Ready to get some work done - Page 3

diceman469 · 11-27-2007, 01:46 PM

Ha...I'm going to have to show my buddy that one!

DC Dave · 11-27-2007, 02:58 PM

very nice man! come along way. It has a mean stance which is really weird to see from one of those.. If you dont mind me asking ive been on the look out for a vdub. How much did you pay out the door for your Mk5.

diceman469 · 11-27-2007, 03:20 PM

I paid pretty much full boat for the car. I had a POS lemon of a GTI that gave me all sorts of problems. It finally took out the oil pump and was stuck at my house. I needed to get it towed. So...I traded it in on the Rabbit, one of the first two door models. They hosed me because they knew they had me. The votex kit really makes all the difference. I'm trying to convince the girl to buy some stuff for it for me for xmas, we'll see what happens...

back2Nissan · 11-27-2007, 04:02 PM

Now that is documenting a build! I love before and afters.

diceman469 · 12-20-2007, 10:42 AM

It's been awhile so I thought I'd update you guys on what's happening in my garage.

Still not running yet! After going to baltimore for a week (and getting some parts powdercoated while I iwas gone to be sure it wasn't a total loss) I got the car mechanically back together, and began to check all the wiring I redid while the engine was out. I found that even though I was very thorough, some of it had to be redone.

Yesterday I finally got what I needed done to the point where it could be run. I plugged all my AFR, ignition, and VE tables in. I calibrated the wideband. I was ready to go.

Until I tried to get fuel pressure. The pump is shot! So, I'm coming in today to get me a nice walbro, and I'll continue to work on this probably on Sunday.

Damn holidays getting in the way of my progress

Happy Holidays!

SpottedMango · 12-20-2007, 11:07 AM

Damn, always that ONE thing!

We have Walbros in stock!

diceman469 · 12-20-2007, 11:36 AM

Yea man I'm coming in later to pick up a 255.

Then I can spend the next three days cranking this thing over trying to get spark, fuel, and TDC to all hold hands in harmony. Good times!

diceman469 · 12-23-2007, 01:27 PM

OK the new news-

DC didn't have the pump I needed. VW has an interesting way to their fuel system. They use a low pressure pump to move fuel out of the tank into a small reservoir. From there an inline pump pressurizes it and moves it to the front of the car. That's the VW way of baffling a fuel tank.

Soooo DC had a ton of in-tank pumps, no inlines. Ah well, I got it from another source and got fuel pressure. So now the moment of truth. I take a deep breath. I turn the ignition switch.

Nothing.

Nada.

Starter solenoid is dead. This car has gotten too comfortable in the garage. Keep in mind all this shit was on the car when I pulled the motor, so I know it used to work. Now I'm off to the store for a new starter.

Bastids!

Will keep informed.....

Oh and the final product (pre-running)

diceman469 · 01-04-2008, 06:27 PM

So the latest news...car is completely wired and going to DC on Tuesday for a final tune. I'm so excited that this project is coming to a close and I can't wait to drive it!

diceman469 · 01-10-2008, 10:51 AM

The car was picked up on tuesday to get worked on. I went to Sunshine last night and I'm telling you, I'm really missing NOT having this car. It's going to be something else to pull up alongside an unsuspecting racer with a yellow cabriolet and embarass them.

And reading about all these 500+ whp monsters is making me already contemplate my next setup.

Speed is a helluva drug

diceman469 · 01-23-2008, 03:48 PM

If someone can give me a call from the shop I'd like to know what's new with my car. I came in there on Monday and way told I'd hear something by the end of the day. Just curious if Mike's rewiring for the fuel got him anywhere.

diceman469 · 02-09-2008, 10:48 AM

3 days and counting!

SpottedMango · 02-09-2008, 11:10 AM

3 days till what..........

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Originally Posted by diceman469

3 days and counting!

diceman469 · 02-10-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpottedMango

3 days till what..........

Thats just wrong on so many levels

You make babies cry.

diceman469 · 02-14-2008, 08:29 PM

Bad day. That's all I got right now.

01-04-2008, 06:27 PM	#39 (permalink)
diceman469 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 127913292	So the latest news...car is completely wired and going to DC on Tuesday for a final tune. I'm so excited that this project is coming to a close and I can't wait to drive it! Last edited by diceman469 : 01-10-2008 at 10:53 AM.

11-27-2007, 01:46 PM	#31 (permalink)
diceman469 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 127913292	Ha...I'm going to have to show my buddy that one!

11-27-2007, 02:58 PM	#32 (permalink)
DC Dave Digitally Engaged Car: 2 Wheel Wonder My TRGarage Tampa,Fl : 2147483647	very nice man! come along way. It has a mean stance which is really weird to see from one of those.. If you dont mind me asking ive been on the look out for a vdub. How much did you pay out the door for your Mk5.

11-27-2007, 03:20 PM	#33 (permalink)
diceman469 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 127913292	I paid pretty much full boat for the car. I had a POS lemon of a GTI that gave me all sorts of problems. It finally took out the oil pump and was stuck at my house. I needed to get it towed. So...I traded it in on the Rabbit, one of the first two door models. They hosed me because they knew they had me. The votex kit really makes all the difference. I'm trying to convince the girl to buy some stuff for it for me for xmas, we'll see what happens...

11-27-2007, 04:02 PM	#34 (permalink)
back2Nissan Bakermotorsource Car: Another SC400 My TRGarage Ellenton, FL : 348748425	Now that is documenting a build! I love before and afters.

12-20-2007, 10:42 AM	#35 (permalink)
diceman469 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 127913292	It's been awhile so I thought I'd update you guys on what's happening in my garage. Still not running yet! After going to baltimore for a week (and getting some parts powdercoated while I iwas gone to be sure it wasn't a total loss) I got the car mechanically back together, and began to check all the wiring I redid while the engine was out. I found that even though I was very thorough, some of it had to be redone. Yesterday I finally got what I needed done to the point where it could be run. I plugged all my AFR, ignition, and VE tables in. I calibrated the wideband. I was ready to go. Until I tried to get fuel pressure. The pump is shot! So, I'm coming in today to get me a nice walbro, and I'll continue to work on this probably on Sunday. Damn holidays getting in the way of my progress Happy Holidays!

12-20-2007, 11:07 AM	#36 (permalink)
SpottedMango Driven Concepts, Tampa FL Car: 03 M45, 98 GS300, 94 Supra, 04 Silverado SS, 05 GSXR1000, 01 TL1000R, 04 GSXR600, a few more My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 403593948	Damn, always that ONE thing! We have Walbros in stock!

12-20-2007, 11:36 AM	#37 (permalink)
diceman469 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 127913292	Yea man I'm coming in later to pick up a 255. Then I can spend the next three days cranking this thing over trying to get spark, fuel, and TDC to all hold hands in harmony. Good times!

12-23-2007, 01:27 PM	#38 (permalink)
diceman469 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 127913292	OK the new news- DC didn't have the pump I needed. VW has an interesting way to their fuel system. They use a low pressure pump to move fuel out of the tank into a small reservoir. From there an inline pump pressurizes it and moves it to the front of the car. That's the VW way of baffling a fuel tank. Soooo DC had a ton of in-tank pumps, no inlines. Ah well, I got it from another source and got fuel pressure. So now the moment of truth. I take a deep breath. I turn the ignition switch. Nothing. Nada. Starter solenoid is dead. This car has gotten too comfortable in the garage. Keep in mind all this shit was on the car when I pulled the motor, so I know it used to work. Now I'm off to the store for a new starter. Bastids! Will keep informed..... Oh and the final product (pre-running)

01-10-2008, 10:51 AM	#40 (permalink)
diceman469 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 127913292	The car was picked up on tuesday to get worked on. I went to Sunshine last night and I'm telling you, I'm really missing NOT having this car. It's going to be something else to pull up alongside an unsuspecting racer with a yellow cabriolet and embarass them. And reading about all these 500+ whp monsters is making me already contemplate my next setup. Speed is a helluva drug

01-23-2008, 03:48 PM	#41 (permalink)
diceman469 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 127913292	If someone can give me a call from the shop I'd like to know what's new with my car. I came in there on Monday and way told I'd hear something by the end of the day. Just curious if Mike's rewiring for the fuel got him anywhere.

02-09-2008, 10:48 AM	#42 (permalink)
diceman469 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 127913292	3 days and counting!

02-14-2008, 08:29 PM	#45 (permalink)
diceman469 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 127913292	Bad day. That's all I got right now.