My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
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may i ask wich march pulley set you are use?
i was looking for thinking almost the same setup
i have found a march number that i think that i must have 22007-09
i like the silver coating (low cost custom style) but i can`t find it were to buy it!
i think i need that part nr because i think i have the saginaw press fit SP pulley
i have a original sepentine setup from a 88 camaro!
do you now wich one i need!
thanks dennis ( nice engine bay )
i was looking for thinking almost the same setup
i have found a march number that i think that i must have 22007-09
i like the silver coating (low cost custom style) but i can`t find it were to buy it!
i think i need that part nr because i think i have the saginaw press fit SP pulley
i have a original sepentine setup from a 88 camaro!
do you now wich one i need!
thanks dennis ( nice engine bay )
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
So after getting the engine harness done it was time to start on the board i used a sheet of 14ga aluminum and had drawn up some dimension and had a friend brake it since i don't have a brake. started with the fuse blocks and relays. i decided i didn't need the painless anymore since i already this far and we have been redoing the entire cars wiring anyway.
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I started to finish painting the firewall and the rest of the inside. i also decided not to block off or weld a plate in place of the fresh air flap, instead i utilized it for a pressure relief to keep my gaskets from blowing out when i shut the doors or hatch. i would have left the vacuum diaphragm but it ended up interfering with the fuse board i had made up so i took it out and ran a spring.
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I forgot to add to when i was coming up with the board i also wanted to bolt my msd to it so i had it wrap in. i also finished making a fibber glass excess panel for my tranny lines.
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
Wires still look messy but it will be better looking then any factory 80's wiring. Heres how i ran the headlight etc wires.
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
I got it running this summer but had some AFR issues which later turned out to be dirt in the carb i completely rebuilt it with in the last month also picked up a ultrasonic cleaner which help clean it all up even all orifices and cut rebuilding times down. i turned the fuel pump on and had gas from the front lines pumping into a shop rag and i got a lot of particles in the rag i don't know yet if its in just the lines that have stuff in them or somethings going on in the tank so im just going to cycle the fuel and add new gas and see if i still get anything coming out, im running a factory in-line fuel filter too so will see.
I still have to make a radiator hose, brackets for the carb and a braided kick down, finish the radiator top plate and im still stuck on what to do brakes I.E booster and master, but. . .
For your entertainment heres some videos
Note: The video and sound isn't greatest quality.
I still have to make a radiator hose, brackets for the carb and a braided kick down, finish the radiator top plate and im still stuck on what to do brakes I.E booster and master, but. . .
For your entertainment heres some videos
Note: The video and sound isn't greatest quality.
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
wow what a wire tuck!!!! awsome job
im just curious to know how you are distributing your + power. I cant seem to make it look nice. Is that thick black wire your positive from the battery or starter?
Keep up the amazing work.
im just curious to know how you are distributing your + power. I cant seem to make it look nice. Is that thick black wire your positive from the battery or starter?
Keep up the amazing work.
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
Since you have allready come this far with your build, I would recommend using a pre-fabbed locking metal access panel (hinged with a latch) for your trans line access.
Summit and Jegs carry them in stock....
Summit and Jegs carry them in stock....
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
its already cut and the fibber glass one was molded to that area fits perfact, just going to used RTV it hold it in place and keep it sealed. never see it undercarpet
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
Looking great man, I also shaved my firewall, and smooted out alot and filled all holes.
Close up
Close up
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
dont know how i missed this thread.
pretty slick stuff!
any more progress on your transmission lines cover?
pretty slick stuff!
any more progress on your transmission lines cover?
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LOL and I thought I was making progress, great looking bays, both of you.
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
Well i finally decided on what to run for a brake assist.
Brakes:
i bought a LT1 booster and LS1 master cylinder. i just test fitted them on the car. the booster tucks closer to the fire wall and its appearance is much cleaner, i still have to prep it and put on some color, im painting it the same color as the car so it will blend in with the bay a bit more. i will use the stock prop valve with the ls1 master at least that's the plan. the master cylinder is much smaller and more compacted then the 3rdgen master so all in all im much happier plus i gained some brake performance going with a 1" bore ls1 master cylinder.
Carb:
I was having problems with the flimsy crab bracket, im going to order a bracket from loker, i did pick up a braided stainless steel TV cable since its the only one that can be used with that bracket.
Im also going to have to add a fuel fillter close to the carb, i already have one thats inline under the car but im picking up some junk in the carb which caused some fuel problems and flooding i rebuilt the carb entirety a few months back so its all ready to go for round 2. so i might have to re-do some lines and run things a bit differently now.
Other:
I have to paint the top radiator plate and bolt that in, i have to find some clips for the hood release. i still have to mount the 4thgen washer bottle and then find a place to bolt the aftermarket over flow and some other miscellaneous stuff. engine related i also have to make a y-pipe and hook up my exhaust system. then im pretty much done other then doing some small detail work and touch ups and a wash.
Oh and im about 75% done with wiring up the whole entire car thanks to my dad
Brakes:
i bought a LT1 booster and LS1 master cylinder. i just test fitted them on the car. the booster tucks closer to the fire wall and its appearance is much cleaner, i still have to prep it and put on some color, im painting it the same color as the car so it will blend in with the bay a bit more. i will use the stock prop valve with the ls1 master at least that's the plan. the master cylinder is much smaller and more compacted then the 3rdgen master so all in all im much happier plus i gained some brake performance going with a 1" bore ls1 master cylinder.
Carb:
I was having problems with the flimsy crab bracket, im going to order a bracket from loker, i did pick up a braided stainless steel TV cable since its the only one that can be used with that bracket.
Im also going to have to add a fuel fillter close to the carb, i already have one thats inline under the car but im picking up some junk in the carb which caused some fuel problems and flooding i rebuilt the carb entirety a few months back so its all ready to go for round 2. so i might have to re-do some lines and run things a bit differently now.
Other:
I have to paint the top radiator plate and bolt that in, i have to find some clips for the hood release. i still have to mount the 4thgen washer bottle and then find a place to bolt the aftermarket over flow and some other miscellaneous stuff. engine related i also have to make a y-pipe and hook up my exhaust system. then im pretty much done other then doing some small detail work and touch ups and a wash.
Oh and im about 75% done with wiring up the whole entire car thanks to my dad
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
Well i finally decided on what to run for a brake assist.
Brakes:
i bought a LT1 booster and LS1 master cylinder. i just test fitted them on the car. the booster tucks closer to the fire wall and its appearance is much cleaner, i still have to prep it and put on some color, im painting it the same color as the car so it will blend in with the bay a bit more. i will use the stock prop valve with the ls1 master at least that's the plan. the master cylinder is much smaller and more compacted then the 3rdgen master so all in all im much happier plus i gained some brake performance going with a 1" bore ls1 master cylinder.
Brakes:
i bought a LT1 booster and LS1 master cylinder. i just test fitted them on the car. the booster tucks closer to the fire wall and its appearance is much cleaner, i still have to prep it and put on some color, im painting it the same color as the car so it will blend in with the bay a bit more. i will use the stock prop valve with the ls1 master at least that's the plan. the master cylinder is much smaller and more compacted then the 3rdgen master so all in all im much happier plus i gained some brake performance going with a 1" bore ls1 master cylinder.
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we need pictures lol
hows the wiring coming along?
hows the wiring coming along?
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Thanks
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If your talking about the brake setup i might have time to take some comparison pics and post them tomorrow. still haven't got any of it hooked up on the car yet. as far as wiring we have to wire in the door locks, power windows, hatch pull down and wires for the curiosity lights. then its all done for the most part but we'll still have to test everything before i loom it.
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Heres some pics
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4thgen and 3rdgen booster compare
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LS1 master with 3rdgen prob valve
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Definitely remembering this when I clean out my bay and do my brake setup. Awesome comparison.
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Something like this, in which they have a bolt in application for us, gets rid of the big ole' brake booster
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/GM_3rdgenF_Body.html
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/GM_3rdgenF_Body.html
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or even a hydroboost off a astrovan for the budget minded. Eventually I'll go that route when the engine bay is ready for painting and such.
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Iv looked into running hydro-boost, pass. iv looked into everything. . . over a year this is what i ended up with its cheap and better looking then the 3rdgen master and booster. i would love to dump the booster and run manual brakes and really clean up the bay but this is going to be driven on the street
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thanks
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I worked on the prop valve tonight cleaned it put it back together and semi polished it. . .
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Wow its been a long time since I've been to this thread and wow, what an inspiration for me to want to at least work on my wiring harness and fix some of the wires that have been cut and splices before I got the car. Great job!!
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Re: My engine bay (Start to finish) thread
I'm glad I looked at this thread. I think I need a new booster anyways and really wanted one that sat just a little farther back than the stock one. The tip of my master hits my Spohn strut mount and only lets me set the camber so far in.
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Wow, great thread! I was looking for how-to's about cleaning the engine bay up...but I don't think I'm ready to rip the motor out and respray it just yet. LoL! I just wanted to clean up the existing bay as there is so much grease and crap, and it's a white car, so it's filthy. Someday I hope to have an engine bay as clean as yours. Great job!
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Thanks for all the comments and complements guys! Progress has been some what slow on the bay, iv been busy busting out the body panels, here's whats going on with that
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...ml#post4647632
Here is some pics of the booster and other parts i installed into the bay.
its not much.
Drilled out and mounted my secondary fan control box
Got some peaces in primmer painted
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...ml#post4647632
Here is some pics of the booster and other parts i installed into the bay.
its not much.
Drilled out and mounted my secondary fan control box
Got some peaces in primmer painted
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Here is some crappy camera phone pics, sorry for the quality, hope to get some better ones when im done with everything
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Ah I didn't know you'd started another thread, I like your door handles lol. The engine bay looks amazing, and I really like that color.
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thanks man
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Sweet man, I'll have to come down to the cities sometime and check the car out when it's done...I'm just going through your body work thread right now.