Pyro Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 yes, I saw that. But I bet it isn't smooth with that cable snaking around like that, especially with that pita TV cable. the idea is to keep the throttle cable as straight as possible, so the extension of the pedal rod towards the center of the car will straighten out the cable. just a fyi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 yes, I saw that. But I bet it isn't smooth with that cable snaking around like that, especially with that pita TV cable. the idea is to keep the throttle cable as straight as possible, so the extension of the pedal rod towards the center of the car will straighten out the cable. just a fyi. I think he understood you. I dont think he cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Her is another idea for the throttle cable set up. Works good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojohnny Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 bought a new aluminum fuel cell(17 gallon capacity) ordered up an edelbrock performer RPM Air Gap intake, cam from comp cams, ARP head studs, GM performance parts valve covers. picked up a set of sportsman II cylinder heads, and ordered a new set of gaskets. these next few weeks are going to be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojohnny Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 christmas came a little late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojohnny Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 you can still see the crosshatching in the cylinder walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojohnny Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 so I posted my old vortec cylinder heads and intake on Craigslist for sale or trade. I'll be trading for a little bit of engine work, the motor is gonna go on a dyno for the cam break-in, tuning, and of course it'll be dynoed too. so I'll have some solid numbers on what this thing puts out. sounds like an even trade to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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turbojohnny Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 coming back out to replace the trans and dyno next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojohnny Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TYr4h4KEl0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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turbojohnny Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 whats left to do on the car... reverse lockout and reverse light switch need to be wired. new starter. clutch hydraulics need to be installed. trans x-member needs to be installed. fuel cell needs to be mounted and plumbed. radiator has to go back in. exhaust needs to be finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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turbojohnny Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 I had to get a set of 3/8" header flanges and 2 sets of header gaskets to push the headers a little further out so I could clear the angle plugs that the heads have... the t5 and t56 slave cylinders both use a quick connect fitting for the factory hydraulic line. I'm not using the factory line, but I was able to find an adapter fitting that goes to a -3AN line, same size as my Wilwood master cylinder. It was not a cheap fitting though. another thing I came across, t56 slave cylinders have no bleeder valve, t5 slaves do. so I went with the t5 slave, it was cheaper too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojohnny Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 more progress... had my clutch line made, got some AN fittings, plumbed the fuel line, and the clutch line. I'm having a wee bit of trouble getting the clutch completely bled out. but I'm working on it. We also got the car running today, after having to go and buy a new starter. YouTube - 330hp 350 sbc in 1977 Datsun 280Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojohnny Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 I picked up some cowl hood parts at tractor supply this weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojohnny Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 getting closer to the end result... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Interesting cowl, I would have broght the front part foward a little more to give it a lower rise. Still props on the ingenuity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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