Richard Oben Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 The big stuff is the really gratifying stuff that goes fast and makes huge differences. The little stuff is what matters and takes the most time. Stuff like wiring the engine looks like nothing has changed but paying attention to the details make a big difference in the end. In short do not get impatient. You have done a great job so far no need to rush it now. Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 This is a list of things I still need to buy.. I think muffler - 120? extra 3in flanges to make exhaust in pieces vs one huge thing. - 50? O2 sensors - 48? JTR intake kit - 75 radiator hoses - ?? heater hoses - ?? transmission insulation - ?? firewall insulation - 190 (if I buy original) truck bed liner for under the car - 60 gauges.... - 900 from speedhut transmission fluid - 40 new oil filter and oil - 60 dot 3 brake fluid to fill clutch and brake lines - 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I've found that rockauto is hard to beat for small parts (sensors, plugs, etc) but shipping eats up the savings on bigger/heavier stuff. I think I have about $750 in my Autometer gauges but a good chunk of that was the GPS speedo. I didn't have a really good handle on how to interface/calibrate the speedo to the trans and wanted a plug n play for once! The Speedhuts look really nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 cable x which is 330 vs 369 for speedhuts gps speedo... not much savings compared to getting a brand new gauge that's way better... I'm thinking on getting a speedhut tach/speedo and the 3 gauge pillar from autozone for temp means until I get more cash. autozone sells 3 black autometer gauge kit.. includes water temp, oil pressure and volt gauge for like 80 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Highly recommend Speedhut. Just wait for their 20% off sale. I have 8 of the damned things. Great build. LS is so easy compared to my VG... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistafosta Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Highly recommend Speedhut. Just wait for their 20% off sale. I have 8 of the damned things. Great build. LS is so easy compared to my VG... I'd like to go with them someday. Tired of my autometers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I wonder how well they would look with a tint added to them? I've been eyeing the glowshift gauges on ebay and I like the black look until they are on feel. Also how often do they have a 20% off sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/109469-group-buy-on-speedhut-gauges/ In the group buy section is a guy that sells the speedhut gauge. Looks like a lot of happy customers if you read through the thread. It's where I plan on buying mine when the time comes. Build is looking great, and moving along fast. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Ah, yeah ihryu sells them here at distributor prices. The 15/20% off sales are like Labor/Mothers/Fathers/Veterans/Spring/Summer/Christmas. Usually a couple months between each one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Nice! I will probably take him up on that then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastTnZ Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Yes I also went through him for my gauges and he's great to deal with! You won't regret the speedhut gauges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Rain didn't start till late last night so I had a nice window to work on the Z. Got my passenger rear seat bracket fabbed up and installed. Welded up the trailing arm to reinforce it's structure since I had to grind some off to allow the diff to fit. Also sad to say that I re welded the front diff mount to be solid for now even though I should replace it... but when money is tight and I need to save for gauges and other stuff... I did what I could for now.Won't be able to do anything with the Z till this friday... so I'll take pictures then of what's been done. I got my sound deadener in.. just need to clean up the floor pans, trans tunnel, and firewall and prep for installing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistafosta Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Rain didn't start till late last night so I had a nice window to work on the Z. Got my passenger rear seat bracket fabbed up and installed. Welded up the trailing arm to reinforce it's structure since I had to grind some off to allow the diff to fit. Also sad to say that I re welded the front diff mount to be solid for now even though I should replace it... but when money is tight and I need to save for gauges and other stuff... I did what I could for now. Won't be able to do anything with the Z till this friday... so I'll take pictures then of what's been done. I got my sound deadener in.. just need to clean up the floor pans, trans tunnel, and firewall and prep for installing it. On the irs, a solid front diff mount is a good way to go from my experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 2 things I'm getting curious about... are o2 sensors reversible? can I buy 2 right upstream o2 sensors, or do I need a right and left side? Will my battery for my 240z work on a v8? or will I need to buy a battery with more cranking amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Double check this but I think the only difference on the O2 is the cable length. You might want to add additional O2 bungs for tuning also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistafosta Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 2 things I'm getting curious about... are o2 sensors reversible? can I buy 2 right upstream o2 sensors, or do I need a right and left side? Will my battery for my 240z work on a v8? or will I need to buy a battery with more cranking amps? Totally ok to reverse. Just don't swap front and rear sensors. (you won't be using rears, they are only to check catalytic converter function) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 For your battery, what is the size that you have. Looks like minimum CCA for a stock LS1 is 540, but I'd probably go a little higher to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Will have to check on the battery to see what size it is. Awesome on the o2 sensors! Yea pcm already has rear o2's deleted.. just didn't know if they were reversable. Rock auto seems to list them as upstream/downstream left or upstream/right which is confusing. Good idea about extra o2 bungs... hmm might do that and cap them off for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 RebekahZ gave me the tip for the added O2 bungs, gotta give the credit. I think the local muffler place charged me like 4$ for two bungs and I got plugs at autozone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 updated album to show painted floor pans and sound deadener being applied. http://imgur.com/a/R7Cdd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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