Update: Finally coming together!

[Paul Workman]

Got the first real chance to spend some time reassembling the latest FBI monster since getting the engine back. Ami bought me one of those big 36" fans that really tames that garage. (No more sweat-box like Lee and I experienced when taking the engine out last summer!!)

The engine dropped right in, new Fidanza/clutch, trans bolted up...except for the plethora of connections and brittle convoluted wire wrap tubes, it (so far...knock on wood) is piecing together pretty well. (not even missing any bolts...yet.) Still have a wayz to go - need to rebuild my starter (got the kit last week), needs a new trans output seal - that kind of thing. But! Barring any surprises, maybe I'll get to turn the key this w/e. (fingers crossed) :blahblah: Sure will be nice to enjoy at least part of the season before the snow flies!

Wish me luck!

P.

[ZZZZZR1]

Great news Paul!


Congrats :cool:


David

[jimmac28]

Well we are going to do some crusin Paul. :cheers:

[Paul Workman]

Your LT5 is almost identical to my LT5 in modifications as well as in issues (valve melted) ;)

As well as identical in down time :mrgreen:

Do you have a thread that describes all you did (I know you did complete top end porting). What camshaft timing did you end up with? I see you have Marc's chip in your signature (any special programming such as fans on early or power mode set normally to FULL?).

Cam timing is written on a piece of paper and buried in a Mason jar, somewhere in Pete's backyard. It is a secret FBI recipe known only to Pete n Bob G. It works...

Stock cams, BTW.

Power setting "locked" on Full - has to be b/c above 1% throttle, the duty cycle is split between the primary and secondary injectors - thus maintaining the A/F mix in proper proportions (in closed loop).

Marc's chip:
-both fans come on at 205* and turn off at 200*. Engine performance is optimized to run within those temps.
-timing advance dictates premium fuel only
-anti-backfire with headers
-idle control settles the idle quickly after deceleration and initial start-up
-additional fuel for a "top end" only. So, once past the "infant mortality" for the head porting, some tuning will need to be done to realize full potential.
-chip supports running with no secondary throttle plates at all.

What other interesting modifications did you make? I would like to see the details just in case I missed something :D

What injectors did you end up with and what did you do to flywheel, clutch, differential?

Injectors = RCs, newly replaced when I bought the car
Fidanza FW, Center Force sprung hub disc (LT1 camaro)
AutoZone pressure plate w/ lifetime guarantee
Stock diff, but plan to go to a 4.10 as soon as po$$ible.

Did you install "C" Beam Plates or C4 Frame Brace? C-beam plates
Did you change radiator, thermostat, fans?
No.

You eliminated CATS and Secondaries.....did you eliminate the Air Induction system and TB/Plenum coolant?

Eliminated the AIR and plugged the IH, preventing coolant from entering the TB.

What grade of gas are you going to burn and what plugs are you using?

93 octane, and using the AC Delco Platinum 41-800s. But! Not again. The standard copper plugs from now on.


Just asking....:sign10:

Do you happen to have the details all in a single thread or single post ;)

I do now!:)

That's pretty much it. It will be interesting to see what it does on the track. I want those rear gears, but for now I just wanna drive the dang thing!!

P.