OldAndyAndTheSea Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) Hey, thanks guys! I appreciate that. And I'm glad you're enjoying the progress. I sure am. UPDATE:Wideband O2 sensor arrived.Innovate LC-1Also opted for the digital gauge, blacked out when not powered, blue LED when on.And currently, as I acquire the last remaining parts I need, I am labeling all of my wires, and figuring out the cleanest route when I wire the engine. I need to take my downpipe off one more time, now that I have measured for placement, and weld the wideband O2 bung roughly 2.5 feet from the turbo, near the end of the downpipe.That will most likely happen tomorrow night.Ordered and on the way:GM intake air temp sensor with pigtailGM CLT temp sensor with pigtailDell Inspirion 910 mini notebook (refurbished)DB9 Tuning cable (and DB9->usb adapter)more to come. Edited April 26, 2013 by OldAndyAndTheSea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 UPDATE:Nothing crazy cool, but I unbolted my downpipe and welded the wideband O2 sensor bung roughly 2 1/4 feet from the turbo.Before:After:And I still have to calibrate my wideband so I wont screw it into the exhaust until I do so, but I just did this to show how it fits.The slight angle routes the wires right along the transmission tunnel and over the transmission that will lead to the glove box on the passenger side, where the ECU will be mouted.Ugh, the weekend......Looks like no parts til next week.More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col10see Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Love the build keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquick260 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Great job Andy!! Keep at it, I am close like you.Think I have finished the suspension last night. I am onto wiring now of the ecu. I see that you ran the coolant line through the throttle body. What did you route the return through? I couldnt see from the pictures. Do you think this is necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) Yep, I am running just that one piece of hose leading to the throttle body. No return. Just tapped, and plugged. Mainly because I live in a pretty potentially cold climate. I figure, I may have some better initial cold weather driving if the throttle body was heated. Maybe, maybe not. Haha. Figured it couldn't hurt. If for some reason it doesn't work out, or it appears unnecessary, I'll just remove it. For Florida, I don't think you'll have to worry about anything. Just run the tb with no lines attached. Most warm climate guys I know do. Edited April 29, 2013 by OldAndyAndTheSea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Dell 910 Mini laptop arrived today. I'm happy with the quality and condition, given that it is refurbished. It will live nicely in the car. More stuff will arrive this week.First step was to choose an appropriate wallpaper.Step one. Complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Another mad boring update.Sorry, I've been working constantly.But I got the old Ford truck I'm working on fired up! Nice to hear the 360 breathe a little bit.But as for the Z...Transmission Fluid arrivedAnd I've been slowly wiring the engine bay, while I wait for a steady stream of parts.Thermostat housing with all the various sensors is complete. And my thermostatic switch for my electric cooling fan is wired. Everything is soldered and shrink wrapped.Most everything is labeled, and I am figuring out the best, and cleanest way to route the wiring. Below is preliminary wideband routing.Work continues....Slowly..... Edited May 6, 2013 by OldAndyAndTheSea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) These last few pieces are KILLING me.Still chipping away at it. I want to hear my exhaust so bad now....But I keep telling myself... "soon enough.....soon enough"Plug wires and my valve cover breather arrived today.Taylor Thundervolt 10.4mm spark plug wires. Monster diameter. I had used a couple sets of the Hi Pro 8mm wires in the past, and I HATED them. Quality was poor. These are wonderful. It was either these or Magnecore. I'm happy.I'm owed around a grand for some work. So TECHNICALLY, I have more than enough money to make the car run again.....However getting paid......Now that's a whole other story entirely..... Edited May 17, 2013 by OldAndyAndTheSea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Looks great! I'm thinking black silicone couplers would look a bit better than blue, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Looks great! I'm thinking black silicone couplers would look a bit better than blue, though... Thanks Leon! And yeah, you have NO idea. I HATE looking at those damn couplers. Haha. My end goal is definitely black. I just got all of the couplers there at a steal of a deal for around a dollar a piece. Even the 90s. Of course......they HAD to be blue..... Thats the FIRST thing I plan to change once the car fires...Spend 100 bucks and buy black replacements. I can't justify it just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Thanks Leon! And yeah, you have NO idea. I HATE looking at those damn couplers. Haha. My end goal is definitely black. I just got all of the couplers there at a steal of a deal for around a dollar a piece. Even the 90s. Of course......they HAD to be blue..... Thats the FIRST thing I plan to change once the car fires...Spend 100 bucks and buy black replacements. I can't justify it just yet. Nice! You can always paint the blue ones black... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Nice! You can always paint the blue ones black... That, or I have even contemplated wrapping them in electrical tape. To potenially forgo any paint chips, should I opt to paint. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceVance Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 That, or I have even contemplated wrapping them in electrical tape. To potenially forgo any paint chips, should I opt to paint. Plastidip perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) Uh oh....Trouble in paradise. At least for the moment.... Accidently arced 12 volts from my headlight switch to ground on the steering column. After that I am now getting no power to my fuse box. If my fuse box gets 12 volts luckily, everything still works. So at least I didn't fry my switches! it'll be something small. Continuity checks out. Fusible link is good. Looks like I have some investigating to do....ugh. More to come. Edited May 20, 2013 by OldAndyAndTheSea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Just started watching your thread- very nice. I would go for a BW 5 speed myself. There might be closer ratios, but the choice of shifters is fantastic. You will love that trans with a pro-shifter-very tight and positive . Of course the driveshaft is different, but you could have one made. Also looking forward to your megasquirt endeavour since I am doing the same thing. Researching my MS purchase presently. Project looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Just started watching your thread- very nice. I would go for a BW 5 speed myself. There might be closer ratios, but the choice of shifters is fantastic. You will love that trans with a pro-shifter-very tight and positive . Of course the driveshaft is different, but you could have one made. Also looking forward to your megasquirt endeavour since I am doing the same thing. Researching my MS purchase presently. Project looks good Thanks! Yeah, the BW t5 will always be a potential option later on...that, or the KA transmission. If for some reason my power exceeds the transmission. I'll be a proud man the day that happens As for progress on my electrical problem... Fixed it! This was one of the wires I found and replaced. Now I've got power at the fuse box. But the main problem was the outgoing wire from the automotive circuit breaker I installed last year inside the cabin. The connection was fried, and I was reading some continuity and 12v at the post, but not on the wire. I missed it the first time. But anyways...I did some wiring clean up, and everything in the car works once more. Phew! Also wired up the light to my boost gauge. Good luck getting a picture. Haha. Once my 1/8 npt -> 5/32 fitting arrives, I'll install my new, non broken, boost gauge for good. Then I wire my wideband! and hopefully calibrate it as well. One step back. and two steps forward! Edited May 29, 2013 by OldAndyAndTheSea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) More random odds and ends. My 1/8" npt - 5/32 hose barb arrived. So I was able to finish up my boost gauge. And I routed the vacuum hoses for my boost gauge, and my MAP sensor on Megasquirt through the firewall. Pretty tidy. Can't complain. I'm working hard to finish it up. Soon... Edited May 23, 2013 by OldAndyAndTheSea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquick260 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Where are you putting your boost gauge? On the pillar? I was thinking of making another gauge hole in the dash. I will let you know how it works out. I am taking the clock out and putting in a air/fuel gauge. i want to put the boost gauge in a hole between the tachometer and the first gauge. My dad says you can just form it out of foam or fiberglass or bondo to look like the stock gauge holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yes. I am mounting the gauges on my A pillar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co0ke Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Looking good Andy. Can't wait to see yours running. You mind telling me where you sourced your exhaust piping? Jegs? I'm looking to do pretty much the exact same set up. MSA down pipe, adapter and 3" back to the muffler. Also, just because I'm too lazy to measure, what length straight pipe did you order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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