Fired her up for the first time since getting back from California. A little twist of the dizzy and she fired up and settled into a smooth idle. All in all pretty drama free. Took it for a spin around the neighborhood for about a mile, then let her idle until the fan finally kicked on, and then shut her down for the night.
So far so good! It was good to hear her fire up again. Even better that it was drama free - hopefully it will stay that way.
My son took a video, so I'll see if I can post it up.
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408W, IRS, TKO600, PS, PB, QF SS 750, POM Sept 2010.
FFR 6817 // Delivery Date: 11/20/08 // Roller: 9/25/09 // First Engine Start: 3/31/10 // Gokart: 4/11/10 // Painted: 7/2/10 //Graduated 10/03/10. Graduation thread with my progress links is here.
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FFR# 6530 non donor, IRS, small Block w/carb build. GraduationPOM3000 Mile Trip 3500 Mile Trip
Built to be driven. The mission statement for the build was - build a comfortable and fun long distance driving machine that is capable of spirited street driving and the occasional track outing.
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FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
FFR MK3.1 7075 Delivered: 10/13/09, First start 2/28/11, gokart 10 minutes later
408w carbed, TKO 600, IRS (3.27 with Torsen), dual roll bars, halibrand replicas, SS side pipes, rivet on hood scoop, SAI mod
Satisfied customer of: Factory Five Racing, Mike Forte, Breeze Automotive, Whitby Motors, Herb's Door Panels, Cobra Heat, Stewart Transport, Wayne Presley (Very Cool Parts), North Racecars, and Finish Line
Nice job Howard! I may have missed the posts, but what did you do?
I'm assuming the right heads, yes? Anything else?
Darren, you about got the dizzy gear bit figured out? Watching the thread in the main forum--that generated some traffic.
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One of the last Mark II's, FFR complete date 5/8/04, delivery date 5/23/04, donor-'93 Mustang GT. Yes, that is me in my Avatar. :)
New goal: 2012 now...FFR Open House, coast to coast, gel coat or paint, doesn't matter. Three thousand miles and change. Wife with me? Buddy with me? Solo? Dunno. Just gotta do it! Starting to plan... Need to tidy up wiring, finish e-brake relocation, reinstall roll bars, other do-dads...
H,
What did you put on top of that monster? Carb, EFI (which EFI)?
Just in time for the winter cold and rain
A
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FFR# 6530 non donor, IRS, small Block w/carb build. GraduationPOM3000 Mile Trip 3500 Mile Trip
Built to be driven. The mission statement for the build was - build a comfortable and fun long distance driving machine that is capable of spirited street driving and the occasional track outing.
Congrats Howard. Did you swap out the computer and retune it too? 911 turbo? Now you're speaking my language.
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Darren, you about got the dizzy gear bit figured out? Watching the thread in the main forum--that generated some traffic.
Yeah, ordered a custom cam from Ed and am considering a bronze gear to start. He said steel should be ok but I'd prefer to find I still have a problem witha bronze gear rather than steel If all goes well with the bronze gear I may just leave it.
FFR MK3.1 7075 Delivered: 10/13/09, First start 2/28/11, gokart 10 minutes later
408w carbed, TKO 600, IRS (3.27 with Torsen), dual roll bars, halibrand replicas, SS side pipes, rivet on hood scoop, SAI mod
Satisfied customer of: Factory Five Racing, Mike Forte, Breeze Automotive, Whitby Motors, Herb's Door Panels, Cobra Heat, Stewart Transport, Wayne Presley (Very Cool Parts), North Racecars, and Finish Line
Congrats Howard. Did you swap out the computer and retune it too? 911 turbo? Now you're speaking my language.
I ended up leaving the computer - probably will have Wayne come out and tune it in December.
Really starting to like the 1997 911 turbos - last of the aircooled 911s, best body style, all wheel drive and just an awesome car all around. Also has a roof, a/c etc Only way I can get one is to sell the cobra - haven't got to that point yet, but starting to think about it.
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408W, IRS, TKO600, PS, PB, QF SS 750, POM Sept 2010.
FFR 6817 // Delivery Date: 11/20/08 // Roller: 9/25/09 // First Engine Start: 3/31/10 // Gokart: 4/11/10 // Painted: 7/2/10 //Graduated 10/03/10. Graduation thread with my progress links is here.
I had a 911sc, worst handling car I've ever owned, don't even think about power shifting it. had to drive it like it was a female or it was all over the road. car was new. noisy to boot...just saying...
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15 yrs on the road & I'm still smilin'
LA Exotic, 460 Ford.
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Doug
Arrival: 11/26/06 (My Birthday) Roller: 4/20/08 First Start & Gokart: 10/18/08 Body back on for the first time since delivery: 1/18/09 Registered: April 2010 Graduation: When it's finished!
Glad to hear you're back up and running. Hope you can get those stacks running right with Waynes help. Doesn't seem right that you should have to fly in someone to tune that system. Hoping my set up will be easier to get right. What kind of electronics did you get with yours?
Bob
Keep the roadster AND get the 911!!
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FFR 6635...331 w/ Kenne Bell Supercharger, PS, Koni's, 3.55 Tru Trac. Winter project of AOD re-scheduled for next winter, T5 for this summer
Didn't make it for my appointment as it was raining cats and dogs (little vet humor) and haven't re-scheduled. My car has only 50 miles since we seen each other at Dougs. It's under wraps with a trickle charger attached. Next spring I suppose.
Cheers
Bob
Hope the new location is working well for you and you're not killing yourself with the commute.
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FFR 6635...331 w/ Kenne Bell Supercharger, PS, Koni's, 3.55 Tru Trac. Winter project of AOD re-scheduled for next winter, T5 for this summer
Okay - I'm all set to have Wayne come out - he's flying in on Monday December 12th around noon, and we'll see if we can do some driving around in the rain or snow and do some tuning! A dyno appointment has been set up at Carb Conn on Tuesday morning, and I'm hoping to borrow Arch's trailer if the weather is crappy. He's flying out on Wednesday around lunch time.
Y'all are welcome to join us for dinner on Monday or Tuesday evening and drop in during dyno tuning to say hi.
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Howard
408W, IRS, TKO600, PS, PB, QF SS 750, POM Sept 2010.
FFR 6817 // Delivery Date: 11/20/08 // Roller: 9/25/09 // First Engine Start: 3/31/10 // Gokart: 4/11/10 // Painted: 7/2/10 //Graduated 10/03/10. Graduation thread with my progress links is here.
Sounds great...I'll try to make it. I'll watch the calender for stuff coming up. Christmas, ya know?
Bob
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FFR 6635...331 w/ Kenne Bell Supercharger, PS, Koni's, 3.55 Tru Trac. Winter project of AOD re-scheduled for next winter, T5 for this summer
Okay - I'm all set to have Wayne come out - he's flying in on Monday December 12th around noon, and we'll see if we can do some driving around in the rain or snow and do some tuning! A dyno appointment has been set up at Carb Conn on Tuesday morning, and I'm hoping to borrow Arch's trailer if the weather is crappy. He's flying out on Wednesday around lunch time.
Y'all are welcome to join us for dinner on Monday or Tuesday evening and drop in during dyno tuning to say hi.
What times Monday/Tuesday? I am on day shift so I might be able to make it and meet Wayne.
FFR MK3.1 7075 Delivered: 10/13/09, First start 2/28/11, gokart 10 minutes later
408w carbed, TKO 600, IRS (3.27 with Torsen), dual roll bars, halibrand replicas, SS side pipes, rivet on hood scoop, SAI mod
Satisfied customer of: Factory Five Racing, Mike Forte, Breeze Automotive, Whitby Motors, Herb's Door Panels, Cobra Heat, Stewart Transport, Wayne Presley (Very Cool Parts), North Racecars, and Finish Line
I'd be interested in wandering over to the dyno since its about 300 yards from where I'm sitting right now. If you need, you could probably stick your car in my shop before or after the dyno if you need to (can't guarantee I won't drive it now that I'm cobraless). Been a while since I've seen Wayne also.
BTW, I have your butt pad in my car. Let me know if you want it now or I can give it to you at the dyno.
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'89 Saleen 0366 - My donor for FFR 6322 (SOLD).
A new study shows that 5 out of 4 people have problems with fractions.
I guess you could bring the Porsche on the Summer Trip and be comfortable with the air going and a nice stereo.....Oh I did that last year in the M3 and it was pretty nice too, just a different experience.
There is something about the 911s for sure....the latest GT3s are just amazing cars, all the bad habits tuned out of the suspension. I would be tempted to have one, but it would have to be 2008 or later GT3...otherwise I will just keep my M3 for the track. I have driven a friends 2008 GT3 at Laguna and it was FAST and alot of fun to drive, really feels like being in a real race car.
Just did another Thunderhill day on Monday, the M3 was amazing with new lowering springs (2x stiffer spring rate), AST shocks, fresh alignment and corner weighting....passed at least 2 911 Carrera 2S's and one older Turbo, probably a 1997ish vintage in Black. May be time to put a Turbo on the M3 so the ZR1s can't run away on the straights. Pics:
http://www.gotbluemilk.com/web111114b/717/index.html
Gromm engine gets better and better as it breaks in, haven't had it over 4000 rpm yet but it feels like it is going to pull real strong. Have to tweak the carb back to original jets and change the advance stop on the MSD next, getting up to 40 degrees total with 15 initial. People just love these cars, honks, waves, thumbs up.....don't think I'll ever sell it.
Goes in for professional race alignment Nov 27th and corner weighting, maybe first track day on December 10th if I can get over 1000 miles on it by then...if the rain stays away!
Glad to hear your running again, hope you get some winter driving days in!
Dave
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3.1 IRS Complete Kit #6616, June 08 delivery; 347 stroker; TKO 500 Mid Shift; SAI & Bumpsteer Mods; Manual Rack;
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