As Legend Says, the Phoenix Shall Arise from the Ashes

[chrisfrom nj]

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

Chris, the car is a lovely driveway ornament isn't it?

I was checking the forum's "Events" page and it seems the next "TBD" North meet is in September. There isn't anyone running it yet, but I'm sure someone will step up with a killer idea to round off the season. http://www.njfboa.org/events/
But, that doesn't mean we can't do some unofficial wing-eating/summer-cruising off the books! You twist Don's arm, and get your brother to come, I'll handle the other North schmucks I know!

mike my car is sitting in my driveway too i will get don my bro and a few more people to come too i will probably have my car done and at the meet too

[Jersey Mike]

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

Was that weighed with fogs?

Adam: Yes, wiith the fogs.

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

• MWC front bumper support weighs approximately 4-5 lbs.
• I weighed the stock foam and it was 5-6lbs.
• The metal portion (with the T/A fogs still on) measured 16lbs.

Originally Posted by MyFirstZ

ever figure out your dead battery out you just shinning it up

Bring me your battery charger and we'll find out

[sweetbmxrider]

What about the mounting nuts?

[LS1ow]

how many feet above sea level was it weighted at ?

[WSex]

lock this thread up. i saw the car today and it is NEVER ever going to see the road again. he also said it runs "fine" pshhh lol i dont even wanna get into that!

[Jersey Mike]

Originally Posted by WSex

lock this thread up. i saw the car today and it is NEVER ever going to see the road again. he also said it runs "fine" pshhh lol i dont even wanna get into that!

Looking forward to seeing your TA at Circus next month, pal!

And she found idle after a few seconds

[WSex]

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

And she found idle after a few seconds

lmfaoooo i didnt even bring that up

[chrisfrom nj]

mike whats left to do

[xrelapse13]

can you get this ****box running already.

[Jersey Mike]

Originally Posted by chrisfrom nj

mike whats left to do

Weld the exhaust up.
Wiper assembly.
Possibly change oil pan gasket
Weld in floors then subframe connectors.
Swap 4channel ABS block to 3channel & rebleed.
Install "Chris1313RA" Ram Air.
Throw the heat-shields back on.
Have it painted.
Install body panels.
Reinstall interior.


...I would like to change the v6 evap box and install my v8 one in, so I can run my AC. As well as swap out my valve covers to the new ones that I polished, and purchase/install some nice, shiny Stainless Steel headers. However, we'll see if I get there or not. I tend to get side-tracked with these "While I'm at it" things.


I really DO need to host a get-together one weekend afternoon and make the final push this things needs to be street reliable. Time sucks, though.

[xrelapse13]

sell it for parts, it's never gonna drive.

[Dudbird113]

Post some pics up

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

I tend to get side-tracked with these "While I'm at it" things.

Yea, that was the nail in the coffin of my '87 for a long time.

- Justin

[LS1ow]

ill buy the motor and trans.

[chrisfrom nj]

Originally Posted by LS1ow

ill buy the motor and trans.

you need the motor for your next project ls1 t56 audi s4

[Jersey Mike]

No, I don't want you breaking another transmission.

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So, a small quandary. The chassis is a '95 V6, the motor/trans are a 2000 LS1/4L60e. The transmission crossmember is from neither.

The problem I encountered today was that I noticed, when putting the poly trans bushing on, that the center hole in the transmission cross-member is roughly 1-inch closer to the nose of the car than the center hole of the bushing. Does anyone have any experience, or links to any bookmarked resources, that deal with this quandary?

I've temporarily settled on throwing the beat-up stock rubber piece back on, and sliding it forward to align with the hole. However, the bottom half of the bushing is obviously not in alignment with the top half, and their respective recesses. I'm not sure how this will actually do when put to the test (if that day ever comes ) but I'd like a better designed solution.

[coolmanvette75]

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

I really DO need to host a get-together one weekend afternoon and make the final push this things needs to be street reliable. Time sucks, though.

I'll be home soon. Organize something on a Sunday and I'll come by to set things on fire. Rob can attest to that

[sweetbmxrider]

Buy a ****ing crossmember or hack that hole out.

[Jersey Mike]

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

Buy a ****ing crossmember or hack that hole out.

U mean an aftermarket one? Because I've tried 3 different stock ones.

[Featherburner]

Or, god forbid, do some fabrication!

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by Featherburner

Or, god forbid, do some fabrication!

There is a deadline here so fabrication is not plausible.

[LTb1ow]

Originally Posted by Featherburner

Or, god forbid, do some fabrication!

Seriously, go to home depot, lots of angle iron, get some bolts, simple.

You got this bro.

[sweetbmxrider]

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

U mean an aftermarket one? Because I've tried 3 different stock ones.

You say you have the wrong one on there

I dremeled mine like I gave a ****.

[Jersey Mike]

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

You say you have the wrong one on there

I dremeled mine like I gave a ****.

There is not enough available space on the crossmember (Need at least 1 more inch of room) to drill a new hole. I will look into the aftermarket, or fabricating one if need be.


I need a lift. This driveway stuff is beat. Countdown to Graziville Invasion has begun.

[WildBillyT]

What is the transmission xmember from?