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Post by dietcoke on Aug 9, 2015 3:34:22 GMT
Front end alignment complete. Ready for shocks/body now. ![]()  |
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 10, 2015 20:29:45 GMT
Pickup should be this weekend!  Also, got the swap harness put on  |
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Post by gwnwar on Aug 11, 2015 4:40:48 GMT
Only 2 plugs left.. I would guess MAF and intake air temp..
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 11, 2015 12:20:32 GMT
Close. the maf is in that photo in the ziploc. Alternator and IAT.
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 13, 2015 23:33:25 GMT
CBM makes this neat bracket to fit an F-Body alternator on the corvette beltline. Still waiting on the idler, main belt, and tensioner to come in - but I was able to get the alternator fitted.  |
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 18, 2015 2:03:33 GMT
Weld-in bracket for the getrag diff (front/rear). Went ahead and upgraded the diff bushing to a 95a poly since they're known to fail. Once these are welded in, will get the rear suspension put together on rollers. This is a 3.42 unit with LSD from a GU5 Cadillac STS  |
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 18, 2015 19:02:19 GMT
Last piece of the fit puzzle is the starter. Tight fit, but it fit. Powermaster 9509, a bit pricy, but the only thing that's probably going to fit that space.  |
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Post by boileralum on Aug 18, 2015 19:55:26 GMT
That looks like a bitch and a half to fit in there. Would be miserable in a regular car, I bet.
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 18, 2015 20:16:22 GMT
Usually the headers arent so tight a squeeze between the subframe and the block.
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 19, 2015 2:30:27 GMT
Workshop got a seating upgrade   |
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 21, 2015 23:08:12 GMT
Not much doing, chassis is sitting backed up at exo's powdercoat shop, so it will be next week before delivery. My driver is going to pick it up thursday, so I should have it saturday.
In other news, rebuilt the rear hubs with fresh timken bearings and seals as well as poly bushes, which finishes off all the suspension components. I thought about doing up the brake calipers, but I'm going to leave them alone for now since I plan to upgrade later (soon).
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Post by greg on Aug 25, 2015 16:39:04 GMT
I rebuilt and powder coated a set if stock ones. Was very very easy to do. Think it cost only $40 in parts or something stupid cheap.
Might want to consider that at least.
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 25, 2015 16:48:55 GMT
Nothing wrong with the ones I have, they're in good shape. Just want to save weight where I can.
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 27, 2015 2:22:37 GMT
Mine finished at the powdercoaters and Kevin surprised me saying that my bodywork is done as well, so they're pretty much caught up now. Should have some pictures tomorrow of the transparent copper.
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Post by dietcoke on Aug 28, 2015 2:56:20 GMT
Well that turned out decent I think.  |
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