06-05-2015
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#1121
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
I agree with 93, this build totally makes me want one.
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I see a JZ swap in your future.
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06-05-2015
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#1122
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
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Re: Project Lex
Distant future but yes. One will happen
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06-10-2015
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#1123
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immune from paybans
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: West Des Moines
Drives: poorly
Posts: 4,358
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Re: Project Lex
Had a chance to see how sticky those Nitto's are? I imagine 2nd gear would be fine, but curious if they can hook in 1st gear.
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07-25-2015
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#1124
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
Well just finished up the latest mod to the SC300. Air Conditioning!!!
This thing has not had AC since I bought it, finally decided to get it figured out since I'm a pussy driving it around in July heat/humidity.
So when I pressed the AC button, it would start blinking which I believed to mean that it wasn't detecting the compressor clutch engaged. So I jumpered 12V right to the clutch and heard/felt nothing. So I ordered up a reman compressor. Installed the new compressor this weekend. I also replaced just about all the o-rings. There were 2 that I know of that I just couldn't get so they stayed. I also got a new drier from O'Rielly. What was wierd was I ended up having to order one for an SC400, the SC300 didn't have the right dowel pin locations. So anyhow new o-rings, new drier, and new compressor. I jumered 12V to the compressor just to see, and you could hear it engage clear as day, that was a good sign!
I ended up calling my cousin who works at a shop in St. Louis Park. We pulled a vacuum on the system and it held perfect. Another good sign!
We added oil and then 30oz of R134a. Pressed the AC button when we were all done and out came cold air. Super happy, now I can drive this thing more often since I don't have to worry about constantly sweating my ass off!
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07-26-2015
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#1125
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
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Re: Project Lex
Hell yes!
Nothing pussy about having a sweaty nut sack
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07-26-2015
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#1126
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aka Goodbye
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Re: Project Lex
That's awesome, I have to do the same thing. No AC really sucks.
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07-26-2015
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#1127
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Smells like cat poop
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: maple grove
Drives: an evo's fat korean cousin
Posts: 2,549
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Re: Project Lex
Thats awesome that it held pressure, for the car having the years on it. Good call on replacing the receiver drier and compressor. Enjoy the cool air!
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07-26-2015
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#1128
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Project Lex
Very nice! AC with racecar is awesome times!
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07-27-2015
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#1129
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Blaine
Posts: 2,789
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Re: Project Lex
HOLY COW, its 1:30am and i'm read this thread from post #1 to #1128. i can't believe i missed this build!
I need to get a f'n ride, I can't believe i haven't seen this car in the neighborhood if i recognized the house where you are thats just down the street from me..!
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07-27-2015
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#1130
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
I'm kinda near 105th and Radison, near the airport.
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07-27-2015
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#1131
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Re: Project Lex
Nice job! Cool nuts ftw
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07-27-2015
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#1132
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Braaaaaaaap!
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Fridley
Drives: '09 Silveraydo
Posts: 2,028
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Re: Project Lex
Staying cool is the best! I don't think I've driven around with the windows down yet this year. Now you just need 35% tint and maybe that ceramic film and you'll be golden.
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07-27-2015
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#1133
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
Absolutely on the ceramic tint, just waiting for AJ to throw another par-tay!
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07-27-2015
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#1134
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
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Re: Project Lex
^Same here, I should have at least one maybe 2 whips to get done.
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07-28-2015
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#1135
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
My buddy want his C7 done as well. Do it up AJ!!
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07-28-2015
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#1136
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Area code 166 represent
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Crystal, MN
Posts: 10,329
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Re: Project Lex
Will have to look into it soon.
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07-28-2015
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#1137
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
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Re: Project Lex
Dyno today?
me and 5 guests want to know.
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07-28-2015
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#1138
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
Yeah. Weather sucks ass but I'm scheduled at 3. I might get there at 2 instead if it seems like there's going to be a break in the weather then. Not going to be too exciting though, just doing a quick 3-pull type deal to see how RavenWorks numbers compare since I really have no reference to how their dyno reads in comparison to others I've been on before.
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07-28-2015
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#1139
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: KY/MN/Afghanistan
Drives: EVO IX SSL
Posts: 413
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Re: Project Lex
Quote:
Originally Posted by Halon
Yeah. Weather sucks ass but I'm scheduled at 3. I might get there at 2 instead if it seems like there's going to be a break in the weather then. Not going to be too exciting though, just doing a quick 3-pull type deal to see how RavenWorks numbers compare since I really have no reference to how their dyno reads in comparison to others I've been on before.
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Thats still more interesting than anything else Im doing today.
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07-28-2015
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#1140
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project Lex
probably going to be there around 2:40. Kinda interested in checking out that new shop a block away now too.
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