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thirdstreettito · 08-30-2011, 07:20 PM

Nice! Do you have a link to those wire looms? I like those even better than the billet ones. Also, let me know how the dynamic EFI works out, I'm skeptical. I'm planning on getting a chip from TBI Chips.

jblaven · 08-30-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Nice! Do you have a link to those wire looms? I like those even better than the billet ones. Also, let me know how the dynamic EFI works out, I'm skeptical. I'm planning on getting a chip from TBI Chips.

You can find these Mr. Gasket wire looms in your local O'Riley's. A heck of a lot cheaper.

The difference here is being able to flash your computer on the spot. No need for a chip. Also, I am learning about how to tune it myself so it will will educate me. A chip would be more affordable, but the downside for me is not getting to learn and trusting that the chip is correct and tuned exactly the way I want it.
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thirdstreettito · 08-30-2011, 07:56 PM

Yeah, but dont you need a laptop?

jblaven · 08-30-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Yeah, but dont you need a laptop?

I think so. Actually, an older laptop is preferred because you need one with a serial port. Now, all of them have USB, so you end up having to buy a cable too.

jblaven · 08-30-2011, 08:54 PM

jblaven · 09-01-2011, 07:55 AM

Almost bolted in... it was a late night.

thirdstreettito · 09-01-2011, 08:02 AM

Yay! No headers?

jblaven · 09-01-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Yay! No headers?

Na, didn't feel like messing with my exhaust. This will bolt right up.

68Timber · 09-01-2011, 08:36 PM

Looking good. Love the chrome 710 cap.

jblaven · 09-03-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Looking good. Love the chrome 710 cap.

I had to look that one up!

jblaven · 09-04-2011, 05:02 PM

Motor mounts being a pain...

As you can see, the bolt holes not aligned (lower left in pic).

The problem with torquing the bracket with a pry bar or screwdriver is that it just slides right back. I had an idea to use tow straps to help hold it in place.

...getting closer. Not shown is the set of pry bars I picked up at Tractor Supply. They made short work of it.

The straps worked great on the exhaust.

anti seize copper paste on the bolts.

here are the fuel lines installed. I used ARP's thread sealant.

jblaven · 09-08-2011, 05:35 PM

I had to remove the exhaust manifolds because the new Dorman brand manifolds didn't come with the proper length studs to work with the exhaust.

After bolting it up there was still play in the bracket and spring.

I removed it and took a trip to the local parts store. Dorman also sells a M10 x 1.5 threaded stud that is shorter in length and is specified for this model. So I had to tap it to give it the proper threads.

So off came the exhaust manifolds.

89Suburban · 09-28-2011, 05:08 PM

Great write up & pics. Can I ask whre you got those new exhaust manifolds?

jblaven · 09-30-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 89Suburban

Great write up & pics. Can I ask whre you got those new exhaust manifolds?

Sure, They are Dorman brand. You can get them locally at any Advanced Auto Parts.

jblaven · 09-30-2011, 12:25 AM

Getting crowded under the hood...

New Radiator

Cleaner and not as dusty...

89Suburban · 09-30-2011, 11:18 AM

I like the yellow fan and dipstick handles.

jblaven · 09-30-2011, 05:48 PM

Yeah, after a close call with the fan, I figured a brighter color would help.

08-30-2011, 07:20 PM	#51
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: New Guy here... Nice! Do you have a link to those wire looms? I like those even better than the billet ones. Also, let me know how the dynamic EFI works out, I'm skeptical. I'm planning on getting a chip from TBI Chips. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-30-2011, 07:56 PM	#53
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: New Guy here... Yeah, but dont you need a laptop? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-01-2011, 07:55 AM	#56
jblaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 69	Getting Closer... Almost bolted in... it was a late night.

09-01-2011, 08:02 AM	#57
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: New Guy here... Yay! No headers? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-01-2011, 08:36 PM	#59
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: New Guy here... Looking good. Love the chrome 710 cap. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

08-30-2011, 08:54 PM	#55
jblaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 69

09-04-2011, 05:02 PM	#61
jblaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 69	Update: Motor mounts being a pain... As you can see, the bolt holes not aligned (lower left in pic). The problem with torquing the bracket with a pry bar or screwdriver is that it just slides right back. I had an idea to use tow straps to help hold it in place. ...getting closer. Not shown is the set of pry bars I picked up at Tractor Supply. They made short work of it. The straps worked great on the exhaust. anti seize copper paste on the bolts. here are the fuel lines installed. I used ARP's thread sealant.

09-08-2011, 05:35 PM	#62
jblaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 69	Can nothing be simple? I had to remove the exhaust manifolds because the new Dorman brand manifolds didn't come with the proper length studs to work with the exhaust. After bolting it up there was still play in the bracket and spring. I removed it and took a trip to the local parts store. Dorman also sells a M10 x 1.5 threaded stud that is shorter in length and is specified for this model. So I had to tap it to give it the proper threads. So off came the exhaust manifolds.

09-28-2011, 05:08 PM	#63
89Suburban Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: King of Prussia, Pa Posts: 11	Re: New Guy here... Great write up & pics. Can I ask whre you got those new exhaust manifolds?

09-30-2011, 12:25 AM	#65
jblaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 69	Update... Getting crowded under the hood... New Radiator Cleaner and not as dusty...

09-30-2011, 11:18 AM	#66
89Suburban Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: King of Prussia, Pa Posts: 11	Re: New Guy here... I like the yellow fan and dipstick handles.

09-30-2011, 05:48 PM	#67
jblaven Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 69	Re: New Guy here... Yeah, after a close call with the fan, I figured a brighter color would help.



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