My S model build thread

[Jeff20B]

(mods please delete the other thread I posted earlier today)

Ok folks, I got an S model from PercentSeveC late last year and did some work and got it running. The car was a mess when it arrived.

These shots were taken the same day.
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[Jeff20B]

I cleaned the interior and got it running with a nice mild ported 12A and a slightly moded Nikki.
http://www.rotarycarclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=256&stc=1&d=1204502943

Percent helped me drop it in there.
http://www.rotarycarclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=257&stc=1&d=1204502943

I even had access to an old rusty RB dual pipe "streetport" center section with header.
http://www.rotarycarclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=258&stc=1&d=1204502943

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The end result was promising. The flywheel was a heavy stock '83-'85 and the muffler was just a stock '81-'82 so it was rather loud with the RB system. Lots of room for improvement (which I intend to do).

[Jeff20B]

The engine, tranny, exhaust and gas tank were actually pulled for other projects.

So what am I going to do with it? Whatever I do it will be an improvement over how it was before.

It's getting a better tranny, quieter exhaust (it honestly sounded bad before as there was only midrange - no bass and kinda metallic), the same 12A is going back in but will get a light steel flywheel with SS pressure plate, the carb will get bigger jets, the beehive will get swapped over to an air oil cooler and short style 3 row radiator. DLIDFIS will be added. Some things on the car that need fixing are the steering needs to be tightened and one of the calipers drags so I'll free it up. Probably a brake pad swap too since the rotors are in need of eventual changing - no need to turn them.

Someone spent some quality time with this S model and swapped in a GSL disc brake rear end and brake master cylinder. All I need to do is upgrade the engine, tranny, exhaust etc... I think I'll go EFI after the GSL-SE tank goes in. :)

[$100T2]

Lookin' good!

I'm assuming the GSL-SE tank is a straight bolt in, but what is the benefit? In tank pump??

[Jeff20B]

It has a sump cup and a 1/2" feed line to an external pump. Those are the only benefits. Mine is rusty so I'll have to do a POR15 treatment. I wonder what that will be like. Anyone ever done a gas tank refurbish?

[Jeff20B]

I think I found a buyer for the 12A so it looks like the only engine I can put in it is a 20B I've had kicking around the garage for a while. :D It just sits there, mocking me. Daring me to install it in a small light car.

Should I?

Yeah, of course I should.

I've got a few projects ahead of it though. I'll update this thread if there is any interest.

[Latin270]

Looks good. Besides sound how is that bad boy running?

[Jeff20B]

There is a little bit of interest. :)

Ok, so far the plan is to pull the nice 12A from the white '83 GSL and stick it in a silver '83 GSL that needs an engine. When it sells this will fund the 20B rebuild. In the mean time, I believe I have enough spare parts to build another 12A to similar specs and stick it in the blue car so I can at least drive it.

Does that sound like a lot of extra work? It's not really. I can sell this other 12A as well and make a little scratch for suspension upgrades or whatever. If it turns out as awesome as the 1st one, it will definitely be worth it for someone to buy. I know whomever gets the silver car will really love it.