There is an F-body in my driveway

[myfirstbonnie]

Why yes, we got them installed finally. The left was a pain, but the right was even worse. We ended up unbolting the motor mount and jacking up the right side of the motor. All that is left for tomorrow is attaching the y-pipe and connecting the exhaust.

[CMNTMXR57]

Good job! LTx's were such a PITA to work on.

[2000Silverbullet]

I only let my kids in it! My son went with me this past Sunday to go do some more work on it. Those are the priceless moments. Even better when he goes back to Mommy and says "I helped work on Daddy's 'go fast car'". "I worked on the dwiveshaft!"

Be forewarned when that little guy turns 16 he won't forget the lessons you teach him about "going fast" and also about working his "dwiveshaft".

Matt, as we expected, that would have been a challenge to do in a short couple days at WCBF10 with all the other activities. I hope Jordan appreciates all your help.

[CMNTMXR57]

Keys will be with me at all times and the car in storage somewhere by that time.

[2000Silverbullet]

Again be forewarned that your kids will be smarter than you think. They will have strong wills and you know the ol saying. "Where there's a will....."

[myfirstbonnie]

Install is done. We have things to get done, so there is not video yet. Sounds real good.

Paul, I have your crank................it's in my garage with the flywheel.

[2000Silverbullet]

Hang on to that crank! Thanks Jordan! I searched for those #5 heads but could only find a pair with a crack, so if he can help find a good set, that could be my excuse for a visit in the early spring.

Jordan you better not be pushing low 13's now. That's gonna scare me.

[VBCSpangler]

I agree, that was a good call not to do it during the meet. I deeply appreciate Matt working with me on this project, I really owe him one for going through "project LT hell".

First drive report: this thing sounds mean! Sounds like those built up chevy's at the dragstrip. However there are two minor issues: it sounds like the exhaust pipe is banging on the subframe when I start moving in first gear, then goes away while going through the gears. Second; it idles kinda rough and is a bit sluggish feeling at low rpms. I'm not sure if thats just the nature of having long tube headers or if there is a vacuum leak/misfire issue.

It sure does accelerate hard at midrange to top end! It seems like 2nd gear only lasts 1 and a half seconds before I have to shift again. Look out Paul...
Hey Matt, no check engine light yet!

[2000Silverbullet]

1st gear will torque that engine on it's mounts and probably twist until the pipe hits. You may have to stiffen or bend a bit more clearance between the pipe and subframe.

A little less low end torque is a consequence of long tube headers. They shine in mid to top end range.
You may have to richen up a bit more. Are you using colder plugs? What diameter are the primary tubes?

Jordan, it's not me you have to worry about. It will be Matt!

[myfirstbonnie]

Garage is all better now. No lost tools either. I am feeling the pain today, got a pretty stiff neck from laying under the car looking up. I thought my back and arms would be worse from all the tugging and pulling.

Jordan, you still have to come over Saturday so we can get some videos.

[2000Silverbullet]

Holy shiiit. Scared me at first, I thought it was Bill's garage....only all cleaned up and organized! I like the rug.

[myfirstbonnie]

The pink totes came from Bill, the rug was a free craigslsit item. It makes it a lot more comfy when working under the cars.

On the right side of the picture, that plastic bag is hiding your crank.

[myfirstbonnie]

Update:

Jodan just left and we got a couple of pictures and video for you to enjoy.

The stock manifolds (that's Jordan's thumb for a comparison):





Flow restrictions:



The stock exhaust configuration before we cut it into 3 pieces:



A little exhaust note:



A sprint down the Hillsboro raceway (a local back road):

[2000Silverbullet]

F'n F-pipes!! Holy Shiiiiit! Now I'm scared!

Sounds much better now.

Can't beat the sound of a healthy V8 IMO.

Just keep it in one piece till next year Jordan.

[VBCSpangler]

Update: my stock motor mounts are worn and are letting the headers bang against the subframe under acceleration, this is causing KR. And I found out that my check engine light is broke and the car is really throwing 4 codes ! One for EGR and 3 for o2 sensors. I also have a dying A/C compressor, so this leads me to...

Part 2! I just ordered polyurethane motor and transmission mounts, and I also ordered 1 valve spring retainer so I can change out the last valve spring (lost 1 retainer during the job, "it" happens). While I'm replacing those, I'll change out the A/C compressor. With the compressor out of the way, I can get to the plug wires on the right bank and replace those as well. With the false knock gone I can get the car dyno tuned again. Two of those o2 sensors I am not running anymore, so I'll have those codes deleted. I'll try to sort out the other two codes as well.
Hell is located under my Camaro, and I'm going back in...

[myfirstbonnie]

When are you planning on doing the work?

[VBCSpangler]

I don't know yet when they will arrive, but probably by the end of this week. If so I'll start this next weekend, in my driveway. I'm thinking of buying an extra car to drive while I'm doing the work, and to have as a winter car later this year.

[2000Silverbullet]

Buy a Jeep Cherokee. They are great for winter.

[wake]

WOW..

that thing sounds great, really healthy...and boy does it move

kinda makes me wanna do work the the heads on my truck and throw some headers on..unfortunatly though thats a long ways away

[CMNTMXR57]

Are you sure it's that they're broken? Mine did this with perfect motor mounts, simply form the torsional twist of the engine, especially at the friction point of the clutch. I simply installed a "torque strap" to keep the engine still.