SC400TT Project Car Stage II
09-08-09, 08:04 PM
#766
Ryan,
I used this to fill my cooling system.
It is freaking sweeeeeet!
It hooks up to the air compressor and draws 25psi of vacuum on the cooling system. It sucks the coolant hoses untill they're flat. You stick the filter end into a bucket of premixed coolant/water and when you crack the valve, instant COMPLETE fill and piece of mind in knowing that they're are no air pockets to warp a head or something.
It'll also show if you have any leaks in the system.
Ask around to borrow one or buy one. It's a coolant system vacuum/filler.
*don't forget to manually open the heater valve.
I used this to fill my cooling system.
It is freaking sweeeeeet!
It hooks up to the air compressor and draws 25psi of vacuum on the cooling system. It sucks the coolant hoses untill they're flat. You stick the filter end into a bucket of premixed coolant/water and when you crack the valve, instant COMPLETE fill and piece of mind in knowing that they're are no air pockets to warp a head or something.
It'll also show if you have any leaks in the system.
Ask around to borrow one or buy one. It's a coolant system vacuum/filler.
*don't forget to manually open the heater valve.
09-08-09, 08:25 PM
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Cmon, Ryan.. no rest for the weary bro-keep working!!! just kidding.. I just spoke to you and you sounded half dead so get some much needed rest man, tommorrow is another opportunity to do it all over again!..call you in the A.M
09-08-09, 08:50 PM
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http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ideoID=8055680
Sorry Ryan, couldnt resist!
Back to the build!
09-08-09, 08:59 PM
#771
I got the video for you! One of my favorites! Had tears watching this again.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ideoID=8055680
Sorry Ryan, couldnt resist!
Back to the build!
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ideoID=8055680
Sorry Ryan, couldnt resist!
Back to the build!
Did you say you determined the size of the "bung hole"?...lol
Cmon, Ryan.. no rest for the weary bro-keep working!!! just kidding.. I just spoke to you and you sounded half dead so get some much needed rest man, tommorrow is another opportunity to do it all over again!..call you in the A.M
Cmon, Ryan.. no rest for the weary bro-keep working!!! just kidding.. I just spoke to you and you sounded half dead so get some much needed rest man, tommorrow is another opportunity to do it all over again!..call you in the A.M
Ryan
09-08-09, 09:33 PM
#772
Ryan,
I used this to fill my cooling system.
It is freaking sweeeeeet!
It hooks up to the air compressor and draws 25psi of vacuum on the cooling system. It sucks the coolant hoses untill they're flat. You stick the filter end into a bucket of premixed coolant/water and when you crack the valve, instant COMPLETE fill and piece of mind in knowing that they're are no air pockets to warp a head or something.
It'll also show if you have any leaks in the system.
Ask around to borrow one or buy one. It's a coolant system vacuum/filler.
*don't forget to manually open the heater valve.
I used this to fill my cooling system.
It is freaking sweeeeeet!
It hooks up to the air compressor and draws 25psi of vacuum on the cooling system. It sucks the coolant hoses untill they're flat. You stick the filter end into a bucket of premixed coolant/water and when you crack the valve, instant COMPLETE fill and piece of mind in knowing that they're are no air pockets to warp a head or something.
It'll also show if you have any leaks in the system.
Ask around to borrow one or buy one. It's a coolant system vacuum/filler.
*don't forget to manually open the heater valve.
Ryan
09-11-09, 05:24 AM
#774
(Any yes, I believe you could actually make it to TX2K in March!)
Congrats!
-scott
09-11-09, 06:03 AM
#775
Scott, maybe now we are ready. I actually had to call up Autronic in Australia last night for assistance as the Cal file firmware Autronic had sent over a year ago did not match the ECU firmware and had to be converted. I had actually attached a copy and emailed it to them earlier yesterday evening. So he and I discussed a few details of my set up, made sure of the cam sensor connections, as well as the injector brand and size, and Autronic made the adjustments and sent it back to me.
I loaded it up and saved it to the ECU. I also had read the manual and knew to disconnect the coils before uploading the maps as the coils could get damaged, and all went well. I checked some of the maps and the cells were filled. so I am ready to put fluids in and start up.
BTW, I am still shooting for the Mile Marker 1 race in October down in Miami this year. It's an aggressive schedule, but if all goes well with start up and then tuning, I gotta go and see how fast I can get this car up to....
Ryan
I actually had to call up Autronic in Australia last night for assistance as the Cal file firmware Autronic had sent over a year ago did not match the ECU firmware and had to be converted. I had actually attached a copy and emailed it to them earlier yesterday evening. So he and I discussed a few details of my set up, made sure of the cam sensor connections, as well as the injector brand and size, and Autronic made the adjustments and sent it back to me. I loaded it up and saved it to the ECU. I also had read the manual and knew to disconnect the coils before uploading the maps as the coils could get damaged, and all went well. I checked some of the maps and the cells were filled. so I am ready to put fluids in and start up.
BTW, I am still shooting for the Mile Marker 1 race in October down in Miami this year. It's an aggressive schedule, but if all goes well with start up and then tuning, I gotta go and see how fast I can get this car up to....
Ryan
Hehe... OK Ryan, I know we're good friends, and we've discussed when the car will actually be "ready". I believe now it is "ready". Good luck my friend! Hope all goes well this weekend.
(Any yes, I believe you could actually make it to TX2K in March!)
Congrats!
-scott
(Any yes, I believe you could actually make it to TX2K in March!)
Congrats!
-scott
09-13-09, 01:33 AM
#776
The rear Big Brakes kicked my butt!! They were a bear to install! I had to do a bit of grinding to fit them due to the size of the mounting areas of the stock spindle and the calipers. I got them done, but it took several hours per side. I was burnt out, so rather than start up the car, I took a break and went out to dinner and a movie with my wife and some friends last night. I saved start up for today. I awoke rather early, but I am going back to sleep for a few more hours and then start up.....
Ryan
Ryan
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