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Post by jdraughn on Feb 2, 2009 20:53:32 GMT -7
Which store did you buy the parts washer and sand blaster from? I am working in the Orem store part time and helped at least a couple of people with those two items. Kind of wonder if you were one of them.
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Post by highpockets on Feb 2, 2009 21:15:35 GMT -7
He lives in SLC,so I am betting it was up there. However,since you work down here,will you check tomorrow and see what is the biggest/heaviest vice you have in stock for me ? I bet Mark is gonna be needing one of those as well !
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Post by tachout on Feb 2, 2009 21:30:32 GMT -7
I bought it up in West Jordan or South Jordan.... It was off of Redhil near the 215.
I am going to be buying a Vise, and also a Grinder, and polisher (Not the combo, but seperate of one another) but it will be a while. My next check pays off my engine, and from there I want to get the trans done, and all the machine work done on mine. From there I am going to need to buy some parts for assembly. I want the Engine done, and the trans done before I spend any more on tools or fun stuff. The list just keeps growing. This is so much fun. I must than Vince for getting started down this road! I am having a blast.
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Post by iZabell on Feb 3, 2009 10:43:08 GMT -7
Mmm, new tools are fun I'm excited to see you run Mark. When do you think the car will be up and running?
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Post by tachout on Feb 3, 2009 11:20:15 GMT -7
To be honest a lot depends on cash flow. Hopefully will be done before the end of the year, but who knows. The project kinda took off on a path, and when I could see the end product in my head, I decided that was where I am going to go with it no matter how long it takes. It is starting to warm up so I will be out there working more often, and will have time to take pictures, and show progress
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Post by tachout on Apr 26, 2009 10:52:09 GMT -7
Wanna see one of my favorite pictures? Well I guess I will update everyone about how the Build is going.... Bad news, things have gotten out of hand, and I decided to pull the trigger and do it up. Here is a pic of the engine that is going in: I got it paid for and home now. There is going to be a pause on the engine as I decided to do a couple of other things to the car, so I did not want gaskets to dry out, and oil to settle in places that I did not want it to settle in and bearings to dry and all, because I am going to be some time till I get back to the Engine Bay. I am going to start at the back of the car. Right now, I am taking a break, but am in the process of pulling off the back of the car and gutting the interior. I am also going to pull the full back suspension out. Here is what is going to be part of the rear suspension: Yes I know the front brakets are on upside down, but it was just finger tighted together last night. Wanted to shot a pic of it and see what it looked like together. I have a narrowed Ford 9" rear on the way, and have a set of Coil over 3 way adjustable Drag shots for the rear of this. I also have the Narrowed frame rails on the way and a 12 point cage planned for the car. I will be putting in the cage, and doing this up to full Safety specs. Once I get that done, I have a deal working out for the TH400 trans that will go in with my beast. I am still planing on a Pair of GT35R Turbos, Meth Injection and NOS. The Accel DFI will go in, along with a few other electronic goodies. For rear tires I am planning on a pair of 33X21.5 rear tires for street use, and a set of Hoosier Drag Slics for the track. Yes I am going to drive this on the streets, just pull the NOS Bottles, and turn the Boost down and it is about the same as any new C6 you can buy, as far as power, and the other part is to just not act like a kid on the streets and I am good to go. If anyone is interested in it, or wants to hear more feel free to ask. Since I am back now, I will be posting off and on. I will also be posting pics of the tear down, tubbing, and putting in and setting up the 4-Link.
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Post by tachout on Apr 26, 2009 11:55:06 GMT -7
I have had a couple people ask me about my interior, and the Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, and I figured before I tore it down all the way I would post a couple pics of it. I am not at all good with a camera, but here is what is in there. The dash area Door Panels In tearing down most of the interior, and putting in the cage, I am going to put all the car back together, and get all the dash and gauges hooked up, and finish it off. I have a bad spot on the drivers seat that I am going to get redone. One of the guys at work has a buddy that does that kind of work and does a lot of black leather, and leather like products, so I am going to see if he can repair the seat cover fairly cheap. Other than that, I am going to also try to get some of the same material to recover my Sun Visors as they are in need bad, and the headliner is sagging in the Top. I found a really cool article and think I am going to try to finish it off and while I am at it, I am going to replace all those nasty Rubber seals around the doors, windows, and the top. Plans for the cage are not going to change the fact that I plan on driving it on the streets, so the top still needs to come off, and the rear window will pop open as well for added air. I am going to take the sun shade that is retractable, and make it run up the cage bars to help keep my NOS Cool at the track, but do not plan on ever leaving the bottles in there any other time. I do plan on making sure it has the full stereo and all, but the Air Conditioning is going, because it would cost too much to fix it for what I feel it is worth. Take the top off, pop up that back window, and roll the windows down and it is fine except in traffic, and as close to home and work as I am, not much traffic.
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Post by tom400cfi on Apr 26, 2009 15:14:30 GMT -7
Interesting pics. Lots of nice "goodies" there for sure. What intake are you going to run? It looks like SLP runners/stock plenum. What base?
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Post by tachout on Apr 26, 2009 16:29:28 GMT -7
The Plenum and base are stock in the Pic as I have not gotten the new Base yet, and I wanted to try to keep some dirt out of the block as it sits in my Garage. I am thinking of either a Lingenfelter if I can find one, or someones aftermarket one. If I cannot find a good deal on one, I have had offered to have mine extrude honed.... But I would rather just buy one with larger holes, and port match it to the intake and runners. The runners came from Leadfoot on here, and the Plenum will be opened up to match the new Throttle Body that will come as a large single blade from TPIS.
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Post by tachout on Apr 27, 2009 9:11:06 GMT -7
Just got the confirmation that the Rear End is on the way, and hopefully should be here truck freight by Friday. Gotta love that Racing Junk, and Racecar Magazine Racing Adds. If you all have not been to them, I recommend a visit even if your not in need of anything. Cool to see what is out there. www.racecarmagazine.com/www.racingjunk.com/
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Post by tom400cfi on Apr 27, 2009 10:58:50 GMT -7
The Plenum and base are stock in the Pic as I have not gotten the new Base yet, and I wanted to try to keep some dirt out of the block as it sits in my Garage. I am thinking of either a Lingenfelter if I can find one, or someones aftermarket one. If I cannot find a good deal on one, I have had offered to have mine extrude honed.... But I would rather just buy one with larger holes, and port match it to the intake and runners. The runners came from Leadfoot on here, and the Plenum will be opened up to match the new Throttle Body that will come as a large single blade from TPIS. Your motor is over 400 Cubes right? With a "big" cam? I'd suggest a short runner intake, or a First base, w/siamesed SLP's. I don't think any other "TPI" base will properly support your long block (IIRC what you have), and certainly, no LTR will work very well. It look sweet on the stand though. Really sweet.
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Post by tachout on Apr 27, 2009 11:08:43 GMT -7
Keep in mind there are going to be a Pair of Garrett GT35R Ball Bearing Turbos forcing the air in, and although it can only flow so much, it is going to be under quite a bit of pressure too! Plan to run the boost up to around 20 or so pounds on each Turbo max.
As for the base, I have had a couple of different options opened to me, but not sure where I am going, or if in the end I might just end up going a different route all together. A couple of options, but I am not going to push too hard until I get the parts I have put in, and am ready to start on the motor. Just keeping my eyes out for used parts where I can, and working towards a final goal. By the time it is Intake and Turbo Time, I am sure that things will firm up. Amazing how that happens.... Then it is a matter of finding the budget to get what I want, and that may just mean it takes a bit longer, but atleast it is the way I want it. So far have been really lucky in finding parts at a great deal, and finding the deals on some of the new parts.
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Post by tachout on Apr 27, 2009 13:27:29 GMT -7
Well this package is on its way to me for Friday Delivery. Starting to come along. I call this picture "What did the spider say to the fly?" Doesnt it look like it was wraped by a spider? Here are the other pictures he sent me right before packaging.
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Post by iZabell on Apr 27, 2009 14:14:36 GMT -7
I know of a GT35R right now for $1100 if you're interested.
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Post by tachout on Apr 27, 2009 14:17:34 GMT -7
I would be very interested, but just spent a ton on parts. I need a few paychecks under my belt before I can aford the Turbo(s) I will for sure let you know when I have cash in hand as I want a pair of them, and a big intercooler.
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