z ya Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 Me and my dad just got done installing the 350/700r4 in the z today. Man , I am pumped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 13, 2001 Share Posted October 13, 2001 Congrats!!! Where in Stockton do you live? I live in Discovery Bay, not too far from you and I love to work on auto's(especially v8's) and would love to see your project first hand if possible. Unfortunately I work mon-sat. and don't get off until 6:00 which wouldn't put me there until at least 7:00 but if you would like some help or wouldn't mind showing off the car I would more than happily venture out your way!! Also I am very well acquainted with the sbc and very intimate with the ins and outs of the 700r4 also. Let me know, my work # is 925-833-9871, my name is Jason. Also I sell hot rod parts so if you need something I could bring it out to ya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 13, 2001 Share Posted October 13, 2001 hey zya! how's it going? remember me, phuc? we met at the pick n pull! glad to hear things are going as planned. currently i'm putting in tokiko shocks and eibach springs into mines. i'd love to see your car. we should meet up sometime, my cell number is 209 598 8460. i live on hammer and west, not too far from spanos at all! phuc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z ya Posted October 13, 2001 Author Share Posted October 13, 2001 Thanks guys, I am really excited about getting this car up and going. Jason, I will get in touch with you for sure, Thanks. Phuc, Whats up! Sounds like your z is coming along just fine. I am gonna have to check out your coil overs and your car. I will give ya a ring. z ya Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted October 13, 2001 Share Posted October 13, 2001 I remember that day. 8 months later I started it for the first time! Now the work really begins Z ya. Have fun, don't be in to much of a hurry, do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z ya Posted October 14, 2001 Author Share Posted October 14, 2001 Thanks Dan, I know I fight the urge to get it done vs do it right. I am glad its winter, it will help me not to be too anxious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 Winter in California - how bad could it be?! I froze my buns off with a kerosene torpedo heater blowing working on my car. I actually took a bunch of time off because of it - working in the freezing cold stinks! Take your time, do it right, and you'll have far less to redo later. Keep your wiring neat, don't use all the same color wire (ahem), and use looms. Take your time making radiator mounts and fan mounts too as those will be important. Have you decided what to do for a radiator and fan? There's still lot's to do but you're seeing the glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel and can now pop the hood for friends and say "see, I told you it fit!" I had tons of folks come over and stare with wonder at how well the engine fits in there. Last night a guy stopped by at the car cruise and told me how impressed he was at the "craftmanship" of my car. Really embarrassing becasue all I did was pick out parts and assemble them carefully - it's really straightforward! Good luck, keep us posted, and congrats on the milestone! May you have a warm Winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 BLKMGK--hey, Bud, it gets downright cold here...50 degrees or so in the winter; dowright chilly; why I may even need a light sweater or something! Z YA: Congrats! Now just get that baby running!!!! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 lots of hybrid z'ers in my area-cool.we will have to get a run together soon before weather gets bad.one of my favorite z runs-up the back side of mount hamilton from del puerto canyon-great curvy road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z ya Posted October 15, 2001 Author Share Posted October 15, 2001 BLK, I have ordered the 84-86 camaro radiator and have a 2 speed Tarus fan. I also bought the painless wiring fan switch that comes with a relay. Randy, When mine gets done that sounds sweet! I will keep ya posted. That showdown with my Dad's hybrid is gonna be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted October 15, 2001 Share Posted October 15, 2001 Hey Z ya, here is a shot of your radiator and fan,...in my car. http://www.zparts.com/showcase/djudayv8proj/pages/fbs01r16f20.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z ya Posted October 16, 2001 Author Share Posted October 16, 2001 Looks good Dan, How did you wire your fan? Are you running it on high speed all of the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Running both speeds. The Camaro tpi set-up has two fans. I rewired the #2 fan relay to swap power from low to high speed. Can't power both high and low at the same time or you risk burning out the fan motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z ya Posted October 17, 2001 Author Share Posted October 17, 2001 Can I just run high speed? I bought the painless wiring fan switch with a rely. It is thermostaticly controled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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