Vertigo is now at Gearhead Garage!

[Flash68]

Dave,

It is an interesting look on Notorious' hoops for sure.

As you know, it's the details that set these bad boys apart from one another.

Absofrickinglutely! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Couple of resized pics. I met Jason today and saw the wheel in person. Really like the finish with the slight touch of gloss. Gonna get em all done and mount em up next week!

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/april232009032.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/april232009033.jpg

[awr68]

Yeah buddy!! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[DOOM]

I like your thinking Skip. Funny thing is I already know the "formula" they used on that Nova's wheels for color/finish because I inquired about it awhile back. :)

That car is a very nice one to mimic in many ways!

Thats exactly what Im looking for!!!!!!!!! If you get a chance can you PM me with the ''formula'' ?? I have been beating my head trying to to figure out my wheel colors and there the are on NOTORIUS..

[tones2SS]

SWEETNESS!!!:hail: :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Yeah buddy!! :thumbsup: :cheers:

:D

Thats exactly what Im looking for!!!!!!!!! If you get a chance can you PM me with the ''formula'' ?? I have been beating my head trying to to figure out my wheel colors and there the are on NOTORIUS..

Just emailed you.

SWEETNESS!!!:hail: :thumbsup:

Thanks :D

[Vegas69]

I remember us trading emails and talking about that. Very nice change:yes:

[waynieZ]

The wheels look sweet.

[Flash68]

I remember us trading emails and talking about that. Very nice change:yes:

Yup. I knew I would I end up messing with it somehow. Thanks bro.

The wheels look sweet.

Thanks Wayne!

[mdprovee]

Dave,

The wheels look good. I will have to get up there when you get everything mounted.

[fleet]

Dave,

Likely they'll fire it up today or tomorrow?

[Flash68]

Dave,

The wheels look good. I will have to get up there when you get everything mounted.

Just talked to J... planning on being up there Sat for a motor fire up.

Dave,

Likely they'll fire it up today or tomorrow?

I wish. Still waiting on a couple parts from Holley and they are scheduled to arrive tmrw and Wed... and the fabricator is starting tmrw on IC and exhaust fabbing.... plan is to have at least exhaust done for the fire up, the IC is not as important to have finished but it might be.

:woot:

[mdprovee]

[QUOTE=Flash68;209299]Just talked to J... planning on being up there Sat for a motor fire up.


I would love to be there and would make the trip, unfortunately, I am going under the knife on Friday, The big "V", vasectomy. I will see it in a few weeks.

[Flash68]

[QUOTE=Flash68;209299]Just talked to J... planning on being up there Sat for a motor fire up.


I would love to be there and would make the trip, unfortunately, I am going under the knife on Friday, The big "V", vasectomy. I will see it in a few weeks.

Whoa, now that hurts to think about! :_paranoid

I assume you will be taking yours to GG end of May and hanging with the Gearhead group?

[mdprovee]

Yeah I will probably be there with the crew.

[Flash68]

Yeah I will probably be there with the crew.

Cool. The plan is for me to join you guys finally. Right, Jason? :unibrow:

[6D9]

Right on man! Congrats!

[Flash68]

Right on man! Congrats!

thanks dude... when are we getting that norcal cruise together? when is your car gonna be ready?

[6D9]

Mine is up and running good. But still need to get a better fuel system and tune on a wideband. Sounds like you are getting real close.....:yes:

[Flash68]

Mine is up and running good. But still need to get a better fuel system and tune on a wideband. Sounds like you are getting real close.....:yes:

It is close. Well, at least closer than it's ever been! :lol:

I thought your sig was current and you were still under construction. How is that new procharger workin for ya? Who is gonna tune yours?

You taking yours to GG end of May?

[Flash68]

Well all the parts from Holley are in now. New rails and FPR. Should be bolted on in the next day.

FAST EFI getting hooked up and final wiring figured out. Apparently there are 3 wires that aren't marked and no one is quite sure where they go or what they do. Instructions are not helping either.

All 4 wheels should be powdercoated and installed.

Exhaust should be done tmrw... the Stainless Works X-pipe was too wide to make work well without cutting it down so much or having to run a near S-pipe to connect to the collectors and then mufflers. So Jason had a stainless Magnaflow X-pipe at the shop that he used instead that fits mucho better.

Not sure if the IC plumbing will be done by Saturday (not mandatory obviously) but it looks good for a Saturday fire up! You think I am excited? :)

[gearheadgarage]

Fiend, I say. F-I-E-N-D....... Dave, you're making me nervous buddy! :willy: Guess someone is anxious! Keep those fingers crossed, we'll see if we can get it all dialed.
Exhaust is done to the mufflers and out- I'll send you some pics in the morning to see if you still want to have turn-downs or continue out the back. So far, it's looking good. The v-band flange set up makes everything removable. From my end, you know I like serviceability!! Out the back looks pretty straight forward- the notched tank makes things WAY easier.

[Flash68]

Fiend, I say. F-I-E-N-D....... Dave, you're making me nervous buddy! :willy: Guess someone is anxious! Keep those fingers crossed, we'll see if we can get it all dialed.
Exhaust is done to the mufflers and out- I'll send you some pics in the morning to see if you still want to have turn-downs or continue out the back. So far, it's looking good. The v-band flange set up makes everything removable. From my end, you know I like serviceability!! Out the back looks pretty straight forward- the notched tank makes things WAY easier.

Haha I gotta keep you on your toes. :_paranoid

I'm sure we will be ready! See, the exhaust is already done! :D

Can't wait to hear some loud ass turn downs. :D

I am wondering about the capacity of my single fuel pump now at this power level.... gonna post a thread in the EFI section about it....

[camcojb]

Well all the parts from Holley are in now. New rails and FPR. Should be bolted on in the next day.

FAST EFI getting hooked up and final wiring figured out. Apparently there are 3 wires that aren't marked and no one is quite sure where they go or what they do. Instructions are not helping either.

All 4 wheels should be powdercoated and installed.

Exhaust should be done tmrw... the Stainless Works X-pipe was too wide to make work well without cutting it down so much or having to run a near S-pipe to connect to the collectors and then mufflers. So Jason had a stainless Magnaflow X-pipe at the shop that he used instead that fits mucho better.

Not sure if the IC plumbing will be done by Saturday (not mandatory obviously) but it looks good for a Saturday fire up! You think I am excited? :)

here's the pinout for the FAST you have. Let me know if you can't figure it out.

Jody

[Flash68]

^^ Wow, very cool. Thanks Jody!

I know you and Jason have talked recently about this thing... does he have this printout I wonder? (If he didn't, he does now!) :D

Thanks again!

[gearheadgarage]

Thanks Jody......guess I know what I'm working on tomorrow-.

If you're smart Dave, you'll don your ninja suit tonight & cut my phone lines so I can dedicate my attention to your car. Business is crazy busy, it makes my head spin, but won't hear me complain!! Sometimes I feel like I'm suffering from VERTIGO :wow:

[gearheadgarage]

Pinout may help, I'll look and see. Problem is, the random wires are under the hood, wrapped in a "modified" harness. I'm sure we can chase them down.....must eminate from somewhere, right? Time to send signals and run some continuity tests.

Couldn't resist the bad pun in the previous post, must be delirious!

[Flash68]

Thanks Jody......guess I know what I'm working on tomorrow-.

If you're smart Dave, you'll don your ninja suit tonight & cut my phone lines so I can dedicate my attention to your car. Business is crazy busy, it makes my head spin, but won't hear me complain!! Sometimes I feel like I'm suffering from VERTIGO :wow:

Hey you already told me you were workin on my car tmrw :lol:

Sounds like you need an admin up there. Hey my staffing company can find someone for ya. :D

You'll know if you have real Vertigo... cuz you won't be leaving the house! :woot:

Have I told you I love you lately? :unibrow:

[Flash68]

I thought Jody meant "printout" above.... I don't even know what means! :lol:

[Flash68]

I thought Jody meant "printout" above.... I don't even know what means! :lol:

I am obviously useless!

[camcojb]

yeah, I thought the mystery wires were from the FAST unit. That won't help if they're unlabeled wires from the car harness.

Jody

[Flash68]

yeah, I thought the mystery wires were from the FAST unit. That won't help if they're unlabeled wires from the car harness.

Jody

Okay, that might have been some "tweaking" the previous builder did. Not sure.

Jody, since I got you live here on this thread, I noticed in some fuel pump threads I searched and read, you run or ran (2) Bosch 044 pumps. Do you think the one 044 I have now in-tank is sufficient for this motor? Most of the Porsche Turbo guys who get past 700hp also add a 2nd 044 pump....

thanks

EDIT: Just saw your post on my other thread. Thanks Jody. Sometimes I get a little impatient! :lol:

[fleet]

Have I told you I love you lately? :unibrow:

xCc-RWIp7XU

[camcojb]

Okay, that might have been some "tweaking" the previous builder did. Not sure.

Jody, since I got you live here on this thread, I noticed in some fuel pump threads I searched and read, you run or ran (2) Bosch 044 pumps. Do you think the one 044 I have now in-tank is sufficient for this motor? Most of the Porsche Turbo guys who get past 700hp also add a 2nd 044 pump....

thanks

EDIT: Just saw your post on my other thread. Thanks Jody. Sometimes I get a little impatient! :lol:

yeah, at 700 rwhp a single Bosch pump probably won't cut it.

Jody

[Flash68]

xCc-RWIp7XU


:rofl: I knew someone would have something to say about that!

[fleet]

Flash, your posts tonite reminded me of this ...

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[Flash68]

Flash, your posts tonite reminded me of this ...

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Skip that is so perfect. And you didn't even know I watch Seinfeld re-runs literally every week.... over and over and over.... :lol:

[mdprovee]

Glad things are coming together for you. It is a very exciting time, the anticipation...I'll be crossing my fingers for you.

[Flash68]

Glad things are coming together for you. It is a very exciting time, the anticipation...I'll be crossing my fingers for you.

No one knows better than you, Mike! Thanks buddy.

[fleet]

I've really enjoyed reading your posts tonite, even if one of them in particular probably scared Jason into immediately going back to the shop to work on your car all nite! :_paranoid

[Flash68]

I've really enjoyed reading your posts tonite, even if one of them in particular probably scared Jason into immediately going back to the shop to work on your car all nite! :_paranoid

Ha, I think I may have! He is probably not liking this thread anymore with my "public timelines" :_paranoid

But in all seriousness, Jason and his crew have been kickin ass on this car while running a very busy and popular shop up there. I'm glad to see his business doing well in this tough economy. Speaks volumes.... :thumbsup:

[fleet]

I'm glad to see his business doing well in this tough economy. Speaks volumes.... :thumbsup:

Agreed.

We hear enough all day about businesses laying people off. so it is good to hear about a quality shop thriving. :thumbsup:

[R67Chevelle]

I do not mean to offend or maybe I need some understanding. I have a 67 chevelle that it appears that I may have the finances again in the next 6 months to completely redo the way I want but time is the issue.

I don't want to wait 1 to 3 years either for someone else to build for me. I could do a complete redo on my chevelle myself in 2-3 years easily (did it back 20 years ago).

Gearhead seems to be a very good company as well as fesler, D&Z and some others. But your car seemed to take an aweful long time for the to finish up. Your prior was just plain redickulous.

As long as things are not too radical is 6-8 months for a project even possible?

You have seemed to have waited for an aweful long time and way exceeded your original budget.

You do however have a great looking car, and it has turned out very nice.:thumbsup:

Blessings,
AMS

[Flash68]

I do not mean to offend or maybe I need some understanding. I have a 67 chevelle that it appears that I may have the finances again in the next 6 months to completely redo the way I want but time is the issue.

I don't want to wait 1 to 3 years either for someone else to build for me. I could do a complete redo on my chevelle myself in 2-3 years easily (did it back 20 years ago).

Gearhead seems to be a very good company as well as fesler, D&Z and some others. But your car seemed to take an aweful long time for the to finish up. Your prior was just plain redickulous.

As long as things are not too radical is 6-8 months for a project even possible?

You have seemed to have waited for an aweful long time and way exceeded your original budget.

You do however have a great looking car, and it has turned out very nice.:thumbsup:

Blessings,
AMS

No offense taken.

To clarify some details of my saga, I let the first guy have a crack at it (a 1-man operation with experience building fairly simple muscle cars with bolt-on mods). I had problems with progress on the car from the start, and even though some of it was his doing, his subcontractors (fabricator, painter, interior) were pretty much worthless. I am not going to name names - it's a small town and no one on Lateral G even knows these people anyway. But I let things go on and on long enough and finally pulled the car from him in late 2008. I also let it go on too long because I had become friends with the guy, went to SEMA with him, hung out with him and his wife, bla bla bla. My mistake there, but what can ya do.

And, like many guys who get into a project, I kept adding cooler and better parts here and there and extending the budget. I have extended my budget, yes, but only by choice, not because I was given a low bid on work or labor. I have no beef with the guy's pricing - I had a beef with his progress, or lack thereof. I wasn't building a Ridler car here, just a nice street car with mostly bolt-ons and a few new cool parts, or so I thought.

Since taking the car to Gearhead Garage, things have been rolling and progressing to my satisfaction. The only times things have slowed down a little is when they had shows or something to go to and get cars ready for them, which I completely understand. I also slowed the project down at one point a few months ago for financial reasons. The parts and labor management has been pretty good as we have worked together to make sure there have always something to work on with the car and we weren't waiting for parts.

Also, I can't expect to have my car brought in to their large shop and instantly take priority. And of course we have run into a few unanticipated snags here and there, and I have added a couple new minor things here and there, but by and large, things happen on my car every week. My car had no progress for weeks and sometimes months in my previous experience. I get pissed just thinking about it.....

I cannot begin to estimate a timeframe for your build as I do not know what exactly you are looking to do or how much work you have done so far.

I admit the building of a car from pretty much scratch is more work than I had anticipated, but my car should've been able to be built in less than 1 year easily if in the right hands from the start. I don't think anyone will disagree with me on that.

Thanks for the kind words. I love the 66-67 Chevelles... I sold my 66 last year to a guy in the Netherlands!

[gearheadgarage]

Generally, a restoration or ProTouring car takes roughly 1 year to build. That is a pretty generic statement though.....How far off the deep end is the car? Are we talking full show car w/ all the bells and whistles? Then it's longer. If it's a regular pro-touring driver car of highest quality, the add-ons will likely not be as extensive.

We perform ALL of the required services that make up a build. As such, we can schedule much of the work to happen at the same time. PLUS, if we know what we're building, and how then we can order EVERYTHING in advance- as long as money isn't a limiting factor. This allows cars to fly together. Didia 1968 RS/SS conv't w/ candy paint and EVERY add-on in 6 mos.

It is important to understand that a car must be assembled, disassembled, reassembled at a minimum to get a good build. Paint & body needs time to cure and outgas, that cannot be rushed.

Unfortunately, we live in the real world, and most people are scraping up the money to build these projects. It is very seldom that a guy walks in and signs over a check for $100-300k to build his car quickly. As long as parts and funds are there, building a car is pretty straight-forward.

Last note: Remember this......develop a build plan & try to stick with it!!! Otherwise, throw timeliness out the window!! It is cheapest & fastest to stick to a build plan:yes:

[R67Chevelle]

FLASH68 & GEARHEADGARAGE

thanks for the clairity. Like I said I was not trying to say something negative either way, but just courious. When Im ready I will follow the suggestions and advice. Appologize if I did a hyjack here... again awesome car and awesome work....Thanks...

Blessings,
AMS

[Vegas69]

It looks really easy from the outside looking in. These are custom builds. There is an old saying. Custom ain't cheap and it ain't easy. If you're in a hurry to build one of these cars, you best find a new hobby. I have to add that once the car is complete it's not done by a long shot. There are going to be things that need redesigned, tweaked, and tuned on every car.

[fleet]

I have to add that once the car is complete it's not done by a long shot. There are going to be things that need redesigned, tweaked, and tuned on every car.

What you're doing Todd, updating your threads when you do the above is a big help to alot of us. Same when Steve Rupp and a number of others do. Much more educational and fun for us onlookers than just seeing the finished product pics.

[Flash68]

Word.

[R67Chevelle]

It looks really easy from the outside looking in. These are custom builds. There is an old saying. Custom ain't cheap and it ain't easy. If you're in a hurry to build one of these cars, you best find a new hobby. I have to add that once the car is complete it's not done by a long shot. There are going to be things that need redesigned, tweaked, and tuned on every car.

Never said it was easy or in a hurry either. Iam not looking for undercarriage perfection that you can eat off of. Ideas though out a build can change and so does the budget. You right about one thing "once a car is complete it not done".

Like Jeff hanson's TECH9 is a work of art. If I had bought that, I don't think I could not drive it because its almost in my opinion TOO nice. Even your camaro in my opinion is almost too NICE. ):thumbsup: in a good way. (I lived in Vegas for 10 years up until the end of 2007 and the construction trucks and debris on the roads ate the crap out of my daily cars.)

If a chip or a small scrach happens I don't want to have a melt down over a 20-30K paint job either.

I give credit where credit is due... Thanks for the suggestions...

Blessings,
AMS

[Flash68]

Never said it was easy or in a hurry either. Iam not looking for undercarriage perfection that you can eat off of. Ideas though out a build can change and so does the budget. You right about one thing "once a car is complete it not done".

Like Jeff hanson's TECH9 is a work of art. If I had bought that, I don't think I could not drive it because its almost in my opinion TOO nice. Even your camaro in my opinion is almost too NICE. ):thumbsup: in a good way. (I lived in Vegas for 10 years up until the end of 2007 and the construction trucks and debris on the roads ate the crap out of my daily cars.)

If a chip or a small scrach happens I don't want to have a melt down over a 20-30K paint job either.

I give credit where credit is due... Thanks for the suggestions...

Blessings,
AMS

I agree on not making the car too nice that you worry about it all the time. I insisted on a "driver quality" paint job and not a $15-20k job like many cars have and still get driven. That was one place I didn't want to overspend and would not.

I agree... Tech 9 and Vegas' 69 both have killer paint and body work! Too nice for me. ;)

[awr68]

Dave we should have traded cars last year then...you wouldn't have had to worry at all about either of the blue paint jobs! :lol:

tick-toc...that thing fire yet!? ;)

[Flash68]

Dave we should have traded cars last year then...you wouldn't have had to worry at all about either of the blue paint jobs! :lol:

tick-toc...that thing fire yet!? ;)

That's messed up! I think I might have had a problem with that! :lol:

Gearhead kicked majoe ass so far this week and things look great for some Saturday music. :D

[Flash68]

Got some exhaust pics today from Jason. It's a mixture of Stainless Works, Magnaflow, and Spintech. He is gonna pull it up a notch higher for more clearance he said. I think this looks pretty sweet. And yes it will be loud. :_paranoid

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/alternator015.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/alternator016.jpg

[awr68]

Looks good! Lets hope it doesn't boil the fuel...remember what happened to Scott on PT? Might want to do some turn downs on the end too.....

It's getting real close my friend!

[Flash68]

Looks good! Lets hope it doesn't boil the fuel...remember what happened to Scott on PT? Might want to do some turn downs on the end too.....

It's getting real close my friend!

Boil the fuel? No, I didn't know that happened... his exhaust was like this? We had contemplated turn-downs right after the muffler but thought this would scavenge the exhaust a little better and quiet it down a tad.... just a tad. :D

Is my exhaust really that close to the fuel tank?

[Vegas69]

Holy shiat that thing is going to be LOUD

[Flash68]

Holy shiat that thing is going to be LOUD

Yessir! We shall see how long I can handle it. :D

[skatinjay27]

Holy shiat that thing is going to be LOUD
yea with the spintechs your close tojust running straight pipes! lol

looks good man,you must be getting super anxious!

[Flash68]

yea with the spintechs your close tojust running straight pipes! lol

looks good man,you must be getting super anxious!

thanks man - yes I am bustin at the seams here. :)

hey, at least I ain't using the Pro Shootouts from Spintech. Now that is loud! :wow:

[awr68]

Yes his fuel got WAY hot on last years PT...he had to put some turndowns on it to solve the problem. Basically you don't want the heat of the exhaust hitting the fuel tank......

[Flash68]

Yes his fuel got WAY hot on last years PT...he had to put some turndowns on it to solve the problem. Basically you don't want the heat of the exhaust hitting the fuel tank......

Interesting... never knew that. What were the symptoms causing him to discover that?

We will have to check on how close it all is and keep this in mind.... turndowns were the original plan...

[ccracin]

The car is looking awesome. Just one comment on the exhaust as well. You shouldn't blow that kind of heat at the rear brakes either. You spent money to help dissipate heat and now you're adding it back in. If you want the sound use turn downs. JMO. Get some video up of that monster running. :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Completely agree on the exhaust. Dump it.

[Flash68]

The car is looking awesome. Just one comment on the exhaust as well. You shouldn't blow that kind of heat at the rear brakes either. You spent money to help dissipate heat and now you're adding it back in. If you want the sound use turn downs. JMO. Get some video up of that monster running. :thumbsup:

Thanks Chad. I didn't consider that aspect of heat on the brakes. Good point. I think we will change it out. I think it is only tacked up for now.

Video coming very soon! :)

Completely agree on the exhaust. Dump it.

Todd, you just wanted to say the word "dump"... :woot:

[camcojb]

Interesting... never knew that. What were the symptoms causing him to discover that?

We will have to check on how close it all is and keep this in mind.... turndowns were the original plan...

he had the mufflers pointing straight back to the tank; no turndowns or turn outs. Since they were mounted in the normal area in front of the rear end you wouldn't think it would be an issue, but on long freeway runs with the hot exhaust pointed straight at the stainless tank it got so hot his fuel pressure and pump were having issues. He added some turndowns on the Tour and it completely eliminated the problem.

Jody

[Flash68]

he had the mufflers pointing straight back to the tank; no turndowns or turn outs. Since they were mounted in the normal area in front of the rear end you wouldn't think it would be an issue, but on long freeway runs with the hot exhaust pointed straight at the stainless tank it got so hot his fuel pressure and pump were having issues. He added some turndowns on the Tour and it completely eliminated the problem.

Jody

Good to know, and a simple fix/preventative measure!

thanks

[Flash68]

A couple different ways to finish the exhaust off here... I think I like the straight down version, and maybe trimming the end of the dump as it looks to hang a bit lower than the rest of the exhaust. Thoughts?

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonMAY1010.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonMAY1007.jpg

[Flash68]

Some IC shots... just gotta get the 4.25" oval to 3" round transition figured out.. We have a plan for that.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonMAY1002.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonMAY1004.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonMAY1006.jpg

[Flash68]

I think I'm really diggin this look..... "Mad Max" as Jason called it. :D

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonMAY1012.jpg

[bulldog19]

i agree the turndown looks better and slicing the end for a smoother look maybe a 30 angle. You will love the sound of the spintechs, i just put them on my 68 and they sound really nice. You've got a nice car there i know you're stoked about hearing it run. I just re-fired mine for the 1st time in 2-1/2 years last weekend.

[Flash68]

And due to Holley not sending their proprietary fitting that no one in the world carries, it will hold up the fire up session planned for this weekend.... It will ship Monday and hoping for a Thursday fire up. The IC may be all done by then anyway... good times!

I wanna say thanks to the Gearhead crew for really putting it into overdrive this week on my car and it sucks it came down to a simple stupid fitting that should've been sent with the other Holley stuff. Jason, we know it's not your fault! We'll get em next week. :)

[Flash68]

i agree the turndown looks better and slicing the end for a smoother look maybe a 30 angle. You will love the sound of the spintechs, i just put them on my 68 and they sound really nice. You've got a nice car there i know you're stoked about hearing it run. I just re-fired mine for the 1st time in 2-1/2 years last weekend.

Yeah the angle cut might be a good idea for that.

I am stoked to hear the Spintechs. Which version do you have?

Your re-firing schedule is almost identical to mine. I bought the motor in early 2007 and so it's been about 2.5 years for me as well. :)

[fleet]

Lets get to the crux of the real problem with the car right now.

You want to us to enjoy your fancy new wheel look, yet they are surrounded by those dirty tires in all these pics.

I don't understand your priorities on this project Flash.



;)

[bulldog19]

I have the sportsman Xl with a Dr Gas X-Pipe. Nice rumble @ idle and when you get into it is when it really sounds nice. What are your state laws like in regards to sound for getting the car inspected? I tried to get mine inspected and was turned down for it being too loud! Law allows for a decibel level of 96 i was 98.2 @ 2000 RPM. I'm going to try some screen and steel wool in the tailpipes to get it down. Good thing we just clamped the tailpipes for now. Yes i was stoked when we fired it for the 1st time as i had some top end work done, new heads, roller cam and dual 4's. As stoked as i was my 5-year old daughter was even more excited. She said cool Dad now we can go cruisin and get ice cream! Glad i got white houndstooth interior!

[tones2SS]

Flash, I can't wait for the fire-up.
You must be happy. Car looks great with those wheels.
We're gonna need some high res pics for our desktop backgrounds!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[Flash68]

Lets get to the crux of the real problem with the car right now.

You want to us to enjoy your fancy new wheel look, yet they are surrounded by those dirty tires in all these pics.

I don't understand your priorities on this project Flash.

;)

Tough crowd, Skip! ;)

My priority is doing a 4000rpm clutch dump as soon as humanly possible! :D


I have the sportsman Xl with a Dr Gas X-Pipe. Nice rumble @ idle and when you get into it is when it really sounds nice. What are your state laws like in regards to sound for getting the car inspected? I tried to get mine inspected and was turned down for it being too loud! Law allows for a decibel level of 96 i was 98.2 @ 2000 RPM. I'm going to try some screen and steel wool in the tailpipes to get it down. Good thing we just clamped the tailpipes for now. Yes i was stoked when we fired it for the 1st time as i had some top end work done, new heads, roller cam and dual 4's. As stoked as i was my 5-year old daughter was even more excited. She said cool Dad now we can go cruisin and get ice cream! Glad i got white houndstooth interior!

Yeah I have the same mufflers. I'm pretty excited to hear them in the flesh. I don't hear of too many guys in Calif getting in trouble for too many decibels, but I do have to get this car inspected to be registered at DMV I believe. I have had a car inspection with the Hiway Patrol before and also at the DMV... not sure what my best bet is... hmmm.

That will be fun to take your daughter for ice cream. :)

Flash, I can't wait for the fire-up.
You must be happy. Car looks great with those wheels.
We're gonna need some high res pics for our desktop backgrounds!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

Thanks man. I'll be getting some pics and video soon. I don't think my car has been washed in 2 years. :lol:

[fleet]

I don't think my car has been washed in 2 years. :lol:

If that 's how you treat things, then maybe you need a visit from this guy, joy boy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF2gZu3ygEQ

[zbugger]

Flash, you may get Db tested when you go get your car inspected at the CHP. In that case, turndowns are pretty loud. I'm not sure you could get away with them there with a loud exhaust like that. If you don't get that tested, they liked your car. The reason I say this is because I've had my car run without tail pipes. Straight out of the 40 series Flowmaster's. It shook a Mountain View police car when the choke was on and I got a ticket for that. I put tail pipes on it and it quieted the car down A LOT. My neighbor's Mustang had turndowns and my dad measured it at around 94db when driving past our front door, and my car was around 84 with the tail pipes. I think California state law is around the 95db area. Full tailpipes do help a lot with how loud the car winds up. That and it makes it easier to talk inside the car. Now, while I did like the car's sound when it was without tails on it, with tails makes it a bit more bearable for others.

[Flash68]

If that 's how you treat things, then maybe you need a visit from this guy, joy boy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF2gZu3ygEQ

Ha, keep the Seinfeld vids comin. Love em! :D

Don't worry, there will be some really purtty pics done when this all finished. :cool:

Flash, you may get Db tested when you go get your car inspected at the CHP. In that case, turndowns are pretty loud. I'm not sure you could get away with them there with a loud exhaust like that. If you don't get that tested, they liked your car. The reason I say this is because I've had my car run without tail pipes. Straight out of the 40 series Flowmaster's. It shook a Mountain View police car when the choke was on and I got a ticket for that. I put tail pipes on it and it quieted the car down A LOT. My neighbor's Mustang had turndowns and my dad measured it at around 94db when driving past our front door, and my car was around 84 with the tail pipes. I think California state law is around the 95db area. Full tailpipes do help a lot with how loud the car winds up. That and it makes it easier to talk inside the car. Now, while I did like the car's sound when it was without tails on it, with tails makes it a bit more bearable for others.

Yeah I was thinkin the DMV inspector would be a lot better chance of not having an issue vs the CHP. Like you said, unless the guy you got at either place was a car guy. I highly doubt the DMV has a decibel meter. ???

And I know I can and may add the tailpipes later if I want if it's more noise than I want. Just figured I start with loud and tone it down if need be. I think I have a higher tolerance for noise than most. And no radio or conversations are necessary in this car for me at this point. :)

Who knows... I may hate it and add the tails or at least over-axle pipes and dump behind the rear wheels after a week!

[Vegas69]

Tail pipes are a biatch with a G bar and they need to be 2.5. Frank has them but they are 500 bones for the set.

[Flash68]

Tail pipes are a biatch with a G bar and they need to be 2.5. Frank has them but they are 500 bones for the set.

Yeah that's what I thought, so another reason I was not wanting them. But I think Jason and the exhaust guy had mocked up some 3" tails that looked like they would work, but they were going under the axle I think....

[syborg tt]

you can get 3" over the axle.

I have a buddy that just finished them and he said it was a pain but it's possible and yes the car does have a stock floor.

I'm not sure if he will post pics but it's possible.

[Flash68]

you can get 3" over the axle.

I have a buddy that just finished them and he said it was a pain but it's possible and yes the car does have a stock floor.

I'm not sure if he will post pics but it's possible.

Very cool. I assume he has a 4 link and narrowed tank too?

[boonedog]

the wheels look awesome can wait to see the hole car

[Flash68]

the wheels look awesome can wait to see the hole car

thanks boonedog

[awr68]

Nice progress! That engine bay looks really familiar!! ;) :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Nice progress! That engine bay looks really familiar!! ;) :thumbsup:

Haha, thanks. yeah it sure does don't it! :D

[Vegas69]

you can get 3" over the axle.

I have a buddy that just finished them and he said it was a pain but it's possible and yes the car does have a stock floor.

I'm not sure if he will post pics but it's possible.

With the original G Bar? Frank said it can't be done with a decent ride height. Meaning low enough to look good. I'd have them weld in your G Bar bracket as well. I see it's bolted in now. 700 rwhp and a bolted in g bar bracket don't jive with me.

[Flash68]

With the original G Bar? Frank said it can't be done with a decent ride height. Meaning low enough to look good. I'd have them weld in your G Bar bracket as well. I see it's bolted in now. 700 rwhp and a bolted in g bar bracket don't jive with me.

I think they are identical, but I have the Air Ride Air Bar for the record.

And I am pretty sure Gearhead welded everything you could with the 4 link after the previous guy had bolted it all up. Maybe that's why it looks bolted in?

Am I right, J?

[Vegas69]

Exactly the same deal just with shockwaves.

[Flash68]

Exactly the same deal just with shockwaves.

Well you can get the Air Bar with QA1s too cuz that's what I have.

[syborg tt]

yep - that be's the kit, frank be wrong on this one. It can be done it just takes some work.

btw - these are the old pics so i have no clue how it looks now.


I can't tell if this tank is narrowed though ???

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww1/wpano/January%209%202009/Picture009.jpg

[Vegas69]

That's the new style Alston G Bar not the Air Ride G Bar that I"m running along with Flash.

[68protouring454]

With the original G Bar? Frank said it can't be done with a decent ride height. Meaning low enough to look good. I'd have them weld in your G Bar bracket as well. I see it's bolted in now. 700 rwhp and a bolted in g bar bracket don't jive with me.

i did three inch over the axle on vinnys car with the original g bar, air'd out it sat decent

[Vegas69]

You're good dude. I wish I was closer...I'd have you work your magic on mine.

[Flash68]

i did three inch over the axle on vinnys car with the original g bar, air'd out it sat decent

That's right, I knew there was another similar setup I had seen this done on... thanks for posting, Jake.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/vin68.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/IMG_0929-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/vin68a.jpg

[syborg tt]

all i can say is the internet is king - There are so many guy's on the BB's that someone know someone and is always willing to help.

Jake you are the best - thanks for posting the pics even though it's not my car.

[Vegas69]

That set up wouldn't work with my external fuel pump, but with some tweaks it would.

[Flash68]

Well she successfully fired up today with relative ease. Jason gave me a little taste over the cell phone. :woot:

Will be up there tmrw to see and hear it in the flesh, and quite possible go for a little stroll up and down the nice frontage road right there.

Will post some vid and pics when I return. :D

[Tom.A]

You must be stoked. Looking forward to seeing the video and pictures.:thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Cool man...it's a good day!

[Flash68]

Thanks guys... yeah I prolly won't sleep well tonite being so anxious....:willy:

[fleet]

Well she successfully fired up today with relative ease. Jason gave me a little taste over the cell phone. :woot:


True Camaro love wins out....:D

[mdprovee]

Congrats Dave, I remember my phone call. You have to be excited. Hope to see it soon.

[Flash68]

True Camaro love wins out....:D

LOL. Skip you're killin me! :lol:

Congrats Dave, I remember my phone call. You have to be excited. Hope to see it soon.

Yeah how fun is that! We had a great day today with it. Man the Gearhead crew is awesome.

Workin on a little video and should post it tmrw. :unibrow:

[fleet]

LOL. Skip you're killin me! :lol:

Glad to help put you over the edge Dave!

Oh, wait a minute, I'm not the guy who's invoicing you. :_paranoid

Seriously, we're all happy for you and proud as punch of the guy who has singlehandedly tried to jump start the NorCal auto aftermarket industry! :hail:

[Flash68]

Glad to help put you over the edge Dave!

Oh, wait a minute, I'm not the guy who's invoicing you. :_paranoid

Seriously, we're all happy for you and proud as punch of the guy who has singlehandedly tried to jump start the NorCal auto aftermarket industry! :hail:

Ha. I was actually happy to pay my bill today after a much anticipated day that I have been waiting for for over 2 years.

Everyone around here has to do their part to try to keep California solvent.... oh wait, nevermind. It's too late. :_paranoid :D

Vids to come....

[fleet]

Ha. I was actually happy to pay my bill today after a much anticipated day that I have been waiting for for over 2 years.

Better feeling than say paying 'Jack Klompus' for a Caddy you paid for already I'll bet! :lol:

Looking forward to the vids.

[Flash68]

Better feeling than say paying 'Jack Klompus' for a Caddy you paid for already I'll bet! :lol:

Looking forward to the vids.

You might be the only guy who quotes Seinfeld more than I do! :lol:

[awr68]

Very cool news Dave!! :thumbsup:

[69x22]

We were scheduled to fire the motor today and hear some open header thunder, but it was not meant to be. Found out the previous unnamed "builder" (I use that term loosely) did something with the fuel rail and removed the FPR and hacked something up, so Gearhead is working with Holley to send us out a good one within a week. Hopefully fire it up next week. In the meantime, here are a few updated pics of the car. It's starting to like something I can drive!

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/gordon009.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/gordon008.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/gordon001.jpg


Interior came out sweet, what steering wheel is that? I am having a hard time deciding which one I want.

[camaro2nv]

Looks very nice!
If you ever think about changing that gauge console to a glass one let me know.

[fleet]

You might be the only guy who quotes Seinfeld more than I do! :lol:

Giddyup! :D

[Flash68]

Very cool news Dave!! :thumbsup:

Thanks Tony. :)

Interior came out sweet, what steering wheel is that? I am having a hard time deciding which one I want.

Thank you. I am pretty happy with it, especially since it was plan B!

It's the Flaming River Waterfall. Lots of good options out there.

[Vegas69]

Yeah Yeah Yeah....where is this video?

[fleet]

Flash is negotiating with Japanese TV. Its all very hush hush, lots of citrus fruit being exchanged back and forth etc. etc.

If that deal falls through we'll see some vids...I guess.:mad:

[Flash68]

Looks very nice!
If you ever think about changing that gauge console to a glass one let me know.

Thanks. What do you have as far as a glass gauge console? Pics?

Yeah Yeah Yeah....where is this video?

Easy killer. I don't remember you coming up with video so quickly! :willy:

Flash is negotiating with Japanese TV. Its all very hush hush, lots of citrus fruit being exchanged back and forth etc. etc.

If that deal falls through we'll see some vids...I guess.:mad:

If you must know, I was actually spending hours learning how to use iMovie on my friend's Mac (I'm a PC user but now want to get one just for this program). Really fun program and can be addictive once you get the hang of it. She did most of the work I have to admit.

Anyway, enough chatter.... hope you like.

VMJHY8OS_Q4

[fleet]

Very cool Dave.:thumbsup:

What's your impressions of how it drives?

[Payton King]

lots of memories as to when I took mine out for the maiden voyage.

Congrats and your car looks bad ass!

[Vegas69]

I didn't know you were going to edit the video. Car looks good man.

[mdprovee]

That is really cool Dave, nothing like the first ride. Congrats to you!!

[Tom.A]

It looks mean. We need some pictures also :yes:

[camcojb]

ok, I'll ask. Why is it idling so high? Looks great by the way.

Jody

[Flash68]

Very cool Dave.:thumbsup:

What's your impressions of how it drives?

Thanks. Lots of adjusting needed so it was a little sloppy... needs alignment, clutch adjusted, throttle pedal is loose, power steering reservoir is junk (being replaced with a better one), that shifter is pretty damn hard to get into 1st gear, but we think that may help once the idle is adjusted. Surprisingly, we didn't feel or hear any rubbing as low as it sits. Gonna move it up about 1/2" all around anyway.

lots of memories as to when I took mine out for the maiden voyage.

Congrats and your car looks bad ass!

Thanks Payton. It's a pretty vivid experience. :thumbsup:

I didn't know you were going to edit the video. Car looks good man.

Thanks. I wanted to have some fun after getting my new flip camcorder.

That is really cool Dave, nothing like the first ride. Congrats to you!!

It was a great day. thanks :)

It looks mean. We need some pictures also :yes:

Thanks Tom. Pics are incoming!

ok, I'll ask. Why is it idling so high? Looks great by the way.

Jody

Thank Jody.

Yes, I was waiting for this question. When we originally started it the idle settled down betw 1000-1400 or so, but then once we got out on the road it was up around 1800-2000. Not sure why. The tuner is coming by this week/weekend to plug his equipment in and check out all the vitals.

Oh, and max boost we saw was 7 psi just part throttling. That's with the intercooler and larger pulley hooked up.

[camcojb]

Thank Jody.

Yes, I was waiting for this question. When we originally started it the idle settled down betw 1000-1400 or so, but then once we got out on the road it was up around 1800-2000. Not sure why. The tuner is coming by this week/weekend to plug his equipment in and check out all the vitals.

Oh, and max boost we saw was 7 psi just part throttling. That's with the intercooler and larger pulley hooked up.

it should idle fine at 950-1000 rpms, it did before. Sounds like the throttle blade is too far open, vacuum leak, etc. I'm sure the tuner can figure it out once he has access to the software and can see what is and what isn't happening.

Congrats again on getting it moving, big milestone.
Jody

[fleet]

As you know Dave, there once was a short, stocky, dimwitted bald man who lived with his parents. That all changed however, once he got behind the wheel of his Dad's GTO proclaiming loudly and proudly ... "I'm a bad man!"

After your maiden voyage Dave, I don't see how we can deny your membership any longer into the 'Bad Man' club.

Welcome!

:lol:

[Flash68]

it should idle fine at 950-1000 rpms, it did before. Sounds like the throttle blade is too far open, vacuum leak, etc. I'm sure the tuner can figure it out once he has access to the software and can see what is and what isn't happening.

Congrats again on getting it moving, big milestone.
Jody

Thanks. It's a great feeling as you know, and just the beginning of more fun.

I can't remember his name, but the tuner that is coming over the Gearhead guys are really high on his skills. So I'm sure he will get it worked out.

As you know Dave, there once was a short, stocky, dimwitted bald man who lived with his parents. That all changed however, once he got behind the wheel of his Dad's GTO proclaiming loudly and proudly ... "I'm a bad man!"

After your maiden voyage Dave, I don't see how we can deny your membership any longer into the 'Bad Man' club.

Welcome!

:lol:

I like being bad. :D

[tones2SS]

Congrats.
Car looks awesome. Interior is sweet.:thumbsup:

[awr68]

:woot: :thumbsup: :cheers:
Long time coming my friend!!

[fleet]

I like being bad. :D

Yeah sure... :rolleyes:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=209731&postcount=278

:P

[waynieZ]

The car looks great, Time for some fun.

[Flash68]

Thanks guys (especially you Skip :lol:)

It's great to finally be in my car after watching and seeing so many shots and vids of others getting on the road with their projects.

More fun to come!

[skatinjay27]

looks sweet! still gonna put the front stripe or there?

[fleet]

Thanks guys (especially you Skip :lol:)

You're welcome Flash. Just none of that stuff you laid on Jason a couple of weeks ago, Mr. Metro, or else!

LrllCZw8jiM&feature


:rofl:

[Flash68]

looks sweet! still gonna put the front stripe or there?

Thanks AJ. Debating on the stripe or painting just the cowl section.... might wait a bit and see what I think.

You're welcome Flash. Just none of that stuff you laid on Jason a couple of weeks ago, Mr. Metro, or else!

:rofl:

That was a one time deal. :D

[camaro2nv]

Wow the wheels are REALLY the right color. Good call!
Ill dig up some of my glass work. I havent done a Camaro yet. Ive done a lot of modern cars.

[Flash68]

Wow the wheels are REALLY the right color. Good call!
Ill dig up some of my glass work. I havent done a Camaro yet. Ive done a lot of modern cars.

thanks man. yeah I was really happy how they came out.

I thought you meant you already had a glass console for a 68.

[boonedog]

when can we get some pics of the car finished?

[fleet]

I'm sure Dave will post them soon. He's been real busy.

He's fortunate to be in the Kenny Banya business.

:P

[lt1 chevelle]

car looks badass, you going to have it ready for the show at the end of the month?

[Spiffav8]

Congratulations. I know you've been through a bit to get to this point but it looks like it was well worth the trouble. Can't wait to go for ride!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

when can we get some pics of the car finished?

Well... when it's finished. :D Are these cars ever finished? I realize we spent all the time videoing the car last weekend and no really decent pics. I'll post a couple of what I have.

I'm sure Dave will post them soon. He's been real busy.

He's fortunate to be in the Kenny Banya business.

:P

And it is a very demanding business indeed. :D

car looks badass, you going to have it ready for the show at the end of the month?

Thanks! Yep, the plan is to cruise down from Sac with the Gearhead posse and be part of their team.

Congratulations. I know you've been through a bit to get to this point but it looks like it was well worth the trouble. Can't wait to go for ride!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Curtis. Yes I was just telling my dad today that after 2.5 years of bitching, complaining, sulking, bla bla bla, it all doesn't matter much now. :)

You definitely got a ride voucher! :D

[gearheadgarage]

Holy crap, I almost fell outta my chair. I was finally looking at the thread w/ updates from Dave and came accross the vid from Skip? WaterCooledNelds, right? That is good stuff! Definitely some good characters here on the site....
:rofl:

We'll get some pics and some tuning done this wekend. Car has now been 4-wheel aligned, PSC steering reservoir is in transit, stance has been raised 5/8", etc. Looking forward to some longer joyrides this weekend!

The thing is a BEAST!!! :woot:

[Flash68]

Holy crap, I almost fell outta my chair. I was finally looking at the thread w/ updates from Dave and came accross the vid from Skip? WaterCooledNelds, right? That is good stuff! Definitely some good characters here on the site....
:rofl:

We'll get some pics and some tuning done this wekend. Car has now been 4-wheel aligned, PSC steering reservoir is in transit, stance has been raised 5/8", etc. Looking forward to some longer joyrides this weekend!

The thing is a BEAST!!! :woot:

Yeah yeah yeah.... Skip doesn't need any encouragement! :lol:

Longer joyrides sound nice. :)

[Flash68]

Jason showing me where the flux capacitor is.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P5091017.jpg

I'll let you make your own caption here (my friend took this picture, BTW)
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P5091039.jpg

[fleet]

Jason showing me where the flux capacitor is.


I'll let you make your own caption here (my friend took this picture, BTW)
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P5091039.jpg

You're white?!

[skatinjay27]

lol i can tell you drive a porsche just by your SHOES! haha

that intake pipe setup looks sweet!
did i miss the pic on how you ended up matting it to the intake TB?

you know now that i see it with the wheels on it its the american version of your 996tt!
those will look sweet in the garage next to each other.

[Vegas69]

lol i can tell you drive a porshe just by your SHOES! haha:rofl:

[fleet]

Holy crap, I almost fell outta my chair. I was finally looking at the thread w/ updates from Dave and came accross the vid from Skip? WaterCooledNelds, right? That is good stuff! Definitely some good characters here on the site....
:rofl:

Thanks Jason,

I learned to try and keep busy while I was.. uh .. unavailable for those 15 years for impersonating a poser. :mad:

And thanks for getting Vertigo to this point which helped Dave return to being at least a semi-productive part of society. Sooner or later he was bound to be missed.


:rolleyes:

[Flash68]

lol i can tell you drive a porsche just by your SHOES! haha

that intake pipe setup looks sweet!
did i miss the pic on how you ended up matting it to the intake TB?

you know now that i see it with the wheels on it its the american version of your 996tt!
those will look sweet in the garage next to each other.

You apparently know your racing shoes. The Piloti's won out over my usual flip flops that day. :D

Found a silicone 4" to 3" "humped" silicone transition on the back shelf at TurboHoses in Livermore. It was about 4 -1/8" long and was pretty much perfect. Will get pics this weekend probably when I go up for the tune session.

You are correct - I wasn't intending to mirror the Porsche, but I just like that gray and all black look I guess I just had to do it!

Garage? I wish I had a garage! I live in the city where 2 parking spaces are pretty damn near impossible, so I am still looking for a secure nearby storage for this thing. Glad you reminded me - I need to do some searching for that again! :willy:

[skatinjay27]

i can make room in my garage for it, Ill take care of it for ya too and never let that dirty gas sit in the tank too long!!!lol

yea i forgot you live in a city where a studio apt. costs 200k. well at least used to.lol

[boonedog]

I love the wheel color against the color of the car looks perfect:thumbsup:

[fleet]

Jason showing me where the flux capacitor is.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P5091017.jpg

Good line. :D

[camaro2nv]

I bet your happy you didnt sell it now!

[Flash68]

i can make room in my garage for it, Ill take care of it for ya too and never let that dirty gas sit in the tank too long!!!lol

yea i forgot you live in a city where a studio apt. costs 200k. well at least used to.lol

Sure thing. I'll send it on down! :D

Yeah SF ain't cheap. A garage costs about $200k.

I love the wheel color against the color of the car looks perfect:thumbsup:

Thanks man. It turned out like I wanted.

I bet your happy you didnt sell it now!

I am happy I didn't HAVE to sell it, yes. I never ever wanted to... :)

[tones2SS]

That's an awesome looking car Flash!
Stance is awesome.:wow: :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Man they got is sitting low! Looks good! How's the header clearance?

[DOOM]

I'll tell you what that stance is KILLER!!!!!!!1:faint:

[DOOM]

Hey Tony that thing is like looking in a mirror......:yes:

[awr68]

Hey Tony that thing is like looking in a mirror......:yes:

Yeah, Dave and I joke about it all the time! I think mine is a little darker though....but close!

[Flash68]

Thanks guys. Yeah I love the way it looked last weekend and surprisingly we didn't feel/hear any rubbing on the little shakedown run. But they raised it up about 5/8" to give us a little better breathing room.

The headers actually fit really well and don't hang as low as I was thinking they might . The Hotchkis SFC's were the lowest point under the car I believe when we looked at it.

Yeah maybe when I go do some burnouts and wheelies in front of Tony's local police station, they will go after him and give him the ticket. :lol:

[fleet]

Yeah, Dave and I joke about it all the time! I think mine is a little darker though....but close!

You think your grey is better than Flash's?!

Or let me put it this way...

You think you've got the #1 one grey?!


:lol:

[Flash68]

A couple new vids from this past weekend's tuning session. It's really fun to watch a guy with a laptop plug into my 41 year old car and dial in all the vitals.

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[Flash68]

the new power steering reservoir that looks pretty beefy I think

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSCF2456.jpg

[skatinjay27]

that thing is LOUD!
looks like fun!

[Flash68]

that thing is LOUD!

that's how I roll :D

[awr68]

Oh HELL YEAH!! That's better than coffee right there!! :thumbsup:

[mdprovee]

Lookin and soundin good Dave.

[camcojb]

it idles and everything............ ;) Cam sounds good, had forgotten how lumpy it was. Hitting the rev limiter there, traction can be an issue........... :lol:

Congrats, you're going to love it.

Jody

[fleet]

That car is ticked off!!!:cool:

With no updates for awhile, I thought you might have run into a couple of ...

http://tr.youtube.com/watch?v=mkp5wuuarOs&feature=related

[mazspeed]

Very nice.

[6D9]

Killer man! Cant wait to see it in person. What kind of boost are you seeing?? Pump fuel??

[camaro2nv]

Looks like a handful, good stuff!

[tones2SS]

that thing is LOUD!
looks like fun!

LOL!!!!
I like it.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[Tom.A]

Killer:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the comments. :)


it idles and everything............ ;) Cam sounds good, had forgotten how lumpy it was. Hitting the rev limiter there, traction can be an issue........... :lol:

Congrats, you're going to love it.

Jody

Thanks Jody. Yeah idling seems to be a lot easier to dial in once you find the vacuum leak and clean the TPS sensor. :D

And the most boost we have seen so far is 7.5#. You built a helluva motor there pal! :thumbsup:



That car is ticked off!!!:cool:

With no updates for awhile, I thought you might have run into a couple of ...

http://tr.youtube.com/watch?v=mkp5wuuarOs&feature=related

Damn street punks. :lol:


Killer man! Cant wait to see it in person. What kind of boost are you seeing?? Pump fuel??

Thanks. We've only seen 7.5# so far but we are running a really thin belt temporarily since we shredded the first one last weekend. Jody and Don (previous owner of the motor) had it up to 14# on the dyno but that was with no intercooler. So I should see a max boost of 10-12# I think with the smaller pulley and the intercooler.

Yes all on 91 octane.

[fleet]

How's the ride and handling on it now Dave?

What if any changes will be made regarding the above?

[Flash68]

How's the ride and handling on it now Dave?

What if any changes will be made regarding the above?

Not sure on the handling yet as I have not turned a corner at speed. The turning radius isn't fantastic but that was expected with the 275 front.

The weight transfer on acceleration seems like a nice compromise IMO.

I think I am gonna have them spend some time straightening out the steering angles as it's still quite choppy. Might switch out the Unisteer R&P for a Steeroids piece, which the Gearhead team says works a lot better and is a better product.

Brakes are pretty potent with the hydroboost. That is something I have to get used to!

The shifting is really choppy compared to what I am used to. I might add the Pro 5.0 base at some point if I don't like the feel after awhile.

Hope to iron out a few more things in the coming weeks and get it on the chassis dyno at SVS for more FAST tuning.

[skatinjay27]

Not sure on the handling yet as I have not turned a corner at speed. The turning radius isn't fantastic but that was expected with the 275 front.

The weight transfer on acceleration seems like a nice compromise IMO.

I think I am gonna have them spend some time straightening out the steering angles as it's still quite choppy. Might switch out the Unisteer R&P for a Steeroids piece, which the Gearhead team says works a lot better and is a better product.

Brakes are pretty potent with the hydroboost. That is something I have to get used to!

The shifting is really choppy compared to what I am used to. I might add the Pro 5.0 base at some point if I don't like the feel after awhile.

Hope to iron out a few more things in the coming weeks and get it on the chassis dyno at SVS for more FAST tuning.
i think your really gonna have to try and zone out anything about the porsche when driving this car. lol
just tell yourself this car is WAY cooler than my porsche:lol:

[Flash68]

i think your really gonna have to try and zone out anything about the porsche when driving this car. lol
just tell yourself this car is WAY cooler than my porsche:lol:

Yeah I know. I have driven plenty of muscle cars before and owned 2 before this one. But this is an entirely different animal.

Both times I have gotten in the Porsche to drive home after testing/tuning the Camaro the past 2 weekends, I have felt that major letdown. (but that may have a little to do with the fact I need new spark plugs and it sputters a little bit at high rpms LOL).

Still, you just can't beat a raw, earth shaking, American muscle car. :)

[Vegas69]

It's a raw experience. I compare it to riding my custom motorcycle. You feel the power, smell all that gas your burning, after all it's alot of steel. Then you jump in your porsche and it's like a sewiing machine and a lazy boy. :rofl: Mine drives so nice but I have solid motor mounts so I feel everything. Everybody loves it when they ride in the car. My fenders kind of throb or shake at idle. It's a different trip and it's addicting. Once you get her dialed in it's a whole new ballgame. That's a big part of it .

[Flash68]

It's a raw experience. I compare it to riding my custom motorcycle. You feel the power, smell all that gas your burning, after all it's alot of steel. Then you jump in your porsche and it's like a sewiing machine and a lazy boy. :rofl: Mine drives so nice but I have solid motor mounts so I feel everything. Everybody loves it when they ride in the car. My fenders kind of throb or shake at idle. It's a different trip and it's addicting. Once you get her dialed in it's a whole new ballgame. That's a big part of it .

Yeah I miss that intense smell of gasoline and shaking body panels. :D

But I must say I wouldn't quite call the Porsche a lazy boy... it does have coilovers, front/rear swaybars and 19s, so it's kinduva rough ride too.

But back to the musclecar. Can't wait to get it dialed in and really start hammerin on it. This ain't no show car that's for sure!

[6D9]

any updates??

[Flash68]

decided not to take it to GoodGuys with the Gearhead crew. Wanted to get some more things adjusted and finish some body/paint stuff. Realign the intercooler and piping a little, and get some more break in miles on the clutch so we can dyno tune up at SVS in Sac.

Should be ready to rock soon. I wanna get it on the dragstrip ASAP and see what I can do. Trying to get Jason to set up another of their group drag days at Sac Raceway in July maybe. :unibrow:

[6D9]

decided not to take it to GoodGuys with the Gearhead crew. Wanted to get some more things adjusted and finish some body/paint stuff. Realign the intercooler and piping a little, and get some more break in miles on the clutch so we can dyno tune up at SVS in Sac.

Should be ready to rock soon. I wanna get it on the dragstrip ASAP and see what I can do. Trying to get Jason to set up another of their group drag days at Sac Raceway in July maybe. :unibrow:


That would be cool! I would be down to meet up with you guys if you have another group thing going at sac raceway. I still need to get a meth kit and tune it with a wideband. Keep me posted!

[Flash68]

That would be cool! I would be down to meet up with you guys if you have another group thing going at sac raceway. I still need to get a meth kit and tune it with a wideband. Keep me posted!

yeah man I will keep hitting up Jason to set something up, and if not, a few of us can just go up there sometime. I know Mike P wants to take his newly finished Camaro up there too after some dyno tuning, which we both plan to do very soon.

You gonna run 100% meth of a mix of water/meth?

[gearheadgarage]

Looking into the scheduling for another event. Weather could be a hassle if it hits 100+, but let's schedule this thing regardless! I'll keep you guys posted! ;)

[Flash68]

Looking into the scheduling for another event. Weather could be a hassle if it hits 100+, but let's schedule this thing regardless! I'll keep you guys posted! ;)

:cheers:

[fleet]

Looking into the scheduling for another event. Weather could be a hassle if it hits 100+, but let's schedule this thing regardless!

Next you guys will be declaring your own bogus Gearhead holiday.

dS7-jcsB_WQ&feature


Then you'll have another first ... canceled due to excessive sunshine.

Freakin' left coasters. :mad:


:lol:

[6D9]

yeah man I will keep hitting up Jason to set something up, and if not, a few of us can just go up there sometime. I know Mike P wants to take his newly finished Camaro up there too after some dyno tuning, which we both plan to do very soon.

You gonna run 100% meth of a mix of water/meth?

Most likely around 70/30 mix.

70..water
30..meth

I sold my 18's awhile ago so its now on my 15" set up so it will be ready for the track!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii132/rockhog/IMG_0576.jpg

[Flash68]

Most likely around 70/30 mix.

70..water
30..meth

I sold my 18's awhile ago so its now on my 15" set up so it will be ready for the track!


A great addition or replacement for intercooler.

Your 69 looks all business with the 15s! :thumbsup:

[6D9]

A great addition or replacement for intercooler.

Your 69 looks all business with the 15s! :thumbsup:

Thanks!

[6D9]

Any updates??

[Flash68]

Any updates??

Damn. It's been a month since I posted. Time flies when you are swamped with work and stuff I guess! :willy:

We are nearing the end of the final touches I believe - both cosmetic and mechanical changes in order. Getting some body/paint work done on the rear bumper delete and improving some weak areas of the not-so-great paint job I got from the first builder. :lol:

Also figured out a vacuum leak was due to the heads and intake not fitting snug - same exact problem that Mike P had on his Stealth Ram setup. So we got the intake or heads (I forget which?) milled a little to make it fit snug. It would have been a problem later anyway and probably resulted in a big boost loss.

And I haven't had time to get up to Sac recently either, so it's partly my fault. Should be getting up there soon as my temporary registration needs to be finalized before 60 days is up! :_paranoid

[6D9]

Damn. It's been a month since I posted. Time flies when you are swamped with work and stuff I guess! :willy:

We are nearing the end of the final touches I believe - both cosmetic and mechanical changes in order. Getting some body/paint work done on the rear bumper delete and improving some weak areas of the not-so-great paint job I got from the first builder. :lol:

Also figured out a vacuum leak was due to the heads and intake not fitting snug - same exact problem that Mike P had on his Stealth Ram setup. So we got the intake or heads (I forget which?) milled a little to make it fit snug. It would have been a problem later anyway and probably resulted in a big boost loss.

And I haven't had time to get up to Sac recently either, so it's partly my fault. Should be getting up there soon as my temporary registration needs to be finalized before 60 days is up! :_paranoid

Right on...sounds like its coming anlong nice. Keep me posted when you are planning to go to Sacr racway and I will try and meet up with you. Post some more pics when you get a chance....:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Right on...sounds like its coming anlong nice. Keep me posted when you are planning to go to Sacr racway and I will try and meet up with you. Post some more pics when you get a chance....:thumbsup:

Absolutely. Can't wait to see what I can do at a track. :D

[tones2SS]

Absolutely. Can't wait to see what I can do at a track. :D

That should be a fun day.
Keep us posted on how it went.:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Come on already!! j/k...Dave!! I can't really talk can I! :D

[Flash68]

That should be a fun day.
Keep us posted on how it went.:thumbsup:

Absolutely will do! :thumbsup:

Come on already!! j/k...Dave!! I can't really talk can I! :D

Yeah yeah yeah. I know I've been a slacker here.... it's another race to be the slowest to get done! :lol:

[awr68]

.... it's another race to be the slowest to get done! :lol:

That's quite a race! Will it be you, me, or Marty? :lol:

[Flash68]

That's quite a race! Will it be you, me, or Marty? :lol:

I dunno, but it's not a race I wanna win. :D

[mdprovee]

Glad things are progressing Dave. I will have to see it the next time I am up there.

[Flash68]

Glad things are progressing Dave. I will have to see it the next time I am up there.

Thanks Mike. When are you headed up next? You gonna dyno tune soon?

[6D9]

Man this week and weekend are going to be low 80's...perefct time to try it out.......:yes:

[mdprovee]

I went up yesterday...they are tunning my car now. Saw your car from a distance, but didnt get to check it out. We'll be driving soon.

[Flash68]

Man this week and weekend are going to be low 80's...perefct time to try it out.......:yes:

I wish. Not quite ready.... :)

I went up yesterday...they are tunning my car now. Saw your car from a distance, but didnt get to check it out. We'll be driving soon.

Nice! Is Mark dyno tuning at the shop (I cant remember the name of it now) ?

[fleet]

If the owner of this rig updated us, maybe even a shot of a valve stem or sumthin'...I'd consider it a personal favor! :unibrow:

[Flash68]

Wow, it has been awhile huh. Gearhead and I have both been a little sidetracked lately with other projects, but once Jason returns from Hot August Nights next week he has said my car is the priority project to get finished now. So we are thinking a week or 2 to get on the road again.

We have pulled a few things apart recently and made some changes/enhancements here and there which should overall make the car better and run and perform better. Improved the steering linkage, upgraded some wiring, and found a couple sealing issues with the intake and plenum that would have been robbing power.

Here is a cosmetic change I decided to go with. Should have more updates and pics in the coming week or so!

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSC02050.jpg

[fleet]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSC02050.jpg

Gives new meaning to 'manhood'! :wow:

[tones2SS]

Very cool Flash. You must be getting excited. 2 more weeks before it's on the road. Sounds good.:cheers:

[Flash68]

Thanks, guys. Honestly, the excitement comes and goes.... other things in life taking precedent at times - sometimes good, sometimes not so good. :lol:

But yes once I go up there next week and see it in person, like usual, the excitement will definitely be back in full force. :willy:

[fleet]

other things in life taking precedent at times - sometimes good, sometimes not so good. :lol:


C'mon...it happens every week!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY7kzdnpgJ4

[Flash68]

C'mon...it happens every week!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY7kzdnpgJ4

Ha, that's actually one I forgot about! :lol:

[fleet]

Ha, that's actually one I forgot about! :lol:

I haven't watched the show for over a year. I thought I was free of it, but this thread keeps pulling me back in! :_paranoid

[Vegas69]

Seinfeld is the shiat... Get that car fairly reliable and drive it! You can change it later. Trust me..

[Flash68]

I haven't watched the show for over a year. I thought I was free of it, but this thread keeps pulling me back in! :_paranoid

And here I thought you were a true Seinfeldian... I'm disappointed Skip! :_paranoid

Seinfeld is the shiat... Get that car fairly reliable and drive it! You can change it later. Trust me..

Dude, I am trying! We had a little mishap recently and had to take some sh&t apart and once we did that we just started fixing and upgrading other stuff. The hood isn't slowing anything down - just something to do while the mechanical and electrical go all back together. Should be ready to burn some rubber soon. :woot:

[fleet]

And here I thought you were a true Seinfeldian... I'm disappointed Skip! :_paranoid

Likely you've read that one definition of insanity is a person who does the same thing over and over but expects different results.

Thought: Maybe I shouldn't watch the same show over and over, NOT expecting different results!

Not that there's anything not wrong with that...

[Vegas69]

Crack kills...

[fleet]

Crack kills...

Chinless.

[MattO]

Poor Jason and the crew had a hell of a time getting to Reno... Hopefully the return trip will go without incident.

[awr68]

Dave, I knew you would add the stripe! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Poor Jason and the crew had a hell of a time getting to Reno... Hopefully the return trip will go without incident.

Oh no what happened?

Dave, I knew you would add the stripe! :thumbsup:

Yeah I figured while we were messing with other stuff now is as good a time as any. :D

[mdprovee]

Glad things are moving along Dave, I had my motor rebuilt.....long story I will tell you later. I have it back now, and will need to get it back for a little more tuning. Hope to see yours running soon so you can take me for ride.

[Flash68]

Glad things are moving along Dave, I had my motor rebuilt.....long story I will tell you later. I have it back now, and will need to get it back for a little more tuning. Hope to see yours running soon so you can take me for ride.

Oh no, you too?! Dammit. :mad: Sorry to hear Mike.

[MattO]

From what I'm told by my old roomy who was riding shotgun with Jason, the Camaro shredded a belt and then the car they had ont he trailer started having issues too. They were stuck in a little spec on the map town for a couple hours while both cars were trailered to Reno.

Jason may be able to elaborate. I don't want egg on my face... :captain:

[Flash68]

From what I'm told by my old roomy who was riding shotgun with Jason, the Camaro shredded a belt and then the car they had ont he trailer started having issues too. They were stuck in a little spec on the map town for a couple hours while both cars were trailered to Reno.

Jason may be able to elaborate. I don't want egg on my face... :captain:

Oh man that sucks. I gotta call Jason tmrw anyway.... hopefully the rest of the week/weekend turned out better!

[Flash68]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/DSC02055.jpg

[awr68]

Cool! Did you do the deck lid also? Going to look good with the wheels!! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very cool Flash!:thumbsup:
Is that a flat black?

[camcojb]

that looks great Dave! :thumbsup: I need to cruise over there next week, just to check out what's going on over there.

Jody

[Vegas69]

Nice....I wouldn't mind putting some matte black on my car.

[Flash68]

Cool! Did you do the deck lid also? Going to look good with the wheels!! :thumbsup:

Thanks Tony. No deck lid, just the hood section, and yes to complement the wheels. Trying to keep things relatively simple I think. :_paranoid

Very cool Flash!:thumbsup:
Is that a flat black?

Thank you, and yes sir. :thumbsup:

that looks great Dave! :thumbsup: I need to cruise over there next week, just to check out what's going on over there.

Jody

Thanks Jody. If you haven't seen that silver 69 over at Gearhead, you should check it out. It makes my car look like something ready for the cash for clunkers program. :lol:

Nice....I wouldn't mind putting some matte black on my car.

matte black on gloss black.... I might like that.

[tones2SS]

You're very welcome. Nice car.
I just watched those youtube videos again that you posted on here a couple of months back and started grinning. That car does sound killer. Love the lope at idle!! :hail: :cheers:

[Flash68]

You're very welcome. Nice car.
I just watched those youtube videos again that you posted on here a couple of months back and started grinning. That car does sound killer. Love the lope at idle!! :hail: :cheers:

Thanks. I watch those too every now and then to get me all amped up again to drive it soon. :D

[tones2SS]

Thanks. I watch those too every now and then to get me all amped up again to drive it soon. :D

Those videos will do it!!! lol:cheers:

[6D9]

Looking good man!

[Flash68]

Looking good man!

thanks! how's your new motor coming? up and running? meth/water injection?

[6D9]

It runs great so far. Have not really been messing with it much. We bought a toyhauler last month so been fiddling with my truck to get everything right to tow it. So I still need the proper fuel system and a meth kit but that is next on my to do list. When you planning to go to the track??

[tones2SS]

It runs great so far. Have not really been messing with it much. We bought a toyhauler last month so been fiddling with my truck to get everything right to tow it. So I still need the proper fuel system and a meth kit but that is next on my to do list. When you planning to go to the track??

What meth kit are you going with? I heard SNOW Performance makes a great product.:thumbsup:

[6D9]

What meth kit are you going with? I heard SNOW Performance makes a great product.:thumbsup:


Either AIS or Snow. Both work real well from what i have seen.

[Flash68]

It runs great so far. Have not really been messing with it much. We bought a toyhauler last month so been fiddling with my truck to get everything right to tow it. So I still need the proper fuel system and a meth kit but that is next on my to do list. When you planning to go to the track??

Cool.. maybe we will be ready for the track at the same time? I am hoping in the next month to get to the track. The car should be running and driving in 2-3 weeks.

I have a meth/water inj kit that came with my motor (can't remember the brand) but since I have added an intercooler I won't be installing it right away. Maybe down the road.

[tones2SS]

Cool.. maybe we will be ready for the track at the same time? I am hoping in the next month to get to the track. The car should be running and driving in 2-3 weeks.

I have a meth/water inj kit that came with my motor (can't remember the brand) but since I have added an intercooler I won't be installing it right away. Maybe down the road.

From what I have read, the water/meth injection is supposed to be pretty good for the engine? Help clean out deposists and keep the engine clean internally. Not sure how true it is?

[Flash68]

It runs great so far. Have not really been messing with it much. We bought a toyhauler last month so been fiddling with my truck to get everything right to tow it. So I still need the proper fuel system and a meth kit but that is next on my to do list. When you planning to go to the track??

From what I have read, the water/meth injection is supposed to be pretty good for the engine? Help clean out deposists and keep the engine clean internally. Not sure how true it is?

Well each has different benefits. And it depends on what mix, if any, you run. If you run all water, you are gaining the cooling benefits. If you run all meth, you are essentially allowing more timing to be ran and/or more boost to be safely run (some liken it to a "shortcut" alternative to running race gas).

I like a 50/50 mix as you get some benefit of each.

[tones2SS]

Very cool Dave.
Yeah I was talking about the 50/50 ratio. Good to know. Thanks for the info!:thumbsup:

[fleet]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/P5091017.jpg


Just to update this thread, the reason nothing new has been posted is because a clothing manufacturer saw this pic and immediately wanted to market Flash's unique clothing style. :_paranoid

My personal opinion aside, I offer my congrats. I understand it's called 'JoyBoy' and it'll debut at the Raymond Massey Institute for Advanced Theatrical Studies later this month.

So congrats to this very deserving Camaro owner for his soon to be 15 minutes of fame!


:lol:

[70rs]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Flash68]

Skipper, don't quit your day job anytime soon. :lol:

Good timing for bumping this thread actually I finally got some updated pics from Jason... I haven't been up to Sac to see the car in prolly 2 months, but I will be up there soon. Multiple reasons for the delays (on both ends) but here is where we are now....


http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonOct16th006.jpg

reshaped the intercooler plumbing to my liking (was offset before)
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonOct16th008.jpg

rear bumper delete mod! need to get a damn license plate on there to finish it off
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonOct16th001.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonOct16th009.jpg

fire extinguisher installed!
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonOct16th003.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/GordonOct16th007.jpg

[fleet]

Skipper, don't quit your day job anytime soon. :lol:

True Flash, I'll try to keep my Seinfeldian humor contained to your thread. No need for others to suffer needlessly. :wow:

Well, from here it's looks all healed up... and certainly won't be confused with other '68's. :thumbsup:

BTW that bumper delete deal is a fashion statement that works! :lol:

[boonedog]

flash if you dont mind what is the paint code for the silver? Its not going on a camaro its going on a cobra so im not ripn your paint scheme off:)

thanks boonie