FC3S Murray's never ending build.

WE3RX7 · 01-06-2011, 09:34 PM

Whats up with the hammered paint finish on the fuel rails and coil rails? Is that factory?

Looking good..... for a v8.....

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-06-2011, 09:51 PM

Valve covers? WTF are those things?

That looks like just a wrinkle finish powdercoat. I've got a lb or so of it kicking around that I've used before.

FC3S Murray · 01-07-2011, 03:46 PM

Yep, wrinkle finsih flat black. Thanks for the relucatant compliment WE3RX7

More parts in today, most importantly my O2 sensors are in.....start up can begin very soon now!

chibikougan · 02-09-2011, 12:34 AM

Can you tow my FB to the races for me? I will get on fabin ya up a receiver hitch. I want to come ooogle your car? Update or I am just going to stop by in my G string.

Prodigy · 02-09-2011, 12:54 AM

Exhaust pics or BAN!!!!

One of my next trips through Great Falls I am going to have to plan to stop by and meet a couple of you guys, and see the car... seeing as you are just across the border (its only a 7 hour drive, I might just make it a weekend trip once in a while) and once my 7 is running fine and smooth it would be a great "little road trip" to take her on....

J.

chibikougan · 02-09-2011, 01:10 AM

That would be a good plan. Once the weather gets nicer and we get some damn 7's going I am hoping to throw a BBQ at my Cabin out in Wolf Creek. Maybe plan it around a SCCA race at the Helena airport.

Prodigy · 02-09-2011, 01:25 AM

I might, MIGHT be able to get a few more 7's depending on date, if they are running etc... :P

Sounds like something we should plan for though... would be a great time..

Where is this G-Funk place that you call home...?

J.

chibikougan · 02-09-2011, 01:33 AM

Haha that is my Ghetto name for Great Falls. I live right around FC3S Murray aka Sean, Project86 aka Kyle, Haukbeeb aka Kyle. There are a few more of us Matt, Rett. Seans Uncle has an FD his Aunt has an FC. Lots of Randoms we have not met up with also. If we do this meet at the Cabin the Helena Peeps would most likely show up also.

FC3S Murray · 02-23-2011, 10:28 PM

No updates recently boys. Ransom welded my Gas pedal extension to give the pedal more throw. Today my shitty 1998 Camaro throttle cable unraveled itself when I cut it to shorten it and put on a swedge.

I have started to fabricate my 4'' intake and when all the goodies get in I will start cutting.

Really just be pissed off and lazy lately due to the shitty weather and I am just tired on working on the FC every spare minute I have(or lack there of).

Brian was right: this project is time consuming BUT it has been very informative and for the most part fun. Oh if I had the time like I had when I was single

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-23-2011, 10:49 PM

Gas pedal extension doesn't mean the throttle will open more making the car faster..... GM owners... wow....

Sooooooo you're surprised a 13 y.o. GM piece fell apart?

Lets see some more pics man. I told you it was a cool swap if done right, but so few people acutally take the time to do it properly as you have. I'd still rather see that ole' rotary in there though

josh18_2k · 02-23-2011, 11:13 PM

wtf is with all these ppl and throttle cable problems? im using an OEM non-tc camaro cable, and it matches the FC pedal perfectly. no freeplay, 99% TP on the floor.

FC3S Murray · 02-24-2011, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh18_2k

wtf is with all these ppl and throttle cable problems? im using an OEM non-tc camaro cable, and it matches the FC pedal perfectly. no freeplay, 99% TP on the floor.

IDK man!.....I think the newer LS1 thorttle bodies have a smaller cable linkage which is why some people are getting extra slack in the cable. I had about 6'' too much.

Then my firewall clearancing for the JTR headers was a little extreme and caused me to have to bend the gas pedal since it was bottoming out and add the rod extension for the extra throw.

Been a mother f*cker recently

Quote:

Lets see some more pics man. I told you it was a cool swap if done right, but so few people acutally take the time to do it properly as you have. I'd still rather see that ole' rotary in there though

Thank Brian and I will post some more pics once this intake is done. I really wanted to do a over the radiator intake like the Samberg kits or Frijolee's FC but this will do for now. 4'' piping is big shit to work with

FC3S Murray · 02-24-2011, 02:35 AM

Here is the latest update on th V8 forum:

Update:

So since I havent been posting lately DOESNT mean I have not been wrenching when the time allows.
Most of my work has been RE-wiring my driverside OEM harness due to me cutting out FE-01..which is needed for IGN power lol.
I have also been working on the little stuff that is just time consuming like: exhaust fabrication, muffler fabrication, interior assembly and new CHECK ENGINE lighting, throttle cable installation(btw the OEM throttle cable piece in the firewall can F*ck off..what a pain to remove), Gas pedal adjustment/fabrication, Fan relay wiring, flushing pre-mixed gasoline out of tank, driveshaft installation, tranny servicing, oil dip stick fabrication, hose and wire routing in engine bay, custom shifter assembly AND intake pipe fabrication.

Sooo I am still at work boys, do not worry 8)

Pics:

Starting to get cleaned up:

Fan relay center:

Radiator hoses(just fitting for now):

Super secret custom shifter and delrin knob

:

I have much more stuff done but you will see some completion pics and a start video SOON, promise!

RETed · 02-24-2011, 05:36 AM

(Edited first pic link to work properly.)

-Ted

chibikougan · 02-24-2011, 10:42 AM

Still lookin super clean!

01-06-2011, 09:51 PM	#602
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Valve covers? WTF are those things? That looks like just a wrinkle finish powdercoat. I've got a lb or so of it kicking around that I've used before. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

01-07-2011, 03:46 PM	#603
FC3S Murray frustrated! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montana iTrader: (3) Posts: 611 Rep Power: 16	Yep, wrinkle finsih flat black. Thanks for the relucatant compliment WE3RX7 More parts in today, most importantly my O2 sensors are in.....start up can begin very soon now! __________________ Same pig, new soul

02-23-2011, 10:28 PM	#609
FC3S Murray frustrated! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montana iTrader: (3) Posts: 611 Rep Power: 16	No updates recently boys. Ransom welded my Gas pedal extension to give the pedal more throw. Today my shitty 1998 Camaro throttle cable unraveled itself when I cut it to shorten it and put on a swedge. I have started to fabricate my 4'' intake and when all the goodies get in I will start cutting. Really just be pissed off and lazy lately due to the shitty weather and I am just tired on working on the FC every spare minute I have(or lack there of). Brian was right: this project is time consuming BUT it has been very informative and for the most part fun. Oh if I had the time like I had when I was single __________________ Same pig, new soul

02-23-2011, 10:49 PM	#610
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Gas pedal extension doesn't mean the throttle will open more making the car faster..... GM owners... wow.... Sooooooo you're surprised a 13 y.o. GM piece fell apart? Lets see some more pics man. I told you it was a cool swap if done right, but so few people acutally take the time to do it properly as you have. I'd still rather see that ole' rotary in there though __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

02-23-2011, 11:13 PM	#611
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR iTrader: (0) Posts: 473 Rep Power: 17	wtf is with all these ppl and throttle cable problems? im using an OEM non-tc camaro cable, and it matches the FC pedal perfectly. no freeplay, 99% TP on the floor. __________________

01-06-2011, 09:34 PM	#601
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Whats up with the hammered paint finish on the fuel rails and coil rails? Is that factory? Looking good..... for a v8.....

02-09-2011, 12:34 AM	#604
chibikougan ⊙⊙ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Great Falls iTrader: (4) Posts: 1,258 Rep Power: 16	Can you tow my FB to the races for me? I will get on fabin ya up a receiver hitch. I want to come ooogle your car? Update or I am just going to stop by in my G string.

02-09-2011, 01:10 AM	#606
chibikougan ⊙⊙ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Great Falls iTrader: (4) Posts: 1,258 Rep Power: 16	That would be a good plan. Once the weather gets nicer and we get some damn 7's going I am hoping to throw a BBQ at my Cabin out in Wolf Creek. Maybe plan it around a SCCA race at the Helena airport.

02-09-2011, 01:33 AM	#608
chibikougan ⊙⊙ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Great Falls iTrader: (4) Posts: 1,258 Rep Power: 16	Haha that is my Ghetto name for Great Falls. I live right around FC3S Murray aka Sean, Project86 aka Kyle, Haukbeeb aka Kyle. There are a few more of us Matt, Rett. Seans Uncle has an FD his Aunt has an FC. Lots of Randoms we have not met up with also. If we do this meet at the Cabin the Helena Peeps would most likely show up also.

02-24-2011, 02:35 AM	#613
FC3S Murray frustrated! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montana iTrader: (3) Posts: 611 Rep Power: 16	Here is the latest update on th V8 forum: Update: So since I havent been posting lately DOESNT mean I have not been wrenching when the time allows. Most of my work has been RE-wiring my driverside OEM harness due to me cutting out FE-01..which is needed for IGN power lol. I have also been working on the little stuff that is just time consuming like: exhaust fabrication, muffler fabrication, interior assembly and new CHECK ENGINE lighting, throttle cable installation(btw the OEM throttle cable piece in the firewall can Fck off..what a pain to remove), Gas pedal adjustment/fabrication, Fan relay wiring, flushing pre-mixed gasoline out of tank, driveshaft installation, tranny servicing, oil dip stick fabrication, hose and wire routing in engine bay, custom shifter assembly AND intake pipe fabrication. Sooo I am still at work boys, do not worry 8) Pics: Starting to get cleaned up: Fan relay center: Radiator hoses(just fitting for now): Super secret custom shifter and delrin knob : I have much more stuff done but you will see some completion pics and a start video SOON, promise! __________________ Same pig, new soul Last edited by RETed; 02-24-2011 at 05:35 AM..*