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**Steve1968LS2** · #**371** 12-29-2006, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mean 69

A little birdie told me that the new springs are sitting at the shop awaiting install. When are the wheels coming!?

The car was calling out to me when I stopped by the shop today. It was saying "let me out from under this cover, I want to play....." Soon Penny, soon.

M

I know.. I am so ready to have this car done.. I think I will call Forgeline today. Holidays really slow down the process.. Get my message?

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Originally Posted by XcYZ

What spring rate did you go with?

600 lb front and 200 lb rear

rwhite692 · #**372** 12-30-2006, 09:49 AM

Steve I just now had a chance to look at the current PHR and the buildup / LSx swap photos. You did a great job with all the detailed info.

I'm concerned about your oil pressure sender, actually that small 45 deg fitting that you used in order to angle it away from the header...that fitting is going to break. The mass of the sender is too much for it, under vibration. (Think bowling ball stuck on the end of a broomstick).

You might need to use a brass "block" style 45, or try to find some way to support the pressure sender "can", or, find somewhere else on the engine to pick up oil pressure...

I only tuned into this because I had this happen to me once. It was not good.

-Rob

**Steve1968LS2** · #**373** 12-30-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rwhite692

Steve I just now had a chance to look at the current PHR and the buildup / LSx swap photos. You did a great job with all the detailed info.

I'm concerned about your oil pressure sender, actually that small 45 deg fitting that you used in order to angle it away from the header...that fitting is going to break. The mass of the sender is too much for it, under vibration. (Think bowling ball stuck on the end of a broomstick).

You might need to use a brass "block" style 45, or try to find some way to support the pressure sender "can", or, find somewhere else on the engine to pick up oil pressure...

I only tuned into this because I had this happen to me once. It was not good.

-Rob

Thanks, I will look into that. Maybe a small bracket to support the sender. I'm pretty sure there are some mounting points on the block for one. This should take pressure off the sender.

With today's technology I am also surprised at how big these damn senders are..

rwhite692 · #**374** 12-30-2006, 02:52 PM

Yes you could tack a small strip of metal to the body of the sender can, which could be configured to reach a nearby unused threaded hole in the block, if there is one nearby...

**Steve1968LS2** · #**375** 12-30-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rwhite692

Yes you could tack a small strip of metal to the body of the sender can, which could be configured to reach a nearby unused threaded hole in the block, if there is one nearby...

There is.. I went over some pictures.. Thanks again! Easy to miss stuff in the big picture..

Bowtieracing · #**376** 01-30-2007, 10:38 AM

I had to read this all over again.Great build up. Have you driven it yet Steve?

Check you PM Steve-few questions

**Steve1968LS2** · #**377** 01-30-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowtieracing

I had to read this all over again.Great build up. Have you driven it yet Steve?

Check you PM Steve-few questions

ha! no

Actually Forgeline called me yesterday, my wheels are done and on their way back here. Once they get here the car goes to alignment, exhaust, tune, interior (in that order)

Then just a few minor wiring deals and it's done!!! Hopefully soon I will be on the road.

Leadfoot1 · #**378** 01-30-2007, 11:52 AM

Steve,

I'm curious...What is it you had done to your wheels? Refinish, repair or what!?

Its been awhile they have them so i'm starting to be asking what the...

Lead.

Bowtieracing · #**379** 01-30-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

ha! no

Actually Forgeline called me yesterday, my wheels are done and on their way back here. Once they get here the car goes to alignment, exhaust, tune, interior (in that order)

Then just a few minor wiring deals and it's done!!! Hopefully soon I will be on the road.

Oh i am sorry for asking

Do you plan on making feature(in phr) of installation of interior and small stuff ? I am sure that would be intresting.

**Steve1968LS2** · #**380** 01-30-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtieracing

Oh i am sorry for asking

Do you plan on making feature(in phr) of installation of interior and small stuff ? I am sure that would be intresting.

Not really, it doens't really have any relevance to someone other guys car since mine is so "one off".

Guess I could do the exhaust system as a story, maybe tuning.

The next big "for sure" story will be track testing and of course the obligatory car feature.

For the title I'm thinking either "Bad Girl" or "Going for Broke" .. The later one seems appropriate since I am.. lol