Installing the 421.....
07-07-2010, 10:44 AM
#124
Racer
Member Since: Sep 2007
Location: Eden Utah
Posts: 493
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Certainly is alot of bucks involved. I was lucky to have Jim in my corner in regards to cutting a few costs, or I might of not of been able to build the 421. If it wasn't a 421, it would be been a 383.
I am hoping we can turn it over July 1st, and I can hear the idle of the 236/242 with all those cubes.
I am hoping we can turn it over July 1st, and I can hear the idle of the 236/242 with all those cubes.
07-07-2010, 02:01 PM
#125
Safety Car
Member Since: Sep 2003
Location: Orange County NY
Posts: 3,571
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13
07-08-2010, 05:13 AM
#126
Race Director
Thread Starter
I hear what your saying about those LS-7's as they are just nasty when modded, but not many modded one's in my parts. I have a feeling when I get this bitch running, and fully tuned a stock "
LS7 won't pull as strong. I drove a stock 07 not 2 long ago. Don't get me wrong it was fun, but I am expecting more with the 421.
07-08-2010, 10:09 PM
#127
Race Director
Thread Starter
I noticed you are in the green. Looking at prices for used C5 Z06's?
07-12-2010, 10:00 AM
#128
Race Director
Thread Starter
Well I got the fuel issue sorted out I believe. I found some time to mount the MSD coil blaster a few days ago, and I might be getting a custom SS bracket made up from LD85's friend for the MSD. Thought I would shoot a few pics up.
Yes the car is still sitting on the hoist, but it will be started up in good time. As you guys can tell I am in no hurry, but it will see some road before it snows.
Yes the car is still sitting on the hoist, but it will be started up in good time. As you guys can tell I am in no hurry, but it will see some road before it snows.
Last edited by 88BlackZ-51; 08-13-2010 at 11:35 AM.
07-14-2010, 12:35 PM
#131
Safety Car
Member Since: Sep 2003
Location: Orange County NY
Posts: 3,571
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13
I wish. I'm still holding out for a '70 - '73 split bumper Camaro with a 4 speed, big block, 12 bolt combo 
.Awesome garage and lift, BTW! Now start cleaning that engine bay!!
08-13-2010, 11:31 AM
#133
Race Director
Thread Starter
Had a little set back. Just some personal stuff, but I am back at it somewhat......
Made a little progress. Had a bracket fabricated for the MSD. It didnt fit perfect, but I'll I had to do has shave a little off the one corner, and bingo!
My plan is 2 get the car started this month as my wife is due in 7 weeks with our second.
Also looks like I found a dynojet.
Cheers!
Made a little progress. Had a bracket fabricated for the MSD. It didnt fit perfect, but I'll I had to do has shave a little off the one corner, and bingo!
My plan is 2 get the car started this month as my wife is due in 7 weeks with our second.
Also looks like I found a dynojet.
Cheers!
08-13-2010, 11:36 AM
#134
Race Director
Thread Starter
08-24-2010, 02:43 PM
#135
Team Owner
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: altered state
Posts: 81,242
Received 3,043 Likes
on
2,602 Posts
St. Jude Donor '05
No more posting threads for Ricky until it actually runs.
08-25-2010, 07:39 AM
#137
Team Owner
Member Since: Oct 2000
Location: Fort Knox, KY
Posts: 96,443
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
8 Posts
Cruise-In IV Veteran
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Cruise-In VII Veteran
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
Lookin' good. Not a fan of Fram oil filters, though. I guess you had no bad experiences with 'em?
08-25-2010, 04:21 PM
#138
Le Mans Master
I used the normal procedure I'd used for decades, including filling the new Fram filter with fresh oil. On starting the engine ZERO OIL PRESSURE!
I immediately shut down the engine and double checked my work - no leak or sign of anything being wrong.
Re-fired the engine - ZERO OIL PRESSURE!!
I replaced the Fram filter with the old ACDELCO, the one I had just removed, re-re-fired the engine and pressure returned to normal.
I'll never use a Fram oil filter again!!!
Jake
08-25-2010, 11:36 PM
#139
Race Director
Thread Starter
