The Unicorn: Abandon all Hope

[LTb1ow]

As I am bored sitting waiting for IT to fix the upgrade they did, lets make a build thread for all to see. :nod:

In the beginning there was X, small older Precision turbo, pt76gts, 76mm T4 unit mounted on an old realquick turbo kit.

The motor is composed of a LT1 block .030 over, compstar 6 inch rods, compstar 3.75 forged crank and JE extreme duty forged pistons, all topped off with max ported stock castings, and a single plane.

Its controlled via a LS1 0411 PCM, so coil packs and 3 bar SD tune. Harness is a frankenstein'd stock LT1 harness with tweaks to use a vortec distributor for cam signal.

Built 4L80e and a S60 puts the power to the ground. Nothing extraordinarily fancy, but nothing remotely cookie cutter.

Take your antidepressants, and fall down the rabbit hole.

http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/DSC03013.jpg
JGS 50mm wastegate and JGS 60mm BOV
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Kit mocked up at builders
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/RealQuick/Matt%20Kohler/13.jpg
Here it is clearing on my motor
http://ltxtech.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9442&stc=1&d=1339348540
Some pictures from when the motor was being built the first time around
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Hotside coated, pre wrap
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-980-1347809367091.jpg?t=1347809415
Milled and drilled for a MAP mount
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-21559-1348282038890_zpsb0e83fac.jpg?t=1348282042
RIP old cam
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-24827-1349216024100.jpg?t=1349216030
Early picture of semi assembly long block
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-15592-1350261230481.jpg?t=1350261232
External fuel pump makes more noise than a idling motor.
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-29522-1353086331895.jpg?t=1353086333
And since nothing is to be normal..
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Early test fit of stuff
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Torque converter, triple disk 3400 area stall
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-27902-1353971615305.jpg?t=1353971616
Rusty cold side picture
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-10870-1353988136655.jpg?t=1353988138
See the theme here?
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/2012-12-15_13-35-23_291.jpg
Built 4L80e from Jake's
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-1182-1356793124560.jpg?t=1356793126
First attempt at mating all the parts
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-13189-1357499425232.jpg?t=1357499429
That theme again...
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-39596-1357770498828.jpg
It all fits!
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Vacuum lines for everything under the sun
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Fancy pusher fans
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Electronic boost controller
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Coil pack mounted up
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Scavenge pump for turbo and crankcase puke tank
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-13364-1367541515478_zps5d734f88.jpg?t=1367541534
Relay and fuse board, everything OE was removed from engine bay
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First start up, pardon the mess of a harness
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And of course, first drive
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Not that its ever been used but created my own meth injection kit
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Finally got some interior in her
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-1130-1375066559260_zps0433252f.jpg?t=1375066580
Proof the car made it places under its own power
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Engine bay shots
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Got a blanket for the turbo
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The first dyno passes
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A clearly photoshopped dyno graph
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Matts%20Turbo%20Dreams/20130924_114642_zps1e196222.jpg
The first attempt at a pass, alternator died and car lost all power
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So after that debacle, ordered a new alternator
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And went to town with heat wrap
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That sums are part one of this novel, ended with a 11.5@138 and some snapped flexplate bolts.
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Converter damage
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Flexplate damage
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-9837-1384025019837_zpsdc3091bc.jpg?t=1384025021
http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64169

Part two to follow

[ThoR294]

nice build and attention to detail. that turdbo is so purdy

[LTb1ow]

Part two: The death of a unicorn


Made up some exhaust since a dumped one is lame
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-4715-1384701788717_zpsf6661963.jpg?t=1384701790
Got it all heat wrapped up
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And finally back on 28 inch street radials from M&H
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Side view
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-18878-1396039186831_zpsd2a51fc0.jpg?t=1396039189


Made a pass on radials/street trim
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/NJFBOA/IMG_20140405_130344_zps7d9dfc19.jpg
And we have 10s, car weighs 3600lb with me in it. Puts it around 700whp
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-8637-1396726558163_zpse45df7af.jpg?t=1396726560


One of the highlights of last season, paint!
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And of course, new fancy hood!
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And with that high note... we have our death. Went to Etown, ran some craptastic 12 sec passes, and lost all oil pressure. Knock knock, whos there. The tear down..
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Smoking gun, snapped oil pump driveshaft tab
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But it gets better, trashed cam lobes
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And with that, ends the glory days. Part three next

[LTb1ow]

Part three, Rebirth of the unicorn

Sent crank and stuff out for polishing, and started to measure for bearings
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/LT1Blueprinting_zps7f2d0ce3.jpg
Since the old cast cam was trash, I went with a billet cam from lunati
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg190/sweetbmxrider/campic_zps139bea77.jpg
And with that, we have a rebuilt motor!
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Link bar lifters will not come out with heads on, FYI
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All done!
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All the familar places, mated back to a trans and K
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Went to town with even more heat wrap, if some is good, more must be better!
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What more than likely killed the motor last time was solved with an ARP stud, and steel hold down.
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And its back in!
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Mounted up my PCM, it had previously just kinda sat on trans tunnel
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150325_173213_zpsbwnfsogo.jpg
Tackled wiring up gauges in hopes of stashing them where teh HVAC controls used to be
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/Mobile%20Uploads/20150328_204036_zpsfqt7fbs7.jpg

Finally, the official rebirth idle clip!
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Some completed engine bay shots, had painted it during this time round
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Wired up my BLS camaro LT1 HID kit
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And that is where it stands today, few more nights of wrenching and should be able to start driving it again. :nod:

[ThoR294]

that wiring harness inside is crazy!!! lol. where do you have your coils mounted? I can't find them

[LTb1ow]

Mid first post, they are where your sway bar brackets would be.

[NJSPEEDER]

What is that dizzy replacement you used as an ignition pick up?

[V]

wow, I didn't know it had that issue and was torn down.
Looks good painted too, lol.
Glad it all seems to be doing good again.

[LTb1ow]

What is that dizzy replacement you used as an ignition pick up?

Just standard distributor out of a vortec motor, minus the cap/rotor part.

wow, I didn't know it had that issue and was torn down.
Looks good painted too, lol.
Glad it all seems to be doing good again.

Yea, unless you ventured into BH :wink:

Thanks!

[ar0ck]

Nice to see it all come together outside that dizzying build thread! Really came together on the second rebuild!

[LTb1ow]

As usual, the pal of pals comes and lends a helpful hand, thanks again Adam. :)

My ebay cheap block off plate, will paint at a later time and seal it up, fits great #wentbetterthanexpected
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150415_192750_zps0fygzgfw.jpg

Its all together again!
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150415_192801_zpsufuvtejb.jpg

This needs work, bezel kinda F'd me over on the ATF temp, but, it works, and dims with headlights on. w00t w00t!
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150415_192839_zpsw98w2van.jpg

Gotta finish tidying up under the dash, but so far, it all works
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150415_192858_zpsuau8qtrw.jpg

Got the cluster bulbs pulled and it drives. Didn't even burn down!

#****yea

[ThoR294]

need to get a TA dash ;)

[LTb1ow]

If anything it would get an LS1 camaro dash upgrade, but thats far off.

[greenformula92]

Good to see she's up and running again and looking pretty damn good I must say

[LTb1ow]

Thanks!

Pushing to get it all buttoned up and driving normally for the meet next weekend.

[greenformula92]

Nice. Hopefully I'll make it out to circus before I have to go to work

[LTb1ow]

Changed out the oil today, prob a little early but needed to get the assembly lube out and verify no leaking coolant internal. Thankfully it all came out crystal clear :lol:

Truck trans, truck oil, and truck filter!
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Pulled #1 to get TDC compression, and plug looks damn good to me.
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I reclocked the dizzy, it was way off, and really need another person to fine tune where TDC is so I can clock the dizzy well.

[NJSPEEDER]

How far off is "way off", are we talking way off in engineering precision terms or way off as in wondering how it even ran?

[LTb1ow]

The dizzy is used for start up efficiency improvement with this setup, and nothing else. It will start and run with it unplugged AFAIK. Right now its got a window of +/-7 degrees I think and I am not in there. Basically causes backfires during cranking cause the PCM doesn't know what bank is where and it will switch to the other when it detects no increase in RPM.

Previously, my dumbass figured TDC meant, ya know, top dead center mark on ATI was, top dead center when looking at it. So, way off, is like 30-50* of crank rotation :lol:

[WildBillyT]

The dizzy is used for start up efficiency improvement with this setup, and nothing else. It will start and run with it unplugged AFAIK. Right now its got a window of +/-7 degrees I think and I am not in there. Basically causes backfires during cranking cause the PCM doesn't know what bank is where and it will switch to the other when it detects no increase in RPM.

Previously, my dumbass figured TDC meant, ya know, top dead center mark on ATI was, top dead center when looking at it. So, way off, is like 30-50* of crank rotation :lol:

Do you have a piston stop?

[LTb1ow]

Negative, this whole mechanical timing mayhem is a dark confusing world to a EFI LT1 person :lol:

[LTb1ow]

And with that gents, the ****er is back to semi decent looking status! Wrapped the roof and sail panel with some shiny black vinyl, shameless plug for the company who hooked me up. Amazon.com: UNDERGROUND DESIGNS: Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_automotive?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=UNDERGROUND+DESIGNS&node=15684181)

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Super excited to have it all shiny, big thanks to Taylor for helping wrap it and Adam for getting the shift cable adjusted with me. Almost back to DD status, hopefully drive it to work tmmr. 8-)

[NJSPEEDER]

WOOT!!!

How long until you are confident enough in it to make some passes?

[LTb1ow]

Got another week or so of break in miles, then I will start datalogging and bounce stuff off tuner. If he says go for it, I will go get kicked out of Etown. :lol:

[NJSPEEDER]

Sounds like a good plan.

Are you going to be able to get the appropriate safety equipment installed this season or are you mainly targetting just being able to drive and enjoy it again?

[LTb1ow]

For now, just wanna drive it and enjoy crusing again. Big change from a 3/4 ton diesel to this, even babying it around.

I will be getting a bar, and harness prior to fall. But thats where I draw the line, won't be 100% "legal"

[NJSPEEDER]

What would be missing from '100% legal'? How quick/fast do you expect to run?

[LTb1ow]

+135mph is cage vs roll bar.

Pretty sure there are other odds and ends

[NJSPEEDER]

Yeah, 135mph trap speed triggers the same equipment as running 8.50-9.99. So cage, full suit, all the SFI rated doo-dads..........the whole pile. I can see not wanting to endure the expense and have it reduce the ability to comfortably cruise the car.

Would it be fairly simple, like pulling a little boost and fuel, to slow the car down to under the trap speed trigger? Or is the combo specific to the point that tuning the car down would be a gigantic PITA?

[LTb1ow]

Eh, why bother?

Would rather be a 1/8 bandit and just sail under the exact rulings. Theoretically the car can't go faster than 143mph, so not terribly concerned with that aspect of the NHRA rules.

[LTb1ow]

Update for the thread:

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Leaned out WOT AFR's from last year, and picked up ~5psi this year.

Big thanks to BLS for all the help
http://www.blackbirdlighting.com/

[Blackbirdws6]

Congrats once again. It was fun being there and not having to be nervous for a change.

[LTb1ow]

Yes, tables turned on me.. :lol:

After that first hit and leaking trans pan, poor blood pressure..

[Blackbirdws6]

I was nervous about the leaking pan too. Glad it was only that and didn't ruin the day.

[LTb1ow]

Small update

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Hurray for legal-ness

[Blackbirdws6]

Side belts bolted in?

[LTb1ow]

Yea, used the stock bolts

[KirkEvil]

Looks good, now get rid of the stock belt and accept full racecar!

[LTb1ow]

Been running around with a dumped exhaust but TS rules says I need a muffler but do not specifiy a dB rating so, say hello to this "muffler"
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150817_220600_zps89pehcmm.jpg

Actually has toned the exhaust pretty well IMO, less sharp pitched barks and a deeper tone at idle, could all be in my head :lol:

[Blackbirdws6]

It's the exhaust fumes.

[Jersey Mike]

BS, that's a cat! :rofl:

[LS1ow]

its been like 3 years and still no hood stack.

[LTb1ow]

Small update, last weekend went out to bowling green with the BLS guy for the annual LTX Shootout.

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https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/1401180_818099228288022_3601210004299759192_o.jpg

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[LTb1ow]

Spent the morning slowly pulling the hotside and top end apart today

I think I got lucky and caught this early
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11216580_839024056195539_3613512476181218331_n.jpg ?oh=7a08eda17b2f44430173d80a538f73f1&oe=56C49437

All the familar places :/
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12208349_839024162862195_3469580316304133204_n.jpg ?oh=27b168cce9a8535cecdeb1724e89a2d0&oe=56D045D2

Compression test has so far checked out decent, I did that before just ripping it apart. Gotta get the battery charged back up and I'll finish that up.

[Blackbirdws6]

It was almost ready to make you a nice milkshake.

[LTb1ow]

GM EFI showing some love for the LTX
http://www.gm-efi.com/news/ltx-shootout-2015/

[Blackbirdws6]

Awww yea! That MQB twinkle.

[LTb1ow]

Small update, decided to take a perfectly fine dash, and cluster out of car in lieu of going off into uncharted waters...

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16003017_1129616017136340_3364658363003260058_n.jp g?oh=9b4e31a5144c5e0db3f1745eae709742&oe=598FB29F

It actually works
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16999122_1170106566420618_5534976295483450752_n.jp g?oh=469b7bcdfe7b4e0d58de07aace6dbb4d&oe=598A74E0

And of course LS1 dash made this possible
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17796817_1201977849900156_354323276208793686_n.jpg ?oh=cf28b215fe69dfd73524109507e3d69e&oe=5993A89E

At this point, the car is mostly LS1 with a slight drizzle of SBC mixed with an LT1 water pump.

#shouldhavegoneLS1

[sweetbmxrider]

What's track 02?

[LTb1ow]

Its a DMX best of playlist. So track two is DMX,

[Blackbirdws6]

Its a DMX best of playlist. So track two is DMX,

Yaaaaaaaarrrrrrssssss

[LTb1ow]

And here closes another chapter, had to sell off turbo and supporting mods.

Running NA from now on.
https://i.imgur.com/pgYdze7l.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

When does the nawsss go in?

[IROCZman15]

And here closes another chapter, had to sell off turbo and supporting mods.

Running NA from now on.
https://i.imgur.com/pgYdze7l.jpg

oh damn! any specific reason?

[wretched73]

Rumor has it, he's going NA BBC

[sweetbmxrider]

Rumor is he's going na 2 stroke detroit diesel...

[IROCZman15]

Rumor has it, he's going NA BBC

...or perhaps big block ford !!

[Featherburner]

Rumor has it, he's LS swapping it!

[Blackbirdws6]

Rumor has it, he's LS swapping it!

At least he can reuse the throttle body.

[BonzoHansen]

Flatheads forever

[ThoR294]

FA20F swap? :O

[LTb1ow]

https://i.imgur.com/3pBhVyIh.jpg

Loud mouth status unlocked. More pics to come

[wretched73]

Idle. Vids.

[LTb1ow]

I have no way to host videos these days.

But, moar pics

Tailpipes!
https://i.imgur.com/2wr4Rwnl.jpg

Cutout, part duex will have the boost ref gizmo here
https://i.imgur.com/pb6mUBDl.jpg

Pink Pan, and slightly better ground clearance on the cutout area, hopefully
https://i.imgur.com/T6jij5Sl.jpg

Vclamp all teh thingz!
https://i.imgur.com/cAPBZ0kl.jpg

Custom zip tie exhaust holder #Semaready
https://i.imgur.com/5gAG8exl.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

Came out nice man! Should work well with the now NA engine.

[LS1ow]

I get to leave first at the next rental, right?

[LTb1ow]

I get to leave first at the next rental, right?

It's a hot cam 383, you would walk all over me.

I need the break

[sweetbmxrider]

There is this great website that offers free video hosting with a free membership, you should check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/

[LTb1ow]

Downside to running a catback is all the stuff I half assed on, is now in the way of OEM stuff :facepalm:

Thankfully, DEI makes cool heat shields
https://i.imgur.com/PtltNYyl.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

That looks like an expensive blanky

[LTb1ow]

That looks like an expensive blanky

Tis the season to put a hurting on my credit card. :lol:

I don't think it was needed, but it makes me feel a little better until I redo fuel lines this winter and can move pump.

[LTb1ow]

Well, in order to beat a certain tin man car ...

https://i.imgur.com/UfVqUWvl.jpg

Time to get the 200hp jets out, hope the welds on my intake hold. 8-)

[LS1ow]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b8/bf/a1/b8bfa111f4743f937373516350b965a9.jpg

[LTb1ow]

You think the nitrous is to beat you?

Very mistaken you are

[LTb1ow]

Well, in an effort to balance things after the Monday of three running driving boosted LTX cars, I broke mine.

Its been a journey for sure, but time to get rid of this.
https://i.imgur.com/OhY7p2zl.jpg

Rabbit hole, commence falling in... Lots of SCH10 SS and hopefully, a simple hotside that has easier plug acess and doesn't every god damn ****ing bump in the road.

https://i.imgur.com/IpgDjE3l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2NPKOxKl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/59Tweq1l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/pxmMeLjl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3KGRs23l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/z0jkcAel.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2K7eYrGl.jpg

Last batch of fittings arrived, should be ready to go

https://i.imgur.com/IjjQn40l.jpg

Officially kicked off the process of cutting, grinding and a lil welding.

https://i.imgur.com/afPnghll.jpg

[LTb1ow]

So along with the hotside redo, I have always wanted to get a new harness and try my hand at tuning my car. Enter holley terminator X, been messing with the software for a few months and finally pulled the trigger on hardware.

https://i.imgur.com/BYcHawxl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/cTX6hbyl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/y5lpmI3l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JZPn9SYl.jpg

And of course, doing some surgery to a brand new harness seemed perfectly logical

https://i.imgur.com/kGp8lWYl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lfBzRyLl.jpg

Gonna be a fun winter getting it all set the way I want it to be.

Wiring, something I have never been great at...

I ordered a sheet of ABS to do the final mount but figured a mock up setup on some scrap wood would work. I give you, this rats nest


So along with the dedicated battery hook up for the PCM itself, I plan to run a direct Hot/Ground to the panel that is fed after the cutoff switch. Those are the red/black buses on each side. Fuse panel in center is a switched ignition hot setup rather than my previous hot all the time. #progress
https://i.imgur.com/yki3Zkxl.jpg?1


Also wanted to bypass all remaining car inputs for starts etc. This was the least cheesy setup I could find. Igntion hot, then a bump start setup. Two extra switches will prob be radio and my other misc stuff. (Air comp, line lock, air valves)
https://i.imgur.com/tTX1ihel.jpg

That switch panel plugs into the PCM board via a old coil pack extension harness
https://i.imgur.com/SFGRGsgl.jpg?1

I will prob verify car starts, and runs prior to finalizing board.

https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/028/021/work.jpg

[LTb1ow]

Tonight's project was swapping out pressure senders.. did I have the right size for oil pressure? Nope, off to harbor freight since its walking distance away :lol:

https://i.imgur.com/1hz3xAQl.jpg

Fuel pressure installed
https://i.imgur.com/cjQGHMOl.jpg

OEM oil pressure sender removed and replaced. Can now have PCM kill igniton if oil pressure drops. Excite 8-)
https://i.imgur.com/MC9I7mfl.jpg

Slowly been labeling, removing and organizing the underside mess. Years of hack jobs by yours truly have made quite the mess. Prob stash coil packs on the tunnel inside around where I have the one laying.
https://i.imgur.com/mNpi2cHl.jpg



Got the DS all done and tacked up. Pretty excited for how its all working out.

https://i.imgur.com/2BqDTurl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lRBmy0dl.jpg

Racekar shiznit!
https://i.imgur.com/ESQumMNl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/AgTRX3nl.jpg

Now, to find a PS2 and rig it so I can play need for speed while driving.
https://i.imgur.com/WCfJ8Szl.jpg

[LTb1ow]

Started to remove more of the car cause winter boredom.

https://i.imgur.com/0fS91Orl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oYl3sQ2l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/VoIjGKTl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zQDpTMQl.jpg

Hopefully no more hissing,crackling, and lousy sounding noise thru speakers

So it works, sorta. Had wired it via stock power/key on, and had no power at plug. Fuses had power and at that point said F it. Will be wiring that to the Holley board as well. Hotwired it to verify speakers and head unit worked.

https://i.imgur.com/sDFCuKrl.jpg

Pax side all done with tack up and fitting

https://i.imgur.com/aVc3aACl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Hgey212l.jpg

We getting close now

Hotside almost all tacked up, next up is wastegate, turbo mount, and some downpipe support

4in downpipe and assorted hotside pics.

https://i.imgur.com/k4E2l7ul.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qMWLzDnl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zYK0kqxl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/EgpVxvil.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/hAgAtP8l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lv8sIN0l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3C6BW3Dl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/nI4sppVl.jpg

[LTb1ow]

And off the car ready to be drilled/ground/tig'd. Really happy with how this went from a pile of SCH10 SS parts to this.

https://i.imgur.com/KouVdoJl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JdxQCXSl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UrtOKrPl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qPwXR3gl.jpg


Now that hotside is off car, started to chip away at remaining mechanical stuff that needs to be updated.

Started with the PS high line, was a straight off the rack and now its 90* for a tighter hug to rack
https://i.imgur.com/8YUyIFLl.jpg

Then we took a turn for the worse...
https://i.imgur.com/oVRopyrl.jpg

Apparently ordered a 92-93 OBD1 timing cover set which had the splined opti so the only seal I needed.. was MIA.


But 10 bucks later and a drive thru hell, got the correct set and got this bad boy on
https://i.imgur.com/qP5ERDfl.jpg

Water pump and rad lines back on, ready for coolant. Slowly getting more things crossed off the list.

Goal is still mid March for start up, or attempt to.

[LTb1ow]

Had a surprisingly awesome day of productive-nice. Degreased the hotside, then power washed it all, ready for welding.

Then, kicked off the day of wiring and fell on into things. Made a panel to hold the ignition panel and fuel gauge
https://i.imgur.com/dpDLyMWl.jpg?1

Annnnd, it fuggin works??!?!?!
https://i.imgur.com/TS1RHTNl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IjLkj2zl.jpg

Look at dat shenz
https://i.imgur.com/3tXsDNDl.jpg

Lots of wiring to clean up still but, radio works, and termy-x works
https://i.imgur.com/20r5ycLl.jpg

w000000000000000000tz

https://media.giphy.com/media/CkKg32KdKyMve/giphy.gif

[LTb1ow]

And so it begins, the final battle of the new hotside.

https://i.imgur.com/LaxMlP7l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/m68zXebl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZYqM2qml.jpg

[LTb1ow]

http://i.imgur.com/lGBZiqXl.jpg (https://imgur.com/lGBZiqX)

[LTb1ow]

And much better idle video today. Don't mind the smoke, new wrap and fresh hotside just burning off oils etc. Took it around the block and am still in amazement of how awesome holley is.

5uOCsHyx5G8

[3.4 grape of wrath]

Simple and clean hotside, I like. Excellent fabrication work. Keep them post coming.

[LTb1ow]

Thanks, lots of time and work went into it. Main goal was plug access and ground clearance which I believe we accomplished.

[LS1ow]

Main goal was plug access and ground clearance which I believe we accomplished.

i could have solved your ground clearance problem with 1 V band and a 90.



but honestly, jell. Makes me wanna order some pipe

[LTb1ow]

i could have solved your ground clearance problem with 1 V band and a 90.



but honestly, jell. Makes me wanna order some pipe

Never hit on the downpipe, the crossover always hung to low.

Either way, its a 4in dumped downpipe, lil to race car for me. :rofl:

[KirkEvil]

So did the holley self tune or did you retain your previous tune with the new turbo piping?

[LTb1ow]

So did the holley self tune or did you retain your previous tune with the new turbo piping?

This is all off the canned holley wizard tune setup, good for idling, and putzing around but I would never go WOT on it.

Holley will self tune based on user inputted fuel/timing curves. But if you make a ****** tune, its only gonna learn to get close to that ****** tune.

First remote tuning session is next Monday.

[LTb1ow]

Changed oil in prep for some tuning and couldn't resist taking some pictures of the new hotside. Still amazed I had a part in making this. And of course, that 4in downpipe that some how fits better than the haggard 3in one I had previous.

:mrgreen::mrgreen:

https://i.imgur.com/VAoNhExl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lD6UtuAl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/dWNsaEtl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/16Ky3F3l.jpg

[wretched73]

mmmm dem pi cuts

[IROCZman15]

nice job. looking forward to many videos

who are you using to remote tune it? i also decided to go this route because I am a complete novice at efi and tuning but I am learning as it happens. I am using Mad Science Motorsports and so far it is going very well. https://mad-sciencemotorsports.com/


There is a new performance/automotive shop just 2 minutes drive away from me who recently purchased a DynoJet and is in the process of getting it assembled. LC3 Performance. https://lc3-performance.business.site/

My tuner has the ability to remote dyno tune also, so I might go that route once we/he start tuning it for power. we are currently only working on cold starts, hot restarts, and part throttle tuning.


your car is really coming along good. glad you have it basically almost road worthy. good stuff man.

[LTb1ow]

Holley EFI instruction, guy is Los Vasquez, comes highly recommended in the holley world. Just getting three hours of getting some learning, and then base tuning setup. If that goes well, I will have him do the WOT stuff but that is gonna be tricky given the current state of affairs in the world.

That shop you listed is wayyyy north, I prob will contact EFX and see if I can book a hour or so of dyno use

[IROCZman15]

yea, for you, it would be a bit of a drive to get up here, and thier dyno isnt operational just yet. Im certain EFX will do just right for you indeed; for me, thats a long drive down south, so I was happy when these guys opened the business and also when they just bought the dynojet. aside from them, the only place "local" to me would be Bruce's speed shop, but IM not sure he does much dyno tuning recently.

keep us posted as the tuning stuff goes on. I am very curious to learn and hope to one day be able to have a good understanding of how it works on a N/A/ car, but seeing the differences on a turbo setup will also be cool. So far, I am glad I went with the holley based stuff, as it seems the tuning/software stuff is much more highly regarded.

[LS1ow]

Nishan has a brand new shop with a dyno right off the turnpike exit 13

[LTb1ow]

got a address?

[The_Bishop]

Looks damned good.

[KirkEvil]

Looking good. Get some paint on that steel tube bracket supporting the turbo.

[wretched73]

Looking good. Get some paint on that steel tube bracket supporting the turbo.

It's stainless

[LTb1ow]

Looking good. Get some paint on that steel tube bracket supporting the turbo.

It's stainless

Yup, I learned my lesson and tried my best to do this iteration "right"

[LTb1ow]

Well, did some highway pulls today with the tuner and found our first hiccup. Fuel pressure was not rising as it should be.

Lousy cell pic but basically Holley is comensating the lack of fuel pressure by dropping AFR super rich. Pretty cool to see. Also, dat boost :mrgreen: Full boost on partial hits. :twisted:
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/93853504_10221094488207860_3593781573889032192_o.j pg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_oc=AQlAj4fSFNY4PtuWu9TXRah2zxTyGtyYwbihzsOu_XK-oDbCGM7POy0JEi0S9Dk7BQc&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=048ceeb45d36e92af7011eca9f432b8b&oe=5EC0EB91

Drop and clean fuel filter
Look into rebuild kits for pump and regulator
Verify wiring is sound to fuel pump
Look into ways to vent the factory tank better
Drop wastegate spring to the baby one so we can get a handle on boost
Swap in a 160* thermostat cause I do not like the 180* one

Progress is fun.

[LTb1ow]

Swapped fuel filter, thermostat, and fuel regulator diaphragm. Fuel filter def had junk in it but nothing a huge red flag. Check out that mod'd thermostat from unnamedperfshop :bertstare:
https://i.imgur.com/vhhDFRcl.jpg

Old cat back is off the car and have the new pipe for the 4in creation
https://i.imgur.com/Fim89xcl.jpg

And was reading Dave's thread, this is WOT fuel, so internet dyno claims say thats ~1k hp at crank :-P
https://i.imgur.com/zBh08PLl.jpg

[LTb1ow]

Window motor shens day, passenger window finally said no more.
https://i.imgur.com/038USL7l.jpg

Draw some mystery X marks the spot and drill away
https://i.imgur.com/YMlEdSSl.jpg

1995 era of AC delco parts, laster a long time
https://i.imgur.com/rNmoLwJl.jpg

While BLS tackled the window motor, I tried to entertain the dream of having a non over heating turbo LT1. Installed a all aluminum, thicker than stock core, new radiator.
https://i.imgur.com/IZOnJr8l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iTwk8erl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JbjwNDyl.jpg

Tried to get my extra HP gainz, but didn't know where to spray this
https://i.imgur.com/AlElyh9l.jpg

[LTb1ow]

Hopefully the last bit of 304ss to be added to the car, with any luck this will get the exhaust out the back of the car. Prob added 100lbs of weight to the car with all the heavy SS :kneeslap:

Dem pie cuts doe!
https://i.imgur.com/1c6782al.jpg

[sweetbmxrider]

Need a porta-band?:wink:

[LTb1ow]

Managed to make some sparks and get some progress made today on the exhaust. Though we forgot to install the baby seat :kneeslap:
https://i.imgur.com/mIAUHBul.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/mXgmVtzl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NqzJO3wl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pxwQKt5l.jpg

All set now for the next part, snaking 4in over the axle. 8-)

[The_Bishop]

Looks good. How low is it going to hang under the car? Can't be much fun trying to stuff a 4" pipe under there.

[LTb1ow]

Moar stuff!

https://i.imgur.com/QS9Glcbm.jpg?1

[Blackbirdws6]

https://www.memesmonkey.com/images/memesmonkey/6f/6ff2a4e57511f5beb4064349a68d37b8.jpeg

[LTb1ow]

We getting fancy

https://i.imgur.com/kcK8aVql.jpg?1

[Blackbirdws6]

https://media.giphy.com/media/YMRRholwSVKknsh6pJ/giphy.gif

[LTb1ow]

Dash insert should be here friday, so perhaps Saturday I can struggle with making it all work.

[Blackbirdws6]

Love it. Do you get to do a fun background and such with this? Will you be able to order coolant temp sensors directly from the screen too?

[LTb1ow]

Ya, custom backgrounds etc. Sadly has no wifi so cannot acess my amazon account to order CTS

[wretched73]

That is going to be so much easier for me to look at when I take your car to Atco

[sweetbmxrider]

https://media1.tenor.com/images/a5a7107ea01bae3b3ec7e81db6780cc9/tenor.gif?itemid=12138369

[LTb1ow]

Will certainly be trying to make/find a good dash background picture.

[LTb1ow]

Got my dash adapter piece, interesting 3D printed part.

https://i.imgur.com/Ilvau3ql.jpg?1

[Blackbirdws6]

The left and right side are screaming for some fun vinyl.

[LTb1ow]

Not sure vinyl would stick to the surface, but if I knew a guy who could cut something fun I would

[V]

hydrodip it

[LTb1ow]

It works! Need to sit and actually setup the dash but happy it works.
https://i.imgur.com/snnWl8Zl.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

Can you play some sweet PS games on it before the race doe? Looks sweet.

[LTb1ow]

Can you play some sweet PS games on it before the race doe? Looks sweet.

It has two USB ports, was using a mouse to mess with it today.

But I don't think it will run a RCA or similar input.

[IROCZman15]

that is a nice piece!

[KirkEvil]

Looks to be 3D printed ABS. you can sand down the surfaces and paint it to smooth out the texture for decals

[wretched73]

Looks to be 3D printed ABS. you can sand down the surfaces and paint it to smooth out the texture for decals

You know who you're talking to, right? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Blackbirdws6]

Looks to be 3D printed ABS. you can attempt to sand down the surfaces, break it in half, glue it back together and realize you shoulda stayed stock.

Fixed

[LTb1ow]

You know who you're talking to, right? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Fixed

https://media.tenor.com/images/031ee7cad030612a33905f671c7b2e24/raw

[LTb1ow]

So after realizing my parents do not have a floor jack, quick trip to chinaland and snagged a HF jack.

Started the list of small odds & ends, new clear turn signal housings to replace my heavily tinted factories.
https://i.imgur.com/73sxmf9l.jpg

Been messing around with the dash, feel like I am succumbing to way to much data being shown and not enough large gauges for important stuff.
https://i.imgur.com/p63gX1Al.jpg

And on that topic, more sensors. Finally going to log oil temps, and I wanted an ambient air temp sensor to see how IC is doing efficiency wise. Third sensor is a pressure sensor for dome pressure on wastegate. Thats installed and finally can get to ramping in boost.
https://i.imgur.com/iliv8cvl.jpg

[wretched73]

Looks good, whens it hit the track??

[LTb1ow]

Looks good, whens it hit the track??

Dyno is possible before end of the year. Track is doubtful

[IROCZman15]

good progress. I am curious to see how you like watching the digital dash as you are driving and on the road. To me, I never looked into it because it seems too complicated for a block-head guy like me and I seem to prefer watching needles swoop across gauge faces, but it looks like you can cram a lot of gauges/info into that screen.

The oil temp gauge is a good idea especially for you turbo guys.... just make sure you aren't 3 quarts low ! just joking!

[LTb1ow]

good progress. I am curious to see how you like watching the digital dash as you are driving and on the road. To me, I never looked into it because it seems too complicated for a block-head guy like me and I seem to prefer watching needles swoop across gauge faces, but it looks like you can cram a lot of gauges/info into that screen.

The oil temp gauge is a good idea especially for you turbo guys.... just make sure you aren't 3 quarts low ! just joking!

You can make it just a couple large gauges, or 100s of small digital ones. Its a dangerous thing for someone with car ADHD :evil:

Yea, I am both curious and terrified of what my normal oil temps are going to be. Getting crimpers today and should be able to wire in the new sensors hopefully.

Gonna work on my cold start this Friday with the tuner since we I got it started over the summer we couldn't work on sub 70* stuff.

[LTb1ow]

https://i.imgur.com/QoOZ3ePl.jpg

Should I paint it pink?

[Blackbirdws6]

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AridCelebratedBlackrussianterrier-size_restricted.gif

[LTb1ow]

Got the driveshaft in after some humorous attempts at swapping yokes with Kirk. :rofl:


Got the turn signals working on the holley dash and got my oil & air temps working. Also managed to get my fuel level on the holley. Feeling super fancy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cImpqr-J6lM&ab_channel=lts1ow

[wretched73]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/fa/fab231a15af50ceaaf72037e663aa471237842dd57e65f4961 f31d128c5c0f58.jpg

[LTb1ow]

Drove it around today and oil temps sat at ~190* which I think is too low?

[The_Bishop]

Nah, 190 oil temp is fine. That'll still cook off water and fuel.

[Blackbirdws6]

That is fine.

[LTb1ow]

https://i.imgur.com/DAZJDDml.jpg

[wretched73]

You're good.

Oil starts to break down at ~240F. So unless you're hot lapping it, I don't think you'll ever hit that.

[Blackbirdws6]

That's a whole lot of great info you won't be looking at. Figured you'd be pulling more vacuum at idle.

[wretched73]

That's a whole lot of great info you can obsess over. Figured you'd be pulling more vacuum at idle.

FIFY

[LTb1ow]

That's a whole lot of great info you won't be looking at. Figured you'd be pulling more vacuum at idle.

Thats -8psi, so ~17in of vac I believe.

[Blackbirdws6]

Thats -8psi, so ~17in of vac I believe.

Ahh missed that unit. Nice.

[LTb1ow]

So, car made it down to the Pal Perf Shop and back with no issues on Weds. ~40 miles of no overheating or anything.

Annnnd then my luck expired.. had planned on getting the axle back exhaust finally fabbed up but only made it a block or two before overheating motor status. Pulled it over, bypassed relay/fuse and manually forced EWP on.

When I nursed it home started here..
https://i.imgur.com/U04fxEOm.jpg

Its hard to tell from picture, but braided SS line rubbed EWP wires and shorted EWP and blew fuse.
https://i.imgur.com/aTrdW5em.jpg

Which then spiraled..
https://i.imgur.com/2bkJIohm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/SsaNWtwm.jpg

And cumulated with this.
https://i.imgur.com/NZE9pDjm.jpg

Cars are fun!

:lol:

[IROCZman15]

oh jeez. the braided line just rubbed through the insulation of the water pump wires? simply just too much vibration or everything not zip-tied down I guess?

how hot did it get?

[LTb1ow]

Yea, not sure what led to the wires and the hose chafing but that will be fixed. I am hoping EWP is fine, but gonna keep a close eye on on that area.

Temps did not get above 205-210 area, so not terrible, caught it quick enough.

Struggle now is when I was messing with that braided hose it decided to spring a leak. Hence the kitty litter. But, lower coolant hose is replaced and I trimmed the new one to pull it closer to rad and away from the hotside.

[LTb1ow]

Random mods that won't make me any faster, go go go

Never liked the raked 4x4 look I have with 28s in the rear, see below
https://i.imgur.com/ccpQ31Wl.jpg

Installed 1.25 drop BMR springs
https://i.imgur.com/LQ5RTxxl.jpg

Def picked up the front with the new rear squat
https://i.imgur.com/Mb7UKXhl.jpg

And since I had the "stock" holley screen laying around, moar data display!
https://i.imgur.com/aqShhzUl.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

I like that gap in the rear.

[sweetbmxrider]

I like that 2 step button.

I, too, like that 2 step button.

[LTb1ow]

Working car status? Better fix that.

Time to fix something that wasn't broke.
https://i.imgur.com/f23nELel.jpg

Out with the old
https://i.imgur.com/ahlyNGCl.jpg

In with the new
https://i.imgur.com/Y7MlQ3Vl.jpg

Proof of concept
xlQX7wH-hZw&ab

Goal is to make a soft start cooling fan setup. Replacing the old mechanical relays with new solid state relays which allow for PWM driving. Still playing with the driving frequency ( you can hear that grind noise in video of fan not liking the low frequency) Currently just using a TPS vs RPM 2D table with duty cycle filling it.


End goal will be a slow soft start as engine temps rise, versus the old sudden fan on current inrush.

Holley is very cool stuff for those of us who can't leave anything alone. :rofl::rofl:

[sweetbmxrider]

Surely unnecessary modifications of your cooling system won’t increase the likelihood of an overheat....

[LTb1ow]

Surely unnecessary modifications of your cooling system won’t increase the likelihood of an overheat....

https://wompampsupport.azureedge.net/fetchimage?siteId=7575&v=2&jpgQuality=100&width=700&url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.kym-cdn.com%2Fentries%2Ficons%2Ffacebook%2F000%2F028%2 F596%2FdsmGaKWMeHXe9QuJtq_ys30PNfTGnMsRuHuo_MUzGCg .jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

Does something like this exist off the shelf for the Holley or is this something you could look to offer for monies to the market?

[LTb1ow]

Does something like this exist off the shelf for the Holley or is this something you could look to offer for monies to the market?

The "big thing" folks are pushing these days are the OEM fan and controllers, IE the C6 fan. Thats a better option as the fan was made to be PWM'd

But to answer the question, no nothing is plug and play yet

[IROCZman15]

It seems like it will work in theory. it is a little beyond my understanding at this point, so I am curious to learn how it works for you; I like learning this stuff


it has been a while, and I didn't scroll back to read, but back to that overheating issue, do you think there is any chance that the lower radiator hose is sucking itself shut? do you have a coil spring in it? Sorry if this has been covered prior.

[BonzoHansen]

I've been using a DCC controller for years. Trouble free, works great. I'm running 4th gen fans, not sure I've ever heard them on full speed.

[LTb1ow]

Nah overheating was cause idiot behind the wheel let it run on 3qt of oil.

[LTb1ow]

Got another not so fun but cool none the less part in today. Cover up for some future, "clearancing" :lol:

https://i.imgur.com/20djt0Xl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/un7mDR6l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1jVqeYGl.jpg

Tired of my torque arm smacking into the body so chop chop time, then 3m seam seal this guy to car to cover hole.

Ref
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1398/3707/products/IMG_20200928_135828_360x.jpg?v=1601316593

[Blackbirdws6]

Good time to add a trap door.

[sweetbmxrider]

Good time to add minitubs.

Agreed :nod:

[LTb1ow]

Well, managed to blow both SSR bricks today, so back to the drawing board. :|

Ordered two more and gonna do some more research on what went wrong. Not sure if I was hitting em with too much or too little frequency.

[The_Bishop]

What's the amp rating on those SSRs, also they need heat sinks.

[LTb1ow]

What's the amp rating on those SSRs, also they need heat sinks.

Their 40amp and they are on some decently sized heat sinks.

I think lack of flyback protection killed em, so that was added and I'll wait for the new ones to test out. Going to leave frequency lower

[PolarBear]

Those relays may not be able to handle the PWM. The on/off of the fan is going to cause some spikes in power draw until they get into a certain speed.
The C6 PWM fan pulls 60 amps at full power. You might want to double up on the relay to handle more peak current

[LTb1ow]

Current fans claim 20amp draw. I figured a 40amp switch would suffice

[PolarBear]

The inrush current on a brushed fan may be more than 40 amp though. It's just a though as to why they failed

[LTb1ow]

Installed new SSR's today, and wired em to be switching the negative side of fan, versus previously switching the hot side. Also made sure fly back diodes were in.

So far so good, pretty cool to see em slow start at 25% then up to 100% over a few degrees.

[wretched73]

Installed new SSR's today, and wired em to be switching the negative side of fan, versus previously switching the hot side. Also made sure fly back diodes were in.

So far so good, pretty cool to see em slow start at 25% then up to 100% over a few degrees.

Sweeeettttt

[LS1ow]

smash, how are you running you 2 step on a momentary button? Is it a legit regular 2 step or is it a transbrake?

depending on the answer, more questions en route.

[LTb1ow]

smash, how are you running you 2 step on a momentary button? Is it a legit regular 2 step or is it a transbrake?

depending on the answer, more questions en route.

Its just a ground signal to Holley. Regular 2 step, think its set around 3000rpm

1) Flip master arm switch
2) Hold brake pedal and push button (their in series) [quicker to leave off button but adds safety of also needing brake to engage]
3) Two step, engage
4) brap brap brap brap noises

[Blackbirdws6]

Video of said 2 step isn't loading. Please re-upload and share.

[LS1ow]

Its just a ground signal to Holley. Regular 2 step, think its set around 3000rpm

1) Flip master arm switch
2) Hold brake pedal and push button (their in series) [quicker to leave off button but adds safety of also needing brake to engage]
3) Two step, engage
4) brap brap brap brap noises

The brake pedal/push button thing is where im getting lost.

once on the 2 step, you have to release the brake and the button at the same time? or is the holley some how smart enough to keep brake pressure(like a line lock)as long as the 2 step button it self is held?

[LTb1ow]

No, the brake switch and switch on steering wheel are in series.

So both need to be held to activate 2 step, but either of them will turn off the 2 step.

Its quicker to come off the switch than off the pedal, but a switch alone could be dangerous if I smack it versus scramble boost one.

[LS1ow]

so when you go to launch the car, you will be releasing the brake pedal and the 2 step momentary at the same time?

[LTb1ow]

so when you go to launch the car, you will be releasing the brake pedal and the 2 step momentary at the same time?

They are wired in series, so releasing either one makes 2 step off.

[LS1ow]

They are wired in series, so releasing either one makes 2 step off.

ya i got that. So when you launch, you have to release both at the same time pretty much?

[LTb1ow]

ya i got that. So when you launch, you have to release both at the same time pretty much?

No, releasing either breaks the circuit and the 2 step is off.

You only need both to turn it on.

[LTb1ow]

Took car out today to verify fan function, that was a success. Fans are not nearly as loud of they were with the on\off and no voltage drop either. Pretty happy with it so far, need to clean up wiring and add in circuit breaker for fan power. Then tweak settings, still unsure what I should be shooting for temp wise based on a 160* thermo.

Rear end seems to have settled a little.
https://i.imgur.com/Oblvk4el.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

Nice! Take a pic further back. I'd like to see the whole shebang.

[LTb1ow]

Finally got the exhaust out the back of the car, full 4in stainless all the way.

https://i.imgur.com/bQH0GyNl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/utK8RH0l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CODvbB1l.jpg

dat polished tip
https://i.imgur.com/mmsoCmwl.jpg

Somewhat supra status unlocked
https://i.imgur.com/sI5N1Yzl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ukrY1qAl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ODKHMw5l.jpg

Quick walk around
g30EQZJLw08&ab_channe

[PolarBear]

You're not running a panhard bar brace?!?

[LTb1ow]

Its been missing for many a year now.

[Blackbirdws6]

Mother of God that prob took a lot of welding time. Looks nice and kinda nice to have it quiet.

[BonzoHansen]

Nice.

Now trim the tailpipe before you trip on it.

[deadtrend1]

Nice.

Now trim the tailpipe before you trip on it.

Like walking into a trailer hitch, you only do it once ....

[LTb1ow]

Time to redo the battery and alternator wiring. Gotta get her ready for the dyno

https://i.imgur.com/9mXnHQcl.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

What was wrong with the OG wiring?

[LTb1ow]

What was wrong with the OG wiring?

Poor crimps and tautness.

When we were doing the exhaust I was looking at it and it began to bother me. There is also a burnt section where it must have drooped down onto the catback when I had that SLP LM1 on. If the motor pops on dyno that's one thing, but if something stupid fails and causes the session to end, that's something I want to avoid.

Should not have reread my original thread about the struggles I had dyno'ing it the first couple times. :lol:

[Blackbirdws6]

Ahh ok. I figured it had to be something along those lines. Def best to avoid the stupid things that can pop up.

[wretched73]

https://images.wikia.com/wingsoffirefanon/images/3/31/Heavy_breathing_cat.jpeg

[IROCZman15]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50916091883_fb4bc4cbaa_z.jpg

what are your predictions/goals for hitting the rollers?

[wretched73]

what are your predictions/goals for hitting the rollers?

Goal is to drive the car off the rollers under its own power

[LTb1ow]

Old stuff out, pretty sure its all CCA so took a weight hit but such is life
https://i.imgur.com/P190b7Yl.jpg

These are the problem areas I was worried about
https://i.imgur.com/uTStIfel.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/MzfqSmVl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qkBNFaal.jpg

But did manage to get a nice terminal block to get all the hot leads off the shut off switch
https://i.imgur.com/WLie6SNl.jpg

Few less things to potentially go wrong. I hope.

[IROCZman15]

nice.
I have that exact same terminal block. I think it was a 2 pack . one in red and one in black. I only used the red one
where is your battery mounted anyways?

[LTb1ow]

Battery is in the trunk area.

[LTb1ow]

How much fuel do you need?

YES

https://i.imgur.com/AoN0EsLl.jpg

Roughly 615lph

:bertstare: