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[jv21]

To start a new off-topic thread, post about current car / truck mods you're doing here

 

[NCcarguy]

well...the Chevelle got a brand new set of Aluminum Heads a couple of years ago, and the maiden voyage on those, I blew the lower radiator hose off and the car overheated and it hasn't run right since....well, it's pretty much been a garage ornament for the past 2 years from the disgust of dealing with that.

I'm getting closer and closer every day to get that project back on target though. I THINK what happened was I melted the cam shaft, since what it does now if you start it up is backfire through the carb, it could be a warped head that's not letting a valve travel up and down properly, but that can be fixed too.

SO....I think I'm going to pull the engine back out and go with a full roller set-up this time. I MAY even go with a stroker kit to see what I can make that 454 really kick. If we have another good year at work here, I'm going to upgrade the entire suspension setup, and replace the old 4 speed with a 5 or 6 speed tranny. What I really would like to have is that car that looks like the 67 Chevelle that it is, but drives like a 2010 model.

 

[jv21]

well...the Chevelle got a brand new set of Aluminum Heads a couple of years ago, and the maiden voyage on those, I blew the lower radiator hose off and the car overheated and it hasn't run right since....well, it's pretty much been a garage ornament for the past 2 years from the disgust of dealing with that.
I'm getting closer and closer every day to get that project back on target though. I THINK what happened was I melted the cam shaft, since what it does now if you start it up is backfire through the carb, it could be a warped head that's not letting a valve travel up and down properly, but that can be fixed too.

SO....I think I'm going to pull the engine back out and go with a full roller set-up this time. I MAY even go with a stroker kit to see what I can make that 454 really kick. If we have another good year at work here, I'm going to upgrade the entire suspension setup, and replace the old 4 speed with a 5 or 6 speed tranny. What I really would like to have is that car that looks like the 67 Chevelle that it is, but drives like a 2010 model.

Nice. I worked with a guy who put in a 600hp crate motor in his chevelle... then 6 months later, ripped it out and put an another because it wasn't enough. He now has about 1000hp, but is having truoble getting the thing ajust for street use. Everytime he touches the gas it wants to rip the tires off.

 

[jv21]

I have a lifted 03 ford ranger that I want to put a 302 in. I also want to do a straight axle conversion

 

[Master slacker]

Currently I'm doing nothing.

Future stuff that I plan on doing in order of likelihood:

1) Add header to my 88 hp, hamster-wheelin '92 Tracer. Why? The header is cheap from a first gen escort GT and why the hell not? Besides, this thing is my daily driver and is basically a go-kart and the header is CHEAP! Just gotta find one. :blush:

2) Swap a USDM Subaru EJ205 or EJ255 engine / transmission into dad's '70 VW Bug. Why? A 250ish hp Subaru engine is about the same cost, but infinitely more reliable than a 250ish hp ACVW. Besides, 250 hp would bend any built Type I transaxle over unless your pockets run deep.

3) Help dad get his '63 (?) GMC truck back on the road. It's got a 750 pound, big block V6 (305 ci) and some major rear end issues. Step 1 is to get the rear axle swapped out with a late model GM unit from the local Pull-A-Part yard and then fab up a 4-link.

4) Engine / transmission swap for the '96 Impala SS. Would love to have L92 bottom end, L76 top end (different cam) and either a 6L80E or manual (can't decide). By the time I could afford this, electric cars will be the norm and gasoline will be outlawed.

 

[jv21]

Currently I'm doing nothing.
Future stuff that I plan on doing in order of likelihood:

1) Add header to my 88 hp, hamster-wheelin '92 Tracer. Why? The header is cheap from a first gen escort GT and why the hell not? Besides, this thing is my daily driver and is basically a go-kart and the header is CHEAP! Just gotta find one. :blush:

2) Swap a USDM Subaru EJ205 or EJ255 engine / transmission into dad's '70 VW Bug. Why? A 250ish hp Subaru engine is about the same cost, but infinitely more reliable than a 250ish hp ACVW. Besides, 250 hp would bend any built Type I transaxle over unless your pockets run deep.

3) Help dad get his '63 (?) GMC truck back on the road. It's got a 750 pound, big block V6 (305 ci) and some major rear end issues. Step 1 is to get the rear axle swapped out with a late model GM unit from the local Pull-A-Part yard and then fab up a 4-link.

4) Engine / transmission swap for the '96 Impala SS. Would love to have L92 bottom end, L76 top end (different cam) and either a 6L80E or manual (can't decide). By the time I could afford this, electric cars will be the norm and gasoline will be outlawed.

I love the 96 impala. I hate what they did to it after that model... fugly torus knock-off after. and not even a SHO tarus.

You'll have to post some pics of it sometime.

I love the Merc version / competition = marauder

http://www.dragtimes.com/Mercury-Marauder-Timeslip-7214.html

 

[snickerd3]

you all have an expensive hobby

 

[Supe]

Need to rebuild the Dominator and plumb the wagon for the nitrous fogger system. +- 1100hp on tap. Need to replace the tailshaft seal on the powerglide, too.

Oh yeah, also building a 25.3 Chassis '79 Cutlass. Looking to make 1500HP with turbo or ProCharged SBC in that one for the x275 class.

 

[blybrook PE]

Here's a list of my current or past projects, all vehicles currently running (am waiting for warmer weather & PE results to turn the wrench again)

'92 F250 Diesel (IH 7.3L Non-Turbo), 5 speed - D60 front, 1ton rear (should be badged as F350 now); custom front bumper in design

'74 IH Scout II w/ 258, 4 speed - HEI Distributor; Weber 32/36 Carb; flat bed; 8' steel plow w/air bags & helper springs; 12k hydraulic winch behind rear axle; engine driven hydraulics; D44 front upgrade pending; also hydroboost brake upgrade pending

'72 IH SII w/ 345 V8, 4 speed - HEI Distributor; custom bumpers front & rear; 2" lift pending; 33x11.50R15's; stock axles

'69 IH S800a w/ 232 & 3 speed - HEI Distributor; winch bumper front; 3" body lift; spring over axle conversion; 33x11.50R15's; Rear locker; awaiting new passenger fuel tank & 4 wheel brake job

 

[jv21]

you all have an expensive hobby

I'm sure you do too... we just use ours more then once

 

[cableguy]

Studying for my PE killed all forward progress on my 79 Z28 this summer. The car is completely disassembled, down to the bare nothing. It rolls when I push it in and out of the shop, but that's about all it does. Not even a steering column on it right now.

I'm retrofitting a 2006 GTO drivetrain in to it (LS2 & 6-speed). I bought the GTO donor car from a buddy. I also have the interior for the GTO (airbags did not deploy), so I'm attempting to retrofit the dash, console, steering wheel, seats, A/C system, etc in to the 79Z. It's not going to be easy.

I have an APS twin turbo system that came with the GTO, but it doesn't fit very well between the rails of the 79Z subframe. I've modified the subframe some, but I don't think it's enough to make it work. I may just sell the TT kit and go NA on the 79Z, the LS2 has a decent amount of 'pep' anyhow...

 

[jv21]

Studying for my PE killed all forward progress on my 79 Z28 this summer. The car is completely disassembled, down to the bare nothing. It rolls when I push it in and out of the shop, but that's about all it does. Not even a steering column on it right now.
I'm retrofitting a 2006 GTO drivetrain in to it (LS2 & 6-speed). I bought the GTO donor car from a buddy. I also have the interior for the GTO (airbags did not deploy), so I'm attempting to retrofit the dash, console, steering wheel, seats, A/C system, etc in to the 79Z. It's not going to be easy.

I have an APS twin turbo system that came with the GTO, but it doesn't fit very well between the rails of the 79Z subframe. I've modified the subframe some, but I don't think it's enough to make it work. I may just sell the TT kit and go NA on the 79Z, the LS2 has a decent amount of 'pep' anyhow...

go balls to the wall on it... sure it will be nice with the LS2, but you'll always wonder how bad-ass it would have been with the TT. best of luck with whichever way you go

 

[jv21]

Here's my ranger

 

[cableguy]

With the TT kit, the GTO put down 541 rear wheel. Car was a blast to drive - it lived at my house for a while while by buddy was contracting in the sandbox. He lost it in the rain during a visit home though, tagged a concrete barrier on 3 sides. Car got totalled... so he went out and bought a 2010 CTS-V. *******.

 

[Charlrgs]

Don't forget about the two wheeled toys! I'm in the middle a low budget rebuild of a 1971 Honda CB450. Got it for free with the motor locked up. Had to replace the top end and now battling oil leaks. Basically looking for good used parts at swap meets and/or eBay at this time.

 

[Flyer_PE]

As long as we're straying away from cars...

I'm fast approaching rebuild time for a Lycoming IO-360A1B6D. I'm planning to do it early next year since the flying weather sucks between February and March. If nothing else, I'll finally be able to rid myself of that pesky oil leak that's been bugging me for the last two or three years. It only uses about 1 quart every 7 hours but it puts it all right down the nose-gear door. Looks like hell after a 3-hour flight.

Here's a pic from a couple of years ago.

 

[jv21]

As long as we're straying away from cars...
I'm fast approaching rebuild time for a Lycoming IO-360A1B6D. I'm planning to do it early next year since the flying weather sucks between February and March. If nothing else, I'll finally be able to rid myself of that pesky oil leak that's been bugging me for the last two or three years. It only uses about 1 quart every 7 hours but it puts it all right down the nose-gear door. Looks like hell after a 3-hour flight.

Here's a pic from a couple of years ago.

I get a red x - it might be my company blocking the host site

 

[Flyer_PE]

Probably blocked. The picture is on photobucket.

 

[jv21]

As long as we're straying away from cars...
I'm fast approaching rebuild time for a Lycoming IO-360A1B6D. I'm planning to do it early next year since the flying weather sucks between February and March. If nothing else, I'll finally be able to rid myself of that pesky oil leak that's been bugging me for the last two or three years. It only uses about 1 quart every 7 hours but it puts it all right down the nose-gear door. Looks like hell after a 3-hour flight.

Here's a pic from a couple of years ago.

I get a red x - it might be my company blocking the host site

ok got it now...

That's really nice.. I wish I knew how to fly (legally). What's the longest trip you've taken?

 

[Flyer_PE]

I'm based North of Chicago. The longest two trips I've done are Key West, FL and San Antonio TX.