepbrohai mobile

[Jersey Mike]

Pft, we got my bumper in a tiny ass lil jeepbrohai mobile

Do you have pics?

[LTb1ow]

http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-46567-1354465824483.jpg?t=1354465828

[sweetbmxrider]

Wow, you did have a pic. And I have a rear seat!

[Jersey Mike]

Hahahah that's awesome! Yeah, I was surprised these things fit... When I saw the box it came in I thought I was **** out of luck.

[LS1ow]

ill buy the motor and trans.

:bertstare::bertstare::bertstare:

[unstable bob gable]

:bertstare::bertstare::bertstare:

Tre' Berts look pizzed.