It has begun...

**ls1camino** · 05-03-2009, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by c5z28

it's only 1 day and 17 hours drive apparently for me

Completely worth it...I can't wait for this year...that is IF Spaz gets off his ass and plans it.

Originally Posted by SHovV

probably too far for me. but when/where

Philly area and whenever Spaz plans it...it was early August last year.

Originally Posted by Z ROADSTER

And an even just as important question is what are the draw-backs of solid motor mounts installed on a daily driver ?

Rattles the hell out of you

Originally Posted by Z ROADSTER

Man I hope your planning on true duals cause that Y-pipe connector sure doesnt look to efficent .

Yeah, the y-pipe is already off and I'm going true duals, I just have to get my body mount torque arm on so I can see what I'm working with room-wise.

**Ls1Bandit02ws6** · 05-04-2009, 06:50 PM

Im waiting on my HSW kit to get here and get it all installed to take it to get it tuned. Hopefully in two weeks ill have it dynod and tuned!! Cant wait

**1998 T/A** · 05-04-2009, 08:54 PM

can't you do a h/c/i swap with the engine still in the car...just remove the radiator and all that shit and it should be enough room to do it

**c5z28** · 05-04-2009, 11:12 PM

So what's the update?

**ls1camino** · 05-05-2009, 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by 1998 T/A

can't you do a h/c/i swap with the engine still in the car...just remove the radiator and all that shit and it should be enough room to do it

Yes, but I didn't want to bend over the fenders and whatnot...I have a bad back and this just made life so much easier.

Originally Posted by c5z28

So what's the update?

Garage is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. I'll be back at it tomorrow.

**iam_dale** · 05-05-2009, 06:23 AM

Originally Posted by Z ROADSTER

And an even just as important question is what are the draw-backs of solid motor mounts installed on a daily driver ?

W/ solid motor mounts, there is "slightly" less parasitic loss to the rear wheels b/c the engine/tranny stays put. The only "drawback" is at idle, it may shake you a slight bit.

BTW...I've been in that very same Hobby Shop MANY times over the years. Nice work!!

dale

**ls1camino** · 05-06-2009, 05:44 PM

Shop was closed Monday and Tuesday.

Day Six:

Got the little things hooked up...bled the brakes, fabricated the fuel lines, Catch Can installed, and got the Hot Wire for my Racetronix Fuel Pump rewired to the alternator.

I thought I was ready to start her up, and when the fuel pump came on and primed the system, it leaked out of two small places where the sealant wasn't in the threads on the rails, so I had to take them appart, put more sealant on and wait till tomorrow for it to dry :roll:

I also have to bleed the clutch and drill a new hole in the throttle body so it will close.

**cj3489** · 05-06-2009, 10:08 PM

is your line lock a kit? or did ya do it yourself?? mine looks almost identical and i did it all myself.... just curious???

**c5z28** · 05-07-2009, 01:28 AM

Getting close now you can bring a camera for first start up.

**Thunda** · 05-07-2009, 09:09 AM

You really are doing a good job. Thanks for the photo follow up. Let us know when you fire it up and make some numbers.

**ls1camino** · 05-09-2009, 02:01 PM

IT'S ALIVE!!!

I started her up today and let her warm up so I could fill her up with coolant. She sounds freaking amazing, even untuned. I can't wait to get the computer tuned and running right.

I still have to figure out how to get the torque arm on. The bolts are wedged on the rear and I can't get the piece on or off (misalligned). I also can't drive her because they're touching (DS Loop). I've got 8 hours tomorrow to figure it out

I'll post the video up tonight when I get home from work.

I'm so happy

**Durango** · 05-09-2009, 02:19 PM

Awesome pics and explanation I wish I had the cash available to do it or the wife acceptance factor would be a better explanation lol way cool man good luck and keep posting it's very interesting anxious to see the #'s

**Hi-Po** · 05-09-2009, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by ls1camino

IT'S ALIVE!!!

I started her up today and let her warm up so I could fill her up with coolant. She sounds freaking amazing, even untuned. I can't wait to get the computer tuned and running right.

I still have to figure out how to get the torque arm on. The bolts are wedged on the rear and I can't get the piece on or off (misalligned). I also can't drive her because they're touching (DS Loop). I've got 8 hours tomorrow to figure it out

I'll post the video up tonight when I get home from work.

I'm so happy

Cool. You say the TQ arm and the DS saftey loop are touching? Is the suspension loaded? If not, try put the car down on all 4 wheels and check it again. Mine does the same thing, only when the car is up on 4 jack stands. Im ready to sell the damn DS SL.

**ls1camino** · 05-09-2009, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by Hi-Po

Cool. You say the TQ arm and the DS saftey loop are touching? Is the suspension loaded? If not, try put the car down on all 4 wheels and check it again. Mine does the same thing, only when the car is up on 4 jack stands. Im ready to sell the damn DS SL.

It's jammed weather it's loaded or not.

**Hi-Po** · 05-09-2009, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by ls1camino

It's jammed weather it's loaded or not.

Thats a problem.

**pajeff02** · 05-09-2009, 04:37 PM

Congrats on start up! It's so cool to hear them come alive again after a major project.

**Hi-Po** · 05-09-2009, 04:40 PM

I just like my new sig.

**pajeff02** · 05-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Hi-Po

I just like my new sig.

Hmmmm. Sounds sort of like a challenge...

**SHovV** · 05-09-2009, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Hi-Po

I just like my new sig.

how come i cant see my sig?

**cammed goat** · 05-09-2009, 04:56 PM

Nice job LS1C. Aren't you glad you lifted the body off the cradle to do all the work? In my issues of GMHTP almost all the tech articles have been done with the body off the cradle.