My Budget BBC 4th Gen Project

[xx_ED_xx]

Yeah and what is sad is i went thru all that trouble then realized the pain in the ass with the tuning software. So i turned around and sold the harness. So now I got to wire everything up twice for the truck and the car.

[xx_ED_xx]

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...55#post4060755

Well the 8.1 in my truck runs. So now time to make one fit in my Trans am

[Turnin20s]

Badass man, I have been really doing some thinking on motor swaps since the new LTX from dart may be coming out, but an all aluminum big block would be so sick in one of these cars, especially if it is fuel injected

But don't really worry about the T56. Theres a guy with a stock t56 that has about 400 or so passes on it with sticky tires and hes dropping the clutch at 6200 rpms and running 10.30s consistantly on low 1.5 60s

But take some more pics I really want to see this thing come together. And also can you PM me some info on the brake kit you got??

Later man, and good luck on the progress

[got-a-ls1]

how much did the z06 setup cost you?

[xx_ED_xx]

Over 700 dollars after All said and done. IT is for sale if some one wants its

[xx_ED_xx]

Progress

[xx_ED_xx]

Now I am going to set the motor in there and check oil pan fitment and go from there

[Turnin20s]

Cool project man. I have been thinking about swapping to a big block in my DD Tahoe, but with gas prices going up again I may stick an LT1 in there.

But I'm not sure on oil pan clerence, but judging from the pics you might be ok.

Good luck

[xx_ED_xx]

Small problem






So now time to grind off that rib, I might have to notch the pan.

[xx_ED_xx]

[Turnin20s]

Taht sucks man, It looked like it would be close. Hopefully you don't have to notch the pan, but it looks like you may be good at welding aluminum judging from the looks of the intake So that will probably make it easier

Its coming along though

[71 chevy]

hey buddy, hope its not too hard to get it working. I bought your old setup from you a couple of months ago and was finally able to start the car today. what an awesome feeling

http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...d.php?t=117962

do you have any bbc megasquirt tunes that I could use so I dont have to start from scratch?

[xx_ED_xx]

Hey, Actually I am using mega just for efi. The tuning is relatively easy the hardest part was getting it to idle with the ac on

[71 chevy]

Originally Posted by xx_ED_xx

Hey, Actually I am using mega just for efi. The tuning is relatively easy the hardest part was getting it to idle with the ac on

what was the problem? dropping rpms too much when you turned the ac on?

Im using megasquirt for fuel only, not ignition. a bbc tune would be a great starting point.

[xx_ED_xx]

IF you have a wide band it will literally take you minutes to get it close. I honestly got it running. and selected the whole ve table and added 5 steps to it and it was close. I wanted it to be a little rich at first. then lean if you know what i mean. I am reading your post as we speak. You gotta get me set up with my own forum.

Unfortunately I am getting rid of the Trans Am. I don't have the time or money I go to basic July 1st. And I have about 700 bucks to get the heads back fix the motor buy another mega box etc. So I am going to put the 6 speed in my truck and sell the rest. And keep the other 8.1. Which will make more power then the stock motor in the truck now.

See this post if you already haven't

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...d.php?t=376372

[SPLATT]

aww man. well, dont listen to capn anyway, you can make plenty of money in the military, I re-upped 2 years for 30K. i had a buddy in the same field do 4 more for 45K. Now, Maybe he hasnt been in long enough. but it shouldnt be about money anyway, its about something totally different. Enjoy it man!

[xx_ED_xx]

Well when you been on unemployment and never had a solid job. It is nice to have a stable job and further your education and take care of the things that have been ailing you etc. On top off becoming a better person. Taking better care of my self etc.

[71 chevy]

Originally Posted by xx_ED_xx

IF you have a wide band it will literally take you minutes to get it close. I honestly got it running. and selected the whole ve table and added 5 steps to it and it was close. I wanted it to be a little rich at first. then lean if you know what i mean. I am reading your post as we speak. You gotta get me set up with my own forum.

Unfortunately I am getting rid of the Trans Am. I don't have the time or money I go to basic July 1st. And I have about 700 bucks to get the heads back fix the motor buy another mega box etc. So I am going to put the 6 speed in my truck and sell the rest. And keep the other 8.1. Which will make more power then the stock motor in the truck now.

See this post if you already haven't

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...d.php?t=376372

either the wideband was not working or it was way lean because it was pegged at 22.4 . once I put some exhaust on it I'll attack it again. it was way too loud to think

sorry that you are selling the ride. was a really cool project. the truck is hot too

[xx_ED_xx]

Well first off make sure the IAC is completely closed and set the idle just like a carb. And make sure the wideband is just monitoring not correcting anything. Then when you get it to idle and adjust your VE table.

What sucks is mine almost runs perfect but this stupid f*cking CTS is not working right and I cant seem to get anyone to give me a definitive answer. And until i get it right i cant fix the cold start enrichment

[xx_ED_xx]

Well I may be in luck, I sold the wheels. Now if i could just sell the brakes. I am going to throw a stock motor in it to get it moving under its own power til after basic training. I had some guy say he wanted to buy the car. But as usual talk is cheap