New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)

[SuperSix]

ground strap to the frame cannot hurt?  Ground loop in the making!

Sounds like you made some progress!

I thought it would help provide GND for the frame? That's wrong?

[Steve Wood]

The frame is not a ground on a G body

[SuperSix]

The frame is not a ground on a G body

Well then - OK.

Thanks.

[SuperSix]

Getting more and more done.

I have a few rolls of vacuum line coming in today - I will run all new lines this weekend.

Got the FBody radiator installed. I will be surprised if it doesn't leak - looks a bit beat up.  I'm not running an engine oil cooler, so I should be good.

I have the transmission cooler line coming in today too (I had a lot less hose/line than I thought I did - thanks Amazon!)
using that, I will plumb both the internal radiator and external coolers.

I am spending a good amount of time just rounding up loose ends, small parts, fasteners, etc. I guess this happens when you are a bit unorganized, and the work takes longer than you initially expected.

Are Grade8 bolts good enough for the 6 bellhousing bolts?

[Steve Wood]

yep, they should work just fine

[SuperSix]

Yep..

Coming along...

[Top Speed]

Looks good S6!

[good2win22]

Looking nice under that hood!

[SuperSix]

Customized Intrepid fan wiring harness for Racetronix dual fan harness.
Completed trans fluid piping. Trans out > filer > radiator > external cooler > trans in
Enclosed and routed + ALT cable, HVAC vac lines, routed gauge harness under manifold (For the most part)
Connected and routed tach lead for 4" (I think) VDO tach I have. I still need to wire the internal gauges, I haven't touched the interior yet, except to replace.repair the existing horn ring - someone got happy with JB Weld and Super Glue, it was all that was holding it together.

Connected and routed nylon boost signal tube, going through a single grommet in the firewall, with the 4 gauges wires.

Verified the engine is at TDC, (Thanks, Steve & Vortexbuicks.c om) checked cam sensor, window is where it should be. I weighed using a standard sensor cap and using the Casper's LED tool I have, or to use the Casper's LED cap I have. It looks like the LED cap is easier to set correctly,so I went with that.

I took the time to clean the timing mark out, and fill it with white crayon wax. I wonder if I should have used paint, and why I didn't do that for the ~2 years the engine was on a stand, but I digress..

I noticed the crank sensor needs adjustment and tightening, and that I hadn't plugged it in.

Prepared, painted, and prepped the sway bar for installation. I will complete it once I have it up in the air for the transmission install. right now, the rear of the engine is being supported by wood blocks.

I need to figure out what size hardware I need to install the Gran Prix braces and front bar I have. Those aren't a great priority though. Anyone have an idea? I haven;t started searching yet..

I think I will do a very detailed check before I fire this thing-It's been so long, I am sure there's a fastener or three I need to tighten/adjust.

I like having the freedom to do what I want with the car, not worry about keeping it pure. I am rerouting, drilling, mounting, and moving shit- having a lot of fun with it too.

Wait until I paint it pepper gray metallic.

Some pics coming soon.

Trans hoses/filter - messy, but functional. I put slices of a bike tire tube in most places to insulate from vibration. A used bike tube can be very handy!


Trans piping with new ($59!) FBody radiator - those stupid little fittings were $12 ea. Sheesh.




Intrepid fan after harness mod - Love doing shit like this. Used the ample parts from the Racetronix fan kit - nice new weatherpak connection. The old harness I cut out is on the upper left.

[Steve Wood]

I like the color!  You are making a lot of progress

[Scoobum]

Be careful of that dual fan setup. Walked by the front of my car one day...and it kicked on and pinned me to the grill.

[Steve Wood]

Lol lol!

[SuperSix]

I had hoped to get it started this weekend, but I had way too much shit to get done.

Maybe this week, but it's coming!!

[Scoobum]

I had hoped to get it started this weekend, but I had way too much shit to get done.

Maybe this week, but it's coming!!

Take your time. Rushing is never a good idea.

[SuperSix]

You're right. That's been nagging me too.