Big Brown's Automagic - The last episode in my DSM story.

[turbotalon1g]

About a week or so later.....
You will need some explaining on why a simple rear end swap turned into this mess.
There was a rusty bolt in one of the cups in the new rear end I had. ($35 for the new rear end with axles) I didn't put any effort into getting it out and then I discovered the bolt sizes were different for the cups, so I said F it, I'll pull everything out and do it the right way.

I think I just wanted an excuse to do this and with no-one to tell me other wise I pulled the whole rear subframe.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270578_10150700594240323_696730322_19118912_520240 4_n.jpg

Dusty but not rusty:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267837_10150700594340323_696730322_19118915_339184 3_n.jpg

ABS lines removed! Plastic cup fit in there nice and snug.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264481_10150700594425323_696730322_19118918_838220 7_n.jpg

Goodbye evil ABS sensor.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/267421_10150700594620323_696730322_19118921_671188 0_n.jpg

So instead of welding in new active toe eliminators and trying to push these bushings out, I came to reality knowing that I wasn't comfortable with my welding skills at the moment and I wanted to make proving grounds 2011.
At this point the car has been apart for about 2.5 weeks
Filled mounts.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/271093_10150700594790323_696730322_19118924_251055 9_n.jpg
RR Side:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263940_10150700594870323_696730322_19118926_448532 5_n.jpg
LR Side:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268778_10150700594995323_696730322_19118930_315045 4_n.jpg

There was supposed to be a before and after, not sure where the after photo is, but its a lot cleaner now. I just wiped it down.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263576_10150700595080323_696730322_19118932_331290 8_n.jpg

Almost back together again! Its about 10th june.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270020_10150700595165323_696730322_19118934_126630 6_n.jpg

This is proof that the stock stuff is worn out, I'm sure that was me that did most of that.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263448_10150700595355323_696730322_19118938_764569 8_n.jpg

What?!! These things come with a jack? bye bye extra weight.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/271017_10150700595585323_696730322_19118943_393832 7_n.jpg

Voltage gauge install.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261481_10150700595725323_696730322_19118946_657889 5_n.jpg

Here is the pic of my fuel pump install, I can't remember the last time i did one of these, maybe 2007?
I'm quite proud of this, because if i didn't tell you. You would have a hard time telling its an aftermarket. Apart from being fat. lol.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/267975_10150700595840323_696730322_19118947_587287 4_n.jpg

All buttoned up, and now I know the voltage at the fuel pump.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262055_10150700596080323_696730322_19118952_526773 8_n.jpg

6-20-11
Preparing for FMIC install.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262111_10150700596220323_696730322_19118954_448557 2_n.jpg

Yes that is a sidemount intercooler, yes it has seen 27psi lots of times and whooped a mustang gt (probably stock minus pipes)
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270638_10150700596380323_696730322_19118956_636357 5_n.jpg

SO this might be one of the many cause my car liked to run hot, dirty *CENSORED* coolant.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/269744_10150700596690323_696730322_19118964_463371 8_n.jpg

Time to do some cutting!!
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263180_10150700597570323_696730322_19118966_631695 1_n.jpg

The broseph doing what he does best, welding some mounts on my FMIC.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264922_10150700598130323_696730322_19118967_656622 _n.jpg

My sweet E316G, look close though.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267509_10150700598770323_696730322_19118970_826243 1_n.jpg

I told you to look close, the comp. wheel is chipped I bought it like this.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270527_10150700599485323_696730322_19118971_749273 8_n.jpg

Fabbing pipes, this was a somewhat fun night kinda like old times working late during the week to get the car done for an event.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/264555_10150700600365323_696730322_19118974_178526 8_n.jpg

6-24-2011
Progress, probably about 11pm.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/265176_10150700600885323_696730322_19118975_759388 6_n.jpg

More welding after measuring and stuff. Please note "stuff" may not be safe for children and small animals. lol
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/261277_10150700600995323_696730322_19118977_243243 4_n.jpg

I was an idiot and picked up ugly aluminum angle iron, I got an earful about this.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270712_10150700601225323_696730322_19118981_490781 3_n.jpg

He is welding aluminum, with a welder he hasn't touched in 2-3 years, upside down and while laying down.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/265145_10150700601310323_696730322_19118982_26101_ n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270346_10150700601445323_696730322_19118986_192026 9_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268581_10150700601515323_696730322_19118987_415941 4_n.jpg

I wasn't ready for this, but the stock untouched bumper fits great with the ETS 4" thick FMIC.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270137_10150700601655323_696730322_19118991_150971 0_n.jpg

Oh, I forgot to mention my bro fit my 4" thick FMIC under a stock untouched bumper cover with room to spare.

Lowest clearance part is about an inch. He just made putting AC back into this thing a lot easier.

I didn't want anyone make stuff for this car that I believed that I can do/will be able to do. But I can honestly say if I get close to the level he is at right now I will be happy.

A big thanks, it was fun as usual.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270123_10150700601785323_696730322_19118996_745086 0_n.jpg

[turbotalon1g]

Ok, so we are at today.
7-7-2011.

I didn't make it to MAP's Proving Grounds 6/26. A friend was supposed to bring me a 12" electric fan and did not. I was a little upset, but not really. When I got this car I told my wife and myself that I would not rush anything with this car to make any kind of event or for any reason really.
The week of proving grounds I did exactly that and to be honest, IT SUCKED. I was dead tired and stressed.
Thankfully that weekend I had a lot of fun, I missed my wife, but I have great friend that showed me a good time and I hope it will be a tradition for us.

Back to the car, well until now I really haven't had time or money to mess with the car. Now I have time but I have no $$$$, i mean no $$$.

TO do this the right way, I need cooling fans, head studs (Motor is 100% stock longblock), probably need a radiator. I am planning on keeping my A/C, so I can't cheap out plus I never planned on cheaping on anything with this car.

I will grab some updated pics, and over the next few weeks clean up my part of the FMIC install that I'm not happy with and get everything else in the car ready for when I do have $$$ to buy parts.

Quick list of things to get, in order.

-Headstuds (A1/H11)
-Intake pipe (It'll work, but I should be able to make one on the cheap. I've started using the welder!)
-Cooling fan (I have a 10" for the AC/Driver side, but I will need to buy a nice one for the main fan)
-Radiator. (Probably will be 3 core mishimoto full size, i wanted to do a half, but I'll need all the cooling capacity I can get)

I think that's it to get the car running and driving again, I'll have to upgrade to the full version of DSMlink V3 because I'm on a TiAL BOV that doesn't recirc it was free and the 1G wouldn't cut it.

I'll try and get pics of how the car sits soon.
As of today the goal is to make some passes in early/mid september and have a handful of passes before the end of the season.

[turbotalon1g]

SO a small update here, I did something bad and put a turbo on my CC, even though i'm trying to pay it off.
Should have pics by end of the week.

[93gtpeater]

Car is looking real good. Wait turbo did you buy? I might have a fan laying around. if its whay you are looking for you can have it. What are you hoping to run at the track? Keep up the good work.

[Murlo26]

Epic Update! Nice stuff man :)

[turbotalon1g]

IF i'm still on this 16G then low 12s maybe break this big girl into the 11s, if not I'm not sure.

PM me with what fan you have, I'm going to order a nice 12" fan but I'll need one for the driver/AC side.

[Tachyon]

Amazing update! The underside of that car is very clean for it's age... gah seeing this makes we want to fix my car.

[scheides]

Awesome posts man! Sorry you didn't make it to Proving Grounds with it but like you said, don't rush it! We had fun anyways :D

Car looks awesome! Tsk tsk for putting parts on a CC but hurray for progress! Can't wait to get a ride in this thing someday :)

[Halon]

Sorry for giving you free aluminum angle that you hate.

[turbotalon1g]

^lol. I could never hate something that you gave me. :hugs:

I'm just made at myself for being an idiot and not checking the box to make sure it was empty.

Those angle piece have the FMIC mounted and that it was counts for now.

Thanks for the comments guys it makes me carry on this thread. Sadly I'm not seeing the next time this thing will run with $$$ being tight as far as I can see into the future. :jerikoporn: