RebekahsZ Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Looks GREAT! I can't wait to get your driving impressions of Will's rear setup. A couple of potential issues that I see, but you probably already see them too): I have seen one, but no more than one, description of the rear crosmber breaking after cutting it to notch it for something-or-other. I see where yours is notched for the fill plug on the diff-might want to reinforce that with a doubler plate or something. Second, be sure to test fit the motor with the crank pulley and the alternator and steering rack installed. Those are common interference points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Motor has been test fitted previously and has the necessary clearance. Hell I could throw my 2 year old up there and still clear the radiator from the accessories on the front of the motor. There is A LOT or real estate up there. I will take another look at the rear diff set up. There was already a notch in the crossmember when I got it so I assumed that this was done by the factory. I am going to only have a single 3" set up but I am making a game time decision on adding a cut out.... ( just to piss off the neighbors......) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Great! It's gonna be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Wow, I missed this one... Good updates on the transplant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 It is okay Tony. I know you are here now....lol Hope the goodies you have hoarded will see the light of day soon!! I will keep on posting up weekly. My wheels will be coming in this week so big steps!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Because it is Friday and I like Deep Dish........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 What size are those wheels? Traction will be an issue. I was talking to this guy earlier this week with an 08 Vette with a built up engine and a procharger. it had 325s on the back I think, and he said he could spin them at 100. That's with almost 800 RWHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 315-35-17....17x11.5 rear 275-40-17....17x10 front. I will get good at using the pedal. I should be at 675-700rwhp depending on the tune and how stupid I get... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Wasn't it Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman that said something about every car has traction control and its attached to the bottom of your legs? Or was that the guys who made the viper? Can't remember now, I guess I'm getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I am here too... Really trying to dig into this 8.8 rear conversion stuff... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I can't tell you just how much better my straight line traction is with the Koni shocks in place of the Tokicos Illuminas. With tall street tires, I'm not able to spin nearly as easily once rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 If I can ever get my wheels from CCW it would be great....... I believe I should have them next week. I had to source new steering knuckles because the parts that were available would not fit my Bastard car.......( 70 had different knuckles than 71-78) I ordered ALL new Speed Hut gauges and they should be in this coming week..... Problem is I will be working in Arkansas this week and North Carolina and South Carolina the following.....I believe that this is the last of the items that I am lacking to get the car done......Why do you think your traction is better? Better matched to your springs? I have the adjustable Konis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I would be lying if I said I knew ANYTHING about how shocks work. I do all my own wrench work, farming out welding and paint on the top side, but I'm kind of a monkey-see-monkey-do mechanic. I don't always understand how components actually work. Guilty. All I know is that it's hooking better according to the seat dyno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 lol..... you are a good man for admitting that. I have to do the same on my end as well. I know what I want, and pretty much how to get there, my issue is that I do not have the talent to meet my expectations. I am not willing to attempt on this car..... at least for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Don't be surprised if the guys you are paying to do your car work aren't any smarter than you are. Sometimes you just get lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) After being dropped on my head a few times as a baby my grandparents told me I was never the same......... My issue is time and skill set. Edited September 8, 2014 by texis30O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6.0 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) The last 2 posts with pictures don't seem to be working for me. All of pictures are just broken links. Anybody else having that problem? Badass build by the way! Edited September 9, 2014 by Turbo6.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Just so happens that I got the pleasure of going to Hawk's 3rd Gen on a business trip to SC and NC this week. I am headed home tomorrow. I am still on hold due to CCW. I do have all of my gauges in from Speed Hut and the shop is working to get them in while we wait. They are working to get the rest of the motor together and start on the wiring while we wait on CCW....... So without delay Here is Bruce's 280z. His set up is so similar to mine it is sickening,..... My cam is a little more rowdy but all in all we pretty much have the same drivetrain...... He was a stand up guy to deal with on the purchase of my stuff and a good guy to hang with for a bit and talk shop. I also have video but I don't know how to post it up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 My euro lenses came in... so I will be doing a full conversion to LED projectors up front and I will be doing a LED conversion for the rear lights with an additional 3rd brake light in the hatch. can anyone tell me how I can link in my video of Bruce's car to compare the two eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) upload it to vimeo and copy and paste the link here. Edited September 21, 2014 by socorob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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