1978 Malibu LQ9/LS6 --TCI 4l60E Swap(Dyno Results 11-18-09)

[stonabones]

Originally Posted by BoostedLQ9SS

It had plans to be there, just as a project. Well since the rain ruined our plans now.

Hopefully we get the floorpans installed before the Nov Rental, then i can get the exhaust installed 3" all the way back, seats will then get mounted and then maybe have the cage in it by then.

Funds have ran out a bit, so its digging to try and get alittle bit done at a time.

Ralph
BoostedLQ9SS

Looking forward to seeing the car on the track Ralph... Hang in there pal, you'll get er done soon...

[BoostedLQ9SS]

New Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCmH9zHne4w

Getting Closer!

Parts to finish
1. Electric Fans
2. New Floor pans
3. anti-roll bar
4. mount console
5. 6 pt chrome moly cage
6. 5 point harnesses
7. E.T. Streets

Ralph
VETTEDNABU

[Dickie-311]

awesome car

[kj598bbc]

I'm waiting on the full 3 '' exhaust vid !!! sounds great open though, what mufflers do you plan on using ? I just looked at your list of stuff to finish.... um.. i didnt see exhaust ???

[BoostedLQ9SS]

Yea that is needed too.

May use Torque Tech system with Borla, Magnaflow, or Dynomax.

3" fron to back or we may use their Tailpipes and just make our own front kit.

Not sure yet.

Gotta get the floors done first and then exhaust.

Ralph
VETTEDNABU

[topher455]

Like the vid. Engine compartment looks great.

[BoostedLQ9SS]

New Exhaust installed 3" DynoMax Ultra Flo Welded Mufflers, Hedman 3" X-Pipe, Custom bent Exhaust from Local Meineke Muffler in Brick, NJ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q851F8GVe78

Ralph

[BoostedLQ9SS]

[BoostedLQ9SS]

[2Aspire]

Very nice build..

I see that you used bottle jacks to raise the car up at the rockers to paint the chasis..

Did you also replace the chasis\body bushings?

If so..Did you have any problems or advise after tackling this? I should replace mine as well since its a 23+ year old car..But reluctant to do so in the garage..

Any advise based on your experience would be appreciated..

Thanks,

Matt

[topher455]

Lookin good. I never realized you were in NJ. I was born in Morristown.

[BoostedLQ9SS]

Originally Posted by 2Aspire

Very nice build..

I see that you used bottle jacks to raise the car up at the rockers to paint the chasis..

Did you also replace the chasis\body bushings?

If so..Did you have any problems or advise after tackling this? I should replace mine as well since its a 23+ year old car..But reluctant to do so in the garage..

Any advise based on your experience would be appreciated..

Thanks,

Matt

Let a professional Do it if they look rotted, mine still aren't fixed but 50% broke when removing them.

Once the car goes to the fab shop for the new floor plans, 6pt cage, and he will fix up the mounts .


Ralph

[Dickie-311]

nice build

[topher455]

Originally Posted by 2Aspire

Very nice build..

I see that you used bottle jacks to raise the car up at the rockers to paint the chasis..

Did you also replace the chasis\body bushings?

If so..Did you have any problems or advise after tackling this? I should replace mine as well since its a 23+ year old car..But reluctant to do so in the garage..

Any advise based on your experience would be appreciated..

Thanks,

Matt

I did mine in the driveway with a floorjack and some wood 4x4's. My car is a clean southern car though no rust. FWIW

[2Aspire]

Originally Posted by BoostedLQ9SS

Let a professional Do it if they look rotted, mine still aren't fixed but 50% broke when removing them.

Once the car goes to the fab shop for the new floor plans, 6pt cage, and he will fix up the mounts .Ralph

Thanks....Yeah.. I have heard the same regarding them breaking and the hassle when they do..

Makes me think twice before tackling in my garage..

[68 impala]

Very nice!

[BoostedLQ9SS]

Well We Got insurance on the car today. Thursday it will get QQ Plates.

We installed new polished alum B&M Trans Pan that doesn't leak like the TCI pan did.

We installed Spohn 1 5/16 Front Sway Bar -- What a diffrence in the feel of the front of the car.

Car will get alignment, scaled, pinion angle set, adjust suspension all on Thursday --- so we can take it out for a drive on Saturday or Sunday.

Ralph

[crosstraining]

Looks sweet Let us know how the weekend drive goes.

[topher455]

Who did you use for insurance? Collector type or regular? Thanks in advance. I will be doing this soon and I want to find a good deal w/good coverage.

[kj598bbc]

wheres the weekend cruise