1992 Typhoon 0546 rebuild

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ENGINE ISSUES:
Solid engine mounts and bolts
solid mounts install
solid mounts install 2
Racetronix install
Roller rocker questions
installation of engine
MLS exhaust manifold gaskets
alternator upgrade (cs-144)
dipstick tube - LOKAR doesn't work
PCV valve / valve cover grommet
The Purple Wire
balance mark
Power Steering removal

ECM

LM 1 install (a)
LM 1 instal (b)
injector pulse
injector drivers upgrade
injector driver upgrade 2
IAC / stall on gear change and low RPM off throttle - prospective solution

VALVETRAIN
1.6 RR on Vortecs heads
setting lash
more lash

GT35R INSTALL

AXXE's experience
GT35R install
RPM inline turbo filter
boost control hookup

TRANSMISSION ISSUES

Prime Gears Forum (Deleted)
4L80E install
4L80E adaptor and install
Autoaddictions 4L80E thread
RPM braided trans lines
PCS wiring
Trans Cooler install
more trans cooler install pics
trans lines connections
4L80E rebuild
4L80e rebuild on LS1Tech
4l80e year and rebuild advice
output shaft issue
80e version and rebuild advice

HYDROBOOST

Hydroboost
Hydroboost lines diagram and parts

WHEELS/SUSPENSION

adjustable lowering blocks
correct method of lowering blocks installation
Pitman Arm Removal
Carcraft article on Pinion angle and lowering blocks
ZQ8 info
stock arms / coilover
hub replacements

BRAKES
Hood ABS delete kit and install

LIGHTING

HIDs

 

[Aeroking]

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opcorn2:

 

[MRKING]

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sweet pics

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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I'll just update the title of this post as and when there are developments

This is what I am starting with:

This is what I want to end up with, or at least similar....

I like the look of this but not the wheels....

Wish me luck!

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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Ok...so finally some progress!

It is kind of a long story but I decided to do the truck properly and do it once. After 2 years or so of owning it and reading up on stuff I knew where I wanted to go - built bottom end and a 4L80E and that way I can really turn the power on eventually.

The problem has been my career as I was going to study medicine and needed to save. For a while I was going to mothball the car until later on but I decided I am not really that keen to go back to school.

So I have been researching, and accumulating parts for the last 4 months or so and last Thursday all the stuff arrived apart from some key items, but they can wait.

So...the plan!!

Engine:

4.030" JE Pro Pistons, Eagle Rods, M Select oil pump, C&A gapless rings, 4 bolt mains, ARP stud kits, edelbrock chain, 415 cam, RPM vortec heads/lower intake, alkycontrol kit, 50# injectors, PROMinator chip. Engine work being done over xmas by Arnetts in Doncaster. My friend had great luck with the TVR engine he blue printed

I am holding off on the turbo/dp/wastegate/BOV combo for a couple of years seeing as I need to get it running good first and B I am running out of the green stuff!

Transmission: 4L80E - Prime Gears Kit and installation kit, a built unit I got from a guy here in the UK, GM Automatics Ltd Dagenham, Essex, 2800 stall torque converter and a PCS computer - still missing the converter and the computer. Also got the HD prop shaft from George - very nice stuff there mate!

Body - going in for a frame off restoration. The guy has taken it onboard and I have provided him with all the new rubber for weatherstrips etc to produce a new car almost as well as some mods like the tail lights. I think I will eventually put a roof rack on it but we shall see - my spoiler will look good though!

Miscellaneous - stock arm coilover from Turbo Time, ZQ8 box and an upgraded steering shaft. I already have the OZ Monte Carlos from attackdog :tup:

There is probably other stuff but I maybe forgot.

My shipment arrived on Thursday and it was like Christmas 2!!!

THese are the last photos of the engine bay before the frame gets blasted and powdercoated...

This is the state of the car now!!

Basically, the engine and trans will be done by the New Year, then I can build the engine up before dropping it back in.

The trans will go in with the engine in May when I get back from Afghanistan after the body shop is done. Incidentally, I am sticking with Diamond White/ Grey so it is almost stock colours but sharper. Windows are getting blacked out as well...

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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I have got 2 months at work once I am back then I have 5 month of paid leave as I am leaving the Army next year. There are some pros to being in still though... like the facility below totally for my use!!

I am so lucky, but basically once I drop the engine in, the truck will be moved up to my base and I can put the trans in with the help of the lift etc. There are loads of soldiers interested to see what is going to happen with this as well. Basically though, I plan to work most evenings and weekends on the truck while I also look for jobs. Who knows, I may move to the USA once I am out!

This is where I will be working though......

Trans work if necessary - I got some hi lift stands anyway but I think I am covered!!

So I am back to the waiting game now. Trans to be done, engine to be done and the car to be done!

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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There is so much good info and I have been so impressed by the projects on here - gjp, Tooky and Marty (Syborg Twin Turbo) and jjorgensen52 - I can't name everyone that does cool stuff - so while I am terrified of this, I am really enjoying the thought of what I will have at then end.

Hope this is entertaining to someone!

 

[Mtn Z]

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Good luck man! My truck has been on jackstands for 6 months and I have been piling up boxes of parts for my full suspension upgrade and all that nonsense. Your situation look very familiar to mine! :lol: Seeing these project threads makes me wish I took pics from the start of my project. Oh well. Keep the updates coming. Looks like you have a nice place to work on the Ty!

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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Thanks Mtn Z - just a few more bits to get then some sub contractors to work out! Cannot wait for May next year!

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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Got a quote on the engine build:

stripping/inspecting
boring .030" over
facing
cleaning
4 bolt mains drilling/aligining
reassembly

Total: £1053 / $2100

Done by early Jan - waiting on oil pump

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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Just discoverd that the UK is not a good place to get a V6 balanced. This could prove tricky. Is there a formula for our engines or anything special?

Keep hitting walls... :banghead:

 

[bezerk]

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if you safe yourself that build, only 5k to go

i know of a shop in the nl that balances, and prolly builds that engine for less.

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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Yeah but it is in the shop now, and how much is it going to cost me to get my engine to NL and back?


UK sucks. I am applying for jobs in the US when I get back from Afghanistan! A big house with a garage like jjorgensen/ marty

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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UPDATE as at 6 Dec 08.

Have made some progress over the last few weeks. My transmission has been built and will be arriving in the next few days. 4L80E here we come! The rebuild kit from George seriously impressed the builder so I am looking forward to having a bullet proof trans. Pics to follow.

I ordered a 2800 stall and also the PCS controller.

After much investigation I concluded that external wastegate was the way to go for the time being until the stock chip is improved / wastegate setups are better.

I have therefore got a Greddy Profec Spec B II External Boost controller from eBay and the dp and w/g from RPM.

The engine has been in the shop getting machined but I have come up against a couple of snags - really small annoying things that just irritate me!

First off is the oil pump - I have bought a total of 3 M Select 10553s from Summit, but have not received one. First one missed my shipment so is sat in a warehouse waiting on the dp. tc and TCU.

Second one went to Las Vegas and UPS delivered it to the wrong hotel so my friend didn't get it. So I ordered a 3rd on 22 Dec and turns out they are on back order until 15 Jan. Very very frustrating.

The second one is the balancing. People in the UK are unfamiliar with V6 balancing so it took some ffort to find someone pprepared to do it. As soon as I found someone, turns out the harmonic balancer is broken and I need a new one. Guess what else we don't have in the UK? ...Yep.

So the machine shop is waiting on the balancer and the oil pump. Dammit.

That aside, the machining has gone well as far as I can tell.

The 4 bolt mains have been installed and then the block will be getting ready for line boring and finally honing.

The machinist praised the billet main caps from RPM and said they were very accurately made and done to a high standard. Nice one Mike :tup:

Interstesting numbers for you: the stock main caps are made from mild steel with a tensile strength of 20 tonnes per square inch, whereas the stuff I am using from RPM is in the region of 35-40 tonnes per square inch according to the machinist. That should keep the crank from breaking loose!

This isn't my crank but I liked the machine.

 

[bezerk]

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nice build up man, i hope everything goes well! wanna race me?

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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nice build up man, i hope everything goes well! wanna race me?

I haven't got a tow hitch installed yet to bring you home. But yeah, when it is done we will race

Will drive over to Holland again for a weekend of getting lit up!!!

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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Some cool stuff arrived today:

Not very exciting but still very important!!

PCS - Ordered and shipped
TC - ordered - John?
Lots and lots from E-RUE and RPM on the way!!

Off to Afghanistan in 14 days so I will be able to pay for all these goodies!

The bad news:

I got a master cylinder/servo off the same truck as the trans but I guess it is not the right kind for us. Hydroboost from the US here we come!

This is getting exciting - anyone else get turned one by shiny cold metal? :silly:

 

[ivmotor]

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Will your trans computer let you do the paddle shift thing?

 

[George Blake]

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You've gotta trim all those ears off the trans or it won't clear the floor pans.

 

[jwaller]

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When I do my builds the balancer does not go on the crank during balancing. Make sure you check whatever balancer you choose to use bc all of the perf ones I use are not to be used during the balancing process. they come from the factory neutral balanced. and yes the V6 does have a special arrangement for balancing, it's not the same formula as a v8 sbc.