Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)

[Roadkill]

That's what was so weird.  I was quite amused by it.

I'm a little sick, though, I suppose.

[Roadkill]

Me and Ian had another go at the timing this evening . . .

Got the baseline to about 13-14*, With Full Mech @ 35* . . . Didn't Check with Vac.

That's roughly where "they" reckon it should be so --

It got dark very quick so didn't get a chance to run her up and down the rev band too much.  She seemed happy and I backed the idle back down to about 525 RPM.

I also leaned the mix a little as she's been looking a little rich.

We also had a better look at the bonnet after its stint in the air . . . there's more damage than first thought so it'll need more than just a quick cosmetic repair.

If I'm honest my head isn't in it at the moment, I'm not in that place so I don't intend to do any more than I absolutely need to . . . I'll concentrate on getting her out of the weather then wait til next year.

[Roadkill]

She's MoT'ed, now, BTW . . .

Easy pass with no advisories . . . They didn't even need to adjust the headlights !!!

I adjusted the tracking last night, too . . that's pretty darn close, now.

She's now sleeping in a cosy garage for the winter months.

She's technically NOT finished, of course, but I've had enough for this year . . . .

She's still bogging quite a bit at higher revs and once she was hot did pop a few times on the way to the station and back . . . I've also got the bonnet to re-do, too . . .

She's 99% there though so I'm as happy as I can be . . .

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Roadkill

She's MoT'ed, now, BTW . . .

Congratulations dude Loads of hard work has gone into that.

Quoting: Roadkill

She's 99% there though so I'm as happy as I can be . . .

Bah, you should know, a hobby car is never complete.

[Incursus]

Quoting: Roadkill

She's MoT'ed, now, BTW . . .

[Titsy]

[ianjpage]

She's MoT'ed, now, BTW . . .

Easy pass with no advisories . . . They didn't even need to adjust the headlights !!!

I adjusted the tracking last night, too . . that's pretty darn close, now.

She's now sleeping in a cosy garage for the winter months.

She's technically NOT finished, of course, but I've had enough for this year . . . .

She's still bogging quite a bit at higher revs and once she was hot did pop a few times on the way to the station and back . . . I've also got the bonnet to re-do, too . . .

She's 99% there though so I'm as happy as I can be . . .

cool thats good news, didn't thnk you were going to bother though ???

lol bet they loved the noise of the thingin the workshop!!

Fair enough start afresh next year and get it finished for the summer to do some driving in it!!

not much left to do though

[Roadkill]

Quoting: ianjpage

didn't thnk you were going to bother though ???

Yeah.  I know.  I was just sitting there and thought "F*ck it" (I think that a lot, lately) and booked it in . . . an hour later she was being MoT'ed.

Quoting: ianjpage

lol bet they loved the noise of the thingin the workshop!!

It was really good.

All the guys stopped and had a good look round it.  When asked how much in total it'd set me back they were utterly stunned when I told them "around £10K" - most were thinking double that.

Another nice thing was that they said it was "as good - if not better" than Tony's work (from Wheels in Motion - knock them if you like but they have some serious high-end stuff go through their shop).

The interior was described as "f*cking sexy" and the overall stance as "porn".

I can't say that all the comments made it all worthwhile (I'd be lying) but it did spur me on to do an even better job of the Cadillac.

EDIT - The guy nearly fell over when I told him I'd sprayed it, too . . . especially when I said it hadn't been post-paint sanded.

I just need a bigger space . . . .

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Roadkill

EDIT - The guy nearly fell over when I told him I'd sprayed it, too . . . especially when I said it hadn't been post-paint sanded.  

You need to open your own business.

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Roadkill

been post-paint sanded.

What does this mean?

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Cunning Plan

You need to open your own business.

See :

Quoting: Roadkill

I just need a bigger space . . . .

Quoting: Cunning Plan

What does this mean?

I should've said "colour sanding".  It's the (wet) sanding you do after painting to remove orange-peel, runs and imperfections.

I wasn't too sure how a satin finish would respond to this type of sanding so didn't do it.

[Incursus]

Quoting: Roadkill

I wasn't too sure how a satin finish would respond to this type of sanding so didn't do it.

Can't you test it out on the bonnet, as it needs re-doing?

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Incursus

Can't you test it out on the bonnet, as it needs re-doing?

I can, yes, and will do when the warmer weather comes back around.

[Andy]

MOT'd you say? For a year you say? Well that would mean it would be perfectly fine to take part in the Powertour next year!

[ianjpage]

Quoting: Roadkill

Yeah. I know. I was just sitting there and thought "F*ck it" (I think that a lot, lately) and booked it in . . . an hour later she was being MoT'ed.

lol fair enough, least they had free appointment!!

Quoting: Roadkill

It was really good.

All the guys stopped and had a good look round it. When asked how much in total it'd set me back they were utterly stunned when I told them "around £10K" - most were thinking double that.

Another nice thing was that they said it was "as good - if not better" than Tony's work (from Wheels in Motion - knock them if you like but they have some serious high-end stuff go through their shop).

The interior was described as "f*cking sexy" and the overall stance as "porn".

I can't say that all the comments made it all worthwhile (I'd be lying) but it did spur me on to do an even better job of the Cadillac.

EDIT - The guy nearly fell over when I told him I'd sprayed it, too . . . especially when I said it hadn't been post-paint sanded.  

I just need a bigger space . . . .

Sounds good then if they thought it that good

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Roadkill

I should've said "colour sanding". It's the (wet) sanding you do after painting to remove orange-peel, runs and imperfections.

I wasn't too sure how a satin finish would respond to this type of sanding so didn't do it.

Ahh, that makes sense.

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Andy

MOT'd you say? For a year you say? Well that would mean it would be perfectly fine to take part in the Powertour next year!

I was waiting for you to say that !!

Yes and no.  She's running like $hit at the moment - sounds great but at higher revs she ain't great.  That on it's own isn't good but the "popping" can be potentially damaging so until I can be sure nothing's gonna go bang I'm not committing to anything.

Quoting: ianjpage

lol fair enough, least they had free appointment!!

They didn't, not really, I just talked it in.

[Andy]

Quoting: Roadkill

Yes and no. She's running like $hit at the moment - sounds great but at higher revs she ain't great. That on it's own isn't good but the "popping" can be potentially damaging so until I can be sure nothing's gonna go bang I'm not committing to anything.

No worries, would be awesome to have a third gen there hauling some ass, god knows I ain't about to be! Need any help or that give us a shout. It also turns out most of the V8UK lads all live around MK! Who would've thunk it!

[Roadkill]

Titsy !!

Further to our conversations on Saturday  - -

Would this (X2) work ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Quality-Oxygen-O2-Lambda-Sensor-4-Wire-Universal-TOYOTA-HONDA-ANY-MODEL-/251367206338?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a86a72dc2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Quality-Oxygen-O2-Lambda-Sensor-4-Wire-Universal-TOYOTA-HONDA-ANY-MODEL-/251367206338?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a86a72dc2

A lot cheaper than I was expecting !??

[art b]

well done on the mot...

[Titsy]

Quoting: Roadkill

Would this (X2) work ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Quality-Oxygen-O2-Lambda-Sensor-4-Wire-Universal-TOYOTA-HONDA-ANY-MODEL-/251367206338?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a86a72dc2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Quality-Oxygen-O2-Lambda-Sensor-4-Wire-Universal-TOYOTA-HONDA-ANY-MODEL-/251367206338?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a86a72dc2

A lot cheaper than I was expecting !??

Don't get to excited.... You're going to be wanting a wide band sensor setup as a narrow band it only really useful for an engine management system that's aiming at stoich. I'll take a butchers at lunch and post some options.

[Roadkill]

I've found some gauges that come with sensors but only single-sensor set-ups.

All the twin-sensor set-ups I've heard mentioned refer to pre and post-cat set-ups.

Is it an option to run 2 separate set-ups (ie 2 sensors, 2 gauges), effectively monitoring each head separately ??  Almost certainly most expensive but ---- ?

[Titsy]

What autometer gauge series have you got fitted already?

[Titsy]

2x http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/3379/10002/-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/3379/10002/-1 $484 total

or

2x http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/3378/10002/-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/3378/10002/-1 $620 total

either fitted in

1x http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105/10200/10002/-1?parentProductId=752269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105/10200/10002/-1?parentProductId=752269 $35

sensors are included in each, the more expensive ones have peak hold and alarm settings. Ideal for tuning and a nitrous setup.

not quite as cheap as you would have hoped i'm sure

[Titsy]

or

2x http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lc2.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lc2.php $378 total

plus

2x http://www.speedhut.com/gauge/GR-AFWB-01/1/Air-Fuel-Gauge-Wide-Band-10-18-(w--warning)-(FOR-INNOVATE)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.speedhut.com/gauge/GR-AFWB-01/1/Air-Fuel-Gauge-Wide-Band-10-18-(w--warning)-(FOR-INNOVATE) $220 total

plus

1x http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105/10200/10002/-1?parentProductId=752269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105/10200/10002/-1?parentProductId=752269 $35