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by TireSmoker
Thu Aug 03, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 164
Views: 148469

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

I'm pretty sure the rear toe-in is adjustable -- there's a spec for it, at least. You might be able to fix it without losing your lowered stance.

-Dave
by TireSmoker
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:33 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Porsche 944 Megasquirt conversion
Replies: 25
Views: 10614

Re: Porsche 944 Megasquirt conversion

I got some progress under my belt here the past couple days. Starting with a cardboard template, I made a mounting plate from some aluminum (courtesy CutNPaste). I mounted the MS3X on some MSD rubber isolation mounts. I got fancy with the fuse panel and relays, using rivet nuts to mount them. No sel...
by TireSmoker
Sun Jul 23, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Porsche 944 Megasquirt conversion
Replies: 25
Views: 10614

Re: Porsche 944 Megasquirt conversion

The intake manifold is unusually large, I think.
by TireSmoker
Sun Jul 23, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Porsche 944 Megasquirt conversion
Replies: 25
Views: 10614

Porsche 944 Megasquirt conversion

Scott brought the Fickle Bitch Racing Porsche 944 over for a Megasquirt conversion today. The car was upgraded to a 3.0L S2 engine over the winter, which should be good for +60hp over the previous engine. Since I'm one of the drivers for Mid-Ohio in September, I have a very vested interest, and also...
by TireSmoker
Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:58 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: 2023 Kuhnle Motorsports Park Wednesday nights
Replies: 58
Views: 25126

Re: 2023 Kuhnle Motorsports Park Wednesday nights

Another fun Wednesday is in the books! I took the Chevelle out for, I think, the 6th time this season. I'm trying to make up for all the times I couldn't take it last year. It didn't feel like good air, and the DA was around 2500 when we got there, but I still put down a 12.39 @ 108 for my first pas...
by TireSmoker
Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:43 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: 2023 Kuhnle Motorsports Park Wednesday nights
Replies: 58
Views: 25126

Re: 2023 Kuhnle Motorsports Park Wednesday nights

I put the Mickeys n Skinnies on the Chevelle last night. I'll be there.
by TireSmoker
Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1979 Malibu
Replies: 119
Views: 67315

Re: 1979 Malibu

Woohoo, it's back home! I picked it up on Thursday evening, was gone all day Friday, and started continuing with work on Saturday. I had to replace a few headers bolts that must've backed at at Dragway 42. I moved the Fan Relay, it was too close to the turbo. I'm waiting for a few more parts to fini...
by TireSmoker
Sat Jul 15, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Chevelle Projects 2023
Replies: 11
Views: 3078

Re: Chevelle Projects 2023

I did another 140 miles in the car yesterday. I headed out to Tony's in Avon, and then we continued on to Lorain to meet up with another member from chevelles.com. It's been a while since I've really driven it on the freeway and forgot just how good it is out there. I can run in the left lane with e...
by TireSmoker
Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1979 Malibu
Replies: 119
Views: 67315

Re: 1979 Malibu

Steve Jr. sent me a video last night of the car running as they moved it over to their lift! The last step is the rear gear swap, 4.10 --> 3.55. I believe I'll be picking it up this week!!
by TireSmoker
Tue Jul 04, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Chevelle Projects 2023
Replies: 11
Views: 3078

Re: Chevelle Projects 2023

Took the Chevelle on a nice looong cruise today, totaling about 250 miles! We went to Andover, crossed the Pymatuming causeway, then we headed north up PA 98 and made our way Presque Isle State Park, our 'destination'. We made a nice slow cruise through the park, and then started on our way back hom...
by TireSmoker
Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1990 Corvette Z51
Replies: 90
Views: 96290

Re: 1990 Corvette Z51

The guy who fixed it, Bryan @ batee.com agreed. He responded to my email within a half hour. He said to send it back, they will take care of it.

-Dave
by TireSmoker
Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1990 Corvette Z51
Replies: 90
Views: 96290

Re: 1990 Corvette Z51

I've run out of things on the other cars to procrastinate with, so I got back to this today. I finally took a video.. tell me what you think about the tach movement.

https://files.tiresmoke.org/f/0cdf1f870d52452ca718/ (138mb)
by TireSmoker
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2014 Ford F-150
Replies: 24
Views: 11125

Re: 2014 Ford F-150

The K&N arrived this weekend and I installed it this morning. The previous filter was from June 2020, 63K miles. In the 150+ miles I've put on it since the plugs/coils, the mileage has definitely improved. In all around driving, I'd struggle to get 14.7-15mpg, now I'm at 16.5. I haven't done any...
by TireSmoker
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Canfield 2023
Replies: 5
Views: 1992

Re: Canfield 2023

I'm planning on going, already had a reminder on my calendar go off on Friday (2 weeks before).

-Dave
by TireSmoker
Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 519
Views: 245555

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

Has any Techron or other injector cleaner been run through the system? Im sure you mentioned, too lazy to scroll back..