07-15-2006, 10:55 AM
Its funny you should mention that pete. I had forgotten where that piece went until I ws putting the alternator bracket back on and there was about a 3 in gap between it and the block. To make it worse I could only find one of the bolts so I found that I could and cut about an inch off it (I think that will bite me in the ass later). I just grabbed it, wited the scum off of it and stuck it on. I'll tape the engine off and paint it today :wink: Most of the black...if you get really close...does not look that nice. The block and oil pan look great. But when it comes to brakets and mounts, most were not sanded too well. I don't have a sand/bead blaster and sylvia gets lazy with the sandpaper pretty quick.
As for the engine manangement. :lol: I really don't knwo yet. These cars respond very well fo FAST and Megasquirt, but I want a car that runs even when it is cold out! So I have elected to go with a pre-programmed ECU w/ electric boost control and then gratuate to manual b/c once I get the engine broken in. The big question now is who's computer will I use? TurbosUnleashed just anounced that they are once again behind on the orders and won't be taking new orders until september. That is a problem for me because they are my chosen vendor. I can't get Chris to get me bumped to the front of the line. So, that leaves either aftermarket EM (FAST, MS) or FWD Performance's computers. The problem with them is they make theirs as generic "Stages." The same computer is intended to run a t4 turbo or a stock T2 (garret T3 turbo), at a certain boost pressure. Basically it runs the +40% injectors and makes the car idle, raises the boost cutout and possible boost (max on a 2bar is 14.4psi) the rest is up to how well you know how to monkey the car around manualy. I really want a TU computer, they custom make them to your application.
Anyways, thanks agian for lookin guys!!!11!!1!!
As for the engine manangement. :lol: I really don't knwo yet. These cars respond very well fo FAST and Megasquirt, but I want a car that runs even when it is cold out! So I have elected to go with a pre-programmed ECU w/ electric boost control and then gratuate to manual b/c once I get the engine broken in. The big question now is who's computer will I use? TurbosUnleashed just anounced that they are once again behind on the orders and won't be taking new orders until september. That is a problem for me because they are my chosen vendor. I can't get Chris to get me bumped to the front of the line. So, that leaves either aftermarket EM (FAST, MS) or FWD Performance's computers. The problem with them is they make theirs as generic "Stages." The same computer is intended to run a t4 turbo or a stock T2 (garret T3 turbo), at a certain boost pressure. Basically it runs the +40% injectors and makes the car idle, raises the boost cutout and possible boost (max on a 2bar is 14.4psi) the rest is up to how well you know how to monkey the car around manualy. I really want a TU computer, they custom make them to your application.
Anyways, thanks agian for lookin guys!!!11!!1!!
Jeff Morrison - Used Car Manager
Woodstock Garage, Inc.
Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - RAM
Current Stable of Mopar Junk
57 Chrysler Windsor 4drHT - 67 Dodge D100 Short Bed Step Side - 71 Dodge Challenger - 91 Chrysler Lebaron LX 33k mile Survivor - 91 Dodge Dakota V8 - 05 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - 08 Ram 2500 Cummins
Woodstock Garage, Inc.
Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - RAM
Current Stable of Mopar Junk
57 Chrysler Windsor 4drHT - 67 Dodge D100 Short Bed Step Side - 71 Dodge Challenger - 91 Chrysler Lebaron LX 33k mile Survivor - 91 Dodge Dakota V8 - 05 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - 08 Ram 2500 Cummins