datzenmike Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 I always told my wife I was 'visualizing' when ever she catches me. It's called a thousand foot stare on a 50 foot lot, Brian. lol Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 that's another reason I bring Icehouse over. Icehouse the crazy man, not the beer. He's full of so much energy he keeps me on track and working fast. Quote Link to comment
oregondime Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Then I started assembling my fuel tank for the last time so I can install it. I decided to test the fuel pump and sure as shit, it is no good. you said it was a good pump when i was in your garage! Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 you said it was a good pump when i was in your garage! I thought sure it was. Shows what I know. Turns out it's the other one I had that is like new. I wanted to keep this style. In the end it's cool, all of my fuel tank stuff is S13. Easy and plentiful. This just in: I just picked up a T3 turbo! I got the turbo and a Blitz BOV. I have a lot to learn, but this confirms I'll be turbocharging the car this year! I want the suspension and brakes all sorted out before I do the turbo. There's a ton of stuff that I can do ahead of time and I'll be doing the prep work along the way. Quote Link to comment
oregondime Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 they have a 240 gas tank sittin in the trunk of the grey s13 at the tigard u pull it if you feel the urge to have a back up tank ;) Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Yeah Turbo :D P.S I'm a crazy man! I worked on my car for like 12hrs today :D Got layed off for a week or so :( wait :D got some time to get my car painted. Quote Link to comment
nismopu Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 steve holla at me on friday cause i have to run out to tigard u pull it if you wanna ride. peace. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I worked on my car for like 12hrs today :D Got layed off for a week or so :( wait :D got some time to get my car painted. Oh you bastard...I only get an hour or so here and there :P Quote Link to comment
Guest DatsuNoob Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 WTF? Where's the distributor?!:confused: Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 WTF? Where's the distributor?!:confused: They're for pussies! haha just josh'n yeah :) Steve runs EDIS with the best EFI system every MegaSquirt :D Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 WTF? Where's the distributor?!:confused: What is a distributor? :) I do not have one. The car uses EDIS from a Ford Escort and MegaSquirt to control it. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Wonder how many times you'll get that question? :D Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 So is that points or..............:) Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 stick a dual points dizzy w/o a cap or wires in there, then wait for the questions :D Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I considered a distributor with no wires connected, but no distributor makes such a clean engine bay! Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Progress! Local 510 buddy stopped by today to talk shop and hang out. It is amazing how much progress one can make when there is someone else around keeping company. I pulled the engine bay wiring harness out of the car and am in the process of cleaning it up for re-installation. I am soaking the stock fuse block in vinegar to clean it all up. I confirmed it will mount from below, so, no more fuse block under the hood. I pulled the glove box out and sorted out where I will mount all of the electrical components - auxillary fuse block (for headlights, starter solenoid, megasquirt, power locks, etc), ECU, relay board, power lock module, EDIS module, etc. I am making a sheet metal shelf that will mount just below the glove box and will have all components, relays, etc mounted to it. This is going to turn out VERY clean. I am excited about how the wiring is looking. I mounted the FPR on the firewall, leak tested my fuel tank and just got a TON of stuff done. I'm thinking of heading back down to work some more. No photos today. Photos soon.. Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted April 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 A dash of photo love. The wiring is progressing nicely. All under the dash. Here's an engine bay shot: Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Looks good Steve! You gonna paint the bay? Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted April 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Nope. It is a Ratsun :) Too much fab work to do. Once the engine is in and everything is running and sorted out, then and only then I'll start with the cosmetics. If I paint it now, I'll have to re-paint it later. Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Yeah, I feel ya. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Don't you just love how the wiper cercuit is so "stand alone" just that lonely wire that gets its power from the fuse block. So your car was yellow at one time? Looking good dude!! Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 The fuel tank is complete - with surge tank built in (from 240sx donor tank) and in-tank Walbro 255lph pump. Will run the fuel lines tomorrow. The AN hose is so much easier to run than hard line. Will turn out good and will not leak! Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 12 hour day in the garage today. Got the fuel lines ran and the fuel tank mounted for the last time. Turned out nice. The only fuel plumbing left is once the engine is in the car. Ran the +12v from the engine bay to the trunk. It is very securely mounted and again, turned out pretty good. The project is coming along nicely. I'm not going to give away all of the stuff I'm doing on here, that way there will be something to see at Canby! Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted April 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Photos of some of the progress: Raised LCA pivot points to correct suspension geometry when it is slammed! Shot of the LCA with adjuster. Ground strap on the idler arm bolt. View from behind of the LCA setup and steering bracing plate. More of same. Fuel lines entering engine bay and FPR, coil pack and +12v from trunk. MadDat steering brace. +12v coming through the car with grommets where it passes through steel. Fuel lines under car. Clamps were less than 12" apart. Turned out good. There's a rivet holding both clamps to the body. Fuel lines leaving fuel tank and fuel filter. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Lovin' the pics!!! Great stuff! 12hrs? Not sure I can go that long without a nap!! Quote Link to comment
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