Tim240z Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Well, over the weekend I tried to start it. Would run for 2 or 3 seconds and die. I assumed it had something to do with the VATS (hadn't edited the PCM yet). Then today I edited the PCM (TunerCat---love it!!). Tried to fire it again...same thing. Spent an hour tracing and checking current on all the wires/relays...all ok. 4 of the header tubes weren't getting hot. Check for spark..OK Figured it had to be the injectors. I tapped gently on the 'bad' ones with a wrench. Tried again and Voila!!! Purrs like a kitten. The exhaust note is low and even, and very smooth. Oil pressure Voltage idle sound home made pulley system Just need to put water in and check the cooling system. Well needless to say, I'm totally jazzed!!! Now on to the body work Am so excited had to post and glow a little Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Congrats Tim. Nothing like the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Tim 240 Z, There was no doubt in my mind that it would all come together for you in getting fire to the LT1 cylinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z ya Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Congrats !!!!!!! I know its a good feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Totally green with envy. I'm anxiously waiting for the day I get to do the same. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanzo57 Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Congrats, Tim! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Congrats! Got any sound clips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 16, 2002 Author Share Posted October 16, 2002 Pete, I can take some clips with my IPAQ, but I don't think that I have the ability to post them to my website (I believe FreeServers will only image files), so I don't have a way to post them here. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr. Big Business Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 send them to me and I'll post them on my website for you. henry@elmo-the-dog.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobythevan Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Tim, I was looking back at an old post when I said I was getting ready to replace my frame rails. That was back in Feb. You said you were at a similar point on your buildup. Well, now 8 months later you are starting your engine and I have not done a thing Well, I moved this summer and had to do a bunch of things to the new house. I have accumulated a bunch of tools, $1500 worth (don't tell my wife). At the new place I have a 24x30 detached garage. I just finished insulating it and installed a wood burning stove. This weekend I am finally going to start cutting out those old frame rails. I am hoping by next spring to be firing off my engine, but I am going to need about $3500 to build it. So we'll see if i can save up that much money by then. Take bets and see if another 8 months go by and I put up a post saying I am just starting to replace my frame rails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 17, 2002 Share Posted October 17, 2002 Tim, Congrats, man, thats great news. I always love to hear another Hybrid is born, its special to hear it take its first prolonged breaths. Should just be major wood to drive. Congrats again. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 17, 2002 Author Share Posted October 17, 2002 send them to me and I'll post them on my website for you. henry@elmo-the-dog.com Thanks Man. I will pull a sound file this weekend and likely email it to you on Monday (T1 at work beats dialup at home!!) Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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