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Speedy D's APS Project
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From: Farmington CT
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Dan, remove the 3 bolts and the foam support on the front face bar, your build sheet is in there(saves you $40
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I fired up the APS car today, no drama, just topped off the coolant, get that metal glowing and start hammering
shoot me a pm if you have any questions
)I fired up the APS car today, no drama, just topped off the coolant, get that metal glowing and start hammering
shoot me a pm if you have any questions
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Melting Slicks
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From: Watertown CT
Dan, remove the 3 bolts and the foam support on the front face bar, your build sheet is in there(saves you $40 )
I fired up the APS car today, no drama, just topped off the coolant, get that metal glowing and start hammering
shoot me a pm if you have any questions
)I fired up the APS car today, no drama, just topped off the coolant, get that metal glowing and start hammering
shoot me a pm if you have any questions
I think a couple more hours and I should have mine fired up!!
Slow and steady will hopefully win this race!!Thanks for the tip, had no idea the build sheet is in there, I will have to take a look!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Watertown CT
[QUOTE=NICK YOSKIN;1559242223]dan it aint that bad!
I'm only a few bolts away from that, on jackstands!!! no lift, basically by myself, with a whole lot less tools!! Bt you're right, it hasn't been that bad just yet, I think it's the calm before the storm!! If I had a lift, I would have doen exactly what was above, much easier. Pull the engine, change out the driveline, change out the susspension, brakes, and then put it all back in in one shot!! I think that would definately be the easiest way!! no? It'll get done, I'm just worried about the timeline!!
I'm only a few bolts away from that, on jackstands!!! no lift, basically by myself, with a whole lot less tools!! Bt you're right, it hasn't been that bad just yet, I think it's the calm before the storm!!
If I had a lift, I would have doen exactly what was above, much easier. Pull the engine, change out the driveline, change out the susspension, brakes, and then put it all back in in one shot!! I think that would definately be the easiest way!! no? It'll get done, I'm just worried about the timeline!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Watertown CT
Sorry, I sold them last weekend. I got 950 plus shipping and insurance!! Good luck, keep looking, they are great headers!! If you're looking for a mild cam, blackwing intake, smooth coupler, a MN6, 3:42 rear, Bilsteins, let me know, those will be going up for sale shortly!! Thanks, Dan
Thanks, Dan
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From: Farmington CT
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your wheels are going to hit the aft side of the discharge tubes(speculation only)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Watertown CT
Hey guys, I know it's been a while since I posted but there has been great progress made. I sent my manifolds out to Swaintech to have them coated, I decided to go with a forged engine and that was done by Chris at CF Performance, I also picked up a RPM Level V transmission with the G-Force 5th and 6th gear conversion mated to a built rear diff, 3:42's in that. Today I was able to get the engine back into place, tomorrow I am puting the rest of the driveline in place. here's a couple pics:
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Hey guys, I know it's been a while since I posted but there has been great progress made. I sent my manifolds out to Swaintech to have them coated, I decided to go with a forged engine and that was done by Chris at CF Performance, I also picked up a RPM Level V transmission with the G-Force 5th and 6th gear conversion mated to a built rear diff, 3:42's in that. Today I was able to get the engine back into place, tomorrow I am puting the rest of the driveline in place. here's a couple pics:
SWEET! CF BUILDS AWESOME MOTORS!
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Sorry, I sold them last weekend. I got 950 plus shipping and insurance!! Good luck, keep looking, they are great headers!! If you're looking for a mild cam, blackwing intake, smooth coupler, a MN6, 3:42 rear, Bilsteins, let me know, those will be going up for sale shortly!! Thanks, Dan
Thanks, Dan
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Melting Slicks
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From: Watertown CT
Well Saturday night I was able to turn the key, there are still several things I need to do, but I wanted to fire it up and make sure all is good before I go further. Fired right up, sounded good, no Check Engine light, clutch worked great, brakes were right there. There were a couple issues, 1, it's sitting too low, I need to bring it up at least 3/4", maybe a full 1" but I'm waiting for all componets to be back on the car for proper so it is at full weight. There's a little issue with the exhaust but I think I have that one figured out. I couldn't wait to clean it, so I washed it and took a few pics, now it's going back in the garage for the rest of the work. Soon, it will hit a dyno and I will post numbers!! Here's a couple pics!
And three things, I know I'm missing a lug nut, I didn't bother to put the locks on, the boost line at the intake coupling has been moved, it was running really close to the pulley and I know I haven't put the air directors at the front charge pipes.
And three things, I know I'm missing a lug nut, I didn't bother to put the locks on, the boost line at the intake coupling has been moved, it was running really close to the pulley and I know I haven't put the air directors at the front charge pipes.
Last edited by SpeedyD; May 6, 2007 at 06:00 PM.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Jamestown Ohio
Well Saturday night I was able to turn the key, there are still several things I need to do, but I wanted to fire it up and make sure all is good before I go further. Fired right up, sounded good, no Check Engine light, clutch worked great, brakes were right there. There were a couple issues, 1, it's sitting too low, I need to bring it up at least 3/4", maybe a full 1" but I'm waiting for all componets to be back on the car for proper so it is at full weight. There's a little issue with the exhaust but I think I have that one figured out. I couldn't wait to clean it, so I washed it and took a few pics, now it's going back in the garage for the rest of the work. Soon, it will hit a dyno and I will post numbers!! Here's a couple pics!
And three things, I know I'm missing a lug nut, I didn't bother to put the locks on, the boost line at the intake coupling has been moved, it was running really close to the pulley and I know I haven't put the air directors at the front charge pipes.
And three things, I know I'm missing a lug nut, I didn't bother to put the locks on, the boost line at the intake coupling has been moved, it was running really close to the pulley and I know I haven't put the air directors at the front charge pipes.
