EvilC Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Well I have to thank all who has helped me out so far esp....David and Vinh. Anywho, Vinh came out last saturday and spent almost ten hours at my dads shop cleaning up my engine bay harness and my old dash harness. We eliminated all wires that were no longer in use. This is what took up most of the day. When we hooked up the fuel pump and got power to what we needed and started to build fuel pressure......the fpr lines started to leak...also the line coming out of the fuel pump. Duh I didn't use any tape when installing these things. I did the first time and was told I did not need it. I thought I did but maybe because these lines were after the filter I let my brain second the notion and went along. Mistake. Got that problem fixed and got 50psi at the fpr and nothing, no spark. We checked and checked and could not find what was going on. It got late and Vinh had to take off to head back to Philly. For the next two days I checked my Speartech harness and all connections. Then I checked the injectors and coil packs. I already knew this motor ran so the senors "couldn't" be bad. As I sat in the car and kept thinking.....I went to crank the car over and realize the red led light that is a check engine light goes out when I go to crank over. I thought to myself...hmmm..isn't that suppose to stay on....let me call John at Speartech. He confirms the BIGGEST screwup when wiring up the PCM is not giving it a constant 12v source. So I stripped the pink wire and hot wired it to the battery and VROOOOOOM. The biggest smile comes on my face....I call Vinh and David to let them know it started! There are lots of little things to be done but I am gettin closer. I would not be this far without HBZ and certain members going out of their way to help me. So here is a short vid of the car and startup: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2559551d-8fb1-4078-8148-996e00d181f5.htm Pic of Z at the shop Vinh working on the Z Up on the lift Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab0z Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Great work dude! Your car looks great, and sounds great too! Keep us updated as you continue this project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 so ruvry! <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Congratulation Clive, I know you've been looking forward to this for a long time. Hopefully all the time, money frustration, aggravation, etc; all seem to be worth it now that it's actually alive. I remember how happy I was to have it fire up the first time, and I still enjoy getting in every now and then and firing her up. There's nothing like the sound of a healthy V8 coming to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantZme Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 i'm green with ENVY...the sound of an LS1 with open headers is euphoria. nice work, keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames_187 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 ehhh, could use a tune up....jk lol hurry up and get it done so i know for sure that i have a ride to the car show... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinhZXT Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Clive, The pink wire is going to the ignition wire which is the black/wht wire coming off the ignition key. I believe that it runs thru those big connectors on the passenger side. Sorry I over look the connection to the pink wire. That was all my fault. I can't believe that I make that silly mistake. I still need to reprogram the PCM one more time to disable all the other unused functions like EGR, rear O2 etc. I only disable the anti theft system that night. Don't forget you still need to run wires and relays for the fans. I will probably have to make another trip up there to finish up the wiring and reprogram the PCM. Tell me what settings do you want for the fans so I can program it into your PCM. Too bad I missed the big moment where the engine runs. Alright time for you to get the driveshaft and exhaust completed and test drive the car. I probably don't want to miss that first drive. Vinh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 and yet another hybridz oficially joins the ranks! clive, i think this means you lose your jsr caption [jack stand racing]! now, we just gotta get u to the track to learn how to drive that beast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Definitelty doesn't SOUND like a sleeper! Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Clive,The pink wire is going to the ignition wire which is the black/wht wire coming off the ignition key. I believe that it runs thru those big connectors on the passenger side. Sorry I over look the connection to the pink wire. That was all my fault. I can't believe that I make that silly mistake. I still need to reprogram the PCM one more time to disable all the other unused functions like EGR, rear O2 etc. I only disable the anti theft system that night. Don't forget you still need to run wires and relays for the fans. I will probably have to make another trip up there to finish up the wiring and reprogram the PCM. Tell me what settings do you want for the fans so I can program it into your PCM. Too bad I missed the big moment where the engine runs. Alright time for you to get the driveshaft and exhaust completed and test drive the car. I probably don't want to miss that first drive. Vinh Don't worry about it, gave me a chance to really think about how the system works. You did more than I could have asked for that day. Just let me know when you would like to come out. I am planning a get together for Aug 4th and it will kind of be my goodbye to the nyc area because I plan on moving to Buff, Ny for a new job. I picked up the drive shaft so I can have it made this week and I will finish up my version of a q45 front mount. I will also work on the intake/brakes/clutch/and few other things so when you come out next....it will be ready for first drive! Next on the to do list is pick up my parts car! lol Thanks for all the comments so far. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Clive, Where is the car now? Next time your working on the car I'd like to come help if I'm free. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Clive, Where is the car now? Next time your working on the car I'd like to come help if I'm free. Joe The car is in NYC, The Bronx at my fathers shop. I will invite you up when Vinh gets back to me about coming up next. Hope to have it on the road very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 YaHooo, congrats, I know that feeling having fired mine up a couple weeks ago. Get that driveshaft and exhaust done and take it for a spin and get it on video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvincent Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Congrats!!!! Clive, You are on your way! I have been caught in parting out hell, I will never part out another car again, I haven't touched the Z or the LT1 in 3 weeks, stripping the donor Trans Am, Packing and shipping parts, and answering emails is all I have had time to do in the last 3 weeks. It is great you have all that help nearby, I'm afraid I am on my own here in southeastern Massachusetts The guys at ZCCNE are great but they all are Turbo HybridZ members, I will be the only V8 Hybrid Z member when done. I am scared shitless when it comes to the wiring so wish me luck. Got the Job in Buffalo, that is great, My company is trying to land a job at Univ of Buffalo his fall, Maybe I can stop by when I am up there hopefully and check out your Z () Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwik240z Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Awesome Clive! It sounds great with open headers. I guess now you will be joining us for the Z convention. Sweeeeeeet! 3 LS1 Z cars cruising to Florida. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr-FairladyZ Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Ther she is. Nice. Theres nothing better then that first burst of life. Very much liking the tubular control arms. Now the hard part, the body hehe. Talk to ya soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinhZXT Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Clive, Sorry I had to leave early that day because I had my topless Z with me. Plus it's tough to entertain my wife for 10 hours plus when she just sat in the car lol. She could have taken the car and drove to Brooklyn to go shopping. I will definitely come out for another trip to finish all the wiring and reprogram your PCM before your first drive. I hope you finish the exhaust, driveshaft and the rear's front mount before Aug 4th. I will come out to meet everyone and finish up the wiring for your car. Qwik240z/David, I am hoping to bring my friend's LS1 280Z to the convention also. It's been in the paint shop since June. Vinh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 I understand, my gf gets bored after about 20 mins. lol. Just let me know what weekend you would like to come out before Augs 4th weekend and I will have everything else done by then. Just keep me updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeboy Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Congratulations on your first start up !!!! Keep the pictures and videos coming, they are good motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Mmmmmmmmmm open headers! Gotta love that sound! Looking good Clive! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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