My 1986 Z-28 build thread *PIC HEAVY*
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Insane build. What is the hose going from the valve cover to the ??vacum pump?? and why?
06-06-2013, 10:00 AM
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crankcase vacuum helps piston ring seal, piston ring seal makes horsepower!
06-21-2013, 02:10 PM
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Been flat out busy at work so progress has been slow.
Moved the fuel pressure reg to the valve cover. I had it mounted on the firewall before, but the realized that isn't NHRA legal.
Plumbed the nitrous purge
Finished up the front suspension...
Caster/camber plates
Cleaned up/painted the rear of the car. Also note, rear crash bumper has been removed.
Overall shot...
Moved the fuel pressure reg to the valve cover. I had it mounted on the firewall before, but the realized that isn't NHRA legal.
Plumbed the nitrous purge
Finished up the front suspension...
Caster/camber plates
Cleaned up/painted the rear of the car. Also note, rear crash bumper has been removed.
Overall shot...
06-21-2013, 02:11 PM
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more updates...
heater hoses done.
Fuel pressure regulator plumbed
Throttle cable hooked up and functioning correctly
Clutch hydraulics installed.
Steering colum and shaft installed
Done for the night.
heater hoses done.
Fuel pressure regulator plumbed
Throttle cable hooked up and functioning correctly
Clutch hydraulics installed.
Steering colum and shaft installed
Done for the night.
06-21-2013, 03:53 PM
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I can say all kinds of stuff about this build but it is easier just to say WOW very nice build
06-24-2013, 09:08 PM
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Just awesome man. You got some serious skills/ motivation to make an awesome car. I hope some day I will have the $, time , and place to do something like this. For now im just enjoying driving my beater, and beating it. And watching your amazing build and dreaming!
06-24-2013, 09:28 PM
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What are you expecting the car to run in the 1/4? It's coming along very nicely!
06-25-2013, 10:55 AM
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Updates!
Coil and some other odd's and ends mounted
Massive holes in firewall filled
Master cylinder and linelock mounted
repainted the M/T logo
Brakes plumbed and bled!
Cleaned up the door jambs and repainted.
Fresh paint and new weatherstripping
Along with a crapload of other small things that I didnt take pictures of.
Driveshaft also arrived today so that will be going in tonight aswell.
Coil and some other odd's and ends mounted
Massive holes in firewall filled
Master cylinder and linelock mounted
repainted the M/T logo
Brakes plumbed and bled!
Cleaned up the door jambs and repainted.
Fresh paint and new weatherstripping
Along with a crapload of other small things that I didnt take pictures of.
Driveshaft also arrived today so that will be going in tonight aswell.
06-25-2013, 11:10 AM
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Looking great man! Serious Camaro right there!.
Is that a Ring Bros Clutch master res? I like the looks of it.
Is that a Ring Bros Clutch master res? I like the looks of it.
06-25-2013, 01:29 PM
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Sure is a ring brothers! Killer piece, I love it.
Mark Williams 3.5" chromoly driveshaft
Loaded the car to go to nolans
Once back at Nolans we started mounting various things
Test fit of rear bumper, cant see any of the fuel system from behind
Mark Williams 3.5" chromoly driveshaft
Loaded the car to go to nolans
Once back at Nolans we started mounting various things
Test fit of rear bumper, cant see any of the fuel system from behind
06-25-2013, 03:31 PM
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Looks great Brother, it is really coming together now
06-25-2013, 03:54 PM
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The goal Is to bring it to a big car show/weekend long event about 5 hours south of where I live. The show runs July 12-14 So it's going to be a tight 2 weeks, but im sure I will get it done. Fingers crossed.
06-26-2013, 11:33 AM
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While I sanded body panels last night Nolan was working hard on my car without me, heres a few pics he sent me.
The one fitting on the fuel cell would lightly rub the tire when turning, so he cut it off and plugged it.
The power hatch motor didnt clear the fuel cell, so he made it a stationary latch.
Heres a quick idea of how the rear fuel cell firewall will work.
He even installed my driveshaft for me!, fit's live a glove thankfully. lol
The one fitting on the fuel cell would lightly rub the tire when turning, so he cut it off and plugged it.
The power hatch motor didnt clear the fuel cell, so he made it a stationary latch.
Heres a quick idea of how the rear fuel cell firewall will work.
He even installed my driveshaft for me!, fit's live a glove thankfully. lol
07-05-2013, 02:40 AM
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Updates! Over the weekend Nolan got the exhaust, subframe connectors, and lower control arm relocation brackets done, I used the time on the hoist to plumb the fuel system. The feed is a -10, and the return is a -8. Tim at Apple auto glass is a great guy to deal with and came and installed a brand new windshield for me aswell. 90% of the factory wiring is back in place, extra wires have been trimmed and the harness has been re-loomed. I still need to wire in all the gauges/aftermarket fan, pumps etc... I figure by the end of the weekend the car should be moving under its own power. Anyhow... PICS!
07-05-2013, 04:02 PM
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Cool beans, glad your getting her done, if I ever get to finish up my house plans in NJ maybe I can start on mine again
07-06-2013, 01:08 AM
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Love the build! I was confused when I saw you ran heater hose into the cabin, and then plugged up the blower motor opening. Then I saw something attached to the front roll cage that I haven't seen before, I'm assuming it's for the heat? I'm curious what it is exactly? For those who don't plan on running A/C and want to clean up the engine bay that is a great Idea.
Can't believe I've missed this build until now. Glad I did come across it though. A lot of good ideas. I will be following your build until the end. Hope you get it rolling on it's own power soon!
Can't believe I've missed this build until now. Glad I did come across it though. A lot of good ideas. I will be following your build until the end. Hope you get it rolling on it's own power soon!
07-06-2013, 01:39 AM
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I have a 92 rs it has a v6 in it and I have a 96 z28 with a 350 lt1 motor in it and I was wonting to switch the motor and wiring harness out of the 96 into the 92 would that work
07-08-2013, 02:46 AM
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Love the build! I was confused when I saw you ran heater hose into the cabin, and then plugged up the blower motor opening. Then I saw something attached to the front roll cage that I haven't seen before, I'm assuming it's for the heat? I'm curious what it is exactly? For those who don't plan on running A/C and want to clean up the engine bay that is a great Idea.
Can't believe I've missed this build until now. Glad I did come across it though. A lot of good ideas. I will be following your build until the end. Hope you get it rolling on it's own power soon!
Can't believe I've missed this build until now. Glad I did come across it though. A lot of good ideas. I will be following your build until the end. Hope you get it rolling on it's own power soon!
07-08-2013, 02:48 AM
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Not the most exciting update, just wiring and more wiring...
07-08-2013, 07:17 PM
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Quick question. Which spark plug wire looms are you using? It's what I need for my build.
They look like the Trans Dapt 9370.
Thanks.
They look like the Trans Dapt 9370.
Thanks.
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07-09-2013, 03:43 AM
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It's the moroso ones for centerbolt valvecovers.
07-15-2013, 08:19 PM
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Thanks for that. I've ordered a set.
By the way, for what it's worth, I'll be heading out your way and should be in Edmonton around the 3rd week of August. At present, my car is running like crap from a performance standpoint. Trying to sort out this Barry Grant carb is giving me fits although I will say that I've got the highway mileage tuned to over 22 mpg. That should help the road trip cost.
I'd like to make a pass or two at Castrol Raceway when I'm there. Not sure how I'll do because it'll be the maiden trip for the whole new engine package but I'm packing my slicks just the same. Last season's combo went 12.60's. Certainly not in your territory but it IS a cross country cruiser.
Do you figure you'll be on the road at that time? You've got a lot more to do than I did.
By the way, for what it's worth, I'll be heading out your way and should be in Edmonton around the 3rd week of August. At present, my car is running like crap from a performance standpoint. Trying to sort out this Barry Grant carb is giving me fits although I will say that I've got the highway mileage tuned to over 22 mpg. That should help the road trip cost.
I'd like to make a pass or two at Castrol Raceway when I'm there. Not sure how I'll do because it'll be the maiden trip for the whole new engine package but I'm packing my slicks just the same. Last season's combo went 12.60's. Certainly not in your territory but it IS a cross country cruiser.
Do you figure you'll be on the road at that time? You've got a lot more to do than I did.
07-16-2013, 06:42 AM
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It's looking great, better every time I check on the thread, AWESOME work!!!
07-16-2013, 11:42 AM
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Thanks for that. I've ordered a set.
By the way, for what it's worth, I'll be heading out your way and should be in Edmonton around the 3rd week of August. At present, my car is running like crap from a performance standpoint. Trying to sort out this Barry Grant carb is giving me fits although I will say that I've got the highway mileage tuned to over 22 mpg. That should help the road trip cost.
I'd like to make a pass or two at Castrol Raceway when I'm there. Not sure how I'll do because it'll be the maiden trip for the whole new engine package but I'm packing my slicks just the same. Last season's combo went 12.60's. Certainly not in your territory but it IS a cross country cruiser.
Do you figure you'll be on the road at that time? You've got a lot more to do than I did.
By the way, for what it's worth, I'll be heading out your way and should be in Edmonton around the 3rd week of August. At present, my car is running like crap from a performance standpoint. Trying to sort out this Barry Grant carb is giving me fits although I will say that I've got the highway mileage tuned to over 22 mpg. That should help the road trip cost.
I'd like to make a pass or two at Castrol Raceway when I'm there. Not sure how I'll do because it'll be the maiden trip for the whole new engine package but I'm packing my slicks just the same. Last season's combo went 12.60's. Certainly not in your territory but it IS a cross country cruiser.
Do you figure you'll be on the road at that time? You've got a lot more to do than I did.
07-16-2013, 05:15 PM
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Awesome build thread, sir! What kind of E.T. are you expecting, WITHOUT the Nitrous ?
07-23-2013, 11:13 AM
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07-24-2013, 06:45 AM
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Any idea of your race weight?
My full bodied street car with sub-frame connectors and Dyna Mat, tips the scales at 3750 with my 200 lbs in it.
I've lost track of all of the changes you've made. Remove weight, add weight...Maybe 3300-3500 ready to go?
Do you know if the scales are available at Castrol on the JB Street Legal nights?
My full bodied street car with sub-frame connectors and Dyna Mat, tips the scales at 3750 with my 200 lbs in it.
I've lost track of all of the changes you've made. Remove weight, add weight...Maybe 3300-3500 ready to go?
Do you know if the scales are available at Castrol on the JB Street Legal nights?
07-24-2013, 10:33 AM
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I'd like to see 3300-3400 starting line weight.
07-24-2013, 10:35 AM
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Any idea of your race weight?
My full bodied street car with sub-frame connectors and Dyna Mat, tips the scales at 3750 with my 200 lbs in it.
I've lost track of all of the changes you've made. Remove weight, add weight...Maybe 3300-3500 ready to go?
Do you know if the scales are available at Castrol on the JB Street Legal nights?
My full bodied street car with sub-frame connectors and Dyna Mat, tips the scales at 3750 with my 200 lbs in it.
I've lost track of all of the changes you've made. Remove weight, add weight...Maybe 3300-3500 ready to go?
Do you know if the scales are available at Castrol on the JB Street Legal nights?
07-24-2013, 11:11 AM
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07-26-2013, 07:19 PM
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Nice.
08-03-2013, 11:18 PM
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After installing the crank trigger, setting the fuel pressure, timing, idle etc...
http://instagram.com/p/ckkRu8NB66/
Also managed to solve the wiring gremlin I've been chasing in the light circuit.
http://instagram.com/p/ck8biFtB6l/
http://instagram.com/p/ckkRu8NB66/
Also managed to solve the wiring gremlin I've been chasing in the light circuit.
http://instagram.com/p/ck8biFtB6l/
08-04-2013, 08:16 AM
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Getting closer.....
08-07-2013, 10:43 AM
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UPDATES:
Primed some parts
battery cables and whatnot...
New harwood 4" outlaw cowl hood
Got all the lights working!
Installed a MSD crank trigger
Completed engine bay:
Primed some parts
battery cables and whatnot...
New harwood 4" outlaw cowl hood
Got all the lights working!
Installed a MSD crank trigger
Completed engine bay:
08-11-2013, 08:10 AM
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