MrMeanGreen Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 The trials and errors of doing a top end swap on the Formula, to say the least, has been interesting and stressful. First off, much appreciation to the following individuals: Paul (98fiveseven) - Many, many hours of him driving from Marysville on the weekends using his skinny arms and charming demeanor. Everything from helping clean the deck surface to routing and bolting down wiring. Paul was present for about 75% of the total working time on the car. Andrew (Lustalbert) - Helping me remove the tranny/starter/etc and some of the minor accessories and related to removing the heads. Taylor (McGraw) - Similar to Paul's exploits, and attempting to rebuild my tranny, although the special tools needed killed that idea. Bill (Billiumss) - Lending me some needed tools, and for the initial tune tonight to get the car started and running while I wait for the full SD tune to come back from Synergy Motorsports, whereas Bill will tweak the tables from there. Ben (1TrueSS) - Helping remove the headers and some other, minor parts. Also for letting me use his truck as a comparison for my valve covers and for giving me the provisions I need to make them work on my car. John (RUTAN TA) - For many hours of technical support, getting me hard-to-find parts from GM at cost, and letting me use some of the parts from his TA to mock-up the ones I'm now using on my own car. Matt (Tinman) - For his amazing welding and fabrication abilities I'll start by saying the car does run and idle, pretty damned well at that. But I only asked Bill to get it to this point tonight so I could start it and check for leaks/problems before putting the tranny back in (in case I needed to remove something). It does have a few things that need finalized before going anywhere, namely a transmission and converter back in it. But I also need to "burp" the cooling system, among other superficial items of note. There's more, and this isn't done yet. Again, there's a few loose ends that need taken care of. But damned if it doesn't sound and run like it should, and it's a huge burden off of my shoulders. I still have many hours of tuning in front of me, and I'll be hard-pressed to make the FCS Trails event on May 5th. But we'll see how things pan out. Maybe it'll run under it's own power this weekend, I have my fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98fiveseven1647545503 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 YAY its almost done! im going to be down this weekend to check it out also you know if you need anything just say something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
302Powered Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Congrats, man. I'll be able to fire mine as soon as I get my MAF back in the next week or so. -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Congrats Anthony - can't wait to see it out and about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Yeah but is my table still standing or has it been detroyed under a mountain of car parts? I was going to stop by and check progress tonight after picking my boy up from soccer over there but I was running late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted April 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 MAFs are overrated, see sig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted April 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Jason, your table is still here and in one piece. I need to clean it up a little, but nothing extravagant. Thanks to Jason (wnaplay) and Alex (MR.2) to use of their tables and Jason's truck to haul them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balian Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Hey Ant..Glad to hear that it is back together. I remember a time when it ran before you started modding it..lol I am still waiting for my ride in it though..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 cool man thats sweet. my t88 is on the way now. should be done next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaverickGrabber1972 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 cool..... :zoom: bet its great to hear it run after being down so long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 I share the "Damn, I am glad this thing is running again!!!" feeling with you this week; drove the S10 to work today for the 2nd time in 7 years. I understand your relief. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUTAN TA1647545492 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 I should be picking up your trans Thursday or Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Cool, now get to work on those driving lessons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Cool, now get to work on those driving lessons... Thank God he has an automatic... that 2nd to 3rd shift was killing him... and his transmission... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Thank God he has an automatic... that 2nd to 3rd shift was killing him... and his transmission... haha this is when he remembers to take it outta 2nd...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted April 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Then, I wake up this morning to find my new SD tune waiting in my email. Bill left outta town this morning for vacation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 congrats Ant. what kinda number jump are you thinking you made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted April 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 In 2004 it put down 528/536 @ 10:1 A/F (thanks MAF). I'm hoping for 600/575 when it's dialed in this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Ugh, and I haven't even started on putting mine back together. That's a full engine assembly too. Luckily, tossing it back in and getting it running isn't the hard part w/ my setup, just getting the motor together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohones Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Nice - go Ant GO!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 The neighbors must love you right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Thanks to your little brother for putting up with your shit since October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 and the black man gets no love. its ok, i didnt really do shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 i want to see a huge burnout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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