finnaly started...project wanna go fast

[ilikebigbutts]

1-I dont have the money to go all out on brakes ATM, when i do, im going all out

2-theirs no reason for an oil pan mod for more oil, i'll just dump more in there seriously though, this is a "mild" build, no reason to reinvent the wheel.

 

[ilikebigbutts]

Very bad night.Actually, it started out wonderful.I put my head on torqued it down put the cams on torqued the caps to 14 pounds and #3 Exhaust side one of the bolts kept spinning.so yea i got a stripped camp cap thread.out of all the threads on this car i really dread helicoiling this one.

 

[ilikebigbutts]

I got tiem last weekto fix my stripped threads by helicoling them and now my valve train is complete and bolted on.Since then i havent reall gotten much time to work on my car :3d_frown:i ordered new woodruff keys since mine are worn...the crank is a lil wore to which worries me but i think i'll be ok.so yeah nothing else update wise...putting the brakes on tomorow night just so i can have the car on the ground...

 

[ilikebigbutts]

well i havent updated in a while...so heres some progress...

motor is timed, 7/16" exhaust studs installed.All i need to do it finish up the intae manifold...

front brakes= done finally i got the hook up on rotors i love working in the auto service biz...

I got my 27x10x3 IC, its gonna look mean...also got my freddy bov w/ adaptor pipe...My 57 trim is coming in on thursday from DM (ftmfw)...

also, i decided that i dont like my car, so i i'm picking up this one tommorow...

Aside from being a pre-89, it's perfect.'88,flawless title,Doesnt run, but NO RUST AT ALL!florida car till 4 years ago...260k miles but aside from the cracked dash and minor rip on driver's seat that has been repaired, interior is MINT!I love gray interior.always hate my burgundy.this this is my dream mkiii.To bad its NA, i could used some parts but o well...

o did i mention i love sawblades (blasphemy?)

$750

should i start a different thread?

 

[Clueless]

should i start a different thread?

No...just swapp everything into this new mk3

 

[ilikebigbutts]

No...just swapp everything into this new mk3

this is the plan, im scrapping the 87 and swapping everything to the 88

 

[Rennat]

did you install your oil pump yet?

cause i thought it was suppose to go one on one cap, and another bolt on the other cap... i'll go look thru some other threads though...

good build though. crank doesnt look that smooth though... did you get it polished or no?

 

[ilikebigbutts]

you mean how the oil pump gets bolted down?if you put it in th eblock every thing lines up i dont thing it bolts onto the main caps though...

And yes i got it polished it was perfectly smooth maybe the pics are not the greates...

 

[zm_br]

this is the plan, im scrapping the 87 and swapping everything to the 88

i'll take your seats
mine are leather and cracked everywhere.

 

[ilikebigbutts]

i'll take your seats
mine are leather and cracked everywhere.

you sure you wanna pay for the shipping on that 80 pound drivers seat?lol

 

[zm_br]

you sure you wanna pay for the shipping on that 80 pound drivers seat?lol

hmmm. my bro is in cleveland. maybe i'll make him drive down. :naughty:

 

[ilikebigbutts]

i'm tossing around with the idea of putting new crank/bearings on the na motor and dropping it into the white car, then na-t it...i dont think i have the heart to junk it...i think i'll give it away before i junk it...

 

[zm_br]

well if you ever look to get rid of any of your interior, pm me. I like the maroon interior with my black 89.

I just had the chance to read through your entire thread. You're doing an outstanding job without much recognition. Makes me wish I had the time and support to work on my car and learn everything. I guess I'm hoping I'll be able to afford a house with a garage someday. :-/

 

[Clueless]

i'm tossing around with the idea of putting new crank/bearings on the na motor and dropping it into the white car, then na-t it...i dont think i have the heart to junk it...i think i'll give it away before i junk it...

if you do give it away, lmk...I could always use a track car.

 

[ilikebigbutts]

well if you ever look to get rid of any of your interior, pm me. I like the maroon interior with my black 89.

I just had the chance to read through your entire thread. You're doing an outstanding job without much recognition. Makes me wish I had the time and support to work on my car and learn everything. I guess I'm hoping I'll be able to afford a house with a garage someday. :-/

thanks alot man, always nic eto hear that.

I will let you know what i decide to do with the car.

 

[ilikebigbutts]

Nobody likes my thread but i'll update anyways...

So the gray car has a minor targa top leak, i removed it and reinstalled per sequence and still leaks a lil but nothing major so i just put duct tape over it lol.any ways i need to swap tails from the 87 cause the 88 has a crack on the left ones.also need to swap rims, even though i like sawblades the turbp rims are gonna look better if i paint them.Also how do i know what rear end the 88 has?i need to search i guess.would probably be wise if i swapped those out to.

Anyways exhaust studs=done, turbo is in :icon_bigg

LOL

only rust i can see, aside some surfave on the spare wheel well

compared to:

 

[suprahabsfan]

Just wanted to say... what a great name for a project! Thats the real reason for modifying LOL

 

[ilikebigbutts]

haha thanx i guess it's pretty original....

 

[ilikebigbutts]

Well...

I checked my valve clearances and it looks like i have alot of shimming to do...I got the special tool which is going to make it easier thank god.So for now all i have to do is put the rear main on and oil pan then clutch and tranny and wait till i pull the other engine and steal the shims off of that.I also need to replace all the vacuum/coolant hoses with new ones.I ordered my plug wires through advance auto today since pep boys took forever so i just canceled.

Yesterday I pulled the pumpkin from the turbo car so i can swap.Much easier than i thought.Also swapped rims.i thought i liked sawblades but the five spokers are much nicer looking. I also just pulled the HAC sensor, igniter, and ECU from the turbo car.That should be all the parts i need from it.

 

[ilikebigbutts]

A couple updates

1st, the guy i bought the new sup from is trying to fuck me over

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1054176#post1054176

Second, this sunday me and my buddy pulled the motor!It only took us 3 hours and we had a big ass lunch in betwwen.Also the freaking down pipe was a complte bitch as it was stuck on the manifold.Had to remove the exhaust completely from the hangers before we could ry it off.It was a complete bitch though but it was the only rough spot in the process.

My dad also managed to tear his calve muscle while pushing the sup :nono: so becareful when pushing these tanks guys.

O yeah, and i think i now know why the motor woon't turn over....

To the left, my new r154 shifter bushing from DM.To the right, what was left of my old shfter bushing!I do not know where the top part is (in my tranny :3d_frown but this caused my shifter to rattle when the car was running because there was no tension on the washer that goes on top of the spring in the shifter assembly, so it was rattling inside the shifter housing.