ManicMechanic Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 You can't put a big bolt in a little hole.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old442man Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Fuck it, It'll stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old442man Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Man your engine bay is clean!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 wait... coming out the top, but also removed the subframe??? PLUS you disconnected the AC? That sucks man, I usually just unbolt the compressor and let it sit on the frame rail I removed the engine/tranny 4 times and I'm running the original R134a from 1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Subframe is still there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Ya, It's There. I Just Took The Lower Control Arms Off (To Do The Poly Bushings). My R134 Was Low Anyway. It Needs A Recharge Bad, So I Didn't Care Either Way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 oh, OH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 oh, OH!!! That's what she said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumineer Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hey, you'll have to let me come out to that garage and maybe you can help me help you, lol. I'm not educated enough to initiate anything, but I love following directions. I need some hands-on experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Sure. What'r You Doing Tomorrow? I'll Be Cleaning And Taking Stuff Off The Motor To Fix Leaks. Still Got My Number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Uhhh! What about me?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 If You Want To Drive 2 Hrs.....sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meltboy1 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey, I have the same hat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 While everything is out....might as well have some fun Let the fun begin!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got 12 of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 You should just tack them up once you have everything fitted and take them to someone to TIG weld. You won't regret it it. Quality of welds makes or breaks a project like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 TIG weld FTW. Just make sure you use some good tubing for those headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old442man Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hell, as long as you're doin pipe work you might as well throw a turbo in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mra32 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 are the the external block dimensions the same on the 3100 and the 3400? If so, this would be a step on the way to a turbo 3400!!! Just toss the 3100 back in, build a 3400 w/ turbo and put it in next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 yes, the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 While I'm waiting for the trans to be torn apart..... I picked up some stuff to make some better manifolds 1-3/4" pipe for the primaries and 2" for the logs and x-over.....found a SS 2" flex locally for $75....i was so relieved to find one too....makes things easier.... Got a O2 bung also and some MOOG ball joints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 1 3/4 primaries are a little large for a 3100, i think you'd benifit more from like 1 5/8 or 1 1/2 primaries because of the higher velocity. anything will be a huge improvement over stock though, cant wait to see them done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 LOL I'm a retard.....but first off, it's 1-3/4 OD, which is ~1.6 ID....BUT to make the new flanges, I scanned the gasket and then used it as the template....not knowing to look and double check the dimensions on the HEAD. Turns out, they are over .2" of an inch too big. Once I have them remade to the correct size, i'll be able to use 1-5/8 OD, whic is ~1.45ID (the diagonal dimesion on the head is 1.44) so it will be a perfect fit. I still think the 2' OD, or 1.85 ID tube will be great for the logs. My current flanges would probably work great on a 3400/3500. They will be for sale soon for really cheap. I'm excited to get this done and see how this turns out!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I'm excited to get this done and see how this turns out!!!! I think we all are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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