My 89 Camaro Project

[Superdave]

Finally dug the car out this week and ordered up some new goodies. I took video of the first fire, it was ugly enough not to post up.. lots of smoke, fowled plugs, etc..


New jack (my Craftsman one took a crap for the 4th time, out of the warranty period this time) http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429


Crank case evac kit; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-120108/
Universal Exhaust kit; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-670145/
Pair of V bands; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-694225/

Few other small things too.


All new exhaust will come first once the parts arrive, fix the trans leak, swapping on a better timing cover, new water pump, possibly new alternator and PS brackets, general wiring cleanup.. and oh yah, possibly a new set of wheels..

[bob442]

what would happen if you make the IAC passages larger?

[Superdave]

what the hell.. here are 2 vids.

first fire (lots of seafoam in the tank)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JVc2-Q1tfY

after it blew most of it out, just a current exhaust clip before the new stuff goes on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itM-YjJhKCk

[Mars]

You are a B.A.M.F'er dave.

[dusterbd13]

god, that makes me want to build a similar motor to stuff in a track-t. almost makes me miss my s10 with the 3400.

michael

[Kenova]

How is your current exhaust configured and what changes are you making to it?

Ken

[Maple Leaf]

Sounds great!

[Superdave]

Thanks guys,

Kenova, longtubes to 2.25" pipes, Y'd into single 3" to a Hooker Aerochamber (Hooker Supercomp catback)


It's getting 2.25" true duals, X pipe and a pair of regular Aerochambers. There will be minimal performance gain, just looking to get a better sound out of it. I had TD's with this engine in my Cavalier and it was a monster.

[robertisaar]

I had TD's with this engine in my Cavalier and it was a monster.

i didn't want to say it first, but yeah, i liked the sound of the Z24 better as well.

[Superdave]

New exhaust is getting there, still need a few parts like the V bands which are on back order from Summit. Crank case evac stuff is installed right after the X pipe, just need to run the hoses. You can kiinda see them in the pic. Wideband o2 is installed in the center of the X pipe.


Not perfectly symmetrical but damn close, had to try to leave room around the trans pan to get to the bolts. I should have 3-4" of ground clearance once the car is off the jack stands.





Waiting on some 3 bolt flanges to weld on the ends of the mufflers so i can make the tailpipes removable.. just in case i ever have to drop the tank.


I also relocated the fuel filter up to the fitting just off the top of the tank, Now i'm braided stainless almost all the way.





Got some other things going on in the engine bay; relocating the alternator, PS pump, ICM/Coils, New timing cover/water pump, redoing some wiring and cleaning/painting quite a bit of things. Should be a fun spring.

[1QUICKHATCH]

New exhaust is getting there, still need a few parts like the V bands which are on back order from Summit. Crank case evac stuff is installed right after the X pipe, just need to run the hoses. You can kiinda see them in the pic. Wideband o2 is installed in the center of the X pipe.


Not perfectly symmetrical but damn close, had to try to leave room around the trans pan to get to the bolts. I should have 3-4" of ground clearance once the car is off the jack stands.





Waiting on some 3 bolt flanges to weld on the ends of the mufflers so i can make the tailpipes removable.. just in case i ever have to drop the tank.


I also relocated the fuel filter up to the fitting just off the top of the tank, Now i'm braided stainless almost all the way.





Got some other things going on in the engine bay; relocating the alternator, PS pump, ICM/Coils, New timing cover/water pump, redoing some wiring and cleaning/painting quite a bit of things. Should be a fun spring.

Looks great! Are you putting turn downs off the mufflers or are you going over the axle?

[Superdave]

Thanks.

Over the axle, I want as much tailpipe after the mufflers as possible. Probably just going to use some stock style turndown tips painted black again... i think i've grown out of the big shiny exhaust tip stage. lol

[Superdave]

system off the car for final welding..




Also fabbed up new mounting brackets for the PS pump and alternator. Both are tucked in on the drivers side of the engine now. New pics of that soon.

[ForcedFirebird]

Looking good man!

Need to finish this mock-up so we can get that timing cover to you

EDIT: Actually need to find some more, I know they are on the shelf somewhere...the one on the Firebird motor is the original one from the 3.1

[Superdave]

Sweet, i'm about at the point where i'm going to need it. I can send you the cash whenever, i just wanted to make sure you had the right one in hand.

Once the accessory brackets are done everything is coming off the front of the engine for bead blasting/paint/powdercoating etc.... Probably next weekend or so.



Thanks