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Well, I figure since the car is running again, I'd post about it. Some of you guys know what I've been up to anyways.
First off, I've installed Harland Sharp full roller rockers. These aren't a direct bolt in. I used ARP studs for it with 10mm lower threads and 3/8" top. I also notched some parts on each side of the intake manifold as well. Nothing major though. So far they work fine, but I do need to adjust them a little.
Next was a project I've been working on for over a year.
I've successfully built a two throttle body intake for my Gen II 3.1. It runs, and even idles ok. Since I've started on it, I've learned more about how I should've built it, so it may change in the future, but I made it in a way I can redo the plenums without much headache. I'll likely add more runner length to it as well. I originally built it with the intent on making it all fit under the hood, which it BARELY does now, but I think overall power is gonna be more important.
The next thing I did was make the stock 3.1 MPFI regulator adjustable. Since I don't have the normal intake running over top of the regulator, I can access it to adjust it no problem.
Now, for the downfalls.
Took the car out to test it, and it revs much more freely, but apparently years of abuse and 6000+ rpm shifts don't mix, because my second gear synchro is decided that's it on my first test run. So as you may have read in my other post, I'm looking for the GTZ tranny, lightweight flywheel and a better clutch.
I also took the car to the track anyways (if the tranny's gone, it's going out in style!) and ran slightly slower than before. Only 0.15 seconds slower, but still not what I was hoping for.
Some problems I ran into is the A/F is leaning out over 5500 rpm, but once I get the regulator adjusted right, that might help, though proper programming is needed. The rockers I think are still a little loose as well. And as always, traction problems.
Here's a pic for those interested.
First off, I've installed Harland Sharp full roller rockers. These aren't a direct bolt in. I used ARP studs for it with 10mm lower threads and 3/8" top. I also notched some parts on each side of the intake manifold as well. Nothing major though. So far they work fine, but I do need to adjust them a little.
Next was a project I've been working on for over a year.
I've successfully built a two throttle body intake for my Gen II 3.1. It runs, and even idles ok. Since I've started on it, I've learned more about how I should've built it, so it may change in the future, but I made it in a way I can redo the plenums without much headache. I'll likely add more runner length to it as well. I originally built it with the intent on making it all fit under the hood, which it BARELY does now, but I think overall power is gonna be more important.
The next thing I did was make the stock 3.1 MPFI regulator adjustable. Since I don't have the normal intake running over top of the regulator, I can access it to adjust it no problem.
Now, for the downfalls.
Took the car out to test it, and it revs much more freely, but apparently years of abuse and 6000+ rpm shifts don't mix, because my second gear synchro is decided that's it on my first test run. So as you may have read in my other post, I'm looking for the GTZ tranny, lightweight flywheel and a better clutch.
I also took the car to the track anyways (if the tranny's gone, it's going out in style!) and ran slightly slower than before. Only 0.15 seconds slower, but still not what I was hoping for.
Some problems I ran into is the A/F is leaning out over 5500 rpm, but once I get the regulator adjusted right, that might help, though proper programming is needed. The rockers I think are still a little loose as well. And as always, traction problems.
Here's a pic for those interested.
Your intake tubes reminds me of something from race car. Now your stepping on my toes. 
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