The Making of the "GLH-R/T"

[Reeves]

LMAO at you two going at it! LMAO at the mirror comment!

Looking AWESOME!!! :love::love::love::leghump:

[turbotalon1g]

I just skimmed thru some of these pages, and wow, just wow. Great work. I'm glad I'm becoming a turbo dodge nut.

[JohnnyIroc]

what is done to that shifter and who did the work?
the car is looking awesome!

[rx2mazda]

Kidding aside, she's looking really good!

Thanks Pat, I really am liking how it is starting to come together.


LMAO at you two going at it! LMAO at the mirror comment!

Looking AWESOME!!! :love::love::love::leghump:

LOL, thanks Reeves! Trying to reach the bar you set for 5 spd L-bodies.:amen:


I just skimmed thru some of these pages, and wow, just wow. Great work. I'm glad I'm becoming a turbo dodge nut.

Thank:thumb:


what is done to that shifter and who did the work?
the car is looking awesome!

Thanks John. It's a Jackson Racing STS. About an inch is added to the height of the shifter and it makes for a very short and tight shift. I love it.

[2.216VTurbo]

Hmm, something is missing from that IC... You plannig on running any boost into it or just gonna keep it a nice big sexy box:lol:? Nothing a hole saw can't fix later right;) That has got to be the biggest IC fitted *behind* a 4 door L body ever:amen: Stellar work as always guys:thumb:

[Simsy]

sig pic is sweet!!

[iTurbo]

Very nice clean job on the car. The npr intercooler on my GLH sits even closer to the alternator. I had to cut that upper ground stud off and use the 90 amp ND alt. You're probably using some sort of solid bobble strut so it should be fine.

[rx2mazda]

Hmm, something is missing from that IC... You plannig on running any boost into it or just gonna keep it a nice big sexy box:lol:? Nothing a hole saw can't fix later right;) That has got to be the biggest IC fitted *behind* a 4 door L body ever:amen: Stellar work as always guys:thumb:

Trying a new "airbender" method of getting the air in. Should be sweet, plus it cuts out the need for piping = more room. :D Thanks Alan! I've never seen a 4-door L with that big of a FMIC and the grill.:evil:


sig pic is sweet!!

I think so too, had to do it. :thumb:


Very nice clean job on the car. The npr intercooler on my GLH sits even closer to the alternator. I had to cut that upper ground stud off and use the 90 amp ND alt. You're probably using some sort of solid bobble strut so it should be fine.

Thanks! It actually was closer in mock-up and we were gonna mill off that ground stud. After getting it in it looks like theres enough room without touching it but, if I need to...........

["Top Fuel" Bender]

Hmm, something is missing from that IC... You plannig on running any boost into it or just gonna keep it a nice big sexy box:lol:? Nothing a hole saw can't fix later right;) That has got to be the biggest IC fitted *behind* a 4 door L body ever:amen: Stellar work as always guys:thumb:

I beg to differ
I think the large NPR intercooler is definetly taller, they look close length wise
and mine was behind an uncut grill
(I did cut a little more on the radiator support :nod:)

Looks great regardless :hail:

[ScottD]

Intercooler looks really good.

If the car just had some flames painted on it it would be really bad---- ....

[glhturbo1985]

I wish I could be at the SDAC track day! School is my priority this year... Thermo, Circuits, Materials of Manuf., Diff Eq. and Statics II are gonna be whooping my but from May-Aug... so my hobby time is reduced to a minimum.

GLH RT's looking sweet!

[sy2206]

That has got to be the biggest IC fitted *behind* a 4 door L body ever

If not, it's pretty damn close! :thumb:

Here's the FMIC Todd Nelson put in the Masi powered GLHS #120.

[Reeves]

If not, it's pretty damn close! :thumb:

Here's the FMIC Todd Nelson put in the Masi powered GLHS #120.

:love:

[contraption22]

Awesome work guys. That car is going to be killer, Carroll.

It's gonna be tough to keep you in my red rusty exhaust plume!

[rx2mazda]

If not, it's pretty damn close! :thumb:

Here's the FMIC Todd Nelson put in the Masi powered GLHS #120.

That's definitely bigger!


:love:

+1


I beg to differ
I think the large NPR intercooler is definetly taller, they look close length wise
and mine was behind an uncut grill
(I did cut a little more on the radiator support :nod:)

Looks great regardless :hail:

Is it 3.5 inches thick? Length and height wasn't really the issue, I probably could've went with the core that was 2 inches taller :( but oh well hindsight = 20/20.


Intercooler looks really good.

If the car just had some flames painted on it it would be really bad---- ....

ewwwww!



GLH RT's looking sweet!

Thanks!:thumb:


Awesome work guys. That car is going to be killer, Carroll.

It's gonna be tough to keep you in my red rusty exhaust plume!

Hopefully, I don't want the red rust chips scratchin my ride! :D

[cndnGLH]

Absolutely love your project! Just read all 14 pages....looks awesome!!! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!

[rx2mazda]

Absolutely love your project! Just read all 14 pages....looks awesome!!! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!

Thanks!:thumb:

Lengel just shipped me last parts for the intake(fuel rail and mounts and TB flange)so that should be getting finished. Radiator fan showed up so I can work on mounting the rad in it's final resting place. Got some more wiring to do, etc. Looking to make some good progress this week.

[rx2mazda]

Intake is DONE!!!!!! B welded it up in no time :thumb: Still got a lot of little ---- to do.

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[mark]

jealous!

[168glhs1986]

Holy no engine bay space Batman.

Looks incredible! Can't wait to see it in June.

[rx2mazda]

Holy no engine bay space Batman.

Looks incredible! Can't wait to see it in June.


LOL, changing the oil filter will be interesting:o

[mark]

remote mount?

[Aries_Turbo]

is this all going to fit under the hood? Russ Jerome special??

[omni_840]

is this all going to fit under the hood? Russ Jerome special??

I was wondering the same thing:nod:

BTW IM looks awesome:hail::hail:

[rx2mazda]

remote mount?

GLHS skinny filter, for now


is this all going to fit under the hood? Russ Jerome special??

Yes, hood closes and there will be no "Russ Jerome ing"!:amen: I wouldn't have went through all the trouble of machining my plastic grill if I was gonna hack ---- up:p


I was wondering the same thing:nod:

BTW IM looks awesome:hail::hail:

Thanks you sir

[Pat]

Looks good....go remote mount with the oil filter. Right where the charcoal cannister was is a perfect spot.

[cordes]

That looks really good. How long are those runners?

[lengel]

Everything looks amazing!!! Keep up the good work.

[Turbo3Iroc]

Wow, with milimeters to spare! Better have solid mounts in that car!

[2.216VTurbo]

I'd like to right-click-save that shot from the passenger side as it freakin rocks! But could you throw a little paint on the cam gears innner surface? The rust is kinda killin the shot for me:p

[Reeves]

Looking AWESOME!!! :love:


Looks good....go remote mount with the oil filter. Right where the charcoal cannister was is a perfect spot.

Yup! Got duals in that area. 2 of them....the big ones....and you need them by tonight!

[rx2mazda]

Which remote mount kits are you guys using?

[Reeves]

Which remote mount kits are you guys using?

I'm pretty sure this is the one I have:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRM-10795/

[Mopar318]

I'm pretty sure this is the one I have:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRM-10795/

Im not sure I would want to run that one...looks like it comes with regular hose barb fittings. I ran a Mr Gasket hit on my truck. Came with the adapater plate, oil filter plate, high pressure hose and push lock fittings. Once you push the fitting in they wont come out.

[Mopar318]

Here it is. Fits the 2.2

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-7682/Application/?query=Make%7cDODGE%7cEngine+Size%7c2.2L%2f135%7cM odel%7cDAYTONA%7cYear%7c1992

[rx2mazda]

Here it is. Fits the 2.2

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-7682/Application/?query=Make%7cDODGE%7cEngine+Size%7c2.2L%2f135%7cM odel%7cDAYTONA%7cYear%7c1992

Sweet! Thanks guys, i'm all about the pushloks.:nod:

[rx2mazda]

That looks really good. How long are those runners?

2.5 inches :o

[ShadowBrad]

Looks good....go remote mount with the oil filter. Right where the charcoal cannister was is a perfect spot.

Agreed. That's where I put the oil filter on my hybrid.

I used a universal kit from Jegs. Forget the part number now as that was years ago. But it came with the oil filter mount, the adapter that goes on the engine block(there were 4 screw-in inserts for the inside of this for different oil filter threads, 2 metric, 2 standard), 6 or 8 feet of Goodyear high pressure high temperature hose.

I had to provide my own hose barbs. Just used brass fittings from Lowes and high pressure hose clamps. Just large versions of fuel line clamps. Never had a single drop leak out over thousands of miles. Although I agree with the others. Push-Lok is awesome stuff. :thumb:

[rx2mazda]

Radiator is mounted, just gotta get some hoses to fit it.:D Made some brackets out of aluminum for the top. Drilled holes and attached bolts to the lower mounting tabs then drilled holes in the core support for the bolts to run thru. List of stuff to do is getting smaller and smaller. :amen:

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[iTurbo]

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/DSC01647.jpg

http://serve.mysmiley.net/confused/confused0052.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net) Good Lord nice job guys.

[cordes]

2.5 inches :o

Wow, those are pretty short. Did you crank out any numbers to see what your ideal runner length should be?

[rx2mazda]

Wow, those are pretty short. Did you crank out any numbers to see what your ideal runner length should be?

Of coarse! POST#196. here it is......


So, I asked DJ to help me with intake port runner situation. It is very tight as i've said before....I wanted to get some ball park numbers on where I would be with the relatively short runners that I will running. I gave him a total port runner length of 8" which is the roughly 5 1/4" port in the head and the 2 1/2 runner length I have currently with the intake. I might be able to get an extra inch of runner length once I get everything mocked up which will help. Once again, DJ didn't disappoint. Here's what he came up with.:


Ok, so I dug up my intake book (Scientific design of exhaust and intake systems, Third edition. Philip H. Smith and John C. Morrison). Using Helmholtz theory for pipe organs, which gets you close, the equation is:

T=RPM*L/V

T= time for the pulse to travel from closed to open end and back in seconds
L= length of the pipe (runner)
V= speed of sound in the gas being used

The book converted T to be expressed in crankshaft degrees. They suggested the use of 90degrees but this term varies a bit with valve events. It also uses 1100 ft/sec for V which seems to be well used.

Using those numbers, a total port length of 8" equates to a 12375 RPM tuning frequency. Obviously you wouldn't be spinning that high but you could take advantage of the next harmonic which would be at 6188 PRM.

I found a good thread on speed talk which also references this book but they use 72deg instead of 90. This gives a tuned RPM of 9900. Once again you would take advantage of the 2nd harmonic which would be 4950RPM.

The next equation on that thread generalizes more to L=84000/N (N is the RPM) This equation gives a tuned RPM of 10500. You guessed it, using the second harmonic you get 52500RPM.

So you can see why I called it a bit of a crap shoot. But these get you close or at least give you a general idea. By utilizing the second harmonic, the pulse energy won't be as strong as if you were able to take advantage of the fundamental but there will still be an effect.

Here is the link and quote of the post in the speed talk article. It is on the third page.

http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1163



That being said. Runner length is obviously not optimal but, I had to work with the space I had. We'll see how it turns out once it's running. I am optimistic that it will be fine and will crank out some good number.

[cordes]

Of coarse! POST#196. here it is......



That being said. Runner length is obviously not optimal but, I had to work with the space I had. We'll see how it turns out once it's running. I am optimistic that it will be fine and will crank out some good number.

Thanks for posting that up for me. Sounds like you will do just fine with it given the number one priority was to get the intake in the car. I can't wait to see what this thing will do.

[minigts]

Of coarse! POST#196. here it is......



That being said. Runner length is obviously not optimal but, I had to work with the space I had. We'll see how it turns out once it's running. I am optimistic that it will be fine and will crank out some good number.

Audi-whatie?....

[Reeves]

Once again, DJ didn't disappoint. Here's what he came up with.:

The next equation on that thread generalizes more to L=84000/N (N is the RPM) This equation gives a tuned RPM of 10500. You guessed it, using the second harmonic you get 52500RPM.



Whoa!!!! Can't wait to hear that thing at close to 53K rpm!!!

*anxiously awaiting with garbage bag in hand....*

[turbovanman²]

Can't wait to see how this thing runs, :hail:

[turboshad]

Whoa!!!! Can't wait to hear that thing at close to 53K rpm!!!

*anxiously awaiting with garbage bag in hand....*

Yee of little faith. :p

[black86glhs]

Yee of little faith. :p

He has plenty of faith.......it will come apart at 53000RPM. lol.:D

[Pat]

Did you decide on a turbo yet?

[Reeves]

Did you decide on a turbo yet?

Yes, he's going to run one.

[rx2mazda]

Did you decide on a turbo yet?


Yes, he's going to run one.

:lol:

6262 FTMFW!

[contraption22]

:lol:

6262 FTMFW!

Rock on!:rockon:

[Reeves]

:lol:

6262 FTMFW!

Copy cat! LOL :p

[contraption22]

The 6262 will be the 50-trim of the new decade.

[Pat]

The 6262 will be the 50-trim of the new decade.

Probably will...it seems to work for everyone the same way the 50 trim does, just with more power potential.

[rx2mazda]

The 6262 will be the 50-trim of the new decade.

Exactly! I did a bunch of research and the 6262 seems to make EVERYONE happy. I didn't see one negative review of the 6262 in my reading. Can't wait to see what it can do.:amen:

[contraption22]

I am likely to have one bolted onto my next engine.

[Irocelectric93]

Ha my 6262 is in the mail as we speak :p

[R/Tony]

Exactly! I did a bunch of research and the 6262 seems to make EVERYONE happy. I didn't see one negative review of the 6262 in my reading. Can't wait to see what it can do.:amen:

Hey Carroll why didnt you use the HE351?

[rx2mazda]

Hey Carroll why didnt you use the HE351?

I'm running a cross flow FMIC and the HE351 has the funny outlet that points to the drivers side. I was gonna use it and put the TB on the passenger side but, theres no room to put the TB on the passenger side in the L-body(not with a TIII). So it was either modify the holset compressor or get a new turbo....that choice may keep me from making SDAC since i've had some unfortunate events happen in the last week or so.:(

[Reeves]

I'm running a cross flow FMIC and the HE351 has the funny outlet that points to the drivers side. I was gonna use it and put the TB on the passenger side but, theres no room to put the TB on the passenger side in the L-body(not with a TIII). So it was either modify the holset compressor or get a new turbo....that choice may keep me from making SDAC since i've had some unfortunate events happen in the last week or so.:(

Uh oh.....
You going to join the Ken Adler WTF train?

[turboshad]

So it was either modify the holset compressor or get a new turbo....that choice may keep me from making SDAC since i've had some unfortunate events happen in the last week or so.:(

You won't make SDAC or you and your car won't make SDAC? Time to dig deep and getter done :D

[rx2mazda]

Uh oh.....
You going to join the Ken Adler WTF train?

Ken: ALL ABOARD!!!

Me: Hey, got room for one more?

Ken: name and car?

Me: Carroll, GLH-R/T.

Ken: Sure kid, hop on.

Me: thanks Ken. :(


You won't make SDAC or you and your car won't make SDAC? Time to dig deep and getter done :D

Not sure yet.

[turboshad]

Ken: ALL ABOARD!!!

Me: Hey, got room for one more?

Ken: name and car?

Me: Carroll, GLH-R/T.

Ken: Sure kid, hop on.

Me: thanks Ken. :(



Not sure yet.

If you live in Baltimore like your profile says, heck I'll come pick you up.

[cordes]

If you live in Baltimore like your profile says, heck I'll come pick you up.

Hey, it'll only add .037% more to your drive. :thumb:

[onerippinturbo2]

carroll, what are your plans for the holset you have now? are you looking to get rid of it? if so let me know!!

[rx2mazda]

If you live in Baltimore like your profile says, heck I'll come pick you up.

I missed this....Thanks DJ, I do have a couple other cars though so i'll be ok on the ride. Unless, you let me drive! :eyebrows:


carroll, what are your plans for the holset you have now? are you looking to get rid of it? if so let me know!!

Been sold!

[rx2mazda]

Update: ordered the fuel filters, fuel lines, and fittings, damn those fittings add up quick $$$$$$$! Got the Cometic intake and exhaust gaskets from Cindy. Need to find some radiator hoses to fit my set-up, Finish the FMIC and run pipes, hook up last few wires for the BigStuff3, finsih the crank trigger setup, mount the coils. and a few other odds and ends.

[bakes]

Update: ordered the fuel filters, fuel lines, and fittings, damn those fittings add up quick $$$$$$$! Got the Cometic intake and exhaust gaskets from Cindy. Need to find some radiator hoses to fit my set-up, Finish the FMIC and run pipes, hook up last few wires for the BigStuff3, finsih the crank trigger setup, mount the coils. and a few other odds and ends.

What no PICS!!!!! LOL:D

[turboshad]

I missed this....Thanks DJ, I do have a couple other cars though so i'll be ok on the ride. Unless, you let me drive! :eyebrows:

We'll talk. But I get to drive the GLH-RT when it's done......if I ever get to see it.


Update: ordered the fuel filters, fuel lines, and fittings, damn those fittings add up quick $$$$$$$! Got the Cometic intake and exhaust gaskets from Cindy. Need to find some radiator hoses to fit my set-up, Finish the FMIC and run pipes, hook up last few wires for the BigStuff3, finsih the crank trigger setup, mount the coils. and a few other odds and ends.

I hear ya on the fittings. It's depressing when you walk out of the store with your little tiny bag and a huge massive hole in your pocket. :confused: For the rad hose I pieced together a bunch of chunks to get what I wanted and then took it into a shop and asked them to match it. I got a perfect match for mine. :thumb:

[rx2mazda]

YO B, Hook me up! :thumb::D

no swine

[Reeves]

YO B, Hook me up! :thumb::D

no swine

Does your day seem kinda odd? No barkin' from the dog, no smog / And momma cooked a breakfast with no hog?

[rx2mazda]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CPlF-IEkXQ

[turbo2point2]

YO B, Hook me up! :thumb::D

no swine

Sure Bud, what do you need?

[rx2mazda]

Progression! :o

[Reeves]

Progression! :o

With no hog......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4UqMyldS7Q&feature=related

[rx2mazda]

Made some good progress today with the car with a bunch of help from Brian. Thanks Bud :thumb:.

Got the FMIC inlet/outlets finished.....Yes 3"

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Had to "massage" the core support to fit but, it turned out nice and the hood still closes.....

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Brian made a sweet a$$ bracket to mount the LS1 coils! I should have taken a pic with the coils off so you could see how nice and precise the piece really is. There are "holes" for each coil so they sit flush and the spacing for each spark plug is spot on as you can see. The back of the bracket mounts to the outer VC bolts :hail:. Still needs to be finished, edges rounded and cleaned up and maybe some swish cheese holes :eyebrows: and then I'll have Rob powder coat it black for me. Got some LS1 wires too......

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Welded a 90' elbow to the scirrocco rad and was able to use the factory lower rad hose after some trimming. Ordered a upper hose from a "hose book" and it fit like a glove! :clap:

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/DSC01667.jpg

Also got a lot of wiring done for the BS3, wired up the fan, and few other odds and ends. Fuel lines/fittings/filters and crank trigger parts will be here tomorrow. Friday I plan to run the fuel lines, wire the voltage regulator, start the car(;)), etc. etc. It's starting to look like a real drivable car now and the list of things to do has gotten real small.

[BadAssPerformance]

Lookin good Carroll :thumb:

[Turbo224]

Thats looking REALLY good. Nice work you guys.

[2.216VTurbo]

Very artful:clap: You gonna lift the motor by the coil bracket?:p I think 3/16ths would have sufficed Brian:D

[contraption22]

Beautiful work guys. I haope you won't mind me stealing some of your ideas. No? k thx bye.

[mcsvt]

Looks good Carroll, can't wait to see it!

[Reeves]

Looking great guys! Really nice work!!!



Beautiful work guys. I haope you won't mind me stealing some of your ideas. No? k thx bye.

LOL!

Reminded me of this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqRtMbH4bsc

[rx2mazda]

Thanks guys! On another note, I seemed to have misplaced/lost my battery tray. If you have one that I could get please LMK! Thanks!

[rx2mazda]

Looking great guys! Really nice work!!!




LOL!

Reminded me of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqRtMbH4bsc

WTF?! LMAO:lol:

[rx2mazda]

I think 3/16ths would have sufficed Brian:D

Not according to DJ and Bender! :p

[turbo2point2]

Where's a pic of your finger carnage? D@mn hole saws... But I do know how it feels:amen:

[turboshad]

Not according to DJ and Bender! :p

Personally I think it will still break. Should have made it out of steel. Possibly even 1/2". Just sayin.

["Top Fuel" Bender]

Personally I think it will still break. Should have made it out of steel. Possibly even 1/2". Just sayin.

steel ? nah chromoly or titanium are the only real alloys I know of :eyebrows:

[Reeves]

Thanks guys! On another note, I seemed to have misplaced/lost my battery tray. If you have one that I could get please LMK! Thanks!

You wanting a factory battery tray? I may have one up in my storage barn.....but you know that a lawn tractor battery fits perfect in there sideways WITHOUT the factory battery tray?

I just made an aluminum bottom and holdown for it. 3/8" studs per NHRA....LOL...I get a kick out of that holding down a lawn tractor batter. Kind of like I get a kick out of 3/4" CRS holding down 4 ignition coils per DJ!

["Top Fuel" Bender]

You wanting a factory battery tray? I may have one up in my storage barn.....but you know that a lawn tractor battery fits perfect in there sideways WITHOUT the factory battery tray?

I just made an aluminum bottom and holdown for it. 3/8" studs per NHRA....LOL...I get a kick out of that holding down a lawn tractor batter. Kind of like I get a kick out of 3/4" CRS holding down 4 ignition coils per DJ!

+1 , hoagie did the same in the charger
I can get you an interstate dry cell garden tractor battery # if you want one:eyebrows:

[Shadow]

3" IC piping.....now your talkin! (someones gettin serious!) We figured the exact same thing for the scirocco rad, 90 off the bottom to run the factory lower hose. + you end up with the right size outlet for the hose to attatch to. Lookin great! :clap:

[turboshad]

steel ? nah chromoly or titanium are the only real alloys I know of :eyebrows:

I can agree with chromo for some extra strength but Titanium is just too light. That will only make him faster. ;)

Carroll, I agree that even if it isn't finished it should somehow make a showing at SDAC. I'm sure everyone would love to see it. :clap:

[rx2mazda]

Personally I think it will still break. Should have made it out of steel. Possibly even 1/2". Just sayin.


steel ? nah chromoly or titanium are the only real alloys I know of :eyebrows:

Hey guys, I thought 4" was the minumum thickness for max satisfaction? Guess i'll have to keep it long and skinny. ;)


You wanting a factory battery tray? I may have one up in my storage barn.....but you know that a lawn tractor battery fits perfect in there sideways WITHOUT the factory battery tray?

I just made an aluminum bottom and holdown for it. 3/8" studs per NHRA....LOL...I get a kick out of that holding down a lawn tractor batter. Kind of like I get a kick out of 3/4" CRS holding down 4 ignition coils per DJ!

Thanks but, I really wanted to keep the stock look under the hood. :amen:


3" IC piping.....now your talkin! (someones gettin serious!) We figured the exact same thing for the scirocco rad, 90 off the bottom to run the factory lower hose. + you end up with the right size outlet for the hose to attatch to. Lookin great! :clap:

Exactly! Thanks.


I can agree with chromo for some extra strength but Titanium is just too light. That will only make him faster. ;)

Carroll, I agree that even if it isn't finished it should somehow make a showing at SDAC. I'm sure everyone would love to see it. :clap:

Wouldn't that be nice. Come pull it for me with your Shadow :eyebrows:

[rx2mazda]

Where's a pic of your finger carnage? D@mn hole saws... But I do know how it feels:amen:

"Index" finger mod courtesy of B.Slowe!:mad: :D





http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/97fcfff8.jpg

[turbo2point2]

"Index" finger mod courtesy of B.Slowe!:mad: :D





http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/97fcfff8.jpg

LMFAO!!:lol:

[contraption22]

"Index" finger mod courtesy of B.Slowe!:mad: :D


Will there be a kit available?

[Reeves]

"Index" finger mod courtesy of B.Slowe!:mad: :D





http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/97fcfff8.jpg

You on an airplane??

[contraption22]

You on an airplane??

He's in the middle of shooting "Snakes on a Plane 2- Electric Boogaloo"

[turbo2point2]

He's in the middle of shooting "Snakes on a Plane 2- Electric Boogaloo"

LMMFAO! You guys are f#$ked up! :D

[rx2mazda]

You on an airplane??

You call it airplane, I call it work.


He's in the middle of shooting "Snakes on a Plane 2- Electric Boogaloo"

:lol::lol::lol::lol:
Got damn Mike, you just made me lose it in front of everybody!!!!! That's some funny sh*t


LMMFAO! You guys are f#$ked up! :D

+infinity +1 :p

[168glhs1986]

Beautiful work guys. I haope you won't mind me stealing some of your ideas. No? k thx bye.

:lol:

[badandy]

"Index" finger mod courtesy of B.Slowe!:mad: :D





http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/97fcfff8.jpg
That sh*t'll buff out:D

[turbovanman²]

Thanks but, I really wanted to keep the stock look under the hood. :amen:


Stock look? :confused:

[2.216VTurbo]

CARROLL! Where's my PM muther F'er?? Don't be weaksauce, make it happen...

[rx2mazda]

CARROLL! Where's my PM muther F'er?? Don't be weaksauce, make it happen...

:p :lol:

[rx2mazda]

Powered up the Bigstuff3 today! Checked to make sure all the electrics are working(fuel pump, starter, fan, lights, etc)and everything checked out. Also made a couple fuel lines. Only major thing left to finish is the crank trigger and I think we got that figured out. GETTING CLOSE!

[turboshad]

So I don't get it, your closer to being running than I am. What's missing for SDAC? Just the turbo?

[rx2mazda]

So I don't get it, your closer to being running than I am. What's missing for SDAC? Just the turbo?

Not really. Still gotta finish the fuel system, finish the cam sync, make the IC pipes, wire the alternator and VR, weld vacuum ports to the intake, other little stuff and the biggest of all......turbo,exhaust, tuning. Yours is just putting back together :P

[turboshad]

Not really. Still gotta finish the fuel system, finish the cam sync, make the IC pipes, wire the alternator and VR, weld vacuum ports to the intake, other little stuff and the biggest of all......turbo,exhaust, tuning. Yours is just putting back together :P

Well, you missed port head, do valve job, machine head, machine beadplate, make crank straps, align hone mains, hone cylinders, assemble engine, install 3.50 FD, finish welding cage, paint cage, finish suspension pieces, make rear anti-roll bar, put back together, make it look good, and hope it drives.......but you're right. I would rather have my list. :D

[rx2mazda]

Well, you missed port head, do valve job, machine head, machine beadplate, make crank straps, align hone mains, hone cylinders, assemble engine, install 3.50 FD, finish welding cage, paint cage, finish suspension pieces, make rear anti-roll bar, put back together, make it look good, and hope it drives.......but you're right. I would rather have my list. :D

You are personally doing all that machine work and porting?! :hail:

[turboshad]

You are personally doing all that machine work and porting?! :hail:

Unfortunately they took away my manual mill so I will be taking step one in learning the CNC with the bedplate which is watching and taking notes on setup and machine workings. The engine machining I am also learning from a friend so he will help set me up and I will go from there. The porting yes. Really the only thing I won't be doing is the cage painting but there is a good chance he will need a hand holding up the pieces. It will be painted in two halves and then I will weld them together and touch up the last two weld joints.

I hope that's motivation for you. :nod:

[Aries_Turbo]

what happened to your motor that you have to do all that work? i thought it was all together and good to go?

Brian

[rx2mazda]

Hopefully, I get to start the car this week! :eyebrows: :banaride: :amen:

[92spiritrt]

you better. i dropped off some stuff to help it. there is also an extra gift too:D.

[Reeves]

you better. i dropped off some stuff to help it. there is also an extra gift too:D.

:needpics:

[rx2mazda]

you better. i dropped off some stuff to help it. there is also an extra gift too:D.

OHHH, I love surprises!!!!! Thanks again Rob for the hook up :thumb:

Just make sure you have your car ready to start when I come to finish the wiring.:eyebrows:

[92spiritrt]

no problem. at the rate i'm going, it won't be ready to fire til the 25th.

[rx2mazda]

Almost got to fire it today. A pesky crank trigger mount took up a few hours of time so I didn't get to finish all the other little things. Anyway, we did get the crank trigger bracket made! Timing belt is on and tensioned, turbo is on and ready. Got the IC pipes mocked up, just need Brian to weld them and the bungs on the intake. Do some last little wiring, fill her up with fluids and turn the key. Can't wait to hear it run! This has been a way bigger project than I first expected, especially in such a short time frame. Sorry, no pics today. I will say, it looks like a V8 is in there with all the FMIC pipes and everything. Not much room to play with.

[rx2mazda]

Thursday is turn the key day! If I had 30 more minutes today I could have tried to fire it. I just needed gas but didn't have the time to go get it. Everything is pretty much done, just need to finish the one IC pipe and clean up some wires that I had to run.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/DSC01747.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/DSC01750.jpg

Brian machined a nice o-ring for my throttle body. It slipped out of the chuck a few times and gouged some metal but, luckily it was on the inside of the o-ring so it won't affect anything.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/DSC01746.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/DSC01749.jpg

I like the black and red fuel fittings :D
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/rx2mazda/DSC01745.jpg

[Pat]

Fingers crossed for you bud!

[contraption22]

Awesome man. Good luck buddy.

[Reeves]

:thumb::thumb:

[2.216VTurbo]

Wait a second, I thought your set up had Home Depot L brackets and plumber's straping tape holding all the accesories together. And what happened to all the wires that were strewn all around the bay with twist nuts connecting them:D?

Fire that beast:eyebrows:!

[contraption22]

Wait a second, I thought your set up had Home Depot L brackets and plumber's straping tape holding all the accesories together. And what happened to all the wires that were strewn all around the bay with twist nuts connecting them:D?



Nah dude, that's my car. Wrong blue Lbody.

[BadAssPerformance]

Lookin good, I like the O-ring idea!

Good luck man! :thumb:

[rx2mazda]

Fingers crossed for you bud!

Thanks homie! If it starts good, I may just have to add some bling to make it cool as the Scaries.:thumb:


Awesome man. Good luck buddy.

Thanks pimpjuice!


:thumb::thumb:

hopefully!


Wait a second, I thought your set up had Home Depot L brackets and plumber's straping tape holding all the accesories together. And what happened to all the wires that were strewn all around the bay with twist nuts connecting them:D?

Fire that beast:eyebrows:!

It did but, Brian said it couldn't leave his shop like that! GO FIGURE! :o


Nah dude, that's my car. Wrong blue Lbody.

I just hope I can make mine as fast..:thumb:


Lookin good, I like the O-ring idea!

Good luck man! :thumb:

Me too, bolt on and go!:clap:

[Reeves]

Thanks homie! If it starts good, I may just have to add some bling to make it cool as the Scaries.:thumb:

What about some cool kid flames? :D

[rx2mazda]

What about some cool kid flames? :D

I said it once and i'll say it again.....Flames are for ricers and old men. Pat qualifies for the latter. :evil:

[Pat]

I said it once and i'll say it again.....Flames are for ricers and old men. Pat qualifies for the latter. :evil:

Eh? Speak up sonny, I can't hear you.

["Top Fuel" Bender]

Eh? Speak up sonny, I can't hear you.

HE SAID I said it once and i'll say it again.....Flames are for ricers and old men. Pat qualifies for the latter

[Pat]

HE SAID I said it once and i'll say it again.....Flames are for ricers and old men. Pat qualifies for the latter

Thanks Bruce. I just have so much trouble hearing him since he's still over 2 seconds and 31 mph behind me.

I'll hear him more clearly once he catches up a bit. :)

[BadAssPerformance]

Oh snap

[rx2mazda]

I'll hear him more clearly once he catches up a bit. :)

indeed.

[rx2mazda]

Oh snap

indeed.:lol:

[Reeves]

Oh snap

X2 :thumb:

[contraption22]

Three snaps in Z-formation!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XTmpRKhr-hw/SvnVNDz4z3I/AAAAAAAArlg/H3ruwj3sEAo/s320/menInFilm.jpg

[BadAssPerformance]

Lol...

[Reeves]

Oh no you dent-unt!

[Pat]

Three snaps in Z-formation!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XTmpRKhr-hw/SvnVNDz4z3I/AAAAAAAArlg/H3ruwj3sEAo/s320/menInFilm.jpg

Those skits were freaking funny...check youtube, there's a ton of them on there. Still hiliarious!

I probably shouldn't be trash talking since my car doesn't even run, but for some reason, I can't help it with Carroll!

[92spiritrt]

Good luck today. Keep me posted.

[Pat]

C'mon Carroll! Get her fired up!

[omni_840]

Good luck today. Keep me posted.


C'mon Carroll! Get her fired up!


What they said:D

[Reeves]

What they said:D

What he said!

[turbo2point2]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!:thumb::D:evil:

[contraption22]

:rockon::leghump::banana-mario::bounce2::bounce::dancingbana::banaride: :peace: Awesome!

[mcsvt]

:rockon::leghump::banana-mario::bounce2::bounce::dancingbana::banaride: :peace: Awesome!

:nod:

[Pat]

Woo hoo! Awesome job Carroll! Can't wait to see it!

[contraption22]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/ERBBIT23/DSCN2270.jpg

[2.216VTurbo]

^Ha, Carroll and Brian at their 'after it fired up' celebration?:D

[Turbo3Iroc]

Awesome! :clap:

[168glhs1986]

Congrats, many months of hard work, culminating right before SDAC, how sweet it is.:partywoot:

[badandy]

Thanks Bruce. I just have so much trouble hearing him since he's still over 2 seconds and 31 mph behind me.

I'll hear him more clearly once he catches up a bit. :)

That right there is the problem! You can't hear because you are going so dang fast! If you would slow down you would be able to hear much better:D

[badandy]

Your car is yet another milestone for these cars as a whole for craftsmanship and new ideas/technique. For those of us that aspire to one day have something that nice you indeed have shown us all what can be done:thumb:

[black86glhs]

That thing is awesome!!!! Does it run good or did you just do enough to fire it up?

[turbo2point2]

^ha, carroll and brian at their 'after it fired up' celebration?:d

lmao!!

[rx2mazda]

:rockon::leghump::banana-mario::bounce2::bounce::dancingbana::banaride: :peace: Awesome!


:nod:


Woo hoo! Awesome job Carroll! Can't wait to see it!


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/ERBBIT23/DSCN2270.jpg


^Ha, Carroll and Brian at their 'after it fired up' celebration?:D


Awesome! :clap:


Congrats, many months of hard work, culminating right before SDAC, how sweet it is.:partywoot:


Your car is yet another milestone for these cars as a whole for craftsmanship and new ideas/technique. For those of us that aspire to one day have something that nice you indeed have shown us all what can be done:thumb:


That thing is awesome!!!! Does it run good or did you just do enough to fire it up?

Thanks so much guys! :thumb: I was very happy to see it fire for the first time in over 6 months. Within minutes(literally)Brian had it purring like a kitten:clap:. DJ isn't the only one who can do a walk-around vid:eyebrows:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhomizIVczk



I am laying in bed now trying to decide if I want to drive back to philly and try to get the car done enough to drive it to SDAC. :( There are a few more loose ends that need finishing and I didn't have time to finish yesterday. I still need to change a leaky brake cylinder, bolt some kind of muffler to the DP, replace the brand new VR that decided to take a ----(immediately), Fix a leaky coolant plug on the water box...And worst of all, ghetto rig my throttle cable with zip ties. A big part of me doesn't feel like driving there to fix that stuff - a big part of me wants to have the car at SDAC, just gotta figure out which part of me is bigger.

[Aries_Turbo]

dont be a wuss. fix it and bring it. :)

Brian

[Turbo3Iroc]

dont be a wuss. fix it and bring it. :)

Brian

^ What he said!

[2.216VTurbo]

Dude, you GOTTA try! I used to wrench for a Baja 1000 offroad race team (Elite Motorsports) One year, we broke the throttle cable right BEFORE the start of the race in Mexico, we built one out of zip ties and it's one of the only things that DIDN'T break during the race:thumb: I'd drive the GLH RT there with a string tied to the TB that i had to pull on with my hand the whole way:amen:

[Pat]

Do it Carroll. For one reason and one reason only...because you'll regret it if you don't. Suck it up and get back to work.

[Turbo3Iroc]

And you'll have to listen to us all hound you the whole week if you don't!

[blk86trbo]

I'd drive the GLH RT there with a string tied to the TB that i had to pull on with my hand the whole way:amen:

Hahaha that really made me lol!

Your engine sounds really good...definitely do what it takes to get it to SDAC! There will be a hundreds of people there willing to help you with any loose ends if need be :nod:

[Simsy]

nice work buddy :thumb:

[86Shelby]

Do it Carroll. For one reason and one reason only...because you'll regret it if you don't. Suck it up and get back to work.

He has a very good point. Make it safe to drive and take it.

[rx2mazda]

So the car made it to SDAC! To say it was "well received" would be an understatement.:thumb: I was really happy that I was able to get it "completed" in time. That being said, I would like to send some thanks out to the people that helped me these last 6 or so long months......

My brother from another Chadd(time and shop), Matt(help), Coales Automotive, James Reeves(battery tray & info), DJ (wiring diagrams & info), Pat Culkin(shifter cables & hard times LOL), Rob Dolan(powder coating & connections & turbo), Lengel(sweet --- intake & fuel rail), Jackson(countless parts & info), Alan Jones (info & inspiration :thumb:), Cindy(TIII parts & decals), Jeremy Mitchell(wiring diagrams), my buddies @ majestic auto body (paint & body)......thank you guys so much for helping me with this project!:thumb::clap::love:

And most of all I want to so thank you to my buddy Brian Slowe and his Dad.....for letting me tie up space in your shop, for fabricating the best "one off"parts, for staying late, for all your expertise/suggestions, for treating my car like your own, for everything! I owe you. :hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail:

[turbo2point2]

And most of all I want to so thank you to my buddy Brian Slowe and his Dad.....for letting me tie up space in your shop, for fabricating the best "one off"parts, for staying late, for all your expertise/suggestions, for treating my car like your own, for everything! I owe you. :hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail:


No problem Bud! It was great to have the chance to get another sweeta$$ TM out there!! Now let's get her dialed in and terrorizing the track:thumb::amen:

[Pat]

I'm glad it was out there...the car is just awesome and I can't wait to see it out on the track. Get her diailed in and let me know when you're heading out to run it. I'd love to see it.

OK, I'm done complimenting. Time to get back to trash talking... :-)

[rx2mazda]

Now let's get her dialed in and terrorizing the track:thumb::amen:

YES! I think i'll hunt the scAries first and save the GRM Shadow for dessert.:amen:


I'm glad it was out there...the car is just awesome and I can't wait to see it out on the track. Get her diailed in and let me know when you're heading out to run it. I'd love to see it.

Thanks Pat, will do!


OK, I'm done complimenting. Time to get back to trash talking... :-)

See above....;)

[rx2mazda]

Got the tags today and been cruising with my hand out the window lol. I've been getting some thumbs up and ricer fly-by's:D. I really want to replace some wore out suspension components i.e. ball joints, struts and shocks, etc. I balanced the tires today and tomorrow my buddy is gonna do an alignment for me. Been playing around with the tune trying to get the cold start warm-up just right...still needs a little work. Anyways, thats enough for now. :thumb:

[rx2mazda]

My odyssey pc680 battery seems to be failing on me. :( not good cause it really messes with my tune. I think I'm going to upgrade to something a little bigger so I won't have any issues. Id like to stick with odyssey but money is kinda tight right no so, I'm thinking of trying a lm battery. Where are you guys getting yours and what brand/type are you using(drycell?)

Thanks!

[rx2mazda]

My odyssey pc680 battery seems to be failing on me. :( not good cause it really messes with my tune. I think I'm going to upgrade to something a little bigger so I won't have any issues. Id like to stick with odyssey but money is kinda tight right no so, I'm thinking of trying a lm battery. Where are you guys getting yours and what brand/type are you using(drycell?)

Thanks!

[BadAssPerformance]

So the car made it to SDAC! To say it was "well received" would be an understatement.:thumb:

Glad you got it there, was awesome to see it in person! :hail: Some of the amazing detail stuff is hard to see in pictures... Everything so tightly packaged... it did make me appreciate the acre underhood on my big heavy Daytona ;) Can wait to hear how it does down the track!

[Reeves]

My odyssey pc680 battery seems to be failing on me. :( not good cause it really messes with my tune. I think I'm going to upgrade to something a little bigger so I won't have any issues. Id like to stick with odyssey but money is kinda tight right no so, I'm thinking of trying a lm battery. Where are you guys getting yours and what brand/type are you using(drycell?)

Thanks!

Briggs and Stratton FTW :thumb:

["Top Fuel" Bender]

Interstate makes a real nice dry cell, think it actually cross references to a wheelchair,
I'll get the # later if you want

[rx2mazda]

Glad you got it there, was awesome to see it in person! :hail: Some of the amazing detail stuff is hard to see in pictures... Everything so tightly packaged... it did make me appreciate the acre underhood on my big heavy Daytona ;) Can wait to hear how it does down the track!


Thanks JT, hopefully its as fast as your heavy pig.lol


Briggs and Stratton FTW :thumb:

Which one?


Interstate makes a real nice dry cell, think it actually cross references to a wheelchair,
I'll get the # later if you want


Yes/ thanks Bruce

[Aries_Turbo]

Which one?

i think he may just mean garden tractor battery. thats what i run in my cars. small, cranks over a low CR engine just fine.

Brian

[Pat]

i think he may just mean garden tractor battery. thats what i run in my cars. small, cranks over a low CR engine just fine.

Brian



I've had the same lawn tractor battery in the Shadow for about 6 years now. Works great, has lasted a lot longer than I expected and bought it at Home Depot.

[Aries_Turbo]

same with me in my reliant though it got mine at tractor supply.

Brian

[Reeves]

Interstate makes a real nice dry cell, think it actually cross references to a wheelchair,
I'll get the # later if you want

I think it cross references to a Wal-Mart "tard cart" LOL!!!


I've had the same lawn tractor battery in the Shadow for about 6 years now. Works great, has lasted a lot longer than I expected and bought it at Home Depot.

Yup, I just run a lawn tractor battery from Tractor Supply. First one lasted at least 4 years, 2nd one I got from a local garage and it lasted 2 years, I now have one from Tractor Supply again.

[86Shelby]

Another place to look for small 12v batteries is for motorcycle applications. Supercrackerbox has one in his Charger that is meant to be in a Harley and it's worked fine for the last 2 years including several single digit cold starts this past winter. It's roughly 5"x3"x4".

[Reeves]

Carroll,
I have one of these I can sell you. It's used. PM me for more details if interested.

http://www.jpcycles.com/search/search?N=28002800+274306+28004000+28003025+2800319 8&Ne=36365

[Irocelectric93]

Thats kind of a bummer. I have an odyssey pc680 as well. Mines still good..but for how long? So ill be interested to see what you get to replace. Def let us know.

[contraption22]

Carroll... first and foremost, seeing your car in person was one of the highlights of my SDAC experience this year. I know alot of the build took place only ~15 miles from my house, but I just never got the chance to get up there to see it. Truly spectactular. Excellent attention to detail. I can't wait to see it closer to 100%.

Second... my PC680... my 2nd one, has crapped out on me as well. Had to use the booster pack all day at the drags. I think I am as well going to bite the bullit a more conventional battery for reliability's sake. I am really disappointed with it.

[Reeves]

Carroll... first and foremost, seeing your car in person was one of the highlights of my SDAC experience this year. I know alot of the build took place only ~15 miles from my house, but I just never got the chance to get up there to see it. Truly spectactular. Excellent attention to detail. I can't wait to see it closer to 100%.

Second... my PC680... my 2nd one, has crapped out on me as well. Had to use the booster pack all day at the drags. I think I am as well going to bite the bullit a more conventional battery for reliability's sake. I am really disappointed with it.

Lawn tractor FTW! I'm serious! I haven't had any issues except when they start to get really old.

[Pat]

Lawn tractor FTW! I'm serious! I haven't had any issues except when they start to get really old.

+1!!!

6 years on the one in the Shadow. Still works fine.

[turbo2point2]

I have been using the odyssey PC925 for 6 years with no issues(knocking on wood). I have heard a few complaints similar to what Mike and Carroll have said.

[rx2mazda]

Carroll,
I have one of these I can sell you. It's used. PM me for more details if interested.

http://www.jpcycles.com/search/search?N=28002800+274306+28004000+28003025+2800319 8&Ne=36365

Thanks Reeves but, I already bought a LG battery from Walmart. Started the car just fine. I want a dry cell though so, I'm gonna pick up one from battery warehouse down the street.:thumb:


Thats kind of a bummer. I have an odyssey pc680 as well. Mines still good..but for how long? So ill be interested to see what you get to replace. Def let us know.

How long have you had it? I'm going to try and trade mine for a new one since it's should still be under warranty. Might have to send it away though.


Carroll... first and foremost, seeing your car in person was one of the highlights of my SDAC experience this year. I know alot of the build took place only ~15 miles from my house, but I just never got the chance to get up there to see it. Truly spectactular. Excellent attention to detail. I can't wait to see it closer to 100%.

Second... my PC680... my 2nd one, has crapped out on me as well. Had to use the booster pack all day at the drags. I think I am as well going to bite the bullit a more conventional battery for reliability's sake. I am really disappointed with it.

Thanks a lot Mike! I'm glad everybody liked the car. I'm gonna slow down a bit now but when it's done it will be AMAZING!

It seems like the PC680 doesn't like being depleted and recharged. Once it's gone down, it's like it will never hold a charge for a long time again. I too am disappointed as this is also my second one. The first one had a bad terminal connnector.:(


I have been using the odyssey PC925 for 6 years with no issues(knocking on wood). I have heard a few complaints similar to what Mike and Carroll have said.

Yeah, that battery is a lot more tailored to a car application I think. Plus I have been DD'ing my PC680(lot of starts, cold & hot/radio/headlights/etc). Hopefully I have better luck with a drycell LG battery like others.:o

[Shadow]

Crap, I've been running a tractor battery in the Charger for the last 5 years with similar results as everyone else...it's been great! But this summer it's on it's last legs, so I went ahead and ordered an Odessey PC680 because it sounded so good when Carroll got his. They just called today to tell me it's in, hope I didn't make a huge mistake. :(

[Irocelectric93]

Well Ive had mine...for a little bit now..but i rarely start the car its in. I bought it then the car got rear ended and has been off road since. I actually bought mine because i seen carroll's. Still works fine...but the car sits and the battery goes dead often unless i start it daily...so it sits on the battery charger at times. I got mine from batterymart.com i believe. I'll probably end up getting something else if my odyssey craps out. Maybe a battery tender would help?

[rx2mazda]

Crap, I've been running a tractor battery in the Charger for the last 5 years with similar results as everyone else...it's been great! But this summer it's on it's last legs, so I went ahead and ordered an Odessey PC680 because it sounded so good when Carroll got his. They just called today to tell me it's in, hope I didn't make a huge mistake. :(


Well Ive had mine...for a little bit now..but i rarely start the car its in. I bought it then the car got rear ended and has been off road since. I actually bought mine because i seen carroll's. Still works fine...but the car sits and the battery goes dead often unless i start it daily...so it sits on the battery charger at times. I got mine from batterymart.com i believe. I'll probably end up getting something else if my odyssey craps out. Maybe a battery tender would help?

Well, looks like I may have jumped the gun blaming the PC680. I have a battery drian somewhere. I put the LG battery in, went on a trip and three days later it's down to 8.X volts. Just noticed also that I don't have a short ground strap going from the battery to the frame. Today I will isolate the drain and hopefully stop it. I also charged my PC680 and it's holding at 12.8 volts so far with nothing on it. I'll keep you guys posted. I know Bill Baker runs a 680 with no issues. We must have started his car 40-50 times in the parking lot trying to get his cams "dialed in".....:o

[Shadow]

Well, looks like I may have jumped the gun blaming the PC680. I have a battery drian somewhere. I put the LG battery in, went on a trip and three days later it's down to 8.X volts. Just noticed also that I don't have a short ground strap going from the battery to the frame. Today I will isolate the drain and hopefully stop it. I also charged my PC680 and it's holding at 12.8 volts so far with nothing on it. I'll keep you guys posted. I know Bill Baker runs a 680 with no issues. We must have started his car 40-50 times in the parking lot trying to get his cams "dialed in".....:o

Feeling a little better now, maybe good enough to go pick mine up this afternoon.......

[contraption22]

Carroll... what method did you use to charge it?

[Reeves]

Carroll... what method did you use to charge it?

I'm assuming he hooked up the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal and then turned the charger on.

[Pat]

I'm assuming he hooked up the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal and then turned the charger on.


:lol:

[rx2mazda]

Carroll... what method did you use to charge it?

Trickle chager, 2 amps for about 3 days.


I'm assuming he hooked up the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal and then turned the charger on.

yup thats how I did it! ;)

[contraption22]

You all can bite me.:thumb:

[2.216VTurbo]

Do the 'light bulb' trick to find the draw, it's and easy one if you've got just one person. Solder a couple short pieces of wire to a 12V bulb you pulled from a TM inst cluster. Disconnect the NEGATIVE side of the battery (That's the BLACK wire right Marra:p?) and bridge it with the bulb. The light will go on with the load. Then from the fuse box, pull one at a time till the light goes out. Simple and fun:D

[Reeves]

Do the 'light bulb' trick to find the draw, it's and easy one if you've got just one person. Solder a couple short pieces of wire to a 12V bulb you pulled from a TM inst cluster. Disconnect the NEGATIVE side of the battery (That's the BLACK wire right Marra:p?) and bridge it with the bulb. The light will go on with the load. Then from the fuse box, pull one at a time till the light goes out. Simple and fun:D

You can also use a cheap 12v test light, but that takes out the fun of the soldering...

[rx2mazda]

Do the 'light bulb' trick to find the draw, it's and easy one if you've got just one person. Solder a couple short pieces of wire to a 12V bulb you pulled from a TM inst cluster. Disconnect the NEGATIVE side of the battery (That's the BLACK wire right Marra:p?) and bridge it with the bulb. The light will go on with the load. Then from the fuse box, pull one at a time till the light goes out. Simple and fun:D

way too much work Alan.


You can also use a cheap 12v test light, but that takes out the fun of the soldering...

That's how I roll....:thumb:

[Shadow]

I can't believe how small this battery is! It's literally half the size of my tractor battery. :wow1:

[rx2mazda]

I can't believe how small this battery is! It's literally half the size of my tractor battery. :wow1:

Yes, it is pint sized. Mine is fine. I took it to the place I bought it and they did a stress test on it.

[Irocelectric93]

Yes i was shocked when i pulled mine out of the box as well. I know Brent had/has one....i think his was a pc680 as well...he had his mounted in his fender lol.

[rx2mazda]

for those that didn't make SDAC and asked for a closer look...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC828tkzSMg

[rx2mazda]

double post

[omni_840]

Thanks for posting the vid! That thing is clean! What about some footage of her running or of you and the ferrari:D

[AzShadow]

:love:your car

[rx2mazda]

Like how I did my 2-step? LOL


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83ZgEyvwtmQ

[johnl]

Thanks from me too. Great thread.

I'm the original owner of an '85 Santa Fe Blue GLHT and there's a TIII engine & harness sitting in the garage . . . . some day . . . .

[Dave]

:eek: F8ckin sick!

[contraption22]

Its like Lbody porn.

[turbokid]

beautiful work

[turboshad]

Looks good Carroll. Sounds like you still have the spoolomatic in there. :lol: Are you cutting fuel spark or both on your 2 step? How many cuts per how many events?......if that makes any sense to you.

[johnl]

Its like Lbody porn.

Yeah, lookin at that video, with the engine purring . . . . I had to slap my pants . . . .

[turboshad]

Yeah, lookin at that video . . . . I had to slap my pants . . . .

Carroll has been known to invoke those types of feelings in men.

[Aries_Turbo]

you guys are gazers lol

[rx2mazda]

Its like Lbody porn.

Just like porn - it looks better on video than in real life. Thanks though Mike......i think.:o


beautiful work

Thank you!


Looks good Carroll. Sounds like you still have the spoolomatic in there. :lol: Are you cutting fuel spark or both on your 2 step? How many cuts per how many events?......if that makes any sense to you.

Honestly, I haven't played with it much to know. I know i have a 2-step timing "map". I probably have one for fuel too but I haven't looked around.


Yeah, lookin at that video, with the engine purring . . . . I had to slap my pants . . . .

ummmmm.....thanks:confused: LOL



Carroll has been known to invoke those types of feelings in men.

So that's why you wanted to be my roommate for SDAC?! Dude I thought you were married?! Come out DJ come OUT!!!! :p;)


you guys are gazers lol

agreed!

[rx2mazda]

Okay guy, I need a litttle help! These Omni's are getting harder and harder to find in the yard. I went to two and neither one had an Omni, I don't have the time or energy to go to more yards anytime soon. I need both hinges(left&right). They would have cost me 12$ total if the yard had one so, I'd like to pay around $20-25 shipped. If you can help me out please PM me!

Thanks

[Reeves]

I still have that Horizon
in the barn

[turbo2point2]

Where you been hiding?:evil: Let's get this car to the track!!

[Reeves]

Where you been hiding?:evil: Let's get this car to the track!!

x2! :yuck:

[Pat]

x2! :yuck:

x3!!!!

[contraption22]

Yeah. :)

[92spiritrt]

X5. Get your @$$ to Cecil on the 11th.

[Dave]

Mmmyeah...

[rx2mazda]

Where you been hiding?:evil: Let's get this car to the track!!


x2! :yuck:


x3!!!!


Yeah. :)


X5. Get your @$$ to Cecil on the 11th.


Mmmyeah...


Geez, Thanks Brian(and friends)! :p

I've just been laying low recently. Got a few small things done on the car but nothing major. I have my Lokar throttle cable so hopefully I can install that this week. I might be able to make it to cecil in the 11th! I really need to tune this thing.

[Pat]

Geez, Thanks Brian(and friends)! :p

I've just been laying low recently. Got a few small things done on the car but nothing major. I have my Lokar throttle cable so hopefully I can install that this week. I might be able to make it to cecil in the 11th! I really need to tune this thing.



No pressure or anything.... :D

[contraption22]

Geez, Thanks Brian(and friends)! :p

I've just been laying low recently. Got a few small things done on the car but nothing major. I have my Lokar throttle cable so hopefully I can install that this week. I might be able to make it to cecil in the 11th! I really need to tune this thing.

You know... Lokar makes cables that you can cut and fit to the length you need.....

:)

[rx2mazda]

You know... Lokar makes cables that you can cut and fit to the length you need.....

:)

:confused:

thats what i got :nod:

["Top Fuel" Bender]

No pressure or anything.... :D

lots of pressure
no pressure= no fun

[rx2mazda]

..........................

[turbovanman²]

..........................

?????????? :confused::confused::confused::confused:

[bakes]

26294

[turboshad]

..........................

That's excellent Carrrolll!!! Just when I think your car can't get any better you go and do something like this. I'm speechless!!

[turbovanman²]

26294

I love that guy, we need that here. I tried but Frank wouldn't add it, lol.

[rx2mazda]

UPDATE:

Had to step away from the car for awhile. Just had more important things going on in my life and I really put myself in a hole financially getting the car ready for SDAC. I'm slowly stepping back in and this time I won't set myself back in order to meet a deadline. That being said....I'm excited to get back in!

I still have few small things to clean up and sort out but things look promising. I went to Brian's yesterday and finally got the Lokar throttle cable installed. It turned out really nice. We cut off a factory plastic throttle cable bracket and tig'd it to the Accufab TB. We needed it to pull from the front because of the way the TB was installed and having that plastic eccentric made this possible. Brian put the cable end(the part that has the set screw for the cable)into the lathe and machined it down to a small ball like the factory cable end so we could just put it in the plastic eccentric like factory. Worked like a charm. I used a TB cable bracket for a mustang and attached it to radiator bracket and it worked perfect! Now I have full sweep of the throttle. I'll post some pics when I get back so you can visualize what i'm talking about.

Also got a little tuning done but nothing major because I had 87 gas in the tank since I was only running 6ps(started pinging). We did get the 2-step working good. :D I installed a grainger and turned the boost up to about 11-12 and put some 93 gas in the tank when I got home, even un-tuned and running pig rich, it now will smoke both tires in 2nd at any time and 3rd tries to break loose. That is with a stock turbo. This thing is gonna be an animal! :eyebrows:

A few things still need to be worked out:

1. Need to find out why the ECU isn't working my tach or allowing me to adjust the cam crank advance value.:confused2::banghead: Hopefully I can get this worked out over the phone with the BigStuff3 tech line without having to send my ECU back. Leo @ BS3 has been helping me so i'm confident we can firgure it out Monday....****fingers crossed*****

2. Weld the new bobble strut bracket onto the K-frame

3. Tune and turn up the boost!

Hopefully I can get the first three done before Cecil Invasion Day and do the 3rd there. Huge thanks again to Brian for helping me out again! There are so many custom parts and details in this build and I gotta give credit to B for all the guidance and suggestions. Anybody on the east coast that need quality, professional work just go to Brian.:clap: More to come!

[rx2mazda]

26294


That's excellent Carrrolll!!! Just when I think your car can't get any better you go and do something like this. I'm speechless!!

ROTFLMAO!!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[rx2mazda]

P.S.

Any Vendor/person that wants to donate a bigger turbo, used or new.....please do! :thumb: :D

[TonaChris]

P.S.

Any Vendor/person that wants to donate a bigger turbo, used or new.....please do! :thumb: :D

Forgive me if I missed something(its a long thread), but what happened to the 6262?

[turbovanman²]

Forgive me if I missed something(its a long thread), but what happened to the 6262?

I don't believe he's using one, maybe an HE351 IIRC?

[rx2mazda]

Forgive me if I missed something(its a long thread), but what happened to the 6262?

I never bought it.

[rx2mazda]

I don't believe he's using one, maybe an HE351 IIRC?


I installed a grainger and turned the boost up to about 11-12 and put some 93 gas in the tank when I got home, even un-tuned and running pig rich, it now will smoke both tires in 2nd at any time and 3rd tries to break loose. That is with a stock turbo. This thing is gonna be an animal! :eyebrows:

..............;)

[Pat]

Sounds like you're on your way. I'm glad you decided to get it up and running and tuned even with the stock turbo. You can play with that for a while and when funds permit, go with something bigger.

Can't wait to see it run!

[Dave]

Good to see, Carroll! I need videos!!!

[cordes]

Thanks for the update. I for one appreciate your drive to finish it before SDAC. Although I only saw it from afar it was nice speaking with you.

[rx2mazda]

Thanks for the update. I for one appreciate your drive to finish it before SDAC. Although I only saw it from afar it was nice speaking with you.

Likewise Cordes! See you at the next one.

[rx2mazda]

Little help needed......

http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=729735#post729735

[rx2mazda]

Okay, looks like Cecil Fall invasion will be the first trip down the track. I know a lot of you (myself included) are looking forward to some numbers! A 25 page thread with no Dyno or track #'s suck, lol. BUT, it still hasn't even been a year since I bought this car with no engine or trans so I think i'm on schedule.

I got the tach working(thanks Pat). Just had to re-solder the board and it was fine. Just need to get the new bobble strut bracket welded in. I'm looking forward to doing a bunch data logs so I can work on the tune. :thumb:

[turboshad]

Okay, looks like Cecil Fall invasion will be the first trip down the track. I know a lot of you (myself included) are looking forward to some numbers! A 25 page thread with no Dyno or track #'s suck, lol. BUT, it still hasn't even been a year since I bought this car with no engine or trans so I think i'm on schedule.

I got the tach working(thanks Pat). Just had to re-solder the board and it was fine. Just need to get the new bobble strut bracket welded in. I'm looking forward to doing a bunch data logs so I can work on the tune. :thumb:

Excellent Ccarroll!! If I can make it there better be a good showing or..............you know, I don't know what. But it will be bad. ;)

[rx2mazda]

Excellent Ccarroll!! If I can make it there better be a good showing or..............you know, I don't know what. But it will be bad. ;)

Don't make me punch you! ;)