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jpalamar · 03-09-2010, 08:56 AM

Installed my own cam, springs, and tuned it myself. I normally do my own fluids, filter, brakes, ect... but the cam was my biggest project.

srtwantabe · 03-09-2010, 09:01 AM

i plan on doin an ls7 clutch and flywheel on my gto in the near future i no this thread is for work thats already been done by oneself but im lookin forward to that project

jpalamar · 03-09-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srtwantabe

i plan on doin an ls7 clutch and flywheel on my gto in the near future i no this thread is for work thats already been done by oneself but im lookin forward to that project

Make sure you install a remote bleeder and SS clutch lines while your there. Let me know when you do it because I'm not too far from needing a clutch myself. Wouldn't hurt to help with one first.

420sx · 03-09-2010, 10:33 AM

Ive done a bunch of motor swaps in various cars, hondas, vw's, dsm's (more DSM dwaps than I care to think about). I guess the thing I'm most proud of is assumbling a motor from the shortblock up, and getting it in and running in a day. I'd like to assemble a shortblock, but I dont think I'm ready for that just yet. Ive got motorswaps down pat though.

Really the things I'm the most proud of are things where I'm diagnosing a problem that has me COMPLETELY stumped. Working on my gf's car recently I had to change her power transistor module (didnt even know what that was when i began) as well as the alternator, engine temp sensor, plugs, wires, oil, filter, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, multi-switch, and a laundry list of other things. Id fix one thing, it'd run for 50 miles, and something else would break. Typical DSM.

Scapegoat · 03-09-2010, 11:13 AM

i run to the bank every month to deposit my car payment.

russiankid · 03-09-2010, 11:25 AM

Everything that is done to both of my cars. Latest would be a 5-speed swap.

SleeperGoat · 03-09-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

Make sure you install a remote bleeder and SS clutch lines while your there. Let me know when you do it because I'm not too far from needing a clutch myself. Wouldn't hurt to help with one first.

Same here except i'm going Monster 3+ also grabbing some half shafts. I can't really claim anything my brothers my mechanic so if i cant figure it out he'll do it for me lol. But were in the process of building a full out drag car with my camaro.

R33E8 · 03-09-2010, 01:57 PM

Got my first car, drove it for about a month, pulled the engine out and rebuilt it completely, put it back in, fired up first try with no adjustments needed.. All by myself with no prior experience :D..

underpressure02 · 03-09-2010, 02:08 PM

Lets see….I will leave out the small bs stuff and just focus on the bigger things.

Back in 1993 when I was 15 I started my first project I bought a 1982 Chevy s10 from the state of PA it was yellow. I striped it down to the frame and wirebrushed and painted the entire frame. I then prepped the body and had my dads friend paint it for me. I built a chevy 305 and a turbo 350 trans and swapped that into the truck. Back then they did not have motor mount kits, headers or anything like that. I welded up the motor mounts and with the help of my father made the headers. From there the truck evolved. I built crazy stereo systems, then built a new 350 motor with a lot more power.

In 1997 I took a fiero and swapped in a 3.8 liter supercharged motor, did all the wiring and fabrication on that project.

Then I got into Hondas. Back in 2000 I built my first 92 hatch and swapped in an ls motor which I then turboed the car made 314hp and had one of the first aem systems in the car. I taught myself how to tune, trouble shoot the aem system. The car was then stolen.

I built another turbo Honda my current race car. So far I have went through a bunch of motors, rebuilt them, heads, trans, entire wiring harness, solid motor mounts, fuel system, and the list goes on and on.

Since I have bought my house I have been learning all the domesticated things and how to do them so the car projects have been put on hold.

turboman808 · 03-09-2010, 02:49 PM

Used to build my own cars. Did a turbo civic and a 323GTX years ago.

Only thing I have never done is build my own motors. I've always been nervous about opening up the motor.

agencyone0one · 03-09-2010, 03:16 PM

I haven't done much on my car, I haven't had it long. But I was really pumped when I upgraded the fork springs, fork oil, and rear shock on my SV650 in a day. The new suspension bits made it a completely different bike.

Fujito · 03-09-2010, 03:17 PM

0% financing holla!

DPancoast · 03-09-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assault187

Hey now... Your car is a bit feminine too. T-top thingys, deep pretty blue, 300 mpg, and PMS mood swings

LOL win.

also.. remember my challenge

Willdue · 03-09-2010, 05:50 PM

Countless motor swaps, my golf. Any of my cars. i do own a shop?

CleanNeon98 · 03-09-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPancoast

lol you keep telling yourself that... slow girl convertible car.

You have it confused with my car.

james_ls · 03-09-2010, 06:31 PM

My carbon roof and door-cards!

i_ride_fieroGT · 03-09-2010, 06:32 PM

Everything on this car but the paintjob was all done by my hands including all the engine work. next for this car is a northstar motor.

VERTZX · 03-09-2010, 07:56 PM

Sweet guys, this is turning out to be a great thread keep em coming. like i said pics welcomed! especially if u have a pic of when u bought ur can and what it is now. (if u did the work)

stover · 03-09-2010, 09:43 PM

mostly maintenece on my own car but on others ive done anythying from engine rebuilds to audio installs. recently in school ive been refreshing heads by doing valve jobs and what not

Schepis · 03-09-2010, 09:44 PM

Pick a goal and go for it. First was my twin turbo Z, got that. Next is a Lotus Elise, and I WILL get that.

03-09-2010, 09:01 AM	#22
srtwantabe Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: philly Member #7589 My Ride: 2004 GTO iTrader: (0)	i plan on doin an ls7 clutch and flywheel on my gto in the near future i no this thread is for work thats already been done by oneself but im lookin forward to that project __________________ RICE = Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements

03-09-2010, 10:33 AM	#24
420sx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Member #2811 My Ride: '98 240sx, 98 Impreza L, 00 SV650 iTrader: (5)	Ive done a bunch of motor swaps in various cars, hondas, vw's, dsm's (more DSM dwaps than I care to think about). I guess the thing I'm most proud of is assumbling a motor from the shortblock up, and getting it in and running in a day. I'd like to assemble a shortblock, but I dont think I'm ready for that just yet. Ive got motorswaps down pat though. Really the things I'm the most proud of are things where I'm diagnosing a problem that has me COMPLETELY stumped. Working on my gf's car recently I had to change her power transistor module (didnt even know what that was when i began) as well as the alternator, engine temp sensor, plugs, wires, oil, filter, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, multi-switch, and a laundry list of other things. Id fix one thing, it'd run for 50 miles, and something else would break. Typical DSM. __________________ loltst

03-09-2010, 11:25 AM	#26
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	Everything that is done to both of my cars. Latest would be a 5-speed swap. __________________ 2012' Scion tC 6-speed M/T.

03-09-2010, 02:08 PM	#29
underpressure02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Member #645 iTrader: (0)	Lets see….I will leave out the small bs stuff and just focus on the bigger things. Back in 1993 when I was 15 I started my first project I bought a 1982 Chevy s10 from the state of PA it was yellow. I striped it down to the frame and wirebrushed and painted the entire frame. I then prepped the body and had my dads friend paint it for me. I built a chevy 305 and a turbo 350 trans and swapped that into the truck. Back then they did not have motor mount kits, headers or anything like that. I welded up the motor mounts and with the help of my father made the headers. From there the truck evolved. I built crazy stereo systems, then built a new 350 motor with a lot more power. In 1997 I took a fiero and swapped in a 3.8 liter supercharged motor, did all the wiring and fabrication on that project. Then I got into Hondas. Back in 2000 I built my first 92 hatch and swapped in an ls motor which I then turboed the car made 314hp and had one of the first aem systems in the car. I taught myself how to tune, trouble shoot the aem system. The car was then stolen. I built another turbo Honda my current race car. So far I have went through a bunch of motors, rebuilt them, heads, trans, entire wiring harness, solid motor mounts, fuel system, and the list goes on and on. Since I have bought my house I have been learning all the domesticated things and how to do them so the car projects have been put on hold. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Northeast Drag Racing Club/Performance Parts Webstore

03-09-2010, 03:16 PM	#31
agencyone0one Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sussex/Rutgers Member #15440 My Ride: 96 Talon Tsi, 04' DRZ 400 SM: SOLD, 04' Sv 650: Sold :( iTrader: (1)	I haven't done much on my car, I haven't had it long. But I was really pumped when I upgraded the fork springs, fork oil, and rear shock on my SV650 in a day. The new suspension bits made it a completely different bike. __________________ My anti-theft system: ACT 2600

03-09-2010, 08:56 AM	#21
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	Installed my own cam, springs, and tuned it myself. I normally do my own fluids, filter, brakes, ect... but the cam was my biggest project.

03-09-2010, 11:13 AM	#25
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	i run to the bank every month to deposit my car payment.

03-09-2010, 01:57 PM	#28
R33E8 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Jersey Member #1362 My Ride: a slow car iTrader: (3)	Got my first car, drove it for about a month, pulled the engine out and rebuilt it completely, put it back in, fired up first try with no adjustments needed.. All by myself with no prior experience :D..

03-09-2010, 02:49 PM	#30
turboman808 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Jersey Member #5285 iTrader: (0)	Used to build my own cars. Did a turbo civic and a 323GTX years ago. Only thing I have never done is build my own motors. I've always been nervous about opening up the motor.

03-09-2010, 03:17 PM	#32
Fujito Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Member #10571 My Ride: Toyota Celica iTrader: (0)	0% financing holla!

03-09-2010, 05:50 PM	#34
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	Countless motor swaps, my golf. Any of my cars. i do own a shop? __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

03-09-2010, 06:31 PM	#36
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	My carbon roof and door-cards! __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-09-2010, 06:32 PM	#37
i_ride_fieroGT Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: all over Member #10595 My Ride: Does not hit mivec anymore.(DD) 06 solstice 5 speed. 84 IMSA Fiero5 speed. 87 Fiero GT 5 speed iTrader: (0)	Everything on this car but the paintjob was all done by my hands including all the engine work. next for this car is a northstar motor.

03-09-2010, 09:43 PM	#39
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	mostly maintenece on my own car but on others ive done anythying from engine rebuilds to audio installs. recently in school ive been refreshing heads by doing valve jobs and what not __________________ 89 Jetta GLI - VR6 turbo in progress 05 MINI Cooper S - Daily toy

03-09-2010, 09:44 PM	#40
Schepis Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Williamsport, PA Member #7218 My Ride: '90 300ZX Twin Turbo iTrader: (1)	Pick a goal and go for it. First was my twin turbo Z, got that. Next is a Lotus Elise, and I WILL get that. __________________ 90 300ZX TT 472WHP@18PSI

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