Nate's Z28 Project

[Lucky SOB]

Or they make a gallon sized mineral spirits can with a tray. Fill the tray with bolts and lower them into the mineral spirits and let Em soak for a bit.

[nascarnate326]

We have a bench grinder with wire wheel and a parts washing machine. Everything that comes out of the parts washer has to be put n the bench grinder to get it just right.

We were talking and I dont think I have ever done anything to this car that wasnt messy. lol

[Dummybait]

my spark plugs have a few thousand miles on them. They look kinda dirty and gross. TR55's.

What plugs should I run?

i have TR6's in mine, thats what Livernois recomended for my setup. TR55's should be ok for your expected HP level i would think. not sure if you will need to re gap them or not though.

[JoeliusZ28]

I use TR6s, they worked better in my car than TR55 but i have higher compression.

[c0ncEpT]

I would probably use a #6 on anything more than 50-75hp over factory power.

[Darren]

I was going to say for the bolts, use a parts washer. I just got one, hope to have it up and running here shortly, going to make my life much easier!

[nascarnate326]

Tried to get the heads together tonight, forgot to buy valve seals

Going to call the dealership and see if they have them, if not getting some Fel Pro's from autozone.

[nascarnate326]

Spent the last two nights getting the old motor mounts apart and getting the clam shells cleaned up and painted. This is the result.

Didnt get any bolts for the other mount, any one know if this is correct?

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[Darren]

I have gotten the pleasure to help Nate out on his build a little bit and have two teaser pics for him!





I have to admit I love working with gloss black! (dont worry Nate I will shine them up a little more before shipping back to ya!)

[alone_and_insane]

I was a bit iffy on going gloss black on my valve covers since they're already black to begin with, but I'm glad I did. Nate, I'm sure you'll be glad too.

[nascarnate326]

Looks great darren. The block was painted gloss black, and most of the parts I have painted is gloss black as well. Its going to be an entire different car this year.

Changing my license plate on Friday. No more MR MPG.

[JoeliusZ28]

Looks awesome.
[MENTION=1993]Darren[/MENTION] I'm going to be bringing you a whole pile of stuff to do over the summer.

[alone_and_insane]

Changing my license plate on Friday. No more MR MPG.

What are you getting instead?

[nascarnate326]

Not quite sure, Ive got it narrowed down to two. Ill let you know what one I get when it comes in. Both are gonna piss off cops lol

[nascarnate326]

Put the motor together today.





I believe the rockers are all adjusted and ready to go. Tightened to zero lash and then another full turn. I expect some more work will be needed once its fired up.


Ran into a small issue. I think the engine shop put this sensor on the wrong side. The motor mount bolt would rub if we installed it as is.
Ill have to reverse that tomorrow.



At this point waiting on parts from Darren and I will be able to finish it up and then move on to the K member.