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Mr Smith · 12-03-2009, 04:40 PM

This is kick ass work you're doing here Nick...Very cool.

BlueZee28 · 12-03-2009, 04:56 PM

Thank you, I appreciate that.

BlueZee28 · 12-03-2009, 08:04 PM

Hey more good news...it was dying either because it was re-learning the new crank sensor or because of the fact that I had made all new fuel lines and the rails were empty, even priming the pump wasn't filling it up enough or something, because I just went back to it about 10 minutes ago and it ran for a longer amount of time. I'll bet it would have stayed running if I let it, but I shut it off after about 10 or so seconds because it's almost 8:00 here and I don't want to piss off the neighbors (yet).

BlueZee28 · 12-04-2009, 09:40 PM

Here it is, actually RUNNING instead of choking out every two seconds. The second video is after the idle was lowered a bit, I think it sounds pretty sick.

I have to figure out why it's overheating now. Apparently there wasn't enough coolant in the system even after I put 2 gallons in it. It still keeps taking more in. The heater core lines weren't warming up even after the first fan kicked on at 195* or whatever it is set at. I'm gonna try putting more coolant in it and see how much more it takes. If it's not because there wasn't enough coolant or because of air pockets, does this mean the water pump is shot? Or maybe the t-stat?

Orange5thGen · 12-04-2009, 09:53 PM

Dude that is AWESOME

BlueZee28 · 12-04-2009, 10:24 PM

Thanks. It's been a lot of fun for sure

BlueZee28 · 12-05-2009, 11:34 PM

Here's what I was working on today. I have a pile of screws and bolts, and I can't remember where they all go when putting the center console back in. Also, can anyone show me a picture of how the big black "V" shaped brace is supposed to mount under the steering column? It's a support brace for the column, I can't seem to remember how it went on. :lmao:

BlueZee28 · 12-06-2009, 05:15 PM

My dad helped me finish the cold air intake today. I think it looks pretty good! Everything is 4", and the K&N filter is a 4" diameter, 9" long piece. We ended up cutting about an inch off one end of one of the 90* elbows in order to get it to sit low enough to clear the upper radiator hose.

I'm kind of wondering if it's going to take a long time for the springs to settle again, or if this is really how bad it will look since the block is lighter than the old one plus I have a tubular k-member now. The car used to sit pretty darn low with the Hotchkis springs...

Here is how it sat before.

2ndgenz28 · 12-28-2009, 04:01 AM

Go baja down some country roads

It can take time, if ya don't mind changing them.
Some can't wait n cut a coil or so. Though once settled its then to low.

b4z · 01-05-2010, 06:43 AM

Block is 80lbs lighter and heads are 40lbs lighter, so your front end is at LEAST 120lbs lighter.

Zabo · 01-05-2010, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueZee28

My dad helped me finish the cold air intake today. I think it looks pretty good! Everything is 4", and the K&N filter is a 4" diameter, 9" long piece. We ended up cutting about an inch off one end of one of the 90* elbows in order to get it to sit low enough to clear the upper radiator hose.

I'm kind of wondering if it's going to take a long time for the springs to settle again, or if this is really how bad it will look since the block is lighter than the old one plus I have a tubular k-member now. The car used to sit pretty darn low with the Hotchkis springs...

Here is how it sat before.

Straight pipes and no muffler. This car needs it. Excellent job, Nick. I wish I had the cash on hand as well as the resources and knowledge to do that. It's a thing of beauty.

BlueZee28 · 04-04-2010, 08:56 PM

Thanks guys. I really need to update this thread, I have a few videos to show you as well as much better pics. I will try to do that later tonight

BlueZee28 · 04-05-2010, 01:06 PM

Here's some updated pictures:

And here's a couple videos for you:

YouTube - Fly By - '91 Z28 / 6.0 LSX T56 swap

YouTube - '91 Z28 LSX T56 swap, short rolling video with rev

12-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#71
Mr Smith Born again Hot Rodder Drives: Black 1SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cartoon City, Nevada Posts: 680 View My Garage	This is kick ass work you're doing here Nick...Very cool. __________________ Black 1SS RS MT: Powder Coated Bow Ties, Blacked out windows, Debadged, 4 Pack gauge cluster. Pure perfection.

12-03-2009, 04:56 PM	#72
BlueZee28 Drives: 1991 Z28 convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Charles, MO Posts: 136	Thank you, I appreciate that. __________________ <>< Nick <>< LSX Powered For More Pics Click: http://www.omnipotent-goku.com/iroc/gallery/album140

12-03-2009, 08:04 PM	#73
BlueZee28 Drives: 1991 Z28 convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Charles, MO Posts: 136	Hey more good news...it was dying either because it was re-learning the new crank sensor or because of the fact that I had made all new fuel lines and the rails were empty, even priming the pump wasn't filling it up enough or something, because I just went back to it about 10 minutes ago and it ran for a longer amount of time. I'll bet it would have stayed running if I let it, but I shut it off after about 10 or so seconds because it's almost 8:00 here and I don't want to piss off the neighbors (yet). __________________ <>< Nick <>< LSX Powered For More Pics Click: http://www.omnipotent-goku.com/iroc/gallery/album140

12-04-2009, 09:40 PM	#74
BlueZee28 Drives: 1991 Z28 convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Charles, MO Posts: 136	Here it is, actually RUNNING instead of choking out every two seconds. The second video is after the idle was lowered a bit, I think it sounds pretty sick. I have to figure out why it's overheating now. Apparently there wasn't enough coolant in the system even after I put 2 gallons in it. It still keeps taking more in. The heater core lines weren't warming up even after the first fan kicked on at 195* or whatever it is set at. I'm gonna try putting more coolant in it and see how much more it takes. If it's not because there wasn't enough coolant or because of air pockets, does this mean the water pump is shot? Or maybe the t-stat? __________________ <>< Nick <>< LSX Powered For More Pics Click: http://www.omnipotent-goku.com/iroc/gallery/album140

12-04-2009, 10:24 PM	#76
BlueZee28 Drives: 1991 Z28 convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Charles, MO Posts: 136	Thanks. It's been a lot of fun for sure __________________ <>< Nick <>< LSX Powered For More Pics Click: http://www.omnipotent-goku.com/iroc/gallery/album140

12-04-2009, 09:53 PM	#75
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	Dude that is AWESOME

12-05-2009, 11:34 PM	#77
BlueZee28 Drives: 1991 Z28 convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Charles, MO Posts: 136	Here's what I was working on today. I have a pile of screws and bolts, and I can't remember where they all go when putting the center console back in. Also, can anyone show me a picture of how the big black "V" shaped brace is supposed to mount under the steering column? It's a support brace for the column, I can't seem to remember how it went on. :lmao: __________________ <>< Nick <>< LSX Powered For More Pics Click: http://www.omnipotent-goku.com/iroc/gallery/album140

12-06-2009, 05:15 PM	#78
BlueZee28 Drives: 1991 Z28 convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Charles, MO Posts: 136	My dad helped me finish the cold air intake today. I think it looks pretty good! Everything is 4", and the K&N filter is a 4" diameter, 9" long piece. We ended up cutting about an inch off one end of one of the 90* elbows in order to get it to sit low enough to clear the upper radiator hose. I'm kind of wondering if it's going to take a long time for the springs to settle again, or if this is really how bad it will look since the block is lighter than the old one plus I have a tubular k-member now. The car used to sit pretty darn low with the Hotchkis springs... Here is how it sat before. __________________ <>< Nick <>< LSX Powered For More Pics Click: http://www.omnipotent-goku.com/iroc/gallery/album140

12-28-2009, 04:01 AM	#79
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Go baja down some country roads It can take time, if ya don't mind changing them. Some can't wait n cut a coil or so. Though once settled its then to low. __________________ 2013 5th Gen Firebird on order. 86 Pontiac Firebird [a work in progress] [68 Firebird hoodscoops, custom notchback[1-3 built]rear mounted tach, inverted wing] http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/v6...-all-over.html ---------------------------------------------- "In certain extreme situations, the law is inadequate. In order to shame its inadequacy, it is necessary to act outside the law. To pursue... natural justice. This is not vengeance. Revenge is not a valid motive, it's an emotional response. No, not vengeance. Punishment."

01-05-2010, 06:43 AM	#80
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	Block is 80lbs lighter and heads are 40lbs lighter, so your front end is at LEAST 120lbs lighter.

04-04-2010, 08:56 PM	#82
BlueZee28 Drives: 1991 Z28 convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Charles, MO Posts: 136	Thanks guys. I really need to update this thread, I have a few videos to show you as well as much better pics. I will try to do that later tonight __________________ <>< Nick <>< LSX Powered For More Pics Click: http://www.omnipotent-goku.com/iroc/gallery/album140

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