12-07-2010
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#221
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Re: Project Lex
Got a little bit done today.
This is the fuel tank evap line that went into the charcoal canister which is now under my workbench never to be installed again. I cut this line back so it ends underneath the car. May do something more with that later but it's fine for now.
So here you can see that evap line that I removed. Also that is where the stock ABS and charcoal canister used to be, so I have a nice big empty corner there now
Picked up a Tee Fitting (3/8-24) from Vatozone. So on the Tee side they will be standard fittings, but on the car components they will still be metric to mate up to their respective components. Bought two lengths of 3/16" line from Vatozone as well. This is some sort of copper alloy which is nice to use as it's easy to bend. I still have to flare one end of it but you can basically see how it is routed here. This is the Tee for the front brakes. So it will just leave the master cylinder, go into the Tee and from there two lines will come out (1 for pass side and 1 for drv side). So that is the only line I've made so far, but I consider it a success as I worked slow to try and make it as nice as possible, and it was the first line I've ever made before so it's not perfect, but not bad for the first time
So 1 line down. Figure I can slowly just work on and aim for 1 line a day, and then the brakes should be done.
Last edited by Halon; 12-09-2010 at 09:30 PM..
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12-08-2010
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#222
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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Re: Project Lex
I like that copper line, its almost gold like!! lol
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12-09-2010
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#223
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Re: Project Lex
Front brake lines are all mocked up. All I need to do is some flaring which I think is going to suck, haha. Here's some pics, showing how the line is routed.
The line from the bottom of the Tee, coming down then bent right under the brake booster, then bent straight again to continue going towards the front of the car
Same bend as shown above, but from further back so you can see the last bend that takes it through the gromet and into the fender well
Drv Side Fender Well, mating to the stock flex line that goes to the caliper
Back to the Tee, showing the line that runs along the firewall towards the passenger side
Line along the firewall, now on the passenger side.
Showing the bends that take it into the fender well
Pass side fender well.
Last edited by Halon; 12-09-2010 at 09:35 PM..
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12-09-2010
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#224
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Finally Tuned...
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Zimmerman
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Re: Project Lex
Nice. So are the brakes all proportioned correctly doing this then?
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12-09-2010
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#225
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Pewp Champion
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Re: Project Lex
Yes, the proportioning valve is built into the master cylinder.
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12-10-2010
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#226
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At-Least-It's-White-Again
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Re: Project Lex
Quote:
Originally Posted by Halon
Yes, the proportioning valve is built into the master cylinder.
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Come do mine now please.
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12-10-2010
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#227
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Finally Tuned...
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Re: Project Lex
Quote:
Originally Posted by Halon
Yes, the proportioning valve is built into the master cylinder.
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Nice!
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12-10-2010
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#228
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Re: Project Lex
Megasquirt has arrived. Pic attached
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Pinouts
2jz-ge ecu pinout:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...SAFCTHING2.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...SAFCTHING3.jpg
MS3 wiring diagrams:
http://www.msextra.com/doc/ms3/hardware.html
http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/1...ess-p-114.html
http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/1...ess-p-454.html
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MS3 and MS3x board settings for stock VR style cam/crank sensors
MS3
JP1 - jumper 1&2
J1 - jumper 3&4
Both Pots turned all the way down (CCW)
MS3x
JP7 - jumper removed
Both Pots turned all the way down (CCW)
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MS3 and MS3x wiring
*wire the items in BLUE font*
*all ECU wiring was tapped (not cut) unless labeled as CUT*
Fuel Injectors (CUT)
#1 ECU 20 - A MS3x 19
#5 ECU 16 - B MS3x 16
#3 ECU 18 - C MS3x 13
#6 ECU 15 - D MS3x 10
#2 ECU 19 - E MS3x 7
#4 ECU 17 - F MS3x 4
firing order 1–5–3–6–2–4
A to cly 1
B to cly 5
C to cly 3
D to cly 6
etc
TPS
VTA1 ECU 43 - MS3 22 (use this)
IDL1 ECU 64 (idle for ECU, don't wire this into MS)
Power
IGN ECU 1 - MS3 28
Distributor
NE ECU 27 - MS3 24 - Main Tach/Crank Input to ECU
Either G1 or G2 for Cam Input, I used G2
G1 ECU 26
G2 ECU 25 - MS3x 32 - Tooth angle is 0 on gte and ge for G2
Igniter
IGT ECU 57 - MS3x 14 (CUT)
IGF ECU 58 (CEL feedback, don't wire this into MS)
Water Temp
ECU 44 - MS3 21
Intake Air Temp
ECU 45 - MS3 20
Wideband
MS3 23
Knock Sensors
Rear ECU 49
Front ECU 50
(Unsure where to wire these atm)
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Misc Good Info
http://www.msextra.com/doc/ms3/trigger-wheel.html
http://www.mkiv.com/specifications/ncf/ncf93/ncf108.jpg
Last edited by Halon; 08-03-2011 at 07:28 PM..
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12-10-2010
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#229
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: North Branch
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Re: Project Lex
Quote:
Originally Posted by Halon
Megasquirt has arrived.
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Looks like a computer from the 80's. Minus the USB
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12-13-2010
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#230
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Pewp Champion
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Re: Project Lex
Hmmm... maybe it comes with Ms. Pacman already on it
Anyhow no real big update. Spent the weekend in Fargo so wasn't able to do much. However Dave Henry (black redonk na-t supra) was kind enough to let me and the g/f stop by his place to chat for a little while this weekend. I picked up a drain line flange from him that'll bolt to the oil pan so one more small part to add to the stash of parts in the garage. Kind of cool to see some of the stuff he's doing, as well as some nice carnage.
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12-14-2010
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#231
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Re: Project Lex
Didn't have much time today, but was able to go to my cousins today and borrow his flaring tool. I removed that first upper line and decided to just give this flaring tool a shot while laying in bed. One end was already flared, so I only had to flare one end. So here's my pics of the process of applying a double flare to the line. Was pretty simple, and took only a couple minutes. Turned out just fine it looks like. I suppose the real test will be once it's installed and hopefully doesn't leak.
Break out your professional deburring tool:
Use the die to measure the correct amount of line is protruding out of the clamp
First flare created with the die
Use cone to make the double flare
Double flare done
Also, the stereo company from Chiyyna shipped out a new stereo to me, that should arrive here in the next few days. Hopefully this one lasts a little bit longer than the last one. It cost me $68 to ship it back to them, then another $10 to send me a new one. They won't reimburse any of that. BS in my opinion, but not much I can really do. Just hope this one works better.
Last edited by Halon; 12-14-2010 at 10:35 PM..
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12-14-2010
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#232
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Walls need hugs too
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Re: Project Lex
Good work. Shit's pro, son!
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12-14-2010
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#233
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flips McGee
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Re: Project Lex
Nice work on the lines! Custom brake lines have always been kindof a mystery to me.
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12-15-2010
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#234
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E85=Win
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Re: Project Lex
damnit wrong thread lol sorry.
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12-15-2010
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#235
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Pewp Champion
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Re: Project Lex
Thanks for all the kind words! And yeah my first time delving into brake lines as well. Really not that tough. Especially with this copper alloy line i'm using, they're very easy to bend. And the flaring was a sinch. But again, the true test will be when they are all hooked up, and see if they leak or not.
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12-15-2010
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#236
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: North Branch
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Re: Project Lex
I thought for a second your flaring tool was the giant buck knife. That would have been skill to do a double flare with that.
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12-15-2010
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#237
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Re: Project Lex
Quote:
Originally Posted by munchgsx
I thought for a second your flaring tool was the giant buck knife.
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Nah, just the deburring tool
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12-15-2010
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#238
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
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Re: Project Lex
I like all the rust on it, I wonder what else you use that for? hmmm...
Looks good.
I found this: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/an...113521203.html
$380 - Pioneer
Might be something to look at? Pretty close to the price of that chickedy china unit.
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12-15-2010
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#239
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Re: Project Lex
^ that doesnt have NAV...
Good luck on the new chyna unit. Sucks you had to pay more, but with electronics I usually stick to the proven brands for a little more money. Less hassle in the end.
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12-15-2010
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#240
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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Re: Project Lex
^You are right, my bad I thought it said it had Nav or maybe it was a diff. ad.
Might be worth a call to see what he can do for one with NAV.
This has steered me away from the chyna bay stereos, I have my eye on a nice alpine flipout for my ride next year.
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