87 Iroc LS-Juan/ Turbo new build

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Jun 29, 2010 | 11:18 AM

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Re: 87 Iroc LS-Juan/ Turbo new build

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Originally Posted by NasTHatch

man this thing sounds like a pain in the ass, glad you have the motovation to do all this

I would say any really custom build is going to be a pain in the ass. Especially when its not off the shelf stuff. There is alot of custom and one off stuff in this car. On the other hand i will prob NEVER do another turbo car again.

Jun 29, 2010 | 01:42 PM

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Re: 87 Iroc LS-Juan/ Turbo new build

you keep mentioning the braided line, what exactly have you tried to keep it from fraying?

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Jun 29, 2010 | 01:57 PM

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Re: 87 Iroc LS-Juan/ Turbo new build

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Originally Posted by Grifter757

custom and not off the shelf stuff is awesome, but just from looking at the pictures of whats under the hood, and seeing Wishihadasilva's build thread, i would never want to do something like this myself, and i would never want to own something that has a V8 that didnt come stock.

+Rep for having a bad ass setup though

Jun 29, 2010 | 02:41 PM

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Re: 87 Iroc LS-Juan/ Turbo new build

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Got the driver side header in. Took some massageing with a hammer to the very rear primary which will probably have to be redone when the new steering shaft gets here as i think i'll have to "dimple" it way to much for it to be safe. But we will see. Welding the crossover tonight hopefully and maybe if all goes well will be able to fire this off. Still need help with the god damn braided fuel lines. i can't get them to not splay.

You're wrapping them with electrical tape or something similar I'm assuming?

Jun 29, 2010 | 02:53 PM

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Re: 87 Iroc LS-Juan/ Turbo new build

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You're wrapping them with electrical tape or something similar I'm assuming?

Yea. Thats why i dont get it. Going to try here again in an hour or so. Maybe try wraping tighter.

Jun 29, 2010 | 03:23 PM

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Re: 87 Iroc LS-Juan/ Turbo new build

more importantly, what are you cutting with?

Jun 29, 2010 | 04:29 PM

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Re: 87 Iroc LS-Juan/ Turbo new build

Well i have tried an angle grinder which is epic fail no matter how slow i go or how much I wrap it in electric tape. THe hack saw i tried but I think it needs a new blade. Last thing I havent tried yet is my dremel... How can something so simple be such a pain in the ass. I'm going to run out of line here soon.

Jun 29, 2010 | 04:48 PM

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Re: 87 Iroc LS-Juan/ Turbo new build

no wonder the shit is going everywhere. you need a pair of bypass cutters like cable cutters. you can get them from lowes or HD for like $30 in the electrical tools section. one squeeze and youre done.