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PostPosted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 6:27 am 
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I took advantage of the warmer weather and decided to apply undercoating to the bottom of the car. It looks way better and I like the full coverage.
Knowing that I also sprayed it above the coolant lines is piece of mind.

I then installed a new thermostat, water log housing and exhaust manifold.
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As well as the exhaust manifold heat shield and oxygen sensor.
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I cleaned up the belt tensioner and installed it. At this point, I'll just order a short belt to run the alternator. After I test it that is.
I'll wait until the spring to get the A/C lines made up and hook up the air conditioning at that point.
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The 88 coolant tubes that I had weren't perfect by any means. The driver's side was okay but the passenger side was kinked.
After cutting out the kinked section, I just took a stainless sleeve that I had and TIG welded it in place.
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Since I gave the stock steering wheel away, I needed to find a suitable replacement. Before I scrapped my wife's Cavalier, I removed a few parts from it. One of those was the steering wheel.
After looking at the pile of H-body parts that I have, I removed the spider from the horn sounder.
FYI, I also have a Southern '79 Monza Spyder sitting in wait.
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And swapped it for the Chevy emblem on the Cavalier wheel. After a clean up, I think it'll fit the bill. It now has sentimental value too.
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Off topic but I also laser cut and formed a key chain holder for a friend. He's a Jeep guy as you can see.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:58 pm 
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The great stuff continues especially when we need distraction
& focus. Sorry to hear man.


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 12:53 pm 
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The original fuel lines were old, deteriorated and needed to be replaced. I decided it best to install nylon fuel lines. I had several feet here and, of course, I had to drop the fuel tank. Ugh.

As you can see, this is the original pressure, return and vent lines on the 88 tank.
I will have to modify two of these. I'll leave the vent line as is.
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I removed these 90° fittings from the donor car but you can get these at your local auto parts place.
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The item on the left is the pressure line that I cut off the tank.
I used a 3/8" compression fitting and adapted the newer line as seen.
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The same procedure was used for the return line with the exception of using a 5/16" compression fitting. Voila!
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Here, the fuel tank was reinstalled and the new nylon lines were clicked into place.
I'll secure and tidy the wiring up later in the day.
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I decided to use a fuel filter from a 95 Cadillac DeVille with the Northstar engine.
I liked the fact that it had both ends made for the quick release nylon lines.
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A view showing the filter and line routing. I still need to make brackets to hold the filter and lines.
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Here's a view showing the fuel lines where they connect to the engine. In time, I might relocate them to the other side of the engine for a cleaner look. Until then, this is where they'll stay.
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I kept the original stainless lines because of the schrader valve. This way, I can verify and relieve the fuel pressure.
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After putting in $20 worth of fuel and cycling the ignition a few times, I can verify the following:
-The Walbro fuel pump works as intended.
-The Frankenstein fuel sending unit works perfectly.
-All fuel line connections are leak-free.


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 1:57 pm 
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Looks good and with the fuel lines you are using you can also run the trans sport van stainless lines if you can find a set


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PostPosted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 7:56 pm 
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On a cold Sunday afternoon in November, I installed four new spark plugs, plugged in the PCM and turned the ignition key.

Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZRdLWj-Foc&feature=youtu.be


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:25 am 
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I'd like to add this little bit of electrical information to those interested/following this L61 Ecotec swap.

My engine runs on the stock PCM. At this point, the only thing done to the PCM was VATS (Vehicle Anti Theft System), was turned off using HP Tuners software.

While I chose to install the BCM (Body Control Module), I only wired up the interior light control circuit.

The stock PCM can run the Ecotec with the following subsystems removed.
-EBCM (Electronic Brake Control Module)
-Instrument panel cluster
-Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module
-Passlock lock cylinder
-Radio
-Vehicle communication interface module (OnStar)


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:33 pm 
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from this

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to this

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More info to come on own thread. :ugeek:


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:33 pm 
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coulda just repainted it again ya know! (;


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:27 am 
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Finally pulled out my engine today. Nice destruction on the Muncie 4 spd!

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:31 am 
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SSKev wrote:
Finally pulled out my engine today. Nice destruction on the Muncie 4 spd!

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Ouch! What the hell happened?


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:33 am 
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320whp and the drag strip :)


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 1:30 pm 
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makes changing the oil easy. ;)


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:11 pm 
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They must have loved you at the track ... how does that work? Do they nail you with a clean-up charge?

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 7:33 pm 
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No they just clean it up. I was smart and pulled to the side right away. The people waiting in line were not impressed of course lol.


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 3:43 pm 
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You never forget what something like that sounds like do you? I threw a rod right through the block of my old Grand Am at highway speed. Sounded like I ran over a bicycle lol.


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