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A/C lines finished and installed.........The Heat Exchanger also showed up and needs to be mounted.......I also got the "O" ring tank seal that I needed to finish up the Tank installation (threw out the one that came with the pump with the box.......Duhhhhhh!!!)

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Looks good, Supercharger man!

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Looks great! Can't wait to hear how it runs after you get it dialed in. Always a joy watching your builds.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Always a joy watching your builds.</div></div>

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Agree.....but this one is almost complete......we need another car build to watch and see from start to finish [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Another one starting after this one is finished........Parts are arriving Daily........

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One of the last things to do in the engine compartment is to get the heat exchanger mounted and lines run.......so I put the radiator back in for the last time so I can see where the interference issues will be

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Time for a cross-flow radiator [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Dan

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spoiled brat! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Time for a cross-flow radiator [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>


On a Hot day stuck in traffic with the A/C on it got up to 205 once.............LOL........I'll wait till it tells me it needs more cooling.........LOL..........LS Engines &quot;Rock&quot;......

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Don't bother with emails or calls. You will have much better results sending a certified letter directly to the CEO of a corporation. You can get their corporate address via googling the company. I recently had a horrendous experience at a car rental car outlet, out west. When we got home from vacation I sent an 8-page letter to their CEO at corporate headquarters complete with photos of the 3 hour line, witness contact information, and statements from other customers there with us, who heard the manager threaten the customers if we called customer service on them. I sent the certified letter with tracking and a signature request. Forty five minutes after they received it, (according to the online tracking) I got a call from the CEO apologizing profusely, who immediately refunded half my rental. They also sent a team of investigators to experience for themselves what happens there. They ended up sacking the entire staff who were operating like a rogue bunch of pirates, intimidating and overcharging customers. Very satisfying to know that the guy whose name was at the top of the company list, got directly involved once he knew what was happening at the street level. </div></div>

I apologize for hijacking this thread, but the above post helped me with a recent visit at a very large tire retailer out here in the southwest. Within 24 hours after my letter to the CEO was received, I was contacted, my issue addressed, and they actually exceeded my expectations!

OK, hijack over. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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Score another one for the curmudgeons of the world! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Two steps forward ....one step back......Got the Intercooler reservoir and pump mounted (waiting for my 90 degree elbows to show up for finishing the system) .......I also installed air intake system with the Mass Airflow Sensor.....Feeling good.......Then I tried to install the supplied wire harness from Edelbrock........Hummm!!.......Plug doesn't fit the GTO Mass Air Flow Sensor......what did I do wrong.........Read everything again........Humm!!!........Call Edelbrock.........Even though I ordered the kit for the 2006 GTO drivetrain and Harness........I was told I can't use my stock MAF Sensor and need to buy a newer version........O.K......I ask the Tech.......will my ECM be compatible with the newer MAF Sensor........... Nope !!.....When finished I'll have to trailer it to the Tuner (ASSC Racing) for Larry to dial the system in......Oh well !!!.........Order the new MAF and take the Air intake system apart and start over
again.........Still had some time left before taking a Nap.....so I put the new &quot;Ricks&quot; Gas tank in.......Now it's time for a nap....

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And I thought my car problems were big! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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Got a new Air Filter assy that has the provision for the newer style Mass Air Flow Sensor built into it.....Didn't think the Filter would fit into the opening in the fender......This assy was provided by Edelbrock in the Kit.....But...I didn't think it would fit and I modified the old set-up to fit....That's when I found out about the plug being different and the MAF Sensor issue........I guess in the end the way Edelbrock had it set up is actually the right way to do it.......Parts on order......and the Huge air filter fits perfectly in the fender opening.......Again.......&quot;I are smart&quot;.......LOL........Anyhow.....as you can see it fits perfectly.....I also went to the parts store and pieced together Radiator Hoses to make a new top hose........The shrink clamps will be here on Monday to get that finished also......I also roughly mounted the Heat Exchanger and got the pump and all the hoses hooked up.......Just need to make some upper and lower mounting brackets for the final positioning...........I also hooked up a Vacuum pump to check and see if the A/C system would hold a Vacuum..........as you can see in the picture after sitting for a hour .......no problem.......getting closer

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Way to go, fabricator man!

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This thing is going to scream!

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Back from SEMA and time to get back on the project.......Got all the Radiator hoses in position and sealed up with Gates Shrink clamps......Got the coolant in the radiator and inter cooler lines......Got the intercooler pump hooked up and purged all the air out of the system.........The new Mass Air Flow sensor should be here tomorrow so that part of the system will be completed.......about all I have left to do is make a couple of brackets for the Heat Exchanger and finish up the wiring for the Vaporworx fuel pressure controller system......

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Ken

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So...........Let me start of by saying &quot;I are Smart&quot;.........LOL........The last major thing to do was to get the Heat Exchanger final mounted.......got the brackets made and installed......Then I just had to run the wires from the pump to the Vaporworx controller next to the Battery........So.....The Vaporworx system basically controls how hard the fuel pump works.......instead of the normal Corvette Filter/ Regulator with a return line back to the tank.........This system has a pressure sensor in the fuel line and just runs the pump hard enough to keep the fuel pressure where it needs to be........this is the way GM is now running the fuel system in the new cars........So.....I get it all hooked up and crank the car over to see if it will start.........It cranks over but not even a hint of starting.........Humm !!!!.....Seems the fuel pump isn't working..........Crawl underneath and remove the plug to the pump and hot wire it........Pump kicks on......Humm!!!..........Check the voltage at the controller and call Carl from Vaporworx......I tell him what I'm seeing and he tells me that's not right.....Hummm!!! ........After diagnosing the problem with Carl after many phone calls......He ask's me if I had the Ground wire from the Battery to the controller......Oh.....Do you mean the one I forgot to put on..........LOL......Hooked it up and the car started immediately.........Duhh!!!............Now with the different Mass Airflow Sensor that Edelbrock requires in their system.....I need to get the Tune correct.......Right now the car starts and rev's to 3000 rpm and the fades and shuts off........The tune will correct that........A few wires to neaten up and shes done..........Gonna order the new drivetrain for the 57 Nomad next week...........Gonna be a Busy/ Short winter....LOL

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Notice the extra wire.........LOL

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All Finished.........Except for the Tune......

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Ken

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It's always the stoopid little stuff that gets ya. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Nice work.

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Great to hear Ken!

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LOL -- thats why they put destruct buttons on missiles ... bottom line is your got it to work.

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Another detail that popped up and after thinking about it........According to the Edelbrock instructions the PCV system takes air from the inlet Tube (after the MAF sensor and before the Throttle Body) and the hose go's to the passenger valve cover, then it comes out of the drivers side valve cover right into a vacuum port just behind the throttle body....So....I called them and asked if there should be some sort of a PCV valve or something in the system.......they said no........Humm....that didn't make any sense to me as that would be the same as just leaving the hose off and having a dead open vacuum leak...So.....I stop at Frame-up wheelworks and talk to Donnie about my concerns......He agreed and told me the norm was to have a restrictor in the line with a .105 dia hole in it.......this will allow the PCV system to function in a restrained condition.........so.....I made one up and put it in the line and he also recommended putting a Catch can in the line between the throttle body and the valve cover.........Her are the final pic's before being Dyno-Tuned........

Restrictor fitting in the PCV line

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Catch can.........

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Can't wait to hear the HP numbers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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I can't wait to see the 300-foot burnout.

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ken, did you just make a restrictor on the lathe from aluminium solid round stock?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: resto4u</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ken, did you just make a restrictor on the lathe from aluminium solid round stock? </div></div>

Yep.......Took some 5/8&quot; bar stock and turned both ends down with Barbed profile and drilled a 1/4 hole from both ends and drilled thru with the .105 drill.................


Ken

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: resto4u</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ken, did you just make a restrictor on the lathe from aluminium solid round stock? </div></div>

Yep.......Took some 5/8&quot; bar stock and turned both ends down with Barbed profile and drilled a 1/4 hole from both ends and drilled thru with the .105 drill.................


Ken</div></div>

I repeat -- you have entirely too many toys!!!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow!!!......Went over 1,000,000 views today.........NJ Steve Territory!! </div></div>


Went over 2.5 Million views today........................ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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Ken,
I live about 30 minutes from where you purchased. I have a 66 Impala SS and have been involved with these cars for 40 years. Would have been happy to drive over there and assess the car for you at no expense. I'm sure others on this site would do the same.....all you have to do is ask.....

Paul

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fsc66</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken,
I live about 30 minutes from where you purchased. I have a 66 Impala SS and have been involved with these cars for 40 years. Would have been happy to drive over there and assess the car for you at no expense. I'm sure others on this site would do the same.....all you have to do is ask.....

Paul </div></div>


Thanks............

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow!!!......Went over 1,000,000 views today.........NJ Steve Territory!! </div></div>


Went over 2.5 Million views today........................ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] </div></div>

Amateur! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow!!!......Went over 1,000,000 views today.........NJ Steve Territory!! </div></div>


Went over 2.5 Million views today........................ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] </div></div>

Amateur! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>


[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

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Good day today for the Impala.........Larry from ASSC called and had some room at the shop and wanted to get the Impala in for tuning..........As it is now with the different mass air sensor and new injectors.........the car was not drive able till the tune got corrected......Had it flat bedded over there........Stay Tuned!!!


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&quot;Stay tuned&quot; LOL [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Any guesses as to rear wheel H.P. Completely stock 2006 LS2.... not a Race Car........with the Edelbrock.......

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I'd guess a little over 400.

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485?

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Hoping you hit 500!

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503HP