Another thread update...
1. Decided to keep ABS on the car from several people's recommendations. Wired in an ABS specific light I purchased from AlpineTech which worked great! Wired in series with the existing ABS cluster light.
2. I was having issues with fuel pressure so decided to order and install an Aeromotive fuel filter/regulator combo. Mounted on the existing air filter bracket which worked out pretty well. Now fuel pressure is steady at 60 psi.
3. I also blew out the check valve on the DW300 pump so was having trouble with start-up and maintaining pressure. Ended up ordering and installing a new TRE255 pump and the fuel system is working flawlessly for now.
4. Was absolutely hating the adjustability of the Ireland Engineering adjustable spring perches, so purchased and installed some new GC spring perches (unfortunately along with springs and other items I didn't need). At least I have some extra parts now.
5. The initial tune was absolutely horrendous (won't mention the tuner). The LS was tuned again on a load dyno. Power was decent but seemed a little low, so we decided to pull the 3.5" intake tube. The LS made an additional 15-20WHP with the throttle body only/intake removed. So naturally I immediately started working on a 4" intake with a larger filter for the engine. The aluminum elbow required some massaging, but fits well now. Off to powdercoat and waiting on a filter from AFE.
Pictures of the new fuel pressure regulator, the engine as currently sits, and "trying" to fit the 4" intake tube (hitting the idler pulley).
The goal is to book a track day at Buttonwillow on January 6 for a shake down. I have a few items to address prior to January in a semi-rush
1. Pipe in Accusump with -10AN line from the trunk to the new oil cooler - A Setrab 19-row cooler is being installed along with an Improved Racing sandwich plate that will be installed
2. Change break in oil to a high zinc, 50 weight oil for track use
3. Flush coolant and add distilled water with wetter
4. Adjust rear toe to neutral instead of toe out
5. Overall nut and bolt check for sanity sake
1. Decided to keep ABS on the car from several people's recommendations. Wired in an ABS specific light I purchased from AlpineTech which worked great! Wired in series with the existing ABS cluster light.
2. I was having issues with fuel pressure so decided to order and install an Aeromotive fuel filter/regulator combo. Mounted on the existing air filter bracket which worked out pretty well. Now fuel pressure is steady at 60 psi.
3. I also blew out the check valve on the DW300 pump so was having trouble with start-up and maintaining pressure. Ended up ordering and installing a new TRE255 pump and the fuel system is working flawlessly for now.
4. Was absolutely hating the adjustability of the Ireland Engineering adjustable spring perches, so purchased and installed some new GC spring perches (unfortunately along with springs and other items I didn't need). At least I have some extra parts now.
5. The initial tune was absolutely horrendous (won't mention the tuner). The LS was tuned again on a load dyno. Power was decent but seemed a little low, so we decided to pull the 3.5" intake tube. The LS made an additional 15-20WHP with the throttle body only/intake removed. So naturally I immediately started working on a 4" intake with a larger filter for the engine. The aluminum elbow required some massaging, but fits well now. Off to powdercoat and waiting on a filter from AFE.
Pictures of the new fuel pressure regulator, the engine as currently sits, and "trying" to fit the 4" intake tube (hitting the idler pulley).
The goal is to book a track day at Buttonwillow on January 6 for a shake down. I have a few items to address prior to January in a semi-rush
1. Pipe in Accusump with -10AN line from the trunk to the new oil cooler - A Setrab 19-row cooler is being installed along with an Improved Racing sandwich plate that will be installed
2. Change break in oil to a high zinc, 50 weight oil for track use
3. Flush coolant and add distilled water with wetter
4. Adjust rear toe to neutral instead of toe out
5. Overall nut and bolt check for sanity sake
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