I'm thinking I should start a build thread. Guess this is it.
#702
I got my parts, spent all long weekend getting everything back together. few more hours to go to get it running. trans is in....took me and bro in law 3 hours to get it on. we had difficulties lol. its all full of oil and ready to rock.
I got 6 gears
I got 6 gears
#705
Got new recirc downpipe on. Not the funnest thing to do. Had to take out the rear trans mount through bolt and heat sheild to get it in. Put bolt back but left heat sheild off. No need for it really. Should get it started by the weekend.
#706
So I'm just gonna do a quick list of all the new stuff I put in the car this winter while waiting for trans.
2 new brake lines cause I damaged the 2 front ones are going in tomorrow.
all 4 wheel bearings - timkin
new recirc downpipe I had to modify it.
new style zzp turbo manifold. very nice manifold and is 1.5 pounds lighter than old style.
I swapped out my pile of trash devils own braided stainless meth line for a prometh braided stainless meth line that does not have the steel ends to rust on me.
new ottp throttle body spacer. went fill an4 all the way. installed a solenoid just before the nozzle so no syphoning. there is also a check valve for extra protection.
I ported my intake manifold to match gasket.
all new boost, batt, egt, and water temp autometer pro spek gauges. these things are very cool. love them. nice and simple and clear to read. with peak, low and high warning, and 7 colors. gauges go red when you hit high warning. pretty sweet.
new battery cause mine died.
new f35 6 speed built quaife trans from Jason. which works in first gear and reverse for sure, only 2 I tried while cars in the air lol.
exedy hyper single clutch with lighter Chromalloy flywheel. thing revs pretty quick compared to stock.
idk if I'm forgetting anything, ill probably do a walk around and post vid when I'm done.
of yes and I also threw on a wingless truck lid. looks sexy.
I'm still waiting for those redesigned zzp coil packs and also have all the parts for retrofit project which I will be starting once the car is done here in a few weeks.
2 new brake lines cause I damaged the 2 front ones are going in tomorrow.
all 4 wheel bearings - timkin
new recirc downpipe I had to modify it.
new style zzp turbo manifold. very nice manifold and is 1.5 pounds lighter than old style.
I swapped out my pile of trash devils own braided stainless meth line for a prometh braided stainless meth line that does not have the steel ends to rust on me.
new ottp throttle body spacer. went fill an4 all the way. installed a solenoid just before the nozzle so no syphoning. there is also a check valve for extra protection.
I ported my intake manifold to match gasket.
all new boost, batt, egt, and water temp autometer pro spek gauges. these things are very cool. love them. nice and simple and clear to read. with peak, low and high warning, and 7 colors. gauges go red when you hit high warning. pretty sweet.
new battery cause mine died.
new f35 6 speed built quaife trans from Jason. which works in first gear and reverse for sure, only 2 I tried while cars in the air lol.
exedy hyper single clutch with lighter Chromalloy flywheel. thing revs pretty quick compared to stock.
idk if I'm forgetting anything, ill probably do a walk around and post vid when I'm done.
of yes and I also threw on a wingless truck lid. looks sexy.
I'm still waiting for those redesigned zzp coil packs and also have all the parts for retrofit project which I will be starting once the car is done here in a few weeks.
#708
Well she is running. Had it running for 15 minutes yesterday to let the trans get itself all lubed up in first gear. Idk why so many guys always have issues after they do work getting their cars running, mine purs like a wild beast lol. Just gotta check for leaks, throw on the replacment brake lines, rear wheel bearings and wire up my meth solinoid and she good.
I also dont get how people have so much trouble bleeding the clutch. I didnt even bleed mine and it feels great. Filled tob before install and sealed off pipe faceing up but still could push fluid out when trans was unstalled. Then i let my line gravity bleed till fluid came out and quickly hooked it up. Had 0 issues. May still bleed a peddlw push or 2 but as is it feels perfect.2
I also dont get how people have so much trouble bleeding the clutch. I didnt even bleed mine and it feels great. Filled tob before install and sealed off pipe faceing up but still could push fluid out when trans was unstalled. Then i let my line gravity bleed till fluid came out and quickly hooked it up. Had 0 issues. May still bleed a peddlw push or 2 but as is it feels perfect.2
#725
Cobalt SS Build List
Engine
• Semi Closed Deck LDK Block
• Stock Crank
• 4340 Forged Connecting Rods
• Wiseco Forged Aluminum 86mm Pistons
• Neutral Balance Shafts
• Ati SuperDamper (Underdrive)
• Ported LNF Head
• ARP Head Studs
• Stage 2 Comp Cams With Big Fuel Lobe (224 int duration .438" int lift 218 exh duration .420" exh lift)
• 82# Ecotec Valve Springs & Titanium Retainers
• Ecotec Viton Valve Seals
• Opel Upgraded Direct Fuel Injectors
• Ported Stock Intake Manifold
• Ported ZZP Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold With 38mm WG Port
• BorgWarner S257 SXE Turbocharger With Stainless Steel Turbine Housing (30.5 Psi Boost Pressure)
• Custom Powell Stainless Turbo Brace
• 3” ZZP Down Pipe With Recirculated WG Dump Tube
• Hahn Racecraft 3” Megnaflow Exhaust
• 38 MM Water Cooled Tial Wastegate
• Tial 50 MM Bov
• ZZP Intercooler
• ZZP Hot/Cold Side Charge Pipe
• ZZP 3.5” Intake
• Powell Air/Oil Seperator
• Snow Performance 1000CC Water/Methanol Injection System With 9L Tank And Failsafe System
• ZZP Upgraded Radiator
Transmission
• B3Design Custom Built F35 6 Speed
• Quaife Semi Straight Cut Gears
• WPC Treated Bearings
• Polished Gear Set
• B3Design Case Bracing
• GM Limited Slip Diff
• 4.05 Final Drive
• ARP Bolts And Fasteners
• Exedy Hyper Single Clutch With Lightened Chromalloy Flywheel
• Ottp Short Shifter
Suspension
• Koni Adjustable Struts And Shocks
• Powell YYZ v5 Springs
• Powell Solid Control Arm Bushings
• Power Grid Stainless Steel End Links
• Powell Hardcore Rear Sway Bar
• Timkin Wheel Bearings
Interior
• Custom Dash With 3 Pod Gauge Pod
• 3 Aeroforce Interceptor Gauges
• Aem Water/Methanol Failsafe Gauge
• Autometer Pro Spek Water Temp Guage
• Autometer Pro Spek EGT Gauge
• Autometer Pro Spek Volt Gauge
• Autometer Pro Spek Boost Gauge
Engine
• Semi Closed Deck LDK Block
• Stock Crank
• 4340 Forged Connecting Rods
• Wiseco Forged Aluminum 86mm Pistons
• Neutral Balance Shafts
• Ati SuperDamper (Underdrive)
• Ported LNF Head
• ARP Head Studs
• Stage 2 Comp Cams With Big Fuel Lobe (224 int duration .438" int lift 218 exh duration .420" exh lift)
• 82# Ecotec Valve Springs & Titanium Retainers
• Ecotec Viton Valve Seals
• Opel Upgraded Direct Fuel Injectors
• Ported Stock Intake Manifold
• Ported ZZP Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold With 38mm WG Port
• BorgWarner S257 SXE Turbocharger With Stainless Steel Turbine Housing (30.5 Psi Boost Pressure)
• Custom Powell Stainless Turbo Brace
• 3” ZZP Down Pipe With Recirculated WG Dump Tube
• Hahn Racecraft 3” Megnaflow Exhaust
• 38 MM Water Cooled Tial Wastegate
• Tial 50 MM Bov
• ZZP Intercooler
• ZZP Hot/Cold Side Charge Pipe
• ZZP 3.5” Intake
• Powell Air/Oil Seperator
• Snow Performance 1000CC Water/Methanol Injection System With 9L Tank And Failsafe System
• ZZP Upgraded Radiator
Transmission
• B3Design Custom Built F35 6 Speed
• Quaife Semi Straight Cut Gears
• WPC Treated Bearings
• Polished Gear Set
• B3Design Case Bracing
• GM Limited Slip Diff
• 4.05 Final Drive
• ARP Bolts And Fasteners
• Exedy Hyper Single Clutch With Lightened Chromalloy Flywheel
• Ottp Short Shifter
Suspension
• Koni Adjustable Struts And Shocks
• Powell YYZ v5 Springs
• Powell Solid Control Arm Bushings
• Power Grid Stainless Steel End Links
• Powell Hardcore Rear Sway Bar
• Timkin Wheel Bearings
Interior
• Custom Dash With 3 Pod Gauge Pod
• 3 Aeroforce Interceptor Gauges
• Aem Water/Methanol Failsafe Gauge
• Autometer Pro Spek Water Temp Guage
• Autometer Pro Spek EGT Gauge
• Autometer Pro Spek Volt Gauge
• Autometer Pro Spek Boost Gauge