Crucial118's 86 Cutty Salon 307->350->406->(TURBO) Build

[1979Calais]

That looks crazy, maybe it was a defected belt.

 

[crucial118]

That looks crazy, maybe it was a defected belt.

That's what I'm thinking. Good ol' AutoZone piece. 😀

 

[Da Reazon]

The grand national tank bolted right in no mods? I have read it won't work because the filler neck is different. What is your take on this?

 

[crucial118]

The grand national tank bolted right in no mods? I have read it won't work because the filler neck is different. What is your take on this?

I had no problems putting it in. Took it down today to fix a leak and reinstall my Walbro 255, and went back in with no problems. Other than the 3/4 tank of fuel sloshing around while trying to strap it back in.

 

[crucial118]

Just got my exhaust from Summit Racing today. Borla XR-1. Now I need to order the pipes. Also bought a car cover from Advance Auto. Surprisingly it fits pretty good. I thought it was going to be super baggy. Got it just in time for this 4" of rain we're getting.

 

[1979Calais]

What size cover did you get and did it hold up to the rain? Looks like the weekend is going to be nice, so you may be able to install your exhaust if you get you pipes by then.

 

[crucial118]

What size cover did you get and did it hold up to the rain? Looks like the weekend is going to be nice, so you may be able to install your exhaust if you get you pipes by then.

Got the size M. Held up to the rain pretty well. I had to cut out the antenna, which I didn't do a good job at. If my antenna went all the way down I would've done a better job at it. Oh well, I'll live with it for now. I will probably order the pipes next week, so I guess no welding this weekend. Might do a little more tuning tho. Plus, I have been working on another bodywork project. Hay, gotta find something to do when stuck in the house with all this rain. 😀

 

[1979Calais]

I can't wait to see your hood once it is finished, also is that engine for your other car? I tried of being in the house also, so I had my father in-law to leave his landscaping trailer at my house so I can take it apart and make it look good again. I just need something to do since my car is not ready.

 

[crucial118]

I can't wait to see your hood once it is finished, also is that engine for your other car? I tried of being in the house also, so I had my father in-law to leave his landscaping trailer at my house so I can take it apart and make it look good again. I just need something to do since my car is not ready.

The other engine in the background is the 350 I had in the cutlass before I put the 406 in. Know someone who wants one? I painted the bezels for the louvers this weekend. Just waiting for the speed nuts to get delivered so I can put it all together.

 

[crucial118]

My speed nuts were waiting for me when I got home. With minimum amount of bodywork, I think they came out good. Only problem is when it rains, the engine compartment will be soaked. 😀