Update on Colodude's 2017 rebuild
#28
Little update.
I have received all the parts for making the custom turbo oil and coolant lines. Got a turbo blanket and heat wrapping for the DP. Also got an EGT sensor at ECaulk's recommendation.
Just ordered all the gaskets needed from ZZP.
Heard back from Powell yesterday; my transmission is back together and "looked great" on the inside. That was very good to hear. I know there's only ~1,000 miles on it, but they were of course all "serious" miles lol
That's it for now. We're planning on putting together the lines this weekend so I'll update if/when we do.
Here's a picture of Luci taken a week ago, braving the elements and patiently waiting for her turn in between the LS monsters at the shop
I have received all the parts for making the custom turbo oil and coolant lines. Got a turbo blanket and heat wrapping for the DP. Also got an EGT sensor at ECaulk's recommendation.
Just ordered all the gaskets needed from ZZP.
Heard back from Powell yesterday; my transmission is back together and "looked great" on the inside. That was very good to hear. I know there's only ~1,000 miles on it, but they were of course all "serious" miles lol
That's it for now. We're planning on putting together the lines this weekend so I'll update if/when we do.
Here's a picture of Luci taken a week ago, braving the elements and patiently waiting for her turn in between the LS monsters at the shop
#31
There's a collection of Vettes, Camaros and Firebirds on the other side of the property as well!
But in all fairness, he's waiting for the transmission, the wrapped turbo and down pipe to come back before he can start. All he's done so far is take the engine out and park it
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zeeky420 (05-06-2017)
#38
Senior Member
Ya I've been thinking that I should start doing that before I install but I probably won't do the turbo blanket but was thinking about moving oil feed for turbo on cold side like tomj and others have said but there are s okk many that havent had a lroblwm with from what ive have noticed
#39
Ya I've been thinking that I should start doing that before I install but I probably won't do the turbo blanket but was thinking about moving oil feed for turbo on cold side like tomj and others have said but there are s okk many that havent had a lroblwm with from what ive have noticed
#40
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Do you think the turbo blanket would do more then heat draping headers and downpipe with this v band downpipe? I mean I know the turbo gets super hot but I was thinking letting it breathe a little would cool better and also the blanket wraps around I would think the heat would channel the heat down towards the oil feed line
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zeeky420 (05-07-2017)
#42
Senior Member
Can anybody get me some links to this better oil feed line please or other add ons recommened!! Installing my 71 soon and would like to don't right the 1st time!
Everthing is looking great man good luck with the new set up!!
Everthing is looking great man good luck with the new set up!!
#48
#49
Here's the link to that one hose end fitting we were missing:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aer-fbm1011
I also ordered this (0.5" ID) titanium tubing to go around all the hoses. Probably overkill, but I'm not taking any chances lol
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dei-010475
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aer-fbm1011
I also ordered this (0.5" ID) titanium tubing to go around all the hoses. Probably overkill, but I'm not taking any chances lol
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dei-010475
#50
Senior Member
Thanks a lot man!! It gets in the 110's during the summer here so im always worried about heat. I dont course race my car as you none around me. But them drag passes and back roads put some heat in the old girl lmao
I mainly want to reroute oil line and heat rap some stuff! I'm still on my lnf block(133k still pulling strong!) But I'm thinking she's gonna die with the zfr on so just getting ready to get it hooked it to a ldk when that happens lol
I mainly want to reroute oil line and heat rap some stuff! I'm still on my lnf block(133k still pulling strong!) But I'm thinking she's gonna die with the zfr on so just getting ready to get it hooked it to a ldk when that happens lol