Just Got Carried Away with the Family Project

[Superman09]

Jim, let me know what you are planning for the motor! I am sure I can help out some as well!

[1BADAIR]

No problems. If I remember correctly, the rear plug on the right bank has to be installed from down under. I had to do it that way because my hands are huge!

That's the way I always do it. These headers= no way. It takes me like 4 hours to change the plugs.

[Atrus]

Wow, how did I totally miss this update? Sorry to hear, Jim. I look forward to seeing what emerges though!

[01badbird]

Just seen this thread and sorry to hear Jim ! Was showing buddy your car on here and jaw dropped when i pulled up. Can't wait to see back on road!!!

[BlackBirdDaddy]

Ok, now that spring is around the corner, it is time to get back to business on this build.



The past few months we have been pre-occupied with other stuff:











So, way back in August I had a mishap with the electrical or fuel pump which caused an issue.

Scenario: It was a nice warm summer night on I-75, side-by-side with above Z06, throttle mashed to the floor, full boost and right before the event, all the lights in the cabin and exterior went dim as to indicate an alternator problem. In turn that put less power to the fuel pump which created havoc in the rear cylinder.










So, the tear apart began and the block was hauled off to the machine shop.








In the meantime, I wanted to eliminate the possibility of my electrical system taking a crap again! So, I wanted to beef-up my chrome 130 amp alternator. I found a 185 amp that would do the job but it looked hideous. The process of changing housings started and it worked out fine.











Then to eliminate any possibility of ever running out of fuel, I retro-fitted a couple of Walbro 255's in my stock bucket and ran -8an and a -6an return to the rails. The second pump will be controlled by a Hobbs switch and be activated when about 2lbs of boost is present.











Made a hot wire 30amp dual relay wire harness to power that 'thang














So, starting at the rear, I figured while the stuff is out do a quick refresh on the underbody paint.











Having time to kill while the block is being machined, I wanted to do something with the shock towers and cover those stampings and bolts. A little clay and some fiberglass with a lot of sanding and we now have covers. A little paint and they will be done.

















The short block was completed last week!

"Turn up da BOOST"

It is complete with Weisco .030 forged pistons (aprox. 9.5:1 comp) and 6.125 Eagle forged rods with the stock crank. I think that should be fine for what I'm using this for.











So more painting to do in the engine bay and then the process of assembly can happen. Then a few more interior and exterior mods. and we should be ready for a tune near the end of March or when the damn snow melts!

[birdie2000]

Looks great! The quality of work you do never ceases to amaze me. Who'd you use for your shortblock?

[JoeliusZ28]

That all looks incredible. How are you going to R/R the front shocks with the mounts filled over like that? Are they removable?

[TylerT/AZ28]

very nice!

[BlackBirdDaddy]

Looks great! The quality of work you do never ceases to amaze me. Who'd you use for your shortblock?

Thank you. Automotive Machine on Garfield & Utica Rd. They were excellent to deal with and have competitive prices.
www.automotivemachine.net (I hope this does not violate any rule Brian?)

How are you going to R/R the front shocks with the mounts filled over like that? Are they removable?

TY. They are removable f/g parts about 3/16" thick.

[TylerT/AZ28]

love auto machine, i have a few neighbors who highly recomend them and use them for their dragsters and such. i believe the guy on the front page is very close friends with my neighbor as well. Never looked into their prices though.

[OVRKILL]

Nice work as usual....

You know while that rear end is out......

[Superman09]

Coming along great!!

[meissen]

Looks awesome Jim!!! Your ideas never cease to amaze me - the fiberglass covers is an awesome idea.

[alone_and_insane]

You should make a bunch of those things and sell them

[Atrus]

Looking great, Jim! Just this past weekend I was wondering what was going on with NastyHabit lately. Glad to see it'll be out and about again!