FC3S Murray's never ending build.

[FC3S Murray]

No updates recently boys. Ransom welded my Gas pedal extension to give the pedal more throw. Today my shitty 1998 Camaro throttle cable unraveled itself when I cut it to shorten it and put on a swedge.

I have started to fabricate my 4'' intake and when all the goodies get in I will start cutting.

Really just be pissed off and lazy lately due to the shitty weather and I am just tired on working on the FC every spare minute I have(or lack there of).

Brian was right: this project is time consuming BUT it has been very informative and for the most part fun. Oh if I had the time like I had when I was single

[TitaniumTT]

Gas pedal extension doesn't mean the throttle will open more making the car faster..... GM owners... wow....

Sooooooo you're surprised a 13 y.o. GM piece fell apart?

Lets see some more pics man. I told you it was a cool swap if done right, but so few people acutally take the time to do it properly as you have. I'd still rather see that ole' rotary in there though

[josh18_2k]

wtf is with all these ppl and throttle cable problems? im using an OEM non-tc camaro cable, and it matches the FC pedal perfectly. no freeplay, 99% TP on the floor.

[FC3S Murray]

Originally Posted by josh18_2k

wtf is with all these ppl and throttle cable problems? im using an OEM non-tc camaro cable, and it matches the FC pedal perfectly. no freeplay, 99% TP on the floor.

IDK man!.....I think the newer LS1 thorttle bodies have a smaller cable linkage which is why some people are getting extra slack in the cable. I had about 6'' too much.

Then my firewall clearancing for the JTR headers was a little extreme and caused me to have to bend the gas pedal since it was bottoming out and add the rod extension for the extra throw.

Been a mother f*cker recently

Lets see some more pics man. I told you it was a cool swap if done right, but so few people acutally take the time to do it properly as you have. I'd still rather see that ole' rotary in there though

Thank Brian and I will post some more pics once this intake is done. I really wanted to do a over the radiator intake like the Samberg kits or Frijolee's FC but this will do for now. 4'' piping is big shit to work with

[FC3S Murray]

Here is the latest update on th V8 forum:

Update:

So since I havent been posting lately DOESNT mean I have not been wrenching when the time allows.
Most of my work has been RE-wiring my driverside OEM harness due to me cutting out FE-01..which is needed for IGN power lol.
I have also been working on the little stuff that is just time consuming like: exhaust fabrication, muffler fabrication, interior assembly and new CHECK ENGINE lighting, throttle cable installation(btw the OEM throttle cable piece in the firewall can F*ck off..what a pain to remove), Gas pedal adjustment/fabrication, Fan relay wiring, flushing pre-mixed gasoline out of tank, driveshaft installation, tranny servicing, oil dip stick fabrication, hose and wire routing in engine bay, custom shifter assembly AND intake pipe fabrication.

Sooo I am still at work boys, do not worry 8)

Pics:


Starting to get cleaned up:


Fan relay center:

Radiator hoses(just fitting for now):



Super secret custom shifter and delrin knob :



I have much more stuff done but you will see some completion pics and a start video SOON, promise!

[RETed]

(Edited first pic link to work properly.)


-Ted

[chibikougan]

Still lookin super clean!

[FC3S Murray]

I try bro, i try.

[chibikougan]

Nah! You Do You Do.

[FC3S Murray]

UPDATE:

So things have been slow AGAIN!! This time of year is never good for me, anyway I have been working on the FC when time allows.

I have almost finished fabricating my 4'' CAI just like rx7builders. I just have to fit my S5 front bumper to see how much room my air filter will have near the passenger brake duct so it doesnt hit. I cant decide if I want to powercoat the piping black or not. Here are the pre-staging pics:




I had to replace my throttle cable since the first cable un-wound on me will trying to put on a swedge. New one fits great and I have 100% throttle with the pedal to the floor.


Replaced my fuel rail Russel adapter with a Summit compression fitting...just not comfortable with the plastic clip on the rail. Not worth the risk IMHO. Really hating the blue fuel lines now...they may go black too.


Got my Willwood 7/8th bled....WHAT A PROCESS!! The only word of advise I can give for new members is to make the Master Cylinder Rod as short as possible(meaning fully threaded through the clutch pedal clevis). I have a tick performance speed bleeder so the job only required ME. It only took about 4bleed cycles to get the entire system air free. All that is left is to adjust the pedal throw come time when I start to drive it.


I did get my Magnaflow muffler tips welded on my 6" mufflers (thanks Ransom!!). They will look tits!



Here is how the motor sits right now...collecting dust: ...ignore the BDC sticker lol

[chibikougan]

Lookin very nice. I am freakin out with spring coming and having nothing to play with. To the point where that STI at Bennet is making me think of selling my rotor bits the 2 and trading my truck in. I am going to have to try and bum co-drives all this season I think.

[project86]

wow sean its lookin good.. i need to come see it in person next time im in GF. so whats with the deal with the dildo shaped shifter? haha...

do you still have your mazdaspeed knob?

[FC3S Murray]

Thanks kyle.

That knob gets you all excited doesn't it Kyle? lol! The pics dont do it justice and wait to ya feel the texture of the the delrin....feels like silk, it is crazy

No I sold the mazdaspeed knob long time ago. I thought about trying to use it but the T56 shifter is M16 in size...pretty damn tough.


Ransom: DO IT!!

[chibikougan]

Haha I can't justify $200 a month on car insurance. I will just bum co driver off you and anyone else I can. Haha

[project86]

Yes... im all sorts of turned on by that knob.. and dammit... i guess ill have to sell my soul to buy another one. i get rid of shit too soon haha. i need to stop doing that.