Ditto

 

Of course Chevy made a show car with a 12 Cyl.

This has been done a number of times.
I used to have a JAG E-type V-12....probably the lousiest car I've ever owned. (The engine that couldn't do ANYTHING right).

I guess the whole point is...what's the point?

 

could you share a bit more detail and picts of the Nissan Cube's electric power steering motor installed? I have been fighting with the twitchyness of the flaming river Pwr steering rack I installed.

 

Because the OP is building a custom car the way HE wants it.
Isn't that the point, why we are all doing the same thing, in just different ways?
I like many think the work Richard is doing is awesome and I for one, can't wait to see Richards car driving down the road.

 

Thanks guys!!! I got all the gas pumped out - the new Holley Hydramat sucked every last drop out- I like it!!!

Gotto go get some fresh stuff- the old stuff goes to the lawnmower!!!


My point is - "Because I can!!!"

Its a restomod- that I didn't just click on various Websites and then just bolt the pieces on.

Just about all of the stuff is designed & made by me-

When I open the hood- this is what I see - and proud to say- "I built it..".

BMW V12 M73 ALL aluminum-

 

THANKS Guys-


OK we have serious success!!!!

I wired up a couple switches to do a test start- The ignition lights all lite up- the injectors could be heard clicking and my bank of relays. The first test fire was a dude...motor just spun over.

Knew it was not seeing any spark- pulled a plug smelled gas- put an extra plug in the wire and spun it over -no spark. CRAP!!!! and a few other not for prime time words...

All the thought of what it could be...I walked away from it for a couple hours.

Had to download the logging software and Tuner Studio on my new laptop as the old one just kept locking up...was ready to spend another $100 on the software as I didn't want to wait all weekend trying to figure out my old registration-whether or not it would work...

Then just as said to myself "why would I put it there?"- in the original box was the code!!!

All the software loaded up-the new laptop communication just fine- found the old set-up and updated everything. Even the new AEM O2 sensor lite right up- no calibrating at all. IF you are going to mess with a wideband- do NOT get the Innovate - have two sensors and one controller and could never get it to calibrate or work correctly. And after looking on the web- I'm not the only one. The AEM cost about the same and it came with a digital gauge.

I couldn't get the crank or camshaft to log- nothing....both were rewired - both were brand new OEM (expensive ) Bosch pieces- even got the correct connector ends - so I would not have to splice them plus they'd be correctly shielded...

Then I looked at the grounding block...guess what- the ground for the sensors was not connected!!!

Started right up!!! Running a little rough- but I have logged it and will look over it when I get a chance tomorrow. NO fuel leaks- NO water leaks and oil pressure was at 30+ at idle!!!

Without further ado-

 

Congrats Richard - great milestone. Pretty soon you will be cruising around!

 

Well done Richard! It must be a rush for you to see that thing finally come to life. Sort of like ole doc Frankenstein when his creation came to life. It's alive! It's alive!
Very cool!

 

Congratulations Richard, very exciting!

 

Yes sir Richard! Congrats!

 

Way to go Richard - has to be a fantastic feeling !

 

Great milestone. Cruise around the bock can't be that far off.

 

Damn, I love the way it purrs.
What a milestone.

 

congrats, man! That is awesome!

 

Yep- pretty much of a high to get this thing going!!!

Thanks for the encouragement!!!

Anyway- i pulled the plugs- to do a quick check- and as I thought two plugs weren't firing..so the video is actually of a V10!!!

I pulled the laptop out and started checking for spark- with the set up tables I can send a spark to each plug and test- so that will help me narrow down troubleshooting big time!!!

So I rolled it outside for the first time in a while- I'm happy with the look!!!

Checking for spark- beats the hell out of getting zapped and having to run the engine!!!

 

The vette looks great Richard! I thought the engine sounded flat when you revved it, just didn't sound right so those two plugs not firing explains a lot. Keep up the great work.

 

Hey thanks Tony!!!

Yep- I don't have the tuning mode running yet-

I'm reading up on how to... ITBs using MAP (Manifold Air Pressure) - Throttle Position Sensors - or Alpha-N tuning- and then one works better at low RPM with minimal throttle opening - the other works better at higher RPM..anyway a lot to look over but it's running- I'm thinking ( and HOPING) the rest is downhill!!!

Here's another pic I took that really shows the engine rake off- I'm thinking definitely a plexi- hood section now!!!

 

Very impressive Richard. I'm learning a lot from you.
Thanks,
caskiguy

 

Awesome Richard, great milestone......love the build and as always the insight and ideas you come up with. Car looks good outside of the garage.

 

Oh hell yeah, a plexi section on that hood would be awesome to show off that engine ****