Update on my hi-miler Z project - Page 25 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

VetteMed · 02-19-2012

This morning, the new motor found its way into #302's engine bay without much difficulty:

Waiting on clutch hydraulic components from Jim Jandik (power torque systems) before I can proceed any further at this point. Hoping for maybe next weekend to make more progress.

tomtom72 · 02-19-2012

wow, just wow. You are doing this solo? Man I have respect for you Andrew! Or any of the guys that do this solo.

Here's to a million miles of smiles for you and her!

VetteMed · 02-19-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomtom72

wow, just wow. You are doing this solo? Man I have respect for you Andrew! Or any of the guys that do this solo. =D>

Here's to a million miles of smiles for you and her!

Yep, been solo up to this point! Forum member White Bullet (David) offered to drive here this morning to help, but I felt bad having him drive 90 miles each way, knowing that we couldn't proceed any further than simply dropping the motor in place. That's a lot of driving for 30 minutes of work!

tomtom72 · 02-21-2012

I hear you on the distance thing. Okay, this is going to sound corny at best. I know you know this also. Most all of us would do that for each other just because we are part of this "thing" that is our common link? Nope, because we just like getting dirty and helping each other out!

Once a gearhead, always a gearhead! And you thought I was going to say something profound!

Tom

VetteMed · 02-29-2012

I've been working a lot lately, so I've only had an hour here, an hour there, to get things put back together.

flywheel, clutch, transmission, c-beam, and driveshaft are all back in place.

injector housings, AC compressor, alternator, PS pump, all installed.

today probably going to get the plenum back on if all goes well, and start on the exhaust.

Now, my question of the day:

Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions on an appropriate break-in procedure for the motor?

VetteMed · 02-29-2012

Got things looking pretty good today. Accessory drive complete, plenum is back on, engine and trans filled with lube, headers on.

Got a pic of the LT5 looking more complete, though it was a bit dark outside already...

GOLDCYLON · 02-29-2012

Looking great Andrew !

Blue Flame Restorations · 02-29-2012

Purrrrrrdy...................

VetteMed · 03-01-2012

Thanks guys! I got 'er running just a few minutes ago! Seems to idle very well, BUT, I think my injectors are making some noise (different from the noise my old motor was making) . This noise is a very prominent ticking noise.

My suspicion of the injectors being the source of the noise at this point, is that the motor bogs very badly when the throttle is opened at all. The fuel rail and injectors were sitting unplugged from the fuel lines for at least a month or so. I wonder if one or more became gummed up during that time spent sitting. I remember back in 2009, when I bought #1147 and changed the injectors to FIC rebuilt/reconditioned/whatever units, I let them sit dry for a month or two before installing, and had a similar off-idle bog. John at FIC exchanged them and mentioned that they can 'dry out' (?) if they sit a while.

I guess I'll contact FIC again and see if he has any thoughts on the matter.

I have a mechanic's stethoscope, I'll try tomorrow to verify the injectors as the source of the noise.

VetteMed · 03-01-2012

SO, Jon at FIC says that it could be one or more injectors sticking due to rusting caused by moisture from the air while they were sitting in my garage (no shortage of humidity here!). I guess this is one advantage to those pricey stainless steel injectors, eh! Jon has offered to service the injectors if the problem persists and the sticking injector(s) don't free up on their own.

02-19-2012	#241
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project This morning, the new motor found its way into #302's engine bay without much difficulty: Waiting on clutch hydraulic components from Jim Jandik (power torque systems) before I can proceed any further at this point. Hoping for maybe next weekend to make more progress. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

02-19-2012	#242
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project wow, just wow. You are doing this solo? Man I have respect for you Andrew! Or any of the guys that do this solo. Here's to a million miles of smiles for you and her! __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

02-21-2012	#244
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project I hear you on the distance thing. Okay, this is going to sound corny at best. I know you know this also. Most all of us would do that for each other just because we are part of this "thing" that is our common link? Nope, because we just like getting dirty and helping each other out! Once a gearhead, always a gearhead! And you thought I was going to say something profound! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

02-29-2012	#245
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project I've been working a lot lately, so I've only had an hour here, an hour there, to get things put back together. flywheel, clutch, transmission, c-beam, and driveshaft are all back in place. injector housings, AC compressor, alternator, PS pump, all installed. today probably going to get the plenum back on if all goes well, and start on the exhaust. Now, my question of the day: Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions on an appropriate break-in procedure for the motor? __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

02-29-2012	#246
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Got things looking pretty good today. Accessory drive complete, plenum is back on, engine and trans filled with lube, headers on. Got a pic of the LT5 looking more complete, though it was a bit dark outside already... __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

02-29-2012	#247
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,153	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Looking great Andrew ! __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

02-29-2012	#248
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Purrrrrrdy................... __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

03-01-2012	#249
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Thanks guys! I got 'er running just a few minutes ago! Seems to idle very well, BUT, I think my injectors are making some noise (different from the noise my old motor was making) . This noise is a very prominent ticking noise. My suspicion of the injectors being the source of the noise at this point, is that the motor bogs very badly when the throttle is opened at all. The fuel rail and injectors were sitting unplugged from the fuel lines for at least a month or so. I wonder if one or more became gummed up during that time spent sitting. I remember back in 2009, when I bought #1147 and changed the injectors to FIC rebuilt/reconditioned/whatever units, I let them sit dry for a month or two before installing, and had a similar off-idle bog. John at FIC exchanged them and mentioned that they can 'dry out' (?) if they sit a while. I guess I'll contact FIC again and see if he has any thoughts on the matter. I have a mechanic's stethoscope, I'll try tomorrow to verify the injectors as the source of the noise. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

03-01-2012	#250
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project SO, Jon at FIC says that it could be one or more injectors sticking due to rusting caused by moisture from the air while they were sitting in my garage (no shortage of humidity here!). I guess this is one advantage to those pricey stainless steel injectors, eh! Jon has offered to service the injectors if the problem persists and the sticking injector(s) don't free up on their own. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)