[JohnnyJ]

it's just an LQ4 with all stock parts except the cam & springs. You're the one all fancy with the LQ9 and cam.

 

[whiterhino]

Uh huh, what about your heads? hmmmm???

 

[JohnnyJ]

Uh huh, what about your heads? hmmmm???

They're stock, just not originally from this engine. They are actually from a smaller engine!

 

[JohnnyJ]

Engine is back to where it was on Tuesday night with exception of installing the water pump. I should be able to start reinstalling the wire harness tomorrow.

I have the Improved Racing version, but apparently I f'd up the original o-ring install. I poked my head all around to make sure the o-ring was in and the tube was flush.

 

[JohnnyJ]

Took advantage of the good weather and prep’n and painting. I think I’m caught up except for skid plates.

 

[JohnnyJ]

no matter how organized you thought you had it when you took it apart, you weren't organized enough.

 

[whiterhino]

LOL that's the truth. I've found that paper bowls and plates with a written label from a Sharpie really helps with fasteners.

 

[xj4life]

no matter how organized you thought you had it when you took it apart, you weren't organized enough.

Wanna laugh with ya but you're probably not laughing right now. Gotta be a little frustrating.

 

[JohnnyJ]

Made good progress today. The lost part was a 2.5” v-band clamp. I wonder if it was broke so I threw it out without writing it down to reorder. I have some coming tomorrow.

I sorted out the wiring harness. There were a few sections that I didn’t loom originally, so I took care of that along with a few other minor things. I think I have all sensors plugged in on the engine.

My dipstick tube is pretty beat up, so I’m going to replace it and then I’ll install the starter.

 

[SHARPMACHINE]

Looking good. You'll find that v clamp about 20 minutes after installing the new one.... lol

 

[JohnnyJ]

I wasn’t happy with my original transmission mount cooler when I did it. This is a copy of the bracket that came with the cooler, but tweaked for mounting it like I need to. This is cut from some scrap 0.040” and I have some 0.080” coming Thursday to cut the final version. That thickness was what the original bracket was built from.

 

[Plato2k5]

I've been really thinking about doing that cam and head combo. Just can't yet bring myself to tearing the engine apart when it runs so strong. I recently added more timing...and WOW.... HUGE gains. Look forward to hearing your feedback on the new combo. Everything is looking good and you are making quick progress.

 

[JohnnyJ]

I totally get it. If I was not torn down to a bare chassis, I'm not sure I could have talked myself into doing it. But I figured this was my opportunity to make the upgrade.

I'm trying to balance getting it back together quickly and taking some time to fix things I did in a hurry to get it done. It won't be done, but I hope to have it where I want it by the time I get it reassembled.

 

[whiterhino]

You have 5 weeks. Please let me know if I need to look for a different copilot.

 

[JohnnyJ]

I just ordered my permit today, so I gotta go.

 

[whiterhino]

Atta boy!

 

[JohnnyJ]

Ugh. I made a mistake.

When I made the hydroboost mount, I did not have the exhaust in. I thought saved enough room, but I'm off by at least an inch. So I've got to chew on it.

I can either :
a) install hydroboost and redo the rear exhaust behind the muffler
b) install hydroboost and use short dump right off muffler
c) reinstall manual brakes and return to this later.

At this point I'm thinking option c, and if I have time before going to South Dakota I can redo the exhaust. Option b may work, but it may be much louder and/or I could have heat issues with random exhaust placement.

I'm going to sleep on it, but I think slamming the car together and getting some test time is my best path forward.

 

[whiterhino]

Option D) Use option C for now and consider IBoost if you can't make A work well.
No way I would want a loud and possibly hot and stinky rig.

 

[JohnnyJ]

I see how I could chop up my exhaust to make it fit, but I think I would be smarter to just build a new section with the HB in place.

So tonight I will press on finishing up all other parts and see how much time is left to rebuild that.

 

[SHARPMACHINE]

Thing is looking great!!! You are almost there. Such a sweet build.