Been busy.......

n.e.mich · #1 (**permalink**) 10-24-09, 11:49 AM

Disassembled when I bought it a couple months ago:

Progress so far:

Getting ready to install Cervini cowl hood and front bumper cover in a couple weeks.

94gtfreak · #2 (**permalink**) 10-24-09, 12:13 PM

Lookin Good!

How bout and engine shot?

n.e.mich · #3 (**permalink**) 10-24-09, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 94gtfreak

Lookin Good!

How bout and engine shot?

I will take some when engine is complete (a few more days). Still have some cleaning up to do. This car ran like a banshee when I got it but whoever put it together sure did a hack job. I find it disgusting that some people treat their cars like there tractors. Oh well, it's in good hands now. Really kicked around pulling the engine but this thing runs too good as it is. Maybe in a year or two. Would like to do a carbed, auto trans, 331 or 347 swap but I am worried about the wiring issues. I'll have to do my homework.

n.e.mich · #4 (**permalink**) 10-24-09, 01:18 PM

Quick video.........still waiting for the air filter elbow to get here so I didn't want to run it too long. Poor sound quality but I used the digital camara...

002.flv video by nemich - Photobucket

95BlueStallion · #5 (**permalink**) 10-24-09, 01:37 PM

Nice work man. Good job bringing it back to a better visual state as well.

94gtfreak · #6 (**permalink**) 10-24-09, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by n.e.mich

I will take some when engine is complete (a few more days). Still have some cleaning up to do. This car ran like a banshee when I got it but whoever put it together sure did a hack job. I find it disgusting that some people treat their cars like there tractors. Oh well, it's in good hands now. Really kicked around pulling the engine but this thing runs too good as it is. Maybe in a year or two. Would like to do a carbed, auto trans, 331 or 347 swap but I am worried about the wiring issues. I'll have to do my homework.

Ya I know what ya mean! I got lucky with my 94 being all original but I have seen some seriously screwed over cars.

Glad you got it fixed up and lookin and runnin 30x better! Keep up the good work can't wait to see "Finished" pix!

revhead347 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-24-09, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by n.e.mich

I will take some when engine is complete (a few more days). Still have some cleaning up to do. This car ran like a banshee when I got it but whoever put it together sure did a hack job. I find it disgusting that some people treat their cars like there tractors. Oh well, it's in good hands now. Really kicked around pulling the engine but this thing runs too good as it is. Maybe in a year or two. Would like to do a carbed, auto trans, 331 or 347 swap but I am worried about the wiring issues. I'll have to do my homework.

It is uncommon to run a carb with a blower. It's doable, but it runs a lot better with fuel injection. You're going to find it hard to make as much power with an N/A carb engine as you do with that blower. I think you'd be a lot happier just leaving it the way it is. Either way, if you want more power, it's going to be cheaper to build a decent long block with H/C/I, and upgrade the injection system then it is going to be to change it all over to a carb setup.

Kurt

n.e.mich · #8 (**permalink**) 10-25-09, 07:15 AM

Actually If I decide to change the engine, I won't be installing the blower. What kind of upgrades can I do to the injection system?
I know it has a high pressure fuel pump (Walbro I think), 42 lb. injectors (Bosch) and a different FPR (Kirban).

revhead347 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-25-09, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by n.e.mich

Actually If I decide to change the engine, I won't be installing the blower. What kind of upgrades can I do to the injection system?
I know it has a high pressure fuel pump (Walbro I think), 42 lb. injectors (Bosch) and a different FPR (Kirban).

Exactly my point. I don't see the logic in replacing a blown engine with an N/A engine. That's a downgrade. You're better off with the engine you have. If you really want more power, I would spend the money on a good set of Heads, Cam, and intake. You would probably have to go to a bigger set of injectors, and an inline boost pump. You would be right on the limit of what the block can handle, and have a totally daily driveable car.

Kurt

nmcgrawj · #10 (**permalink**) 10-25-09, 04:27 PM

What benefits do you think a carb will bring you?

n.e.mich · #11 (**permalink**) 10-25-09, 06:50 PM

Unfortunatly I know very little about these computer cars. Also, this 5 speed is not going to help as far as bracket racing goes(which I mostly plan on doing). It's a blast to drive but not really what I wanted. I was looking for a clean fox body set up for drag racing when I came across this car. It was just too good of a deal to pass on!