IHADAV8.com - Turbo Buick Tech, and Nonsense
General => IHADAV8 Playground => Topic started by: larrym on December 11 2017, 11:10:56 PM
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Cool!
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sorry I ever sold my '70
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:rock:
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Like!
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I can't figure out the side window
Edit: nevermind, confused by the other split bumper car.
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Awesome- I need one to shove a lsx in!
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I forgot there was a split bumper Vega
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I forgot there was a split bumper Vega
You ain't alone in this bub :)
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It makes the front end look incomplete, huh?
Awesome find tho....u buy it?
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Incomplete? You mean like you with a woman?
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Gawd had to stop somewhere Steve. :rofl:
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Hahahaha
I like the “incomplete” look.
Here is a shot from the back
I did buy it SBC TH350 ford 9” the rear suspension is a little odd I will post pic of the dual shock traction bar coil spring 4 link 😳(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171214/b9c7c8e2cfb6c58a652f8ec4ff7229fc.jpg)
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Mini Camaro!
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Very nice fine! :cheers:
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Alright what is this or better yet why? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/d60b62fed5b23abc4f0458cfd20df932.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/dd1ba3e7554ffe958bb74d6de53aef78.jpg)
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Hop attenuator?
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Hmm apparently they are prone to hop so you are probably right.
Sure looks odd it’s a 9” with the stock brackets welded on.
I wonder how effective it is I understand the principle on a leaf spring but it is set to hit the lower control arm.
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Looks like outdated old school tech. One good set of shocks should be enough. Maybe the 9” axle tubes threw the suspension geometry off since they are bigger diameter. Might need some control arm relocation to get the suspension working properly.
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I'm thinking new adjustable upper and lower control arms and a sway bar to start and some new shocks probably just 2 lol. I rides like a tank set up like this the spool makes it a nightmare in a parking lot even for a wee car....
bright side 3:50 gears
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That thing looks pretty clean.
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Well the small block and TH350 are out.
I will have many questions I hate wiring...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/fe86cbe205002c42481bb820f4e29716.jpg)
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Just set it in place to figure out the mounts and kmember. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180201/a0e41139440e214ab357321c4ff32478.jpg)
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Nice!
My dad bought a Vega wagon way back with the intention of doing a v8 swap. Mid seventies were a wild time. Keep up the good work.
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My buddy Chris set me up with a partial harness removed a couple redundant things got a lead to power the CCCI and the injectors taped it up still have to tie into the C437 at the computer side.
I hate wiring....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/f2d75f22dc990711c386f43f93a821a2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/bf2c0093d462d9ca2f2bb2af2ba47a30.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/0aa17da90afdc3740281609084f82841.jpg)
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Bet it feels good to have that part done! Read to start bolting stuff together?
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It sure is lol.
I had to drop my converter off not enough clearance at the flex-plate. Got my tank back had a sump installed also have an AEM 380lph in-line pump on the way it’s coming together. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180405/5fcfd3f1e111856b919767ad257c3b19.jpg)
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Keep at it Larry!
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First test and tune is a month away :O
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Larry...what's the car weigh in at?
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I’m forecasting about 2700 lbs.
got some cool guy parts today (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/b92b16cbb0ab02acb53fa3e384e4825e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/e90fcbf81d4b00c91184e90db619dd6e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/462f7b11ea57ed2f8e2581d838b2a220.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/cbf07acc2ef8d2aaffe2670adfd80cdc.jpg)
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I like this project- Mike is right, one forgets how close to the Camaro the styling was.
We also noticed the cowboy boots
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Vintage 80s Boulet Indian head boots. Good French Canadian boots!
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Got the tank pump and fuel line installed plan on using the stock feed line as my return line. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180412/93390518eb5a89390d1abe1c65ecbffc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180412/539b3d9471b326efea218e9f6d07dd8e.jpg)
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Nice- you need a new sticker BTW :)
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Starting to look good! :cheers: Are you upgrading the turbo?
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Starting to look good! :cheers: Are you upgrading the turbo?
My plan is to run what I have that 61mm has worked well.
I might try stepping up to a 66 down the road. But I doubt I will need it.
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Cobbled together a 2.5 inch downpipe I have a 3” but it sweeps too close to the inner fender. I can modify it but would have to vent the waste gate to atmosphere what’s the opinion would this affect my wide band reading it’s after the waste gate.
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Your wideband will read fine with the gate dumped. Looks good
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Vent it.
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Next question how much of a performance gain going from 2.5 to 3” they have a very similar shape.
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my guess is that if you are making 600 hp it will be noticeable. If you are making 500 hp, it will be slightly better
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Larry you are the man. Try both and tell us the actual results.
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hybrids rock :rock:
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Very nice!
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This thing is gonna rock!
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hybrids rock :rock:
Dan do you have a VSS on the Mazda?
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Kind of a sad day today (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180506/1c22d985b478805970f08a288383834f.jpg)
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so I tried to fire the engine today, ran into a no spark, the module is a TR6 and its getting power cycles on runs thru the lights, crank light stays on constant and cam phase light appears to work as it should lite up when I was setting the cam sensor and flashes when rolled over.
I guess I have a bad ground or something in my harness. The power to both pink and black wires appear good. Have I mentiond how much I hate wiring before?
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Misaligned crank sensor got it to flash briefly 😁
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It’s alive https://youtu.be/qNUH-3hfPQQ
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Hell yeah!!!!
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Nice!
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Nothing like one that starts up!
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Always nice to have a little payoff
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Well now it will turn to bad my drive shaft was 3” short.
Going to have the Buick’s shortened to fit
Just to be certain install yoke all the way in till it bottoms on the output shaft, measure center to center on U joints subtract 1” for play that’s what I need?
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that sounds right to me. That was what I did when I had a new ds made for my challenger
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Look what crawled out of the barn
https://youtu.be/MaQ7MZrkGHk
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I'm liking this project!
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You need to come haul the vega wagon I bought years ago out of my friend's pasture where it has been exposed to the elements for 16 years.
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You need to come haul the vega wagon I bought years ago out of my friend's pasture where it has been exposed to the elements for 16 years.
Yeah...like this POS rusty pickup I'm tryin to resurrect. No thanks.
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it's probably not nearly as rusty as your truck.
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I'd be in for picking up a wagon vega for ya Steve. Brad probably doesn't realize that things don't deteriorate as quickly down here as they do up in salt and snow land. Mike and I are your wagon guys!
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My son's '72 plymouth has turned out to be much better than I would have ever suspected. It was a one owner car from Washington state so I think that had a lot to do with it. Surprisingly, other than one small spot at the bottom of the front fender in front of the door, it only has a few spots of light surface rust. He needs a third back seat to make it really good but that may be hard to find. I saw a '66 Ford wagon in angelo the other day. He parked in front of me while I was waiting on friend to have lunch.
yeah, last time I looked at the Vega, he had one ugly spot in the top and nothing else too bad. I was going to build a street gasser but I had too many projects and I got old in the meantime.
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do it Jason they are tiny!!!
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**things don't deteriorate as quickly down here**
You could eat off the bottom of my wife's T-Type when we brought it north, really quite amazing
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Street tires and 9 psi 😂
https://youtu.be/N-rAbrB23hs
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Larry, I couldn't be happier for you. Nice work...and congrats! May I suggest some 10.5 slicks...lol!
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:rock: :068: for the ''turd'' lol
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Brad I have some 26x8.5 waiting to be mounted this should be a fun summer 😎
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Nice burnout! Get that thing to hook and your gonna have a rocket!
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Took the Vega for a shake down run hour and a half each way. Car meet in Nanaimo 130 cars. The car was a hit old guys loved it’s vintage the kids thought drive train was cool.
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1330 kg with me in it so
2930 American 😂
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Very cool! Thot it might be lighter.
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Well let’s just say it’s a handful at 22psi lol 440 nitrous duster I had to turn it up.
https://youtu.be/TH7BxF9_fxM
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LoL....Good catch!
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too much load on the passenger side?
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yes suspension is my next project I have UMI control arms in it but it needs shocks and springs. I'm leaning toward adjustable coil overs in the rear and adjustable shocks up front. it leaves great but I think it either unloads or spins on the 2nd gear shift either way it needs work.
Its my girlfriends fault she told me to turn it up lol.
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and a cage
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cage for the girl friend? Nah, she seems really nice.
I thought it might have spun the drivers side and pivoted around it. That's the problem I have with the challenger
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It’s a spool from what I was told drives like one it went right first I tried to pull it back but it went to far.
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Looks like you might have had the wildest ride of the day! Looked like it was on a pass
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It would have been a race had she gone straight, I had him on the leave
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Looks like the no prep race vids I watch. Mother of God!
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Lol it is no prep and a 500 sponsored purse plus 100 buy in to compete small tire and big tire class.
Winner got $750 second got $250.
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Lol it is no prep and a 500 sponsored purse plus 100 buy in to compete small tire and big tire class.
Winner got $750 second got $250.
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No prep racing is HUGE in the States...and I think there's a No Prep Racing Association. There's also Cash Days and they're no prep racing in the pits at NASCAR tracks. 1/8th mile racing has taken over...and I'm absolutely addicted to it. Keep the vids coming...that's one cool car you have there!
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This was my solution to my girlfriends flip flop sticking to the floor.
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Sound clip?
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Sound clip?
It’s actually quieter than the super 10 I took off. Dynomax race bullet
https://youtu.be/aXpCDO1T18c
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Found this too listen carefully to Lisa’s comments after the race.
https://youtu.be/yWCVOj_wj3E
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Sounds nice!
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Fresh from the fab shop had a rear kmember built and tied into the suspension feels solid races this weekend
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That should help!
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More No Prep mayhem vids please!
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Looks good
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Look what showed up today (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180817/8f7b48f8c1054034c4c65b77ce615e62.jpg)
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