SDAC 27 BS Thread

[minigts]

About ready to pull the trans and get everything staged to install the 555. Found the driver's side tube control arm spherical rod ends are bad, play side to side and front to back. Wasn't expecting that, but glad I saw it and ordered new ones. Also pulled the power steering pump and going to either loop the line or just plug it. Been manual for a while, so no big deal. Probably not great to run it with a PS rack and not actually run the pump, but I plan to make sure there is fluid in it and just seal it up. Turbo was cool to see out of the car, really like how the car was done. Thought it would be hard to get to everything, but all in all it was easy to work on. Should have the radiator done this week, so lots happening with the car just before the show!

[contraption22]

Big SDAC prep weekend for me. First, to have to get the tow-vehicle squared away, replace questionable power steering plumbing, fresh fluids throughout, fresh dampers too.
Welding up a mount to secure the pit bike on the trailer. Have a plan together for that. Also have to make a mount for a winch I hope to never have to use.
Finish up the boost controller install on the race car, get the SD-card data logger working, shift light, get some road tuning miles on it, window bushings, replace a door handle, install new 5-point harness.

What's everybody else got left to do?

[wheming]

....

What's everybody else got left to do?

Lol!
What i got on my list might not even get completed for Cecil in Nov, nevermind SDAC!
But, a near top-of-the-list item is to make hotel reservations!

1 boost control/actuator testing
2 transfer gear swap
3 work on logging device
4 pm tow dolly
5 front end lowering/alignment
6 fuel tank replacement with baffle
7 configure/pack essentials
And probably more i'm forgetting.

[minigts]

I think that might have been Jon Trotter's 3rd favorite SDAC memory.

You're still on my short list for that one. Slowe didn't help either. :)

1. Swap transmission to 555, install new TU clutch
2. Install new radiator, drill holes to mount it.
3. Install and wire up new gauges.
4. Install control arm heim joints that are worn on the driver's side.
5. Possibly install TU R5 cam, but this one is optional.
6. Install +40s, install 255 fuel pump
7. Calibrate the car, I have the cal but will need to make adjustments.
8. Align car.
9. Secure trailer and load everything up!!

[cordes]

Look out SDAC, here we come...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrN-v5ZMP1g

[moparman76_69]

You are having a baby?
That is the only excuse allowed. Having to be in the delivery room...

I bought a house. I was supposed to close on May 19th which would've given me time to make it up there for Saturday and Sunday, but we didn't close until June 2nd thanks to my lender. All discretionary spending is on hold until the house is up to snuff, which means the money both for SDAC and to finish the car are instead buying paint and flooring. The upside is I now have an oversized two car garage now.

[cordes]

I'm still waiting on some parts, but I expect to get the headlights and fog lights into the car today. I'll be ticked if the high/low beam housings don't show up today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpyZfWQKKgw

[zin]

because the movement of the ring gear "paddles " out the trans fluid and hurts the rear diff. It needs to be running to replenish the diff area.

Easy Fix... Just weld off the diff area (like the really early 413s) and fill with diff lube! Problem solved! :-)

Mike

[wheming]

Why not just drive with the front engine on the hwy and use the back one for the drag strip?


This back engine just won't stay cool enough on the hyway. I'm out, as much as I'd love to go. I've been at this crap for the past 3 weeks and just can't get enough airflow without cutting up the body. Sorry. I was looking forward to the AWD class hahahha

There was a pump to circ fluid for towing an auto. This is whst you need to just tow along the rear running gear without it running.
I'll see if i can find it...

Here is your solution:
http://www.remcoindustries.com/Towing/product.php?f=lubePumpKit.php

Long term project plans were to go dual drivetrain in MeanMini. This is what i was going to use for towing the rear around until needed...

[ATaylorRacing]

This back engine just won't stay cool enough on the hyway. I'm out, as much as I'd love to go. I've been at this crap for the past 3 weeks and just can't get enough airflow without cutting up the body. Sorry. I was looking forward to the AWD class hahahha

Matchbox used to have no problems keeping cool, then the stock fan finally died. An aftermarket one did not work as well, but was okay...then I lost the heater core. The new replacement was a bit smaller and thats when I had not been able to keep Matchbox as cool as I like in traffic, 210-225 in stop and go traffic....solution was an oil cooler. Where your oil filter used to screw onto the block you screw on an adapter that sends oil out one fitting and into the other to go into the filter and back into the motor. The fittings on the adapter go to and from an oil cooler. Buy two and try them out rather than give up. It took all of 10 minutes.

I never realized until I removed the heater box that coolant always went through the heater core, I thought the cables controlled a coolant valve somewhere in it. Nope, the cables only opened and closed plastic doors in the box that controlled air movement.

[cordes]

A little more progress yesterday. I've only been able to get a few hours in here or there to work on the car over the last couple of days. It doesn't help that I'm still waiting on some parts for this project. It's getting ridiculous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-mU5trb2Mw&feature=youtu.be

[contraption22]

I have been looking on the bright side that this didn't happen halfway to Detroit. This is the fuel pump module on my tow vehicle. Hope to have it back up and running on Saturday. This truck really does not have much rust under it, but this is a common problem I've read. It could have been disastrous. Taking time that I needed to be spending on the Horizon, it will be a mad dash to get ready.


http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=60941&stc=1http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=60942&stc=1

[86Shelby]

Got the new fan, controller and radiator mounts installed and it's working great. Keeping it from overheating due to lack of airflow will be a thing of the past. The new setup is a Volvo S70 2-speed fan and relay unit. Low speed for the fan is controlled by a Derale 180* on/160* off temp switch on the outlet side of the radiator. High speed is controlled by the SBEC. Need to stick the scanner on to verify what engine temp it allows, but ballparking it off the dash gauge I doubt it hits 200* before the low speed fan turns on. Low speed feels to move about as much air as a factory GLHS unit, high speed is insane flow.

Now to move onto the suspension, A/C and tuning.

Only 2 weekends to have everything else done! Get to work!

[cordes]

Got the new fan, controller and radiator mounts installed and it's working great. Keeping it from overheating due to lack of airflow will be a thing of the past. The new setup is a Volvo S70 2-speed fan and relay unit. Low speed for the fan is controlled by a Derale 180* on/160* off temp switch on the outlet side of the radiator. High speed is controlled by the SBEC. Need to stick the scanner on to verify what engine temp it allows, but ballparking it off the dash gauge I doubt it hits 200* before the low speed fan turns on. Low speed feels to move about as much air as a factory GLHS unit, high speed is insane flow.

Now to move onto the suspension, A/C and tuning.

Only 2 weekends to have everything else done! Get to work!

TII style rad or something else?

[86Shelby]

It's one of the aluminum GLHS units Turbos unleashed offered several years back. Installed it in my Spirit R/T.

[cordes]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaAkpsgHe7c&lc=z13ts5dqtlz2d51qg04cd1e4gkzbg1cwex00k

[83scamp]

I need all the motivation I can get these days as shipping problems on parts I've been patiently waiting on has been driving me nuts over the last week or so. Am I the only one receiving late shipments on stuff that's absolutely necessary to make it to SDAC? It's unreal.

It's not just you... I shipped 3, 65+ lb boxes from work on Tuesday to a plant in Memphis, TN for a job this weekend. 2 arrived yesterday on schedule, one isn't scheduled to arrive until Monday... These are not small boxes, about 18" each way, they are heavy, and insured for $4000 each due the contents. The first two got there without issues, the third went from our plant, through Indy, down to Nashville, TN, back to Indy, back to Nashville, to be in Memphis Monday....

Thanks UPS...:mad:

[cordes]

The headlights are done and they're amazing. The headlight buckets and grill didn't turn out too bad. The control arms are cooling as I type this. In place of the stock bushings will be some energy suspension units which I picked up off of Amazon for $13. I have the caliper paint drying, and I put the TM strut hats on some BCs earlier today. I'm just waiting on some ball joints and tie rod ends and I'll have poly everything in the front with new struts etc., etc.

[BadAssPerformance]

Cordes, if Carroll Shelbski brings his LS, we're going to have to get some pics of them together!

[cordes]

No doubt. It would be awesome to have another Lancer Shelby there. What a treat that would be. I can't remember seeing two of them together in person before.

[supercrackerbox]

And UPS just dropped off a clutch this afternoon. This is really gonna come down to the wire, even worse than last year.

[86Shelby]

Is there anything interesting, or touristy across the border in Canada? Undecided about the drive to Niagara Falls, but if there is something closer I'd be game. I'd hate to not use the passport being so close.

[BadAssPerformance]

Is there anything interesting, or touristy across the border in Canada? Undecided about the drive to Niagara Falls, but if there is something closer I'd be game. I'd hate to not use the passport being so close.

Niagara is a bit of a hike but cool to see.

I hear the "Windsor ballet" is popular for guys to visit on Friday nights

[cordes]

Niagara is a bit of a hike but cool to see.

I hear the "Windsor ballet" is popular for guys to visit on Friday nights

It's the only ballet I've ever been to. Well worth the price of admission, and with the exchange rate it'll be amazing what your money gets you.

[csxtra]

I hear the "Windsor ballet" is popular for guys to visit on Friday nights

Word of advice: When going into Canada don't tell the border guard you are going to the "Windsor Ballet".

This happened years ago:
Guard: "State your purpose for entering Canada"
Us: "We're going to the Windsor Ballet"
Guard: "Windsor does not have a ballet sir, state your purpose"
Us: "We're going to the gentlemen's clubs"
Guard: "Welcome to Canada"

[cordes]

The casino used to be the way to get waved in. I felt like I could just have a Wile E. Coyote sign and they'd clear a lane to let me through at speed.

[86Shelby]

Warren, thank you for clearing up what the Windsor Ballet is for me! That's pretty funny!

[wheming]

Ok. I'm up!
Who else is traveling today?
Trying to be on the road within the hour... only got 4 hrs of sleep. Sounded like a good idea before i went to bed, and less so now... ;)

[cordes]

I'm heading out today. Just have to fill the car with water, swap the rear springs, and change out the fuel lines... I cut it off early last night so I could knock it out by noon today hopefully.

[cordes]

Of course it's now raining to beat the band. Good thing I have three cars in the garage and have been working in the driveway all summer.

[83scamp]

Nice thing about living 4 hours from this years location.... I don't have to leave until Noon tomorrow....;)


I know, you guys travelling today don't want to hear that....

[Dan H]

First fuel stop was a little shocking!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2yqXW0eMqkmLW9JMFUtbkpIaVE/view?usp=drivesdk

[Vango]

8. rework E-brake/line lock for burnouts. ;)



Lol!
What i got on my list might not even get completed for Cecil in Nov, nevermind SDAC!
But, a near top-of-the-list item is to make hotel reservations!

1 boost control/actuator testing
2 transfer gear swap
3 work on logging device
4 pm tow dolly
5 front end lowering/alignment
6 fuel tank replacement with baffle
7 configure/pack essentials
And probably more i'm forgetting.

[83scamp]

First fuel stop was a little shocking!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2yqXW0eMqkmLW9JMFUtbkpIaVE/view?usp=drivesdk

Wow!

That could have been ugly...

[Pat]

First fuel stop was a little shocking!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2yqXW0eMqkmLW9JMFUtbkpIaVE/view?usp=drivesdk

Dan...not sure where you are but I'm at home today if you need a place to do some work. I'm in Maryland 20850, right off I270. Planning on leaving tomorrow morning.

I'll Facebook message Wayne my number.

[Dan H]

Thanks Pat. This is on Mean Mini. I'm with Wayne somewhere in West Virginia. We're towing with a dolly so we aren't stranded. But I'm having a hell of a time trying to locate the special order shock and guarentee delivery in time. And funny enough, Rancho might even be based out of Monroe, MI.
We'll still need to locate a replacement upper mount bolt

[iTurbo]

If anybody sees a Masi 16v powered anything, please take some pics for me. I wish I could have made it but it just couldn't happen. The economy is still digging itself out of the dirt here (literally... coal country)

[Chris W]

Thanks Pat. This is on Mean Mini. I'm with Wayne somewhere in West Virginia. We're towing with a dolly so we aren't stranded. But I'm having a hell of a time trying to locate the special order shock and guarentee delivery in time. And funny enough, Rancho might even be based out of Monroe, MI.
We'll still need to locate a replacement upper mount bolt

We have an 89 turbo parts van if you need anything let us know and we will get it pulled and shipped for you.

Chris-TU

[wheming]

We have an 89 turbo parts van if you need anything let us know and we will get it pulled and shipped for you.

Chris-TU

The only missing part, other than the replacement shock is the upper shock bolt.
Might not be worth shipping that.
I'm kind of hoping Anthony Prior might be able to help out with that.
Unless he'll need the rear shocks for his push race of his van.

Here's a better pic of the carnage...
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And Dan's capturing of the moment...
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Looks like Amazon Prime to the rescue. Might have a replacement RS999006 on Sunday, but should have it by Monday.

[CSX321]

Is this the thread to ask what Cordes was wearing today?

[wheming]

I would think someone got a picture of it...
I wouldn't want to spoil your first impressions by describing it...

[cordes]

I guess my invitation was mislabeled when it listed the attire.

[wheming]

Made it home safely, and rolled into the home driveway around 2320 last night.
Warren, i forgot i had some NC appleshine to share with you. Will have to remember for next time!

[cordes]

Just returned home tonight. Today I discovered that someone obviously backed into my Lancer while it was parked in the hotel lot. I'm ticked to say the least. The header panel and grill need to be replaced at the least. It wasn't super obvious until I filled up today. The hood hits the header panel when I try to close it now. Good times.

Also, is there a picture thread yet?

[wheming]

That is pretty crappy. I hope it wasn't someone from our own group! There were alot of other guests mixed in. But no matter who, it sucks they didn't at least take responsibility and leave you a message.

[cordes]

That is pretty crappy. I hope it wasn't someone from our own group! There were alot of other guests mixed in. But no matter who, it sucks they didn't at least take responsibility and leave you a message.

It definitely wasn't one of our guys. You can tell where the trailer hitch hit the bumper and their bumper cracked the grill and header panel. I'm guessing a drunk wedding guest did it.

[BadAssPerformance]

It definitely wasn't one of our guys. You can tell where the trailer hitch hit the bumper and their bumper cracked the grill and header panel. I'm guessing a drunk wedding guest did it.

Ouch! Maybe contact the Marriott and see if there is security camera footage?

[cordes]

Ouch! Maybe contact the Marriott and see if there is security camera footage?

I have to call them about a battery charger I left in the room anyway. Good idea. It had to have been after the car show. Actually, if anyone has a pic of the driver's side front bumper at the drag strip on Tuesday it would confirm what day it happened on.