Who's modding their car this winter??

[VetteVet]

Pete,

I'll take it. Sending PM.

Thanks,
Jep

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by VetteVet

1991 #565 progress:

1. New carpet - done
2. Refurbed Bose stereo - done
3. New door panels - done
4. New seat leathers and foam - in progress
5. New console lid - done
6. Corsa exhaust - done
7. SW headers and Randomtech cats - in progress
8. New PCV components - done
9. Secondary removal - done
10. Starter rebuild - done
11. New heater core - done
12. Rebuild master cylinder - done
13. Brake bias spring - done
14. '94-'95 GM OEM wheels - done
15. C5 Z06 front brakes - done
16. C5 Z06 rear brakes - in progress (much engineering to do here)
17. Poly bushings all around - rear done, front in progress
18. Cryoed 4.10 rear - done
19. Short-throw shifter built by ZFDoc - done (thanks, Bill!!)
20. FIC injectors - done
21. New AC clutch - in progress
22. Ported IH's, plenum and heads - in progress
23. New haromonic balancer - have part, will be installed on engine reassembly
24. All engine seals and gaskets - in progress (thanks, Jerry!!)
25. All transmission seals and gaskets - done (thanks, Limey!!)
26. Repair/replace speakers/amps - in progress
27. New AC condenser and accumulator - in progress
28. Powdercoat top end - once I've finished porting
29. New console shift plate - done
30. Samco hoses - on engine reassembly
31. Rebuild oil filter hsg/press reg/temp reg assy - done
32. New HVAC blower - done
33. Clean/detail suspension - rear done, front in progress
34. SS top end bolt kit - acquired (I went the McMaster-Carr route, so I have some extras if anyone needs some)
35. Disassembly/modification of ECM code - in progress
36. Contemplating a Fidanza flywheel and new clutch

Lots of other nit-picky stuff that I can't remember at the moment.

Can't wait to get it back on the road. It's been way too long since I've experienced the roar of "The Beast"

What is number 18. Cryoed 4.10 rear?

Did you install the 410s yourself?

[VetteVet]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

What is number 18. Cryoed 4.10 rear?

Did you install the 410s yourself?

Here's the explanation from Wikipedia:

"A cryogenic treatment is the process of reducing the temperature of components over an extended period of time to extreme cold levels, usually slightly below −190 °C (−310.0 °F), which is why it is called a cryogenic process. Liquid nitrogen (LN2) is a common fluid for the process being relatively inexpensive and making up more than 70% of our atmosphere.
As the LN2 boils off from liquid to gas at around −195 °C (−319.0 °F), the components in its proximity are also cooled. The process is controlled by microprocessors so that thermal shock is not generated at the same time resulting in damage to components. Before these microprocessors were created, people would dip parts in liquid nitrogen and virtually turn them to brittle instantaneously.
As the material cools its molecular structure is drawn together through contraction and stress and dislocation brought about by production methods is removed or reduced. Both Einstein and Bose of Germany realized why cryogenic treatment was able to remove residual stresses. Cryogenic treatment removes heat from an object which then allows the object to enter its most relaxed state or a condition with the least amount of kinetic energy. After heat treatment, steels still have a certain percentage of retained austenite which can be transformed into martensite via cryogenic treatment. Other effects are the production of martensite and the precipitation of Eta type carbides. All metals including copper and aluminum, not just steel benefit from the residual stress relief that cryogenic treatment promotes.
The process has a wide range of applications from industrial tooling to improvement of musical signal transmission. Some of the benefits of cryogenic treatment include longer part life, less failure due to cracking, improved thermal properties, better electrical properties including less electrical resistance, reduced coefficient of friction, less creep and walk, improved flatness, and easier machining.
It has been found and proved that cryogenic treatment improves wear resistance of many alloy steels to a great extent."

Bottom line is that it makes the part less resistant to failure if done properly.

I did not do it myself. I bought a complete cryoed rear suspension.

Jep

[Z51JEFF]

Originally Posted by Ccmano

Well let's see....
1. Find a job to pay for what I want to do.
2. a new set of tires, the michelins that came with my dymags are new but over 10yrs old, not sure I trust them.
3. find a job
4. lower the car, I have the lowering parts, want to do the suspension bushings at the same time.
5. find a job
6. install a chain tensioner upgrade kit. The chain rattle at start up bugs me.
7. find a job
8. GS brake calipers for the front, with the new wheels, you can see the ugly brakes.
9. did I mention find a job?
10. ohh yah... find a job!
H

WE seem to be in the same boat.As soon as I get back to work the only thing I want is an exhaust system,Billy Boat? Ive got my car pretty much the way I want it ..........for now.I WANT TO SPEND SOME MONEY!

[Ccmano]

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

WE seem to be in the same boat.As soon as I get back to work the only thing I want is an exhaust system,Billy Boat? Ive got my car pretty much the way I want it ..........for now.I WANT TO SPEND SOME MONEY!

I'm still on the "find a job" part, although things are starting to look up. It's rough out there, good luck!

H

[RHanselman]

Originally Posted by Ccmano

I'm still on the "find a job" part, although things are starting to look up. It's rough out there, good luck!

H

Hans,

NV is just across the boarder and we have our first Male Prostitute in a brothel. It may be a booming business if you're looking for employment.

Cheers,
Rat

[RHanselman]

Hans,

How far away from Palmdale are you?

[Ccmano]

Originally Posted by RHanselman

Hans,

How far away from Palmdale are you?

I was considering the male prostitution thing in a pinch, but the wife veto'd it.

I'm in Orange County Ron, about 100 mile drive to Palmdale.
H