Mikelly Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Finally got the last parts for my fuel system in. I will get back on project tomorrow night and wrap up the plumbing and maybe start it by the weekend. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 If all goes well tomorrow, I'll be reporting that the Zcar is running under its own power, again! Stay tuned! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Well I got a late start and ended up quiting early because "grandpa" duties were needed. In the process of doing work on the Zcar, I did manage to get the fuel plumbing buttoned up and I managed to pull the wires all the way out of the pins on the connector for the distributor. I'm going to extend that harness today so it doesn't happen again. Hope to have her running in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 wooo hooo... pics please, even if its messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 So we didn't have success over the weekend. Just not getting the system to fire up yet. I'm sure it's something minor but very frustrating. I moved on to removing the trans to fix the leak and install the LWFW. If I can't sort the fuel injection within the next week or so, I'll ship it off to the pros. Not going to lose another season over this car... Make no bones about it. This car will be running within a few weeks. It will be available to a buyer or sorted and tracked by April. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 As long as you take pics of it with the wheels I'll be happy. Every time I see this thread updated I get my hopes up. Such a tease. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Dave, I just got notice that they've shipped tonight... I'd expect to see them by Monday/Tuesday time frame. So over the last two days I managed to get the trans out, the light weight flywheel swapped, and diagnose the leak. Happy to report it's def. the transmission and not the rear main or oil pan. I'll resolve this issue tomorrow. Making progress! Mike Edited February 8, 2012 by Mikelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 The lightweight flywheel, clutch/pressure plate/bellhousing and transmission are back in place, along with the driveshaft and trans crossmember. I'll wrap up the rest over the next few days. UPS plans to deliver the wheels tomorrow... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB240zDET Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 So late Christmas? Or early Christmas in February? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Glad to hear the wheels are coming in soon. So what was the leak all about? From the bearing retainer perimeter against the case, or from around the shaft in the retainer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) They arrived today!! Edited February 10, 2012 by Mikelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) I know this is going to get bleeped out but: Holy ****! **** me in the ******* ass they look ******* awesome! Dave Edited February 10, 2012 by thehelix112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) The anodized coating is amazingly durable... Love the look and can't wait to mount up my Hoosiers!!! And because I know some will ask.. 10X18 front and 11.5X18 rear... From the rear From the front Rear Side View Front Side View Other shots White specs on the pics are from the foam packing... Edited February 11, 2012 by Mikelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Pete, It was in the retainer. I went ahead and sealed it up with black magic. I expect to have the car completely back together and at the tuners for troubleshooting, tuning and being DONE by the week of the 27th! Glad to hear the wheels are coming in soon. So what was the leak all about? From the bearing retainer perimeter against the case, or from around the shaft in the retainer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 So they are street specification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Garvice I don't understand the term "street" Specification. They're custom made based on the backspacing and the measurements from inner strut tube to outter fender lip. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Was having a look on their website and they seem to have two specifications, Street and Race. Essentially it looks like the race version are more function over form and street vice versa. I think I would end up ordering street version too, as I couldn't justify the small decrease in weight saving over the extra maintenance. Options - Race, Street Center Caps - No, Yes Swiss* - Yes, No Steel Inserts* - Yes, No Hardware - Grade 8, ARP * can be swapped between versions Center Caps Race version wheels are not machined to accept center caps as most tracks will not allow you to run them. The center forgings are then machined to be hub centric. Street version wheels are machined larger to accept our billet center caps that are hubcentric. Center forgings and center caps are vehicle specific as hub sizes vary. Swiss To remove unneeded weight additional holes are machined in between the lug nut wells and assembly hardware. This process makes cleaning a little more difficult. Inserts Lug nut seating areas are normally machined into the forged aluminum centers. However, in conditions such as racing where the wheels will be taken on and off many times stainless steel inserts add better life to the seats as well as a great surface to adhere the lug nuts too. Hardware Race version wheels are machined to accept grade 8 cadium hardware as it's less expensive and does the job fine. Street version wheels are machined to accept ARP stainless steel hardware as it will provide a better finish over time. Wheels utilizing the cadium bolts are machined to accept the nuts on the outside/face of the center where with the ARP bolts the nuts are located on the inside of the center. Edited February 12, 2012 by garvice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 oh, that. Yes, after talking with them for months, we decided that the lm20 was worth the extra few bucks for the durability' over the classic race wheel. I will put them on a scale to get exact weights before they are mounted up with tires. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 My mistake, I didn't even notice they weren't classics untill you said. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Made progress over the last two days... WElded in a new 02Bung and installed a solid trans mount... I have to reinstall the exhaust and fill the trans with fluid and I'll be ready to get back to the EFI troubleshooting... Gotta order rear tires... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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