UNDER PRESSURE

[Kwik92GT]

Looking good Rick...what turbo are you using now?

He doesn't change combos like changing underwear the way I do. :lol:

[Rick93coupe]

Changing things a bit. Making a panel to mount under the dash to house the new Holley system. I'm trying to figure out a way to make it fairly accessible without having to pull the dash pad off the frame in the future.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1348021275_zpsf01075c0.jpg

[Blowpastyou]

Much better! The capabilities of the Holley are rediculous!

[Applejaxx95vert]

That looks good

[ibstrokin]

Hell yeah, that's sweet.

[Mustard]

looks great. love the panel idea for the holley stuff

[Rick93coupe]

looks great. love the panel idea for the holley stuff

Didn't quite work out the way I had planned so its changed again but should be pretty slick and accessible.

[kennytent]

Looking good Ricky! I just went through about 30 pages or so...

Hope you get some time to get this thing done soon.

[Rick93coupe]

Looking good Ricky! I just went through about 30 pages or so...

Hope you get some time to get this thing done soon.


Thanks Ken.

Been working on it as time allows, how's yours coming along?


Greg and I worked on the car today, shifter is buttoned up as well as a bunch of small stuff. I made a new plate that holds the Holley ECM and it's bolted to the dash bar of the cage. Been spending a lot of time playing with the Holley software, this thing is slick! Changed the old rear end pinion flange over to the 1350 Strange unit which was more of a pain in the butt than I figured but it's done. Measured and placed the order for a Chromemoly driveshaft online. Got some 1/8" NPT quick fittings for the Meth installed as well as a feed from the turbo to the wastegate.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1350963032.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1350963072.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1350963087.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1350963141.jpg

I also ended up moving the starter solenoid to where the factory ecm was and it's wired. Filled the motor with oil and primed the pump. I kicked the starter over the other night, which was a cool feeling. Getting close!

[kennytent]

very slow. It coming though. I have the whole undercarriage done, finally got all the rust out, and got everything painted. Got most of the suspension together, finally picked up the rearend and trying to get it together. Need to figure out a couple of other things and get some stuff to the powdercoater pretty soon, to get it back on the ground.

[Rick93coupe]

Slow going, working on small things. Zimmers has my overflow tank and I sent my new EFI harness out to be modified, it's not back yet. PST 3" chromoly D/S with strange slip yoke arrived yesterday and I got it installed. Hoping my harness will be in next week, It's damn near ready to fire.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1352438251.jpg

[TZ250]

It's damn near ready to fire.
Rick, let me know when you start it for the first time. If you want a video, I can record it for you.

[k062693w]

Daymmm getting close there Rick ...

[Rick93coupe]

Rick, let me know when you start it for the first time. If you want a video, I can record it for you.

Thanks Rob, I'll let you know.

[Rick93coupe]

Finally received my modified Holley harness back. I was going to do this one like I did the Accel harness but after figuring up the cost associated with doing it with these materials, It was the same cost but there was no time involved. That being said I just got it back 30 min ago and I'm pretty excited about the way it turned out.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1355337850.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1355337668.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1355337716.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1355337737.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1355337692.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1355337755.jpg

This Mil spec connector is nickel plated and the wires are covered in Raychem's DR25 heat shrink and labeled. I think it's going to look pretty sick!

[331lx]

looking good man....

[dsmawd350]

who did the harness work?

[kennytent]

See this is why my count is not up. Your last post on this thing was in December! I'm sure you have had something to post in the past 6 months....

[Rick93coupe]

Not too much really but it should start coming together quicker. I mounted those panels in the back like we talked about and have a lot if it wired. I'll get some pics up in the next few days.

[Rick93coupe]

who did the harness work?

Sorry missed this question. The guys name is Mike, I found him on YB. He does a lot of big stuff harnesses.

[evil8]

Dibs on waxing that junker first.

[kennytent]

Harness looks good,, all the raychem stuff looks real good, definitely the stuff to use.

[84fox]

Love the panel! Looks great

[Rick93coupe]

Love the panel! Looks great

Thanks. :bigthumb

Been getting lots done on the car. All the basics are hardwired to my relay panels, need to find a -10 female plug to close off one of the feeds in my fuel cells sump, so I can put fuel in it and test for leaks.

Put switched power to the Holley last night for the first time so I could do a firmware update and set the TPS. Playing with the software when it's connected to the ECM is a lot more fun. Here's a screen shot of the gauges.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/1370801076_zps0dd93847.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/coupe%20pictures/1370801076_zps0dd93847.jpg.html)

Still having to sort out a radiator fill, with the radiator tucked under the core support like it is, there was no room for a fill. Need to get that sorted out so I can fill it up.

It's getting close!:coo1:

[91boost]

Freaking badass Rick I want to come check it out its been a long time since I have seen the car!

[bbfstanger]

definately badass.

[Rick93coupe]

Come on out Charlie, open pretty much every evening these days.

[Rick93coupe]

Lots of things checked off the list today. Also mounted and wired the coil to the msd. Unconventional placement but there's just not much room under the hood on this thing.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/1371356722_zps7eb9a56a.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/coupe%20pictures/1371356722_zps7eb9a56a.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/1371356861_zpsba77a4ff.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/coupe%20pictures/1371356861_zpsba77a4ff.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/1371356743_zpsde261a72.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/coupe%20pictures/1371356743_zpsde261a72.jpg.html)

[ibstrokin]

You may want to move it inside the cab at some point so it's out of the weather. You can use a firewall pass like this...

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/mediumlarge/msd-8211_cp_ml.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

I've got one, liked this better. This is a fair weather car. If it sees rain it'll be an accident.

[Rick93coupe]

I'm digging this Holley Dominator setup. I'm just starting to realize the amount of things you can tell it to do, when you want it to do it and only if this or that is happening too. Really cool stuff!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/th_1373081590_zps8a742b97.jpg (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1373081590_zps8a742b97.mp4)

[Kwik92GT]

Whole lot of awesome going on here. :D Click the image below to see what I mean. :rockon: Been a long time coming Rick! :bigthumb

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/Kwik92GT/Videos/th_RicksStart-up1_zpsf82f51a7.jpg (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/Kwik92GT/Videos/RicksStart-up1_zpsf82f51a7.mp4)

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks for putting that up Greg. It's ready for more tweaking tomorrow. Just need some banjo bolts to get the brakes bled and I'll take it around the block.

[Whyucryn]

Thanks for putting that up Greg. It's ready for more tweaking tomorrow. Just need some banjo bolts to get the brakes bled and I'll take it around the block.

Hell yeah Rick! Congrats man

[mustang8998]

Hell yeah!

[5.0calypso93lx]

Whoa!! Congrats Rick! Gotta be an awesome feeling.

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks, It's been a long time coming, I'm wishing I didn't have to work today so I could tweak on it some more. After that vid I changed a couple of things and we started it up again and it ran for about 5 min. This thing puts out a lot of heat, pretty sure I'm going to need a turbo blanket and to wrap the down pipe if its going to be able to idle without overheating. I had a vacuum cap I threw on an old water line that decided to let go at 200 degrees and that gave me a hot shower, lol.
I'm just glad everything worked exactly like it should have, that was the first time I timed a motor before it fired up, so I learned a few things there. When I plugged the injectors in and it stumbled to fire, I knew it was going to run!

[ibstrokin]

Congrats Bud. Long time coming.

[2Kblacksleeper]

Congrats. Now we just need greg to get his done.

[Rick93coupe]

It's on the list. He's steadily working on it. I'm looking forward to driving mine up to his place for some wrenching sessions.

[Qtr milerocket]

Cool Rick!!, the sound of good things to come!! :bigthumb



Peace :cool2:




James

[bbfstanger]

congrats been a long time coming!

[Kwik92GT]

Congrats. Now we just need greg to get his done.

Trying like hell!! :lol:

Helping Rick work on his beast, hearing it fire, etc., has been good therapy for me. Keeps my motivation up and I need that. You guys should hear this thing now that it's sitting on the ground. :rockon:

[kennytent]

Congrats Rick!

Greg does need to get his going, but lets not forget, there was someone else chiming in there that needs to get his stuff going too....

[Kwik92GT]

Congrats Rick!

Greg does need to get his going, but lets not forget, there was someone else chiming in there that needs to get his stuff going too....

rofl ..... no you didn't. :lol:

[Rick93coupe]

rofl ..... no you didn't. :lol:


:lol: I'm staying out of this one, he's getting grumpy in his old age.

[Rick93coupe]

I didn't get to make it to the track so I learned a few more things about tuning today. At this rate, I ought to be a half assed tuner by 2015.

Idle is getting better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3p7KGSvRYw

[ibstrokin]

Congrats Rick!

Greg does need to get his going, but lets not forget, there was someone else chiming in there that needs to get his stuff going too....

Scott ?????

[kennytent]

I didn't get to make it to the track so I learned a few more things about tuning today. At this rate, I ought to be a half assed tuner by 2015.

Idle is getting better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3p7KGSvRYw

Does the Dominator have the self tuning mode?

We used a HP system on a TT 383, and it was pretty spot on. The more we ran it, the better the idle and transitions got. We put the car on the dyno, and pulled a little fuel out of it, just to clean it up some under WOT. I would not have considered the self tuning, as being worth anything on anything but a crate motor, but I was really impressed.


Now on to ibstrokin, I don't think Scott has chimed into this post at all. I'm half tempted to go through all 53 pages, just to be sure. Sounds like everyone else, but you...(conveniently), has a real good idea of who I am talking about.

[ibstrokin]

Rick's Grandmother? Your Grandmother? Who knows.

[Rick93coupe]

Does the Dominator have the self tuning mode?

We used a HP system on a TT 383, and it was pretty spot on. The more we ran it, the better the idle and transitions got. We put the car on the dyno, and pulled a little fuel out of it, just to clean it up some under WOT. I would not have considered the self tuning, as being worth anything on anything but a crate motor, but I was impressed.

Yes it will self tune to a degree, the key is knowing where to start with your fuel and timing tables. I was trying to comand a 14:1 AFR at idle and it was having a tough time idling. My motor seems to like around 13:1 at idle. The hunting is gone and I got around 850-900 rpm idle now, I also took some timing out of it and its ready for a test drive tomorrow.

[kennytent]

Rick's Grandmother? Your Grandmother? Who knows.

No... Rick's Grandmother is supposed to drive Rick's car and spank me, as I recall the bet.


Sweet Rick! Hope the test drive went well.

Glad you have gotten to this point.

[Rick93coupe]

Got a vid of pulling the car out of the garage the first time.

Hope to do a little bit if street tuning tonight.

http://youtu.be/Dcx6IaYmlDo

[Rick93coupe]

http://youtu.be/V2JGW4JGBYw

[Kwik92GT]

NICE! :bigthumb Starting to get some miles on it.

[Rick93coupe]

Got a little more seat time tonight. Was able to see a little over 5#'s of boost too. I've got a small leak (first one ever) on a set of solid core rubber impregnated gaskets. I think I might try a set of those felpros with the steel sleeves. At first I thought the rear main might have been leaking, so I dodged that bullet for now.

[Rick93coupe]

Drove the car down to Chads house, like having someone witness your run for the dirty dozen. I just wanted to prove I hadn't become a photoshop guru! LMAO :bigthumb:

[chad393na]

Drove the car down to Chads house, like having someone witness your run for the dirty dozen. I just wanted to prove I hadn't become a photoshop guru! LMAO :bigthumb:

That thing is a beast!! Sounded awesome when you were leaving! It will be nice to get it sorted out,the mafia needs some more cars on the road!!

[Rick93coupe]

That thing is a beast!! Sounded awesome when you were leaving! It will be nice to get it sorted out,the mafia needs some more cars on the road!!


Man, it feels awesome even out of boost. I couldn't be happier! :cool1:

Every drive is smoothing the fuel map out, I think I'm going to run it up to about 7-8#'s tomorrow and see if it goes plaid. LOL :lol:

Edit: Thanks by the way.

[Rick93coupe]

If anyone decides to go the manual brake route, I can't say enough good stuff about the setup I ended up with. It's PBR front calipers off of a 02 GT and 98 explorer rear disc. Maximum motorsports manual brake conversion. The brakes slow the car down phenomenally and parts are readily available.

[Rick93coupe]

Well, I had my first stumbling block today. I took my wife for a ride and at 6.5#'s of boost I pulled a rocker stud clean out of a head. Shut it off and coasted to a side road and started calling for a tow.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1374201389_zps71d339be.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/1374201389_zps71d339be.jpg.html)

I had a little bit of time on my hands so I snapped a few pictures.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1374201432_zpsfb068cd7.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/1374201432_zpsfb068cd7.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1374202212_zps82bbc9d7.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/1374202212_zps82bbc9d7.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1374202206_zpsecab19ac.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/1374202206_zpsecab19ac.jpg.html)

[Rick93coupe]

I'm not going to let it get me down. Things have gone very smooth with the car up to date. Besides......

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1374122675_zpsceca6916.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/1374122675_zpsceca6916.jpg.html)

[ibstrokin]

Big Red to the rescue...

[Kwik92GT]

That fuggin sucks. :AR15: Screw in stud??

[draggin50]

Sucks to hear Rick! Car does look good though and I bet its a blast to drive!

[ibstrokin]

That fuggin sucks. :AR15: Screw in stud??

Yeah, it pulled the threads. He will heli-coil it tomorrow and should be back in business tomorrow night.

[Kwik92GT]

Yeah, it pulled the threads. He will heli-coil it tomorrow and should be back in business tomorrow night.


Right on. :rockon:

[Rick93coupe]

Big Red to the rescue...

That truck has bailed me out a whole lot of times! Thanks again bud!

[Rick93coupe]

Sucks to hear Rick! Car does look good though and I bet its a blast to drive!

Thanks Brian, it really is a blast to drive. I'm not rushing it but I can't wait till fall cruising!

[2Fast4You]

Glad to see this thing out on the road, always something to look forward too..

[Rick93coupe]

Glad to see this thing out on the road, always something to look forward too..

It makes it all worthwhile when you take it down the road the first time. Looks like yours is getting close!

I need to get those seat brackets I got from you and mount them to my seats. I borrowed my Gt seats because it was easier, lol.

[2Fast4You]

It makes it all worthwhile when you take it down the road the first time. Looks like yours is getting close!

I need to get those seat brackets I got from you and mount them to my seats. I borrowed my Gt seats because it was easier, lol.



It is getting closer, I'm eager with anticipation. I have some more parts on order that will help push this along.

What ever is easier at the time usually takes priority, can't wait to see it.

[Kwik92GT]

That thing is a beast!! Sounded awesome when you were leaving! It will be nice to get it sorted out,the mafia needs some more cars on the road!!

:agree: I'm working on that Chad.

[Blowpastyou]

:punch:its my job to bust the midnight mafias ass with my Street car.....:flipoff:

[chad393na]

:punch:its my job to bust the midnight mafias ass with my Street car.....:flipoff:

Eddie, if you want a midnight mafia sticker all you have to do is ask! I will even put in a good word for you!:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

:punch:its my job to bust the midnight mafias ass with my Street car.....:flipoff:

:lol: Ok Mr enclosed trailer.

[TZ250]

This is a picture of the engine surgery at Rick's house today.

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss58/TZ250Fanatic/IMAG2622_A_zpsf7e89267.jpg

[ibstrokin]

I assume all went well?

[Rick93coupe]

Yep, Rob came out and hooked me up. Being a tool maker, he knows his stuff. I learned a lot too! Studs are in, rockers are on, just need to adjust them in the morning.

[mustang8998]

Do you think that was just a fluke, or are you going to do anything with the other studs?

Car looks awesome!

[Rick93coupe]

I think it was a fluke, they were used heads but we'll see. I think I might pick up a set of stud girdles for added piece of mind.

[Kwik92GT]

Eddie, if you want a midnight mafia sticker all you have to do is ask! I will even put in a good word for you!:bigthumb

I'd even 2nd the motion. :lol:

Glad you got it fixed Rick. I'm thinking it was a fluke too. Not like your revving this thing to the moon and throwing 30+lbs of boost at it. Of course, it could be the 350lb on the seat springs you have for that big solid roller you keep trying to convince everyone is just a moderate hydro-roller. ;)

[Rick93coupe]

Of course, it could be the 350lb on the seat springs you have for that big solid roller you keep trying to convince everyone is just a moderate hydro-roller. ;)

Shhhh, trying to keep it on the DL.

I got it out today and saw 11.6#'s. IAT's were great and it pulls like a freight train. I need to get out on the highway, these backroads get scary at the speeds I'm seeing! :D

Copilot needed.

[Blowpastyou]

Was it that obvious?

[Kwik92GT]

Shhhh, trying to keep it on the DL.

I got it out today and saw 11.6#'s. IAT's were great and it pulls like a freight train. I need to get out on the highway, these backroads get scary at the speeds I'm seeing! :D

Copilot needed.

Not on those fuckin roads! :lol: :flipoff:

[ibstrokin]

How about an update? I know there's a cool idling video.

[Rick93coupe]

Sorry been really busy, just made this video a few minutes ago.

What do you think?

http://youtu.be/lxSh1pvX1-U

[Rick93coupe]

Oh and a little burnout practice!

http://youtu.be/6hFmkgwBY4s

[bbfstanger]

looking good.

[ibstrokin]

It sounds awesome, I know you're giddy like a schoolgirl.

[RIXXX93GT]

Wicked Rick!

[MFIELD]

Man that sure does sound good.

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks guys, I tied the transbreak into the Holley 2 step the other day, so I was playing with that and freaked the wife out. I've got it set real low just to make sure it works.
That was my first 3 gear burnout and it was smooth as butter so yeah, to say I'm giddy is an understatement!
I still need to pick up another harness or two, so the car is prewired for anything I decide to do in the future, then I can button up the interior.

[2Fast4You]

That is sweet, glad to see it out.

[evil8]

Bonestock...

[Kwik92GT]

Best update evah! :bigthumb

[mike w]

Im a Little late but That's awesome rick!! I know how it felt when I built my bike and everything worked the way it should. Again awesome job.

[Rick93coupe]

Im a Little late but That's awesome rick!! I know how it felt when I built my bike and everything worked the way it should. Again awesome job.

Thanks Mike, I'm having a blast with it. :bigthumb

[chad393na]

Oh and a little burnout practice!

http://youtu.be/6hFmkgwBY4s

Seen those marks in person last week driving home from work, very nice!:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Seen those marks in person last week driving home from work, very nice!:bigthumb

It's hard not to mark up the whole street, lol.

I should have been smarter and did that in front of the neighbors house. :D

[chad393na]

Just fill in the rest of the street!:bigthumb Shouldn't take long with those steamrollers.:lol:

[Rick93coupe]

I forgot to post up the picture of a plate that Rick Terry made for me. You guys might remember where I use a green lee punch to make holes for the DFI setup, well my new Mil spec plug flange was smaller than the hole in the firewall. Rick made this out of SS so I could rivet it to the firewall and then fasten the plug to the firewall permanently. Turned out really nice. One electrical connection to remove everything for the motor is nice.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1384211753_zps4387f2a3.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1384211753_zps4387f2a3.jpg.html)

Nice day yesterday, had the car out working on the tune. I've been gradually adding timing and it's a completely different animal. I don't think I'll put it on a dyno till spring but street tuning is probably about finished. It runs and drives pretty damn good.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1384210685_zpsf531b69e.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1384210685_zpsf531b69e.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1384210690_zps12313893.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1384210690_zps12313893.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1384210694_zpsf6596982.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1384210694_zpsf6596982.jpg.html)

[bbfstanger]

looks great man!
been a long time coming huh?

[Rick93coupe]

Yeah absolutely, I'm bummed that winter is here already but at least I'll be able to button up all the loose ends. I'm hoping for no snow for a whole multitude of reasons!

[mustangboy]

Rick if you want that cover coated mail it to me and I will do it complimentary.:cheers:

[Rick93coupe]

Rick if you want that cover coated mail it to me and I will do it complimentary.:cheers:

Thanks man, I wish I would have posted that sooner. I went ahead and installed it. Def appreciate the offer!

[Rick93coupe]

Well, I took the car for it's longest drive so far. Drove it out to Centerville for an alignment. It was only about a 25 mile round trip but I was nervous nevertheless. Pretty much went off without a hitch although it did stall once and my tiny battery had me nervous. I have made a ton of 4-5 mile drives around town and only had one problem the day that rocker stud pulled out. That being said I'm pretty damn pleased with how it's turned out. I need to pick up two more wiring harnesses so I have plenty of additional inputs and outputs for the future, once that's wired I can finally put the dash back in. I also picked up a set of black tweed seats, I know they're nothing special but I'm liking the look.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1384210694_zpsf6596982.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1384210694_zpsf6596982.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1385441485_zps5e85abb5.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1385441485_zps5e85abb5.jpg.html)

[Whyucryn]

Hell yeah! Congrats Rick!

[Jrcmutang]

Looks good, love the black tweed! Hows that shifter feel mounted so close to you??

[Rick93coupe]

Love the shifter placement. It's a ratchet so there's no long throws in any direction.

I just noticed I have the same picture of the rear of the car posted 3 times, apparently I like that pic. :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Hell yeah! Congrats Rick!


Thanks Rob!

[Rick93coupe]

Added a little music to my burnout vid, first attempt at this, what'ya think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6WcGmYN_g

[Rick93coupe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XpYr5_bgNI

[NO SHOT]

Man this things sweet !!!!:D

[Rick93coupe]

Man this things sweet !!!!:D

Thanks I appreciate it, I keep hearing good stuff about your car!

[k062693w]

What's the next step Rick ??? Or are you planning on making some passes and more Street time first ???
I can't wait to see it in person again now that it's done !!!
Looks BadAS$ ... And I kind of like the wheels !!! LOL

[Rick93coupe]

Not much been happening lately. I worked up a cold startup tune in the 40's but didn't bother any colder than that. Let's face it, it's a fair weather car.
I'd like to go ahead and buy the meth and boost solenoids and have them wired up, the boost comes on so fast it's pretty violent and I really don't have any timing in it yet. I've kept it relatively low because I'm on pump and haven't added the meth yet. I am looking forward to making a few shake down passes to see what it does, still need to pick up some belts and a fire suit too.
So ready for spring!

[91boost]

Rick the car is badass buddy.

[leroy93lx]

Gotta love a blue coupe, that sum bitch looks wicked with no hood and that monster turbo peeking out! Very nice

[Rick93coupe]

Rick the car is badass buddy.


Gotta love a blue coupe, that sum bitch looks wicked with no hood and that monster turbo peeking out! Very nice

Thanks guys, the plan is for it to be out everywhere this year, so maybe more than a handful will see it in person. I hope it lives up to the hype.

[draggin50]

Hope to see it this year myself! Looks good and sounds nasty!

[Rick93coupe]

....

[Rick93coupe]

Picked up a turbo blanket, now I can put the hood on. Looks a little less redneck with a hood, lol.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1395370647_zps56cfebac.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1395370647_zps56cfebac.jpg.html)


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1395370627_zps320bb397.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1395370627_zps320bb397.jpg.html)

[k062693w]

Looks Good Rick ...

Did you go out and tuck it in and tell it night night ??? LOL

[Rick93coupe]

You know it! =)

[Rick93coupe]

http://youtu.be/9zjuqpVVl3E

[Rick93coupe]

http://youtu.be/lxSh1pvX1-U

[draggin50]

Sure sounds good! Cant wait to see it out this year!

[Maximus]

Awesome!!:bigthumb

[maverick]

Right on man! Looks and sounds sweet :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Picked up some new harnesses for the car and almost have it prewired for anything I'll need in the future. Just waiting on some Metri-PAC connectors and I'll be done for awhile.

Tonight I made some panels for the center console. I honestly don't need this switch panel anymore but I can use it for switched input triggers or something. The momentary switch is going to trigger the data logger.

URL=http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1396843066_zpsef46a023.jpg.html]http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1396843066_zpsef46a023.jpg[/URL]

The panel where the old shifter bezel is, is loose and still needs fastened with Velcro or something.

[NO SHOT]

That thing sounds Great!!! When do you plan to hit a track??

[Rick93coupe]

That thing sounds Great!!! When do you plan to hit a track??

I need to spend money on safety stuff next. I have no jacket, pants or seat belts, lol. Still need to get the cage cert also.

[Rick93coupe]

Guess what I'll be doing these next couple of evenings.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1400770173_zps8bf62600.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1400770173_zps8bf62600.jpg.html)

[Kwik92GT]

Guess what I'll be doing these next couple of evenings.

There will be more in the future. :lol:

[Rick93coupe]

There will be more in the future. :lol:

That's what I heard. :lol:

[Rick93coupe]

Finally picked up some hood pins for the car, I'd like to have them installed tomorrow. If you haven't seen them, they're slick.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/photo1_zps69d89c82.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/photo1_zps69d89c82.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/photo2_zps74042446.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/photo2_zps74042446.jpg.html)

I'm horrified at the thought of taking a hole saw to my hood though.

[Rick93coupe]

duplicate

[ibstrokin]

Those latches look pretty slick. I'm with you, It would scare the shit out of me too.

[Rick93coupe]

1-5/8" holes no less. We'll see how that goes, I may have to drink a few beers before I try it, lol.

[mustang8998]

Those are pretty slick. Do they have to stay locked, in order to latch, or can they be left unlocked?

[Rick93coupe]

When they come down on the pin they lock into place. You then push down on the center section to release them. I bought the ones with the key so I could physically lock them if I ever wanted to leave the car out somewhere.

[Stangman]

Man, this car has came a long way. I'm blown away at the quality of just everything in it!!

[mustang8998]

A locked hood is a scary thing....should you have a fire.

[Rick93coupe]

Man, this car has came a long way. I'm blown away at the quality of just everything in it!!

Thanks, I've tried to buy good stuff for it.


A locked hood is a scary thing....should you have a fire.

Yeah I've had the conversation a lot, I only wanted to be able to lock it if I had to leave it somewhere over night, or some odd circumstance you don't think of. They will always be unlocked if I'm out driving the car, for that reason. Because of where my radiator is mounted, I had to remove all the factory cable/latch mechanism, so there literally was no way to keep someone out from under the hood without it. Of coarse all someone would have to do is break a window to pop any other hood but I'd say that's a deterrent in itself.

[Kwik92GT]

1-5/8" holes no less. We'll see how that goes, I may have to drink a few beers before I try it, lol.

NO!! lol

[Rick93coupe]

Here's the install of the hood pins. I got started on it this evening, didn't take much time but I'll need to make or have a spacer made for the under side of the hood. Where the quick latch mechanism comes through, it isn't flat on the underside, so the retaining ring isn't able to hold the main body in place.

The instructions have you place the pins and raise them all the way up.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/photo4_zps2cf0d697.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/photo4_zps2cf0d697.jpg.html)

You place a piece of tape on the underside of the hood where the pin makes contact.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps87e34d73.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps87e34d73.jpg.html)

You then drill a pilot hole from underneath, followed by the 1-5/8" hole from the top.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps003791a3.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps003791a3.jpg.html)

That was honestly pretty damn scary but I knew no matter what, that it could be fixed, so the hell with it.

Here it is with the holes cut and no tape.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zpsb04a58fc.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zpsb04a58fc.jpg.html)

I then installed the latches themselves.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/photo2_zps05de8c9a.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/photo2_zps05de8c9a.jpg.html)

Here's what it looks like mostly finished. They just need secured from the bottom with the retaining ring I was talking about.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/photo4_zps52e0f8f0.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/photo4_zps52e0f8f0.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/photo3_zps8fdba33a.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/photo3_zps8fdba33a.jpg.html)

[Kwik92GT]

Nicely done as usual Rick. :bigthumb NOW go have a beer or few! :lol:

[Rick93coupe]

Nicely done as usual Rick. :bigthumb NOW go have a beer or few! :lol:

Thanks, I did celebrate!

[kennebellcobra]

Those are nice! I've always hated hood pins sticking up.

[Yellow98Cobra]

Ok Rick, I read all 58 pages. Car looks killer! Just one thing I am not a fan of. It is 10/28/14 and the last update was on 6/6/14. Kinda reminds me of watching a tv show you really like and having to wait for the next season! I need more!

[Rick93coupe]

Ok Rick, I read all 58 pages. Car looks killer! Just one thing I am not a fan of. It is 10/28/14 and the last update was on 6/6/14. Kinda reminds me of watching a tv show you really like and having to wait for the next season! I need more!

Sorry man but thank you. I've been really busy with work and haven't had much time to get on here. The car is broken like I told you at the meet. When I tore it down I found out that the ring gaps weren't set up for a power adder combo. Way too tight and the second ring gaps were tighter than the tops which was the old school way of doing things. It was only a matter of time before I had lots of problems. I had just wired up the boost solenoids and was about to start upping the boost. Luckily the only real damage was one piston but instead of putting a replacement in it, I opted to buy a better designed piston for what I'm doing. Block and crank were checked and they are fine, I just need to have the head checked for bent valves, fingers crossed there. I hope to start putting it back together in the next couple of weeks, most of the parts are here.

[Rick93coupe]

When it let go, It sounded just like when I had a rocker stud pull out. When I finally pulled the head off, this is what I saw.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/IMG_7416_zps239fb27a.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/IMG_7416_zps239fb27a.jpg.html)

This is the chunk that went rogue.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/IMG_7427_zpsc73e4cd7.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/IMG_7427_zpsc73e4cd7.jpg.html)

[Jrcmutang]

OUCH!!! I feel for ya man, never seems like you can catch a break!

[k062693w]

That Stinks Rick ...
Hopefully Soon Buddy !!!

[draggin50]

Man that sucks! What pistons was those?

Hope you get it back together soon and running good! I was anxious all year to see this out!

[Rick93coupe]

Man that sucks! What pistons was those?

Hope you get it back together soon and running good! I was anxious all year to see this out!

These pistons were a shelf 4032 JE SRP. Most people I've talked to say the piston would have lived for awhile but the ring gaps were going to kill it.
I did have a lot of fun when I had time to get it out, it won't be down long.

[mustangboy]

Rick, what engine are you using again?

[Rick93coupe]

It's a 71 or 72 Windsor stroked to 383.

[draggin50]

These pistons were a shelf 4032 JE SRP. Most people I've talked to say the piston would have lived for awhile but the ring gaps were going to kill it.
I did have a lot of fun when I had time to get it out, it won't be down long.

Good to hear! Cant wait till spring already!!

[bbfstanger]

wow that sucks rick!
definately the wrong piston for a boosted app.

[Rick93coupe]

I haven't updated the thread in a long time. I had the block checked and it's fine, crank barely needed polished but it was and is good to go. Thrust was extremely tight, so it was loosened up a bit. I talked to Mark at Probe and he made me some custom slugs with tool steel pins. It's ready to go back together, I just need to order rings, rod bearings and headgaskets and put it back together.

I also dropped my head off to Mike at Dayton Performance and he checked it out for me and cleaned up the exhaust valve and seat for me on one of the cylinders, the others were fine and good to go, so I dodged a bullet there. So thanks Mike, I really appreciate you getting it done so fast too!

[2Fast4You]

Good to hear Rick, get it done and ready to cruise.

[bbfstanger]

glad to hear it wasn't too bad.
ross does all the custom probe pistons I believe.

[Rick93coupe]

I'd like to make it to the cruise, we'll just have to see how it goes. That's kind of an early cruise, hell we may still have snow!

[draggin50]

I'd like to make it to the cruise, we'll just have to see how it goes. That's kind of an early cruise, hell we may still have snow!

Don't say that!!! I'm tired of the white stuff!! Glad to hear it wasn't to bad though!

[Kwik92GT]

Let me know whenever you're ready to get it back together, I'll turn some wrenches with ya.

[draggin50]

Hows this coming Rick? Good weather is around the corner! Cant wait to see it out!

[Rick93coupe]

Should be together in a couple more weeks. Not looking good for the first cruise but it won't be long. I'm anxious as hell myself!

[draggin50]

Good to hear! Maybe I can get some good pictures of it out at Kilkare sometime! Im ready to see some racing!!

[Rick93coupe]

Good to hear! Maybe I can get some good pictures of it out at Kilkare sometime! Im ready to see some racing!!

Man that would be great. I don't have a good camera, so all of mine are just cell phone pics. I'm ready too, I'm going to start leaving work at around 4:00-4:30 on thursdays for test and tune session. Need to get as many passes in as possible to dial in the suspension.

[draggin50]

Im going to try to make the Test N Tune on the 4th. I have trouble going on Thursday since I work 2nd shift but I plan on making a few with some vacation time!

[Rick93coupe]

I actually haven't even looked to see if it's still going to be on Thursdays. I've got time to figure it out.

[draggin50]

April 9th starts the Thursday Night test n tune. April 4th is the only Saturday one.
Here is the schedule.
http://www.kilkare.com/view-our-Dragway-Schedule-Here--dragway-schedule-2015

[Rick93coupe]

Started playing with the new pistons and pins and man are these .225 wall pins heavy! I don't have an average yet but the the first piston was much lighter than the old ones but the pin puts it about 11 grams heavier. Tomorrow I'm going to mark all their weights and each pins weight. It's looking like the assembly is going to need rebalanced unfortunately but at least it will be right.

[draggin50]

That's good to hear! Sucks that it has to be rebalanced but it will be worth it in the end!

[Rick93coupe]

Dropped the Engine in a few nights ago but didn't fire it up until this morning. I pushed it out to give it its first wash of the year and made a little idle vid. It's got a different cam and more compression. I fix some hotside leaks that I found when it was apart, so I'm fairly excited to get it to the track.

http://youtu.be/TM1BFvhmMLs

[draggin50]

Sounds good Rick! Im ready to see it make some passes!

[2Fast4You]

Good deal.

[86gt40]

Sounds nice rick ! Looks beautiful!

[5.0calypso93lx]

Sounds killer!

[k062693w]

Sounds Good Rick !!!
I can't wait to see it in person, And at the Track !!!

[kennebellcobra]

^^^ I second that!

[Rick93coupe]

Last couple of things got finished up tonight. Greg came out last week and we installed the DS safety loop, a new Deka Intimidator battery, put new carpet in it and I changed some wiring. Tonight he came out again and helped me finish up the install of the new seatbelts and I went through the valves again. The car is basically finished. Just need to do some mild street tuning, possibly a little dyno tweaking and make some passes. I can tell you that with the hotside leaks fixed and the new cam, it feels damn good. Noticeable change in low end power too.
I plan to weigh it in the morning, just to get an idea of how big a pig it is.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1439614710_zps171fccba.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1439614710_zps171fccba.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1439614740_zps02364817.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1439614740_zps02364817.jpg.html)


Oh, I'm coming for the lists too. :cool1:

[k062693w]

Congrats Rick !!!
Now get that Bitch to the Track !!!

[Rick93coupe]

Sounds nice rick ! Looks beautiful!

Thanks Jason


Sounds killer!

Appreciate it, it's not quiet, lol.


Sounds Good Rick !!!
I can't wait to see it in person, And at the Track !!!

I can't wait either, my health issues got the better of me but It's finally going to happen.


^^^ I second that!

:bigthumb


Congrats Rick !!!
Now get that Bitch to the Track !!!

I really wanted to this week but had that surgery I told you about and lost another couple of days. Fuck a bunch of kidney stones! :mad:

[draggin50]

That's good to hear Rick! I know I'm anxious to see it out at the track. Probably one of my favorite cars on here. Gonna be bad ass!!!

[mustang8998]

That's good to hear Rick! I know I'm anxious to see it out at the track. Probably one of my favorite cars on here. Gonna be bad ass!!!

X2.....wouldn't have said it any different.

[Maximus]

Well guys, I asked a couple of months ago, as to whether or not you guys were burnt out on buildups yet, and everyone seemed as though they were ready for more. I'll start by saying that several yrs ago I had a nice 90 coupe that I loved. My daughter was born in 98 and money began to get really tight when her mother and I split up. I struggled for a couple more yrs trying to finish the car and see it come to completion. The combo then was a 408 stroker with eagle internals, fox lake ported TW heads and a custom cam from Comp, an efi spyder and all the rest of the goodies. The car ran great, but was in need of a tune, sort of uncommon at the time and autologic was about the only guy on the seen. I finally got to the point where it just had to go, and I sold to a guy I used to work with for 10k, which was exactly how much debt I was in. I obviously took a huge loss on the car, but what I did get out of it, was a plan for the future. I've had time to research, plan and do a little wheeling and dealing to find the parts I need to build the car I want this go around. Unlike the first car that was setup for drag racing only, this car is a compromise between power, streetability and creature comforts. Of coarse this is subject to interpretation, what's considered streetable to one guy, is the worst thing on the planet to another. That being said, the things I've been willing to give up are air conditioning, power steering and power brakes. I'll continue to have power windows/locks, a stereo and even that damned old carpet padding thats probably adding 20#'s to the car. Ok, I'll shut up for now, and start off with a couple of pictures of what I'm working with. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, I believe in full disclosure.:D

Over 8 years, 8 years and its all coming together! Im positive you are excited to get this out and Im sure I speak for others when I say...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Its been a pleasure to follow along in this build and Im truly thrilled that its complete! (well for now)

I know that you are close to Mike's place, but if you need an hour on a Dyno, hit me up and Ill make it happen.:)

[2Fast4You]

Get it out Rick, it's time.

[Rick93coupe]

I appreciate it guys and Craig, thanks for that offer, that's really cool. I'll let you know whether or not I need to take you up on that.

Hard to believe it's been 8 yrs but a lot has happened in that time. I got married, bought a house, got custody of my daughter, started a business and then my health took a dump on me. It's been interesting to say the least.

I hope to enjoy the rest of the summer with the car and move on to the jet boat finally. I'm pretty certain I need a bit of a hobby change for awhile, lol.

[Kwik92GT]

Great build! Car came out great! It's been a lot of fun helping out where I can. Things went really well this past week or so, I think your onto something with the changes you made to the combo this year, it wasn't a slug or anything by any means before, but you can really feel a difference in the way it makes power now. Get that biotch on a dyno soon! Can't wait for you to get it to the track and start working on the "lists"! :bigthumb

[Applejaxx95vert]

glad you got it all buttoned up!

[Rick93coupe]

Just out picking up dinner at the grocery. Got lots of looks, especially from the local PD.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1439682469_zps144ee132.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1439682469_zps144ee132.jpg.html)

[Kwik92GT]

Over 8 years, 8 years and its all coming together! Im positive you are excited to get this out and Im sure I speak for others when I say...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Its been a pleasure to follow along in this build and Im truly thrilled that its complete! (well for now)

I know that you are close to Mike's place, but if you need an hour on a Dyno, hit me up and Ill make it happen.:)

Missed this earlier but that's cool as hell Craig.

[Kwik92GT]

Just out picking up dinner at the grocery. Got lots of looks, especially from the local PD.

Not sure why as quiet as it is? :D

[86gt40]

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l11/86gt40/1439682469_zps144ee132-1-1_zpsbdebeqyx.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/86gt40/media/1439682469_zps144ee132-1-1_zpsbdebeqyx.jpg.html)

New feature I found on my phone

[draggin50]

That's awesome Rick! Glad to hear you are out enjoying it!

[Rick93coupe]

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l11/86gt40/1439682469_zps144ee132-1-1_zpsbdebeqyx.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/86gt40/media/1439682469_zps144ee132-1-1_zpsbdebeqyx.jpg.html)

New feature I found on my phone

Haha, that's cool! Thanks...

[Rick93coupe]

Well, I didn't think it would be light and I was right. 3140# without me. Maybe next year I'll think about some Kirkeys but the carpet padding is staying, lol.

[SN95N/A]

still Goin be quick! Is this the same car that posted video of it spooling on the street a while back?If so sounds amazing!

[Rick93coupe]

still Goin be quick! Is this the same car that posted video of it spooling on the street a while back?If so sounds amazing!

Yep same car, I was testing the line lock and thanks. Had to do it twice because the first video sucked, lol.

[Kwik92GT]

Well, I didn't think it would be light and I was right. 3140# without me. Maybe next year I'll think about some Kirkeys but the carpet padding is staying, lol.

Jeebus that thing is a fuckin pig! :rolleyes:

[Rick93coupe]

I could swith to a Victor Jr EFI and probably loose that 40# in the upper alone, lol.

[NXcoupe]

Good to hear Rick. Congrats!

[Rick93coupe]

Huge thanks to Mike = NXCOUPE for lending me his dyno today. I just wanted to verify the timing and make sure it was safe at part throttle and WOT with the new cam and extra compression. Mike suggested bringing the meth in a little sooner and the car responded well. I still haven't put any timing in it to account for the meth but you can't complain about consistent 125 degree IAT readings at the end of a pull.

I'm curious about how it will mph at the track, that will be the tell all. Come on Thursday!

[k062693w]

Good to hear Rick !!!
Let me know if you're going to KilKare Thursday, And I'll run down ...
I need to see this thing in person ...

[NXcoupe]

Glad to help Rick. Shane, you and I made a good team. Your car responded well. And we know you're safe for quite a bit more boost too. I'll be at kk if I can get that leaky fitting to stop. Wife and kid are begging me to go. If you're there, I'll be there too.

[Kwik92GT]

That was a cool deal by Mike. Good to hear things went well, wish I could have stuck around. A touch more timing now and I think there are good gains still to be made. Going to be pretty ridiculous if you ever go to 15psi or higher. :rockon:

[Rick93coupe]

After taking a break from the car over the winter, I decided to get back on it and make some changes. I'm in the process of switching over to LS coils, which means a cam sync and crank trigger. Also I'm going to use the C02 control, add 2 knock sensors, a Holley 1000cc meth solenoid and a flex fuel sensor for E85.

I got to looking at my datalog from my 139 mph pass at edgewater, the top line of the graph speaks for itself. I'm really looking forward to this season and turning it up on E!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1468352444_zps6zvw8dwo.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1468352444_zps6zvw8dwo.jpg.html)

[draggin50]

Going to be nasty once you get the bugs worked out!

[Kwik92GT]

You might want to stay in it to get that MPH up. :doh:

[Rick93coupe]

You might want to stay in it to get that MPH up. :doh:

Yeah, I kept saying the track was slick on the big end, it was about 8 seconds into the run before it made 10#'s, no idea what that's about. Pressure on top of the gate will fix that up.

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1468203874_zpssvywcdwt.png (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1468203874_zpssvywcdwt.png.html)

If this thread hasn't already run it's coarse, I'm thinking about updating some of the changes I listed a few posts up. I have everything I need to put the car back together. I tore the engine down to a short block last night. There's lots of wiring to do, so hopefully that doesn't take too long. I bought all the Holley harnesses I needed to make it go as smooth as possible. Oh, I also bought the new Holley 7"dash and ordered the Florida 50 Holley dash cluster. Should be pretty sweet when it's all said and done.

[86gt40]

Those Florida 5.0 dashes are to cool I think.

[draggin50]

One of the best threads going! I love this car!

[Kwik92GT]

Keep the updates coming. It's still a work in progress.

[NXcoupe]

Stopped by and saw it last night. He's got it in position to go back together. Hope it's sooner than later.

[redfirepearlgt]

Simply GAWJUS! RICK!

[Rick93coupe]

Those Florida 5.0 dashes are to cool I think.

My dash showed up today, Thanks Mike! This is a friend of mines car, he has his installed already and it looks like this.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1467690971_zpsfnprjmsx.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1467690971_zpsfnprjmsx.jpg.html)


One of the best threads going! I love this car!

Thanks, I guess I will keep it going then.


Simply GAWJUS! RICK!

Thanks Chad!

[89notch]

I just got mine this week. I still need to mount it.

[ibstrokin]

That dash piece looks sweet!

[TooFast98Cobra]

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[Jeff88coupe]

I'll will be ordering a Florida5.0 dash pod for my Holley dash when I get around to installing my new Holley system in my coupe. It is a shell right now, just got it back from getting a 25.5 cage put in it.

[Rick93coupe]

I just got mine this week. I still need to mount it.

Hell yeah


That dash piece looks sweet!

I thought so too. I might change the steering wheel to something aftermarket.


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LOL


I'll will be ordering a Florida5.0 dash pod for my Holley dash when I get around to installing my new Holley system in my coupe. It is a shell right now, just got it back from getting a 25.5 cage put in it.

Holley systems are where it's at. You should put up some pics of your new cage install.

[Rick93coupe]

Here's the GM flex fuel sensor I picked up. I extended the wiring, put it in heat shrink and converted it over to AN fittings.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1471920353_zpsuimm07yc.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1471920353_zpsuimm07yc.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1472002366_zpsstiwdkop.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1472002366_zpsstiwdkop.jpg.html)

[draggin50]

Nice work! I know I cant wait to see it out making some clean passes!

[NXcoupe]

What's the part number on those fittings? I may do that to the turbo car.

[Rick93coupe]

What's the part number on those fittings? I may do that to the turbo car.


If you'll look at the picture, you'll see I left the packaging with part # right next to the picture Mike, lol. It's almost like I thought someone might ask, haha.

[Rick93coupe]

Nice work! I know I cant wait to see it out making some clean passes!

Thanks, you and me both!

[89notch]

I need to do the flex fuel sensor myself. Where did you pickup the sensor?

[Rick93coupe]

Sensor and harness came from Rockauto.com

[ibstrokin]

That's pretty slick.

[Rick93coupe]

Hey guys, couple of changes slowly coming along.

This is an explorer cam sync body, a V6 oil pump drive shaft and a custom spacer. All that to make factory parts work on a 9.5 deck block.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1478487657_zpsllvo0da2.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1478487657_zpsllvo0da2.jpg.html)

This is a crank trigger bracket that I had made, to work with a 60-2 wheel. My damper has the built in pulley spacer, so I had to have the wheel made as well.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1478487244_zpspfisdq1s.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1478487244_zpspfisdq1s.jpg.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1478487214_zpsoozqwqrp.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1478487214_zpsoozqwqrp.jpg.html)

Just needs trimmed up a little and drilled for bolts/thread motor plate for the bolts. Painted the mounts black while it was apart, I think it looks a lot better now.

Lastly, Chad393 hooked me up with a set of LS coils he had laying around. I mounted them up this afternoon.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1478487187_zpsjwwnmeyd.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1478487187_zpsjwwnmeyd.jpg.html)

Should be dropping it back in Tues/Wed. Would like to make a couple of shake down passes before the tracks close.

[draggin50]

Nice work! I hope you can get it out soon and make some passes before they close. Id love to see how it does.

[TooFast98Cobra]

Nice job!

[NXcoupe]

Nice!

[2Fast4You]

Looking good.

[Kwik92GT]

Looks great. Will look even better between the frame rails. :D

[Rick93coupe]

Crank trigger bracket is trimmed up and the bolts are flush mounted to keep it looking clean. Just need to finish wiring the coils, shooting for running this weekend.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1478667491_zpsm6kcu0nl.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1478667491_zpsm6kcu0nl.jpg.html)



Thanks for the kind words, it's an ever evolving project.

[draggin50]

Looking good!

[Rick93coupe]

She's alive!!!

I had to order a cam sync, so It's running in batch fire right now, off just a crank signal. I don't think she likes trying to operate the 160# injectors, bank to bank. It sure did clean up the engine bay though. I Just borrowed the plug wires from the 5.3 in the corner, I'll have to order some better ones before long.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1479014618_zpsorzya4zy.jpg (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1479014618_zpsorzya4zy.jpg.html)

https://youtu.be/2Pq-fXynliE

[NXcoupe]

Cool! What happened with the cam synch that you had to order one?

[draggin50]

Looks clean!

[Rick93coupe]

Cool! What happened with the cam synch that you had to order one?

The factory explorer cam sync is a 3 wire hall effect sensor, which is a great drop in for guys who have a 8.2 deck block. The work around for guys with a 9.5 block, is to disassemble the body of the explorer cam sync and install the shaft that came out of a v6. For some odd reason it has the same oil pump drive as the 351. The reluctor that the sensor gets its reading from, is part of the oil pump drive shaft and they aren't the same. V6 shaft is setup to use a 2 wire VR sensor and they are more susceptible to noise and have to be tuned in the software for various engine running conditions. Price Motorsports sells a new unit for lots of different engine combinations that uses the 3 wire hall effect and they are pretty much immune to noise. It's just one less thing to worry about.

[NXcoupe]

I have to look but I have both 2 wire and 3 wire v6 sensors, the three wire won't work?

[Rick93coupe]

Take them both apart and you'll see why they are incompatible. I don't know what I did with the explorer shaft, so I cant take a comparison picture. The 3 wire sensor has a narrow slot the reluctor passes through, the V6 reluctor is thicker and doesn't fit.

[Rick93coupe]

It's been awhile since I updated the thread. I ordered some new Firecore plug wires, the quality is outstanding.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1486805869_zpsmhq9otph.png (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1486805869_zpsmhq9otph.png.html)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1486806219_zps3i59mkc5.png (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1486806219_zps3i59mkc5.png.html)

I also finally plumbed in my flex fuel sensor.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/Mobile%20Uploads/1486961425_zpsc4v6jpeo.png (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/Rick88coupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1486961425_zpsc4v6jpeo.png.html)

I finally wired and plumbed my boost control solenoids, so I'll have full C02 control this year.

I also added 2 knock sensors which I may have mentioned before and picked up an a/w intercooler. I'm waiting for my buddies tig to get back out of the shop but I should have it buttoned up within the next few weeks. It should be a whole new ballgame this year. (knocking on wood).

[USMCPONY]

I went with firecore wires and titanium boots. Hopefully they last and perform like everyone claims they do. Im surprised you didn't hide your coils. Your car looks great. I like how you kept the interior intact.

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks man. The wires sure get rave reviews, so I figure I couldn't go wrong. These are what they call the promod boot, whatever that's supposed to mean. I actually kind of dig the coils being on the valve covers like that. I toyed with the idea of mounting them low and running the wires up but the passengers side has the downpipe snaked through there and it just wouldn't work.