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Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-07-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By TP355Z

Re: 1988 Sport Coupe Track Build

Adding photos.
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Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-05-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By TP355Z

Re: 1988 Sport Coupe Track Build

To clarify: the car is perfectly driveable. The starter is an issue when the car is hot (as stated above) and the water pump is only weeping from the drip-hole.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-05-2020, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By TP355Z

1988 Sport Coupe Track Build

(Car is technically a sport coupe - RS - despite the badging)

$15,500

I’ve been building this car for the last 7 years and have run out of time/desire to finish it. The engine bay and bottom of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-28-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Well, I wish I had more to show for the hours I put in this week, but wiring and electrical isn't as exciting as a motor build or a trans swap. Anyway - I'm down to having to install the chassis...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-20-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

No worries QwkTrip - I get it. But you're right: at this point I just want the car to RUN. Even if that means going for the simpler approach and revising something later.

Speaking of which, made a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-18-2018, 06:06 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Since I bought a PSI harness for the LT1, they omit anything but the truly essential wiring. The ECM could control the solenoid, but it's not wired to. The 'dummy' I bought also frees me from having...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-17-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

I also did some research on how to deal with the T-56 reverse lockout. Options were...

1. Force the shifter into reverse, ignoring the lockout (bad idea).
2. Wire the lockout to a toggle, or...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-17-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Got more done yesterday. Some useful, some to keep me excited.

I finally put liquid in the radiator, PS system, and gas tank - as far as I could tell, all of it stayed in the car. LOL For some...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-14-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Actually made some progress this weekend. Installed 2 cheapie ($50 ea) Jegs 1000 CFM fans. I never thought I'd use the zip-tie installation method, but y'know, with the little foam pads that come in...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-11-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Totally agree. I was at one time optimistic that the IROC would be a solid track star, but I'm about 20 years late. Plus, I'd be heartbroken if I put the IROC in the wall.

It'll be an awesome...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-11-2018, 08:56 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

"Rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated." - Mark Twain

It's definitely good to be back in "car-mode" again. The winter was long and cold and sucky, so I'm thrilled to be in the garage.

R31...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-11-2018, 06:30 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Another winter, another off-season. Once the Camaro came home last fall it went in the garage, awaiting finishing touches, a nose, and wiring. I can’t say that I’m too eager to get started on all of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-03-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

"But my ****** looks SO out of place in modern Vette..."

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So that's interesting...the above reply was NOT made by me and I just...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-03-2017, 07:27 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Worst case scenario: I tell myself that I really need TCS and ABS at the track, and that I shouldn't be tracking my beloved highschool whip anyway. :)

I honestly think all the Vette needs is some...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-02-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Fast forward a week and a I've got a buyer for the GTO and am casually shopping for a new "daily driver".

I didn't really look into Vettes at first. To me, Corvettes conjure visions of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-02-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Now for a side story...this one is a little long.

Back around the 4th of July I took the GTO to Lime Rock Park in Lakeville CT for a "DE" (driver education) day. My brother rode shotgun as I'm...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-02-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

By the end of day 1 the team at Chappel had the new y-pipe mocked up. I'm a little bummed that it isn't tucked up more by the pan, but I'm ok with it for a few reasons...

1. Less heat into the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-02-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

This week was a big deal - the Camaro saw sunlight for the first time in 4 years! Loading it up on the flat bed to go to Chappel Tire in Union CT to finish the exhaust and do the alignment. WOO!!!
...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-24-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Well, while I await the alignment / exhaust I was thinking about adding a diff cooler to keep the Moser alive.

Saw this online, seems like a nice comprehensive kit and you can get it with all...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-22-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

No, no. No bragging intended. My garage is relatively humble actually. But the offer stands if you want to see how you like the fit of the seats. Just PM me.

On a side note: Aug 31 the car gets...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-21-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

You're welcome to stop by the shop and check them out :D
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2017, 01:11 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Almost forgot: I also had the privilege of driving up to Watkins Glen NY for the NASCAR race a couple weeks ago. Absolutely unreal. We got there for the Xfinity race on Saturday (stupid KB won...)...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2017, 01:03 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Transmission fluid is filled too...triple homicide under the IROC.
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

I also finally finished my fluid lines. Brake lines installed, tight, and system bled. Clutch bled (and works)! And fuel lines tightened and secured.

The fuel lines were a real pain in the butt....
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Another big hurdle was getting the ECM mounted. I intended to mount the harness inside the car with the fuse block and relays, but it wouldn't reach. Boy am I glad I did the battery relocation 2...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

I had originally intended to do my own wiring, but I just broke down and ordered an LT1 harness from PSI on ebay. Brand new harness with its own fuse and relay box for around $500. Hard to beat. Plus...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2017, 12:50 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Also on the list of things accomplished: new seats. The Corbeau's are absolutely gorgeous and are SUPER comfy. They say their "normal" seat fits up to a 36" waist. Well...I'm a 36 and - while they...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Happy Sunday TGO. I know it's been a while - I'm learning that I prefer to do my work in big slugs rather than chip away at it every day. I like seeing progress I guess.

The last month has been...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-18-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Progress this weekend. Got the headers off, stripped, painted, and (one of them) wrapped. Tips...

1. Wrap as TIGHT as you can.
2. The DEI kit is pretty good, but order extra ties. Between...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-01-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

And now we arrive at today. I was going to make my own y-pipe but after some trials I've decided to have the exhaust shop do it. I don't have the patience.

That means I can take the headers out...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-01-2017, 07:10 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

The wing was a relatively easy fix too once I let my OCD go. See, that lousy half-year run RS wing (which I really like) is hard to replace, and it's nary impossible to find the gaskets that go under...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-01-2017, 07:02 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Also finally got the strut tower brace modified. In the end, I just cut and flipped the end on top of the alternator - all I needed was ~2" of additional material to cover the gap.

Thanks to S76...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-01-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

I started this year by tackling the easy stuff, clean the frame of the nose, bumper support, air scoops, etc. Got that all installed and mounted...

The closeup of the frame shows the rubber...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-01-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Hello TGO!!!!

Well, another winter, another RC racing season. This year was fun - everyone is running 2WD buggies which was a first to me. I'll have to post a picture of my race rig. Had some...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-12-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

I did think about modifying the dside battery box. I like the idea of making the battery box the air-box by routering it out. My thinking: I ruled that out for a couple reasons...

1. There's a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-11-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

One last thing for today...

The Wilwood brakes have 1/8 female NPT ports for the inlet. Our cars have M10 X 1.0 bubble flare brake lines. That obviously does not work.

After talking to Wilwood,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-11-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Yesterday was productive, but today was way more satisfying...Qwktrip: this one is for you. LMK what you think.

As shown in the pictures, I was able to run 3.5" ducting through the d-side...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-11-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

More progress - not as much as I'd like, but hell, that's typical...

I started messing around with my "DIY y-pipe kit" - that was a debacle. I need to just set aside a few weekends to fab that up...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-06-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Didn't get to work on the car this weekend (grumble chores grumble) but I did get my Elite Engineering catch can, so I thought I'd share and explain why this thing is a good buy.

First - it's well...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-31-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

BOOM! Installed and looking amazing.

Oh, and I figured out where the "in" fitting goes. It goes in the port covered by the "INLET - remove this sticker" sticker.

:lol:
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-30-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Since I'm using the stock LT1 elbow at the throttle body, I've got to go to the driver's side. My *plan* is to run the tube into the d.side fender where the horns would normally go. If I can achieve...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-30-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

This morning I got some DIY stuff on order...

AIRAID makes a custom-cold-air kit. You can either order it with all the brackets, filter, and clap-trap, or just the plastic tubing. I ordered P/N...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-30-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

BRAKES!

The Wilwoods are nice pieces. Their kit includes everything from the backing plate to the caliper bolts and shims. Pretty impressive.

The only perplexing thing is that the calipers have...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-30-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

UMI sfcs welded, painted, and good to go. This car is going to be so solid...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-24-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Evening TGO,

Ready for more welding! The UMI SFCs are prepped and mocked up, just need my buddy to come over and buzz them in. A few notes...

The UMIs are much heavier than the Alstom SFCs. I'd...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-19-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

I can walk to Stafford Motor Speedway - so I'm in the Northern part of the state too. :D

Thanks for the kind words. This thread serves as motivation to keep going, but I'm glad to hear that others...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-19-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

And today a few goodies came. New alternator, 1LE inlet elbow, and the UMI sub-frame connectors. I've got work to do this weekend :D

After the track day I was reminded of how inadequate even the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-19-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Tuesday was another track day at Whiskey Hill Raceway in Palmer Mass. Shaved 6 seconds off my previous best lap and had a hoot of a time. For comparison sake - I ran 2:12s in the GTO. My brother runs...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-19-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Been a couple really busy days...

Monday was devoted to running lines in the engine bay. Power steering lines are done and insulated, as is my positive power lead. I really dig the Painless power...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-16-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,556
Posted By TP355Z

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

Today was the annual fall swap meet at the speedway - and it did not disappoint.

- People in sweat pants and "Amurrica" shirts: check.
- "Don't tread on me" and "Rebel" flags for sale: check.
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