What do you HAVE to do before SDAC?

[Reeves]

Thought it would be fun to start a thread (after seeing DJ's engine on the floor) about what you need to get done before SDAC......whether it be car related or not!

Me:
OMNI:
Bolt seats down with new hardware I got/made yesterday.
Finish modifying door panels and install.
Wait for 2nd set of window cranks to come in and hope they are correct length.
Tear apart trans and check synchros/bearings. Install new clutch.
Change slicks.
Test and Tune.

Trailer:
New tires and wheels should be on there way.
Check brakes, pack bearings.
Need to remove vent covers and get new ones.
Wash.

Golfed Cart:
New belts to replace shredded ones that caused crash.
Repair body from crash.
Shorten bed so it will fit in trailer sideways.
Remove tire from wheel to clean out debris from bead from crash.

Cooler:
Load with plenty of beer!

[contraption22]

Golf cart crash? Pics and/or story please!

1. I need to pressure test the cooling system to see whether or not I am actually going to bring the Horizon.

2. If 1 goes ok.. going to make a gasket for a 58mm throttle body. Can't seem to find a part number for one. Install throttle body. Adjust idle.

[Reeves]

Golf cart crash? Pics and/or story please!

Don't have pics of the crash....have pics of cart but not here at work.

Very short version:
Doing an estimated 45 to 50mph down hill the trans belt came off and got wrapped up in transmission causing the back wheels to lock up and spin sideways. Started flipping. I supposedly bailed after the first flip. Cart did about 3 flips. Went to ER next day (after sobering up) for an injured hip. Was on crutches for 1 day until the Vicodins kicked in. Battery flew out and busted and you should see my clothes!



Adjust idle. Install bigger jets.

Fixed it for you...

[mcsvt]

Me:
Plan a week ahead since I'll be in Boston the whole week before SDAC.

Car:
Finish up the T-II swap on the Shelby Charger... Attached is where it currently sits...

Backup:
Who knows. The Durango doesn't really want to race anymore.

[86seeS]

*charge ac
*have car wet sanded and buffed
*put on exhaust

[turbovanman²]

Sleep, work on the van and dream of you guys having fun. Maybe next year, sigh.

[rx2mazda]

GLH-R/T:

Finish fuel lines
Finish last bit of wiring
Install temporary "SDAC turbo" and DP
Fab FMIC pipes
Finish crank trigger mount
Install cam sync
Add remote mount oil filter
Finish intake (weld bung ports)
Make new radiator brackets
Start and tune the BS3!
EDIT: Finish wiring Rob's Spirit R/T ;)

LETS GO PEOPLE!!!!

[minigts]

Get a set of camber plates
Powdercoat and install larger front brakes
Swap coil-over suspension to the GLHS and the GLHS to the blue car
Finish wrapping the wiring harness
Finish the interior swap
See if some Turtle Wax will buff out the rust stains on the car ;)
I'm sure there is more, but I can't think of anything at the moment.

[csxtra]

Work on datalogging system
Modify and test cal for a black L-body
Port Lower intake I had welded up
Port upper intake for 52mm TB, or install alterative if done in time:eyebrows:
Pull head, install intake, spray each layer of cometic so it will hold coolant at high boost.
Upgrade IC piping to 2.5"
Install bigger injectors
Tune, Tune, Tune

Pray that nothing goes wrong in the next 3 weeks...

[contraption22]

See if some Turtle Wax will buff out the rust stains on the car ;)



Clay bar, my friend. Clay bar!

[Reeves]

See if some Turtle Wax will buff out the rust stains on the car ;)

That sh!t'll buff out!

[turboshad]

ROFL......I'm glad I could inspire. :clap:

The need be list:

Get cage painted, then final weld last two joints and floor contacts and touch up welded areas with paint
Find new dash, headliner and pass rear quarter interior panel
Cutout dash to fit around cage and install interior
Change stiff shifter cable
Make brackets for new seats sitting in Slowe's shop
Get contacts so I can wear sunglasses since I will no longer have sun visors
Machine bedplate for cranks straps
Make crank straps
Align hone mains and give cylinders a rub
Finish porting head
Valve job and surface head
Assemble head and engine then install
Turn key while saying a prayer
Make the last couple spacers for the control arms and install.
Do an alignment
Fix muffler hanger


It looks like alot but many of the tasks are pretty quick and my wife already knows she won't be seeing me much until it's done. :p

Left over items from the ultimate list....

Install 3.50FD in tranny
Make/jerry rig and install a rear sway bar
Polish water spots out from last fall
Make a scatter shield for the tranny
Sleep


See ya'll at SDAC :D

[Pat]

-Finish FMIC install
-install nitrous kit
-cobble together an exhaust
-install injectors, chip and map
-install gauges
-install struts/springs/shocks and sway bars from Shadow
-test fit tires/slicks
-go through everything - make sure wheels are *NOT* going to fall off on track
-lighten car
-inspect fuel system
-make brackets/bolt down seats

and last, but not least...

-remove all forms of boost control

[Reeves]

-go through everything - make sure wheels are going to fall off on track


:confused2:


-remove all forms of boost control and shim the hell out of the wastegate!

Fixed it for ya! :nod:

[Dusty_Duster]

Put on a shiny coat of Meguiar's wax. :D

[86Shelby]

1. Take my time and not rush things, maybe even get out to the track and try to hit a 7.xx (1/8 mile)
2. Patiently wait for pics & stories of the event.

[Gaboon]

Decide if I can swing it or not...

[Turbodave]

Taking the 89 Shadow again this year because I won't have the 87 CSX done.

Here's my list:

Shadow:

Touch up-paint chip on grill and door
Clean up engine compartment
Re-paint Valve cover
Re-paint Strut bar
Change Oil and Filter
Change Plugs
Install socketed computer and burn a good cal for the car
Swap out stock brakes for 89 Shelby Daytona 11" discs
Replace Cast A-arms with a set of stock Stamped ones (with new bushings and ball joints)
Install 1 1/4" sway bar and new bushings
Refinish a set of pumpers and get new tires
Clean and wax exterior
Clean interior and glass
Wheel Alignment
Fix power issue to subwoofer


Trailer:

Re-pack Wheel bearings
Check Brakes
Install and paint plywood decking
Replace a couple tires


Truck:
Load with tools and spare parts
Change oil and grease the front driveshaft fitting that is impossible to find

Cooler:
Fill with beer in case SDAC is in one of those places where you can't get beer 24/7.

[turbo2point2]

Make brackets for new seats sitting in Slowe's shop


What seats? ;) Hoping you forgot about them:evil:

[minigts]

What seats? ;) Hoping you forgot about them:evil:

You mean the seats you sold me? :eyebrows:

[Reeves]

Decide if I can swing it or not...

What???? :confused2:

YOU BETTER BRING IT!!!!



grease the front driveshaft fitting that is impossible to find.

I seriously don't think it exists! Are you talking about the sticker under the hood that says to make sure to grease that fitting at every oil change???? I have yet to find it and neither has my dealer!

[1FastCSX289]

Well, if I am bringing the CSX, i need to figure out the bog im getting under boost, tune the car, clean up the engine bay, wash, wax etc.

But.....im leaning toward bringing the charger and having a stress free fun time auto crossing and drag racing it until it blows up. In that case, I need to install the 3" exhaust (waiting on it from Chris W.), install the +40's and 3 Bar, re-scale the cal, and swap the nitrous out of the CSX and into the Charger. :nx::wow1: Shooting for 12's in my light weight rodded, P.O.S Shelby Charger. :eyebrows:



Very short version:
Doing an estimated 45 to 50mph down hill the trans belt came off and got wrapped up in transmission causing the back wheels to lock up and spin sideways. Started flipping. I supposedly bailed after the first flip. Cart did about 3 flips. Went to ER next day (after sobering up) for an injured hip. Was on crutches for 1 day until the Vicodins kicked in. Battery flew out and busted and you should see my clothes!
...

HE HE!!! You are pretty much insane. :nod: Can we get a reenactment of this at SDAC??:lol:

[Reeves]

HE HE!!! You are pretty much insane. :nod: Can we get a reenactment of this at SDAC??:lol:

Yes. No. Crashing sucks! :yuck:

[ohiorob]

pull tranny and fix 3rd gear.

take my brand new MSD to Summit and trade it for a mallory Hyfire 6 control box.

hope I don't break something on the 19 if so I got a week to fix it.

[Reeves]

hope I don't break something on the 19 if so I got a week to fix it.

What's on the 19th?

How did you do at Buschur?

[fleckster]

Well, if I am bringing the CSX, i need to figure out the bog im getting under boost, tune the car, clean up the engine bay, wash, wax etc.

But.....im leaning toward bringing the charger and having a stress free fun time auto crossing and drag racing it until it blows up. In that case, I need to install the 3" exhaust (waiting on it from Chris W.), install the +40's and 3 Bar, re-scale the cal, and swap the nitrous out of the CSX and into the Charger. :nx::wow1: Shooting for 12's in my light weight rodded, P.O.S Shelby Charger. :eyebrows:


...and don't forget to pack my turbo bulge Shelby Charger hood for my Scamp! ;)

[Turbodave]

I seriously don't think it exists! Are you talking about the sticker under the hood that says to make sure to grease that fitting at every oil change???? I have yet to find it and neither has my dealer!


It's there, I've greased it twice before on my truck, but it's not fun to do, easier if you have a lift. Not easy to find, and it's not a normal zerk. I call it the G-spot.

[contraption22]

It's there, I've greased it twice before on my truck, but it's not fun to do, easier if you have a lift. Not easy to find, and it's not a normal zerk. I call it the G-spot.

Musta been scary when your truck started shaking and moaning up there on the lift when you found it.

[Turbodave]

Musta been scary when your truck started shaking and moaning up there on the lift when you found it.

Grease oozed out all over the place:lol:

[Reeves]

Grease oozed out all over the place:lol:

Did it yell out the previous owners name, or your name? That's the question!







I still don't think mine exists. Are you talking on the front U-Joint?

[Turbodave]

Did it yell out the previous owners name, or your name? That's the question!







I still don't think mine exists. Are you talking on the front U-Joint?

It just kept saying OMG!:wow1:

I will bet you a 6 pack of cold ones that it's there on your truck. Total pain to find. It's in the Cardan? joint on the front driveshaft.

Will add pack grease gun to my list of things to do before SDAC :eyebrows:

[1FastCSX289]

...and don't forget to pack my turbo bulge Shelby Charger hood for my Scamp! ;)

IF I forget, ill unbolt the hood off my car for you right in the parking lot.:)

[Reeves]

It just kept saying OMG!:wow1:

I will bet you a 6 pack of cold ones that it's there on your truck. Total pain to find. It's in the Cardan? joint on the front driveshaft.

Will add pack grease gun to my list of things to do before SDAC :eyebrows:

Yes, please, please, do!!! Seriously! I'll be the one yelling OMG as well as my truck!
I'll give ya a 6 pack if you can find it AND grease it for me!

I've got 50K on my truck and it's never been greased!

[contraption22]

I've got 50K on my truck and it's never been greased!

Nothing is finer than Virgin Zerk.

[Reeves]

Nothing is finer than Virgin Zerk.

And I'm going to let TurboDave have at it! :confused2:

[mcsvt]

This the fitting you guys are talking about?
http://www.dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-cummins-diesel/62174-diy-maintenance-05-and-later-grease-fitting.html

You need one of these greasing attachments:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n23/wiremanhut/3-15-07_CV_ZERK.jpg

[mcsvt]

And Reeves, being that it takes that type of attachment, I'm not sure you should let Dave violate your truck...

[Gaboon]

What???? :confused2:

YOU BETTER BRING IT!!!!


Know anyone with a trailer I can sleep in?

Things are a little tighter than they've been in many many years and I lost my wing man that helped offset costs..AKA Crazy1eye

I'm looking at things now and will decide soon.

On an up note, the car's ready to go.

[minigts]

Know anyone with a trailer I can sleep in?

Things are a little tighter than they've been in many many years and I lost my wing man that helped offset costs..AKA Crazy1eye

I'm looking at things now and will decide soon.

On an up note, the car's ready to go.

LOL Man just sleep in the parking lot! We'll be up all night anyways, so why not, right? ;)

[Reeves]

Know anyone with a trailer I can sleep in?

Yes! Or a room......


Things are a little tighter than they've been in many many years and I lost my wing man that helped offset costs..AKA Crazy1eye

Yeah....what's up with that? Am I going to have to go take a sh!t on his face......book?

I'm looking at things now and will decide soon.


On an up note, the car's ready to go.

You better bring it!!!!

[rx2mazda]

GLH-R/T:

Finish fuel lines
Fab FMIC pipes
Finish crank trigger mount
Add remote mount oil filter
Finish intake (weld bung ports)
Make new radiator brackets
Start and tune the BS3!
EDIT: Finish wiring Rob's Spirit R/T ;)

LETS GO PEOPLE!!!!

Update.

[turboshad]

Update.

That's very doable in 3 weeks Carroll. :clap:

[dodgeshadowchik]

Take these three cars:
1. Blown head gasket
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/dodgeshadowchik/talon_may2010.jpg

2. Riced out beyond comprehension; but runs:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/dodgeshadowchik/talon_may2010_1.jpg

3. N/T Auto Droptop parts car... stuck in limp mode
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/dodgeshadowchik/spyder.jpg

And make one good one that will make it out to Chicago. LOL...... I shouldn't be laughing. Wait.. how the hell did I end up with three dsms in the first placE?!! I have a headache. :bolt:

[Reeves]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/dodgeshadowchik/talon_may2010_1.jpg
:

^With a little TLC, I think this would look pretty dang good!!! I really like the wheels and lowered stance.

[dodgeshadowchik]

That's the one currently in the works for being saved. :) Body wise the car is rust-free, unlike the white one which has a few good sized holes in the strut towers. It will still be lowered some, but not quite like in the picture, as it is on ebay coilovers.... and THOSE SUCK. Just an fyi :)

The ebay 20g that was on it is now on the white one. (the blue one is getting all the good parts from the white one) And you know what? For an ebay turbo.. the thing boosts quite well; but it will probably only last a few thousand miles. What makes me angry about the blue one is all the hacked up wiring. *sigh*

Can't wait to see everyone so good luck with all the last minute to dos!!

[Reeves]

^ Are you going to be bringing the blue one?

[dodgeshadowchik]

No, it'll be in illinois if it gets done. I'm hitching a ride to SDAC from Pinks. I'll be "that a-hole" and bring it to the Mopar Nats tho. :)

Besides the wiring nightmare, this was my favorite "mod."
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/dodgeshadowchik/talon_may2010_4.jpg
:lol:

It ALMOST fits. almost.

[1FastCSX289]

It ALMOST fits. almost.

He he. :nod: Whats the light from?

[contraption22]

I'll be "that a-hole" and bring it to the Mopar Nats tho. :)


HAHAHA Reminds me of "that a-hole" that put a Mercedes on the showfield at Chyryslers at Carlisle after the Daimler buyout. hehehe

[Reeves]

HAHAHA Reminds me of "that a-hole" that put a Mercedes on the showfield at Chyryslers at Carlisle after the Daimler buyout. hehehe

Or the a-hole that showed up at the SDAC event with a TC with ALL the Chrysler emblems removed! LOL

[dodgeshadowchik]

LOL! gotta love "those a-holes!" ha!

The lights are from an eclipse; but the wrong year. They are also eGay JDM TYYYYYYTE specials. He even hacked up the wiring for that because those lights use a different bulb. Luckily I have a set of oe lights. Those are gone now.

[bfarroo]

Got the head back on and the new exhaust manifold installed. Need to install the turbo and plumb the oil drain. Build a new downpipe. Install the intake. redo the intake plumbing for the new turbo placement. Misc. ods and ends. Need it ready for the 850 mile trip. Hoping to leave friday and drive half way and catch a few hours of sleep and drive the rest of the way.

[Bozo]

My list:

- Light a fire under the reupholster guy to finish this 3 month old request and hope he does a good job as on other cars! Install said interior.

- Get exhaust cutout, wideband bung install complete.

- Find a good Dyno shop in the area

- Install new wheels/tires that should arrive today from TireRack :clap:

- Keep shopping for slicks.

- Decide whether or not to load the Pizzas/tire set in the truck for swap meet.

I am sure there's something else but all will be done.

[Keito]

Got the head back on and the new exhaust manifold installed. Need to install the turbo and plumb the oil drain. Build a new downpipe. Install the intake. redo the intake plumbing for the new turbo placement. Misc. ods and ends. Need it ready for the 850 mile trip. Hoping to leave friday and drive half way and catch a few hours of sleep and drive the rest of the way.

Buckeye chapter is leaving from Cleveland area @ 8:30am Saturday,
that puts you pretty close to us.

[bfarroo]

I'll have to see what the plans are for any of the other local guys. I know most of the Chicago guys are hitting up the Pinks thing and I'm not sure who from Milwaukee is going. I may be driving out by myself :(

[jaysshelby]

I'll have to see what the plans are for any of the other local guys. I know most of the Chicago guys are hitting up the Pinks thing and I'm not sure who from Milwaukee is going. I may be driving out by myself :(

If you do make it to Ohio on Friday(I'm west of Cleveland and east of Toledo right off the Turnpike) and want to, a few of us are gonna go to the Quaker Steak & Lube to chill out on the patio by the river for some wings and beer that evening. I am picking up Eiker from the airport at 5:20pm on Friday.

[Pat]

My list of pre SDAC work just grew a bit...the fuel pump is making a bit of a racket.

[Turbodave]

I'll have to see what the plans are for any of the other local guys. I know most of the Chicago guys are hitting up the Pinks thing and I'm not sure who from Milwaukee is going. I may be driving out by myself :(

Benji, we've got two groups going out from Chicago. Myself, Alex and a few others are heading out Saturday morning. JT and the others Saturday night after Pinks.

[turboshad]

I'll be with the Sat morning crew. :cool:

[contraption22]

I still haven't done a damn thing to the Horizon. Been so busy with the house. This weekend is tied up with my niece's Christening. Father's day/Dad's retirement activities next weekend. I'm getting close to saying forget about the Horizon and just bring the Neon.

[Reeves]

I still haven't done a damn thing to the Horizon. Been so busy with the house. This weekend is tied up with my niece's Christening. Father's day/Dad's retirement activities next weekend. I'm getting close to saying forget about the Horizon and just bring the Neon.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!


You have all year to work on the house! SDAC is just around the corner! Get busy!

[briceturbosports]

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!


You have all year to work on the house! SDAC is just around the corner! Get busy!

just stop mike and get your azz in gear :D

["Top Fuel" Bender]

I still haven't done a damn thing to the Horizon. Been so busy with the house. This weekend is tied up with my niece's Christening. Father's day/Dad's retirement activities next weekend. I'm getting close to saying forget about the Horizon and just bring the Neon.

NOOOOO !!
We need the DelVal Trifecta Quick 8 (err Quick 16) :nod:

[BlueBaron]

I really wish I had ANY time to put into my LeBaron. I'm not sure where I'll find time to get just myself ready for the trip. Why can't our clients wait till after my trip to overload us with orders?

[Bozo]

My list:

- Light a fire under the reupholster guy to finish this 3 month old request and hope he does a good job as on other cars! Install said interior.

- Get exhaust cutout, wideband bung install complete.

- Find a good Dyno shop in the area

- Install new wheels/tires that should arrive today from TireRack :clap:

- Keep shopping for slicks.

- Decide whether or not to load the Pizzas/tire set in the truck for swap meet.

I am sure there's something else but all will be done.

Here's an update on my list:

- If you're in a business, either do the job you promise or turn it down. If you find that you won't have time to do a job by an agreed upon date and then 2 weeks beyond given extension, then contact your client and let them decide whether to pull it from your business or keep waiting. My interior has been sitting at the upholsterer since the last week in March. Even though I made several calls, visits and extended the deadline a week, it literally sat in the same spot that I placed it in when I dropped it off. :mad: Plan B for the interior, whatever that's going to be.

- Wideband installed and working great. Exhaust cutout won't be put in right now.

- Found a couple of dyno shops in the area and now I need to make a decision which to use.

- New wheels and tires arrived and on!!! :D I need to take a few pictures and post them up.

- Found a great set of slightly used M/H slicks! Now I to get them mounted and try 'em out!

[contraption22]

NOOOOO !!
We need the DelVal Trifecta Quick 8 (err Quick 16) :nod:

Who else from DelVal is racing?

[rx2mazda]

GLH-R/T:

Finish fuel lines
Finish last bit of wiring
Finish intake (weld bung ports)
Make new radiator brackets
Start and tune the BS3!
EDIT: Finish wiring Rob's Spirit R/T ;)

LETS GO PEOPLE!!!!

:nod:

[Reeves]

Me:
OMNI:
:thumb:Bolt seats down with new hardware I got/made yesterday.
:thumb:Finish modifying door panels and install.
:thumb:Wait for 2nd set of window cranks to come in and hope they are correct length.
:confused2:Tear apart trans and check synchros/bearings. Install new clutch.
:thumb:Change slicks.
:confused:Test and Tune.

Trailer:
:thumb:New tires and wheels should be on there way.
:thumb:Check brakes, pack bearings.
:yuck:Need to remove vent covers and get new ones.
:yuck:Wash.

Golfed Cart:
:yuck:New belts to replace shredded ones that caused crash.
:yuck:Repair body from crash.
:yuck:Shorten bed so it will fit in trailer sideways.
:yuck:Remove tire from wheel to clean out debris from bead from crash.

Cooler:
:amen:Load with plenty of beer!

Did some street tuning Thursday night. Went well. Then started loading it in trailer and noticed a fuel leak :mad: A fuel fitting had cracked. Had to get a new fitting that came in this morning and installed. :nod:

It's pouring rain here and doesn't look like it's going to be letting up anytime soon. :mad: But there is a Muscle Car race at Edgewater tomorrow :nod:

[bfarroo]

Got the car all back together and running. Have a small exhaust leak at the header flange where the downpipe meets the exhaust. Need to throw on a boost controller. Some day I'll have to start working on a cal for a 16valve sbec. I need to give the engine bay a wash along with an exterior wash and wax. I'd like to get the windows tinted before SDAC as the car doesn't have air and keeping the heat down on the long trip would be nice.

[2.216VTurbo]

Ship spares, tools, new tires, and misc stuff to hotel for installation on the car when I get there. Gonna be fun having a TM to drive at SDAC, what a concept for me:D If it breaks and it can't be fixed in the parking lot, dunno how it's getting home:o Hmm, spare nitrous kit here, wonder if I shold put it in the box with the spares kit...

[turboshad]

Hmm, spare nitrous kit here, wonder if I shold put it in the box with the spares kit...

Wonder?!? Well you could start a poll but I could already tell you the out come. :nx:

[168glhs1986]

Turn Rotors
Bleed Brakes

[rx2mazda]

Turn Rotors
Bleed Brakes

Looking forward to seeing your car!:thumb:

[onerippinturbo2]

way too much stuff to do to have a car there,depending on where it is held next year, maybe next year i'll have a car suitable for drag racing. this year......NO EFFING WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[briceturbosports]

just got a plan to bring my vert but i forgot about the r/t brake-up grade i started so will see if i can get the car there or not . it needs the master cyl and pos valve installed i don't want to ask too much of a great friend . he is doing to much already . :D :thumb:

[168glhs1986]

Looking forward to seeing your car!:thumb:

Thanks!

Don't expect too much thou, I don't want to dissapoint:D

[mcsvt]

Current list: Remember who I promised money to, start packing, pick up lager, find helmet, and prep for auto-xing a hemi boat :eyebrows:

[contraption22]

current list: Remember who i promised money to, start packing, pick up lager, find helmet, and prep for auto-xing a hemi boat :eyebrows:

pics of hemi boat:

[mcsvt]

Hemi boat!

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z180/61beet/Magnum/IMG_0466.jpg

[contraption22]

Beautiful!

[DodgeZ]

Clean and oil my .45

[Reeves]

Beautiful!

x2 :love:

[contraption22]

Well i kinda got started on what I needed to get done. Gave my brother my 58mm TB to weld a lip on it for the upper intercooler hose to grip to. He went a little overbored (pun intended) and bored it out and made a larger throttle plate for it. I dunno if my intake manifold will be big enough for it now, but I can't complain. Also got my long throttle bracket stud from McMaster to be able to mount my nitrous activation switch. Need to have it all done this weekend. Towing the car down to his house so then he can tow it out to SDAC in time for the drags.

Still have to clean up the SRT-4 and change the fluids in it.

[Reeves]

Well i kinda got started on what I needed to get done. Gave my brother my 58mm TB to weld a lip on it for the upper intercooler hose to grip to. He went a little overbored (pun intended) and bored it out and made a larger throttle plate for it. I dunno if my intake manifold will be big enough for it now, but I can't complain. Also got my long throttle bracket stud from McMaster to be able to mount my nitrous activation switch. Need to have it all done this weekend. Towing the car down to his house so then he can tow it out to SDAC in time for the drags.

Still have to clean up the SRT-4 and change the fluids in it.

:needpics1:

[slasky]

I need to swap out my shifter cables so I don't have to granny shift into 2nd and 4th. I should also put in new axles so i don't have a repeat of last year.

[Reeves]

I need to swap out my shifter cables so I don't have to granny shift into 2nd and 4th. I should also put in new axles so i don't have a repeat of last year.

And tighten up your Pentastar!

[sdac guy]

.... Towing the car down to his house so then he can tow it out to SDAC in time for the drags.

Still have to clean up the SRT-4 and change the fluids in it.Just a reminder in case you didn't see the post in the other thread (or where ever). For Top Gun entrant eligibility, same car and driver for show, autocross, and drags. Originally I said it was okay to use different cars, but I went back on that a couple posts later.

Barry

["Top Fuel" Bender]

Also got my long throttle bracket stud from McMaster to be able to mount my nitrous activation switch. .

I'll post pics when I get home of the switch set-up I did on the omni
put it on the gas pedal, clean, never needs adjustment, works great

[contraption22]

Just a reminder in case you didn't see the post in the other thread (or where ever). For Top Gun entrant eligibility, same car and driver for show, autocross, and drags. Originally I said it was okay to use different cars, but I went back on that a couple posts later.

Barry

Yup. I understood that. I'm still planning to bring both cars tho, as the Horizon is no fun to autocross and the SRT-4 wouldn't make the Q16 at the drags.

[turboshad]

ROFL......I'm glad I could inspire. :clap:

The need be list:

Get cage painted, then final weld last two joints and floor contacts and touch up welded areas with paint -> Not gonna happen
Find new dash, headliner and pass rear quarter interior panel -> I figurd I could live with the other pieces but the headliner was burnt.....don't ask :o
Cutout dash to fit around cage and install interior -> Doing tonight
Change stiff shifter cable
Make brackets for new seats sitting in Slowe's shop -> Happening Next Tuesday
Get contacts so I can wear sunglasses since I will no longer have sun visors
Machine bedplate for cranks straps
Make crank straps
Align hone mains and give cylinders a rub
Finish porting head
Valve job and surface head
Assemble head and engine then install
Turn key while saying a prayer -> Happening tomorrow night
Make the last couple spacers for the control arms and install. -> Happening on Saturday
Do an alignment -> Happening on Saturday
Fix muffler hanger -> Happening tomorrow night


It looks like alot but many of the tasks are pretty quick and my wife already knows she won't be seeing me much until it's done. :p

Left over items from the ultimate list....

Install 3.50FD in tranny
Make/jerry rig and install a rear sway bar -> Bought one from Johnny
Polish water spots out from last fall -> Happening Saturday
Make a scatter shield for the tranny -> Not happening
Sleep -> Rarely happens


See ya'll at SDAC :D

Updated.......see you in Hagerstown b!tches :evil: ........assuming it starts tomorrow :D

[csxtra]

Work on datalogging system - DONe :)
Modify and test cal for a black L-body - DONe (mostly) :)
Port Lower intake I had welded up - Started :nod:
Pull head, install intake, spray each layer of cometic so it will hold coolant at high boost. - This weekend :rolleyes:
Port upper intake for 52mm TB, or install alterative if done in time:eyebrows: - Alternative won't be ready in time for SDAC :( - Porting upper this weekend :rolleyes:
Upgrade IC piping to 2.5" - If parts get here in time :rolleyes:
Install bigger injectors - Next week...hmm 75s or 95s? :eyebrows:
Tune, Tune, Tune - Good thing I have a log drive to SDAC :D

Pray that nothing goes wrong in the next 1 week...

Updated above. Add replace front brake pads to the list.

This is going to be a trick to get done given what is going on at work in the next week.

[BadAssPerformance]

Clean and oil my .45

LOL... so, you're gonna make it?

[contraption22]

:needpics1:

Here it is.

[DodgeZ]

LOL... so, you're gonna make it?

yeah, got my room booked and time off of work. need to pay Barry. The wife and two kids are coming also. Not sure which car is going to be going. Either one of my SRTs, the R/T tona, or the CSX. The CSX needs a fair amount of work but I am hoping to take it.

[Bozo]

Clean and oil my .45

Hmmmm.....note to self: "either stay close to DodgeZ or make sure I don't p!ss him off during SDAC".

[Bozo]

Here's an update on my list:

- If you're in a business, either do the job you promise or turn it down. If you find that you won't have time to do a job by an agreed upon date and then 2 weeks beyond given extension, then contact your client and let them decide whether to pull it from your business or keep waiting. My interior has been sitting at the upholsterer since the last week in March. Even though I made several calls, visits and extended the deadline a week, it literally sat in the same spot that I placed it in when I dropped it off. :mad: Plan B for the interior, whatever that's going to be.

- Wideband installed and working great. Exhaust cutout won't be put in right now.

- Found a couple of dyno shops in the area and now I need to make a decision which to use.

- New wheels and tires arrived and on!!! :D I need to take a few pictures and post them up.

- Found a great set of slightly used M/H slicks! Now I to get them mounted and try 'em out!

The wife and I going leaving tomorrow for a visit back to MI and back home Monday. Work is really picking up so I'm not sure when I am going to get the rest of my stuff done. Here's another update:

Finish installing my interior

Still have to take pics of the wheels or maybe just let everyone see when I get there.

Got the slicks mounted on some Ninjas and they clear the calipers :clap:. Now to run it soon and pray I don't break anything.

Wideband and boost gage mounted in part store A-pillar pod. Looks silly but it's functional. Need to review other's setup to see what I want to do in the future.

Not sure I'm going to get to a dyno before SDAC so the fine tuning may not happen. Did receive my chip burner, chip extender, cable and reburnable chips though.

[contraption22]

Got the slicks mounted on some Ninjas and they clear the calipers :clap:.


Aren't nija's 16"? What size slick are you using?

[contraption22]

The Horizon is ready to go for the most part. Put the new throttle body on, got the WOT switch adjusted. She idles real smoove. Now just to clean up the SRT-4. Don't think I will have time to install the upgraded intercooler on it. I'm not planning on drag racing it anyway.

[rx2mazda]

GLH-R/T:

Install temporary DP
Put on turbo drain
Rearrange pins on injector harness
Start and tune the BS3!


LETS GO PEOPLE!!!!

Tried to get it started today but ran out of time. The little ---- is taking forever. The car may not make SDAC, I only have next thursday to get it done, started and tuned well enough to drive to sdac. Any issues will stop that from happening. Wish me luck!

[butchsuppe]

Pack 2 weeks of clothes, some tools and take a 40 hr train ride to Ill. Pick up Alan Jones's Iroc RT and drive it there. Then drive it back to Cali afterwards.

[Bozo]

Aren't nija's 16"? What size slick are you using?

Nope. The ones I had mounted are 15".

[Keito]

Get the Go Ped down and see if it runs.
I don't remember if Ieker killed when he fell and skinned his a$$
last year. I brought it home dumped the gas out and threw it above the garage.
Was pretty funny though.

[Shadow]

Well, I had very little to do on the Charger (compared to some of the lists I've seen posted here) but that's no help when you have No time to work on the Charger!

I got involved with too many commitments and I will prob end up putting the new clutch in the Charger while you guys are Yucking it up at SDAC. :(

Oh well, guess there's always next year.......

[contraption22]

Well, I had very little to do on the Charger (compared to some of the lists I've seen posted here) but that's no help when you have No time to work on the Charger!

I got involved with too many commitments and I will prob end up putting the new clutch in the Charger while you guys are Yucking it up at SDAC. :(

Oh well, guess there's always next year.......

Bring it down and we'll do the clutch in the parking lot. It wouldn't be the first time.

["Top Fuel" Bender]

Bring it down and we'll do the clutch in the parking lot. It wouldn't be the first time.

anybody know how to do a parking lot stick, usually auto rebuilds :lol:

[Keito]

Bring it down and we'll do the clutch in the parking lot. It wouldn't be the first time.

Or the second.

[Turbo3Iroc]

No shortage of willing hands to help out either. :nod:

[fleckster]

Warren Hall (csxtra) built the manuals (A568/A523 hybrid) in my Spirit R/T and he also helpd James Reeves with the latest rebuild/revise of the A555/A460 (A555 with 3.05 ratio from an old 4 speed + Quaiffe) in his GLH-T. I'm sure there will be others who can help. The issue would be having the needed rebuild parts there. (Seals and such are no biggie but the Intermediate inner bearing/race could be if it needs to be replaced!)

[Shadow]

Hey thanks for the kind words guy's, and there's no doubt we could get it done, but time on the ol beast wasn't the only issue. My wife is not long back at her job since her surgury last year (would be a little scetchy getting a week off) and the bro (Brent) couldn't make it either. Really wouldn't be fair to go without him!

Dam it!:mad: I'm going to make it down sooner or later! Unfortunatly it keeps being the latter so far......:(

[BadAssPerformance]

Well, I had very little to do on the Charger (compared to some of the lists I've seen posted here) but that's no help when you have No time to work on the Charger!

I got involved with too many commitments and I will prob end up putting the new clutch in the Charger while you guys are Yucking it up at SDAC. :(

Oh well, guess there's always next year.......

Nooo! :( Bummer Rob, was really hoping to meet you and see your car!

Sounds like you got a lot going on tho, good luck with everything and definitely hope to see you next year! :nod:

[Shadow]

Nooo! :( Bummer Rob, was really hoping to meet you and see your car!

Sounds like you got a lot going on tho, good luck with everything and definitely hope to see you next year! :nod:

Ya, double bummer, I was really hoping to meet up with all of you and get some behind the screen experience! Was really looking forward to seeing the 2 Fastest 5-spd L-bodies side-by-each as welll!

Oh well, no use crying about it. Looking forward to hearing about all the fun you guys are going to have.........

[turboshad]

Added to the list...

Find out where coolant is leaking into cyinders. Did the HG not seat or was I dumb when I forgot to pressure test the head in my haste. :( I pretty much called her quites but apon review, worste case I can put my old head back on. Just means I won't make Pinks in Chicago b/c I would need another day. I'm going to bed now feeling extremely defeated. :( :( :(

[black86glhs]

I need to get the old engine/trans out. Make sure the flywheel is good and install it on the new setup. Get the new engine setup bolted together and get it in the car.
New fuel pump installed. Johnny's new rear shock bushings. Finish the complete rewiring of the underhood. Get 2 new tires for the rear. Probably more than I can think of.
Not looking like this will happen for me this year.:(

[slasky]

Put the new cable in. It feels nice being able to shift into 2nd and 4th at high rpms again.

[1FastCSX289]

FInished the N2O install on the Charger last week and then the 3 Bar MAP, +20's and 3 Bar cal (Thanks Bucar) all installed today. I think im gonna install the new CD player and maybe even wash the car tomorrow. Whoa. :D

[Bozo]

I still have most of mine to do yet and I'm due to be out the next three days for work. It will be a tight crunch to get it all done so it very well may make the trip incomplete.

[Reeves]

Tried to get it started today but ran out of time. The little ---- is taking forever. The car may not make SDAC, I only have next thursday to get it done, started and tuned well enough to drive to sdac. Any issues will stop that from happening. Wish me luck!

Anyway to trailer it and get some help in the parking lot to get it finished and tuned? :confused2::thumb:


Bring it down and we'll do the clutch in the parking lot. It wouldn't be the first time.

LOL...and I'm sure not the last.....


Ya, double bummer, I was really hoping to meet up with all of you and get some behind the screen experience! Was really looking forward to seeing the 2 Fastest 5-spd L-bodies side-by-each as welll!

Oh well, no use crying about it. Looking forward to hearing about all the fun you guys are going to have.........

Do you have any kids? You could say the trip to SDAC is your Father's Day Present to yourself! :D


Put the new cable in. It feels nice being able to shift into 2nd and 4th at high rpms again.

Where did you get the new cable(S)? I'd like to get one to see if it helps my 2nd and 4th shift. The shifter feels stiff from side to side.

[slasky]

Where did you get the new cable(S)? I'd like to get one to see if it helps my 2nd and 4th shift. The shifter feels stiff from side to side.


It was a used cable. I got it from sean because he took my spare cables for his car. The plastic cover was melted so it was allowing the cable to flex instead of shifting into 2nd.


I just had something added to my do list before SDAC; I have to have a heart monitor on for 48 hours. :( I don't think anything is wrong but I would rather be safe than sorry.

[BadAssPerformance]

Added to the list...

Find out where coolant is leaking into cyinders. Did the HG not seat or was I dumb when I forgot to pressure test the head in my haste. :( I pretty much called her quites but apon review, worste case I can put my old head back on. Just means I won't make Pinks in Chicago b/c I would need another day. I'm going to bed now feeling extremely defeated. :( :( :(

Oh no! :( Good Luck man!