My Build log.

[Kalstar]

I wanted to keep track of the progress and get imput from you guys as I go along. I am trying to stay age correct.....meaning, cam, heads, supercharger ect.. would be on the market when the car was new. This is an "different" build. I am looking for a street car with lots of show appeal. I would like to run 11's though. It is a mild 383 with LE1 heads, 1.6RR, baby Crane 227 cam, 6.5lbs Powerdyne, stainless headers, ported intake and TB. Air, Smog, EGR, Cat are all eliminated. Running a 3600 stall and stock 10 bolt w/3.23 gears. Hoping for 410-425 to the wheels. The car is a 94 Z. So here goes, got a lot done so far but lots more to go......

Here is my spread sheet where I am tracking expenses.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjvWDcA-BwuHdE82R21qQUVPcGFjYUZvTW9sME9sU0E#

Stort-list of mods to still do. In this progression (interior, Underhood, suspension and finally paint)

Lowering springs...SLP or better 1 inch drop
Full repaint....same color.
Reinstall stock radio
Install new wheels and tires
New brakes/slotted drilled rotors
Calipers...sandblast and powder coat.
Trans shift issue....no first gear??
Change over to the polished ported intake
Finish polishing fuel rails.
Install new polished valve covers.
Polish Alt
Install supercharger
Abs delete
Install line lock
Fuel line mod
Slow cranking starter issue??
Install headers
Clean up/wire tuck under hood
Carpets
Install the new leather interior
Fix slow window motors
Polish all underhood aluminum
Rears end?? Gears or new?

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

you may run 11's If you set the car up to hook with a decent tire. but lowering it and making it "look" good doesnt always help with traction. you are gunna have to get relocation brackets if you havent already adjustable lca's and panhard bar to re center the rear end. and an adjustable torque arm cross member to bring the instant center back out. lowering the car radically changes the angle of the torque arm and you need to bring the nose of it further UP towards the floor to correct it. just making power is only half the battle!! sorry to be long winded But i feel if i dont Really explain my point people just blow it off as opinion.

[Kalstar]

you may run 11's If you set the car up to hook with a decent tire. but lowering it and making it "look" good doesnt always help with traction. you are gunna have to get relocation brackets if you havent already adjustable lca's and panhard bar to re center the rear end. and an adjustable torque arm cross member to bring the instant center back out. lowering the car radically changes the angle of the torque arm and you need to bring the nose of it further UP towards the floor to correct it. just making power is only half the battle!! sorry to be long winded But i feel if i dont Really explain my point people just blow it off as opinion.

No man, I really appreciate the advise. I know I will need to work on getting the power to the ground and advise is always welcome, knowledge is power. Thanx for the great post. Willing to put together a parts list I should buy?

Here are some pics of what it looked like when I first got it back.....

[Kalstar]

More gross pics.

[Kalstar]

Work begins...........

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

Big Don sez bmr. I have had good luck with UMI. But either way they both offer a good set of lcas and panhard kit. As well as a tunnel mounted(noisier) torque arm or the tranny crossmember relocation cross memeber(allows you to reuse the stock torque arm if cost is an issue). And with either you will be able to properly angle the torque arm up. You are really just trying to get the instant center back under the car. I'm no master by any means. Other people may have better advise or more info on angles and shit but that will help you for sure.

[Kalstar]

More seats work.....

[Kalstar]

Now under the hood (work in process).....

[Kalstar]

Polishing is a PITA but it looks great once done, case and point look at the difference it these two pieces.....

[Kalstar]

In the process of polishing the supercharger, Headers are SS Kooks knock offs. Great deal for what they are. Purchased the springs off a fellow member.

Here is a related link. http://www.northeastf-bodyassn.com/showthread.php?t=3959

[ZFreie]

Polishing is a PITA but it looks great once done, case and point look at the difference it these two pieces.....WHAT! What did you use to polish everything?

I might do this now! Looks amazing

[LSX-Nation]

Looking good.

[Slowhawk]

You might want to move this into this section

http://www.northeastf-bodyassn.com/forumdisplay.php?f=34

[Kalstar]

WHAT! What did you use to polish everything?

I might do this now! Looks amazing

120 cut wheel

220/400/600/800/1000 then 1500 grit sandpaper

Once smooth, polish with black then red and finally white jewlers polish inserted on a buffing pad in your drill. Comes out like chrome.

Thx for the compliment. I only have about 10 hrs total into all of the polishing.

[Formula413]

You might want to move this into this section

http://www.northeastf-bodyassn.com/forumdisplay.php?f=34

That's not a bad idea, mind if I move this thread to that forum Kalstar?

[Kalstar]

That's not a bad idea, mind if I move this thread to that forum Kalstar?

If you would like, this section just seems to be dead lately though. I'm good with waat ever you feel fits.

Jim

[KLAB]

project log for sure

[Formula413]

I'll leave a re-direct in this forum so anyone looking for info on 4th gens will still find it.

[Grovlet]

Who's doing the work on the seats?? I want to do something with mine, as they are getting to look like they are 16 years old....

Those look pretty nice, but mine are faux leather so might be harder to deal with.

[Kalstar]

Who's doing the work on the seats?? I want to do something with mine, as they are getting to look like they are 16 years old....

Those look pretty nice, but mine are faux leather so might be harder to deal with.

I put them on, I have a one girl shop down in FL she charges $500 plus shipping and that includes all the labor and any materal you want (the leather is leatherette which looks like leather but isn't) cloth or leather, multi color or standard....all the same cost. Takes about 3 hrs total to install. I am happy to show you how to install if you ever get near the Cape.

[Kalstar]

Got the evil Opti on......way cool.

Next is the headers.

[Formula413]

Got the evil Opti on......way cool.

Hahaha I got one too, love it!!!

[holokosta]

lol shit thats awesome... i want one haha

[KLAB]

I want to sell my "Z28" plate for one of those :( lookin real good! cleannnnn

[Kalstar]

On Black Heartbeats and Pizza's suggestions, I am going to pick up some traction aids in the next few days.

Relocation brackets (bolt in)
Adjustable Control arms
Adjustable Panhard
Adjustable TQ arm

I know the TQ arm needs to be adjustable but at only 400 wheel HP does the pan hard and control arms need to be adjustable as well.

Already purchased the

End links
Poly Bushings
SLP Lowering springs (more for looks)

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

its not about horsepower its about the correct angles of all your suspension pieces. lowered the car? stock rear? you Might get away with non adjustable lower control arms. But the rear end is going to shift over due to the car being lowered and you NEED an adjustable pan hard bar to bring it back to center. and you also need to look into a relocation front tranny cross member. it takes the torque arm off the tranny so no more broken mounts. And allows you to properly angle it in the front to keep the instant center correct. it Might not be needed. but it will help your 60 foots.

[Kalstar]

its not about horsepower its about the correct angles of all your suspension pieces. lowered the car? stock rear? you Might get away with non adjustable lower control arms. But the rear end is going to shift over due to the car being lowered and you NEED an adjustable pan hard bar to bring it back to center. and you also need to look into a relocation front tranny cross member. it takes the torque arm off the tranny so no more broken mounts. And allows you to properly angle it in the front to keep the instant center correct. it Might not be needed. but it will help your 60 foots.

Great, I will look into those.

[smokinss]

Yeah adj is well worth the extra money. Looking good man. I used to recover seats for Bournes auto center in Easton while I was running the detail department. Def a good thing to learn.

[Kalstar]

Parts ordered (all are adjustable LCA, hardpan, relocate bracket, TQ arm and ploy bushings) for $616.73, not that bad. I went with the Founders Stuff, lots of good reviews and cheap too. Thx for the imput.

Jim

[Kalstar]

Headers are out, more parts on order, namely poly engine mounts and better hardware/ gaskets. Oh ya, pressure regulator and better in tank pump. Adam (Black Heartbeat) has been awesome, thx man for all the help. It's to the point where the car has become "our" project not just mine.

This is the result I am hoping for (only with an LT).............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAreFfk7ijU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

More pics to follow.

[Kalstar]

Adam came over last night, poly mounts are going it, hopefully by this time next week the headers and exhaust will be done. Then moving on to the suspension/traction.

[Kalstar]

Had to bring one of the new SS headers to the machine shop because the flange was Fubar......$140 later, looks as good as new should have.

[KLAB]

same shit happened with mine, sent em back and got pacesetters. i couldnt be bothered haha

[LSX-Nation]

Hows the Project coming along?

[Kalstar]

Slow, The manifolds are out but with my work schedule and Adam injured things have been slow. Working buys the toys but leaves little time to fix and enjoy. All in good time, but man I want to get her back together so bad I can taste it.