Well....

Camera sucks. Not sure if the tape is jacked up or if the camera was hating life.
Sound is fine though.

http://home.comcast.net/~mrluos/firststart.wmv

Doesn't idle at 950 RPM's too well yet. Probably gonna have to bump that up.
The camera sound doesn't pick up the actual sound very well. It sounded much better in person. Although even that will change once it gets a good tune on it.
No leaks.
Oil pressure was up around 60 PSI at 1400 RPM's.

awsome

nice job

haha i knew that car was a joke, he can't even keep it running LOL

j/k j/k

mean car boy

christmas does come twice a year.

haha i knew that car was a joke, he can't even keep it running LOL
:lol:
The funny part....the idle is set at 950 RPM's. And it won't stay running. :evillol:

:lol:
The funny part....the idle is set at 950 RPM's. And it won't stay running. :evillol:
not getting enuf fuel? just a gess.

Damn, Curtis, good job on getting the thing running finally. Cant even get it to idle below 1K? Man that thing is a B-E-A-S-T.

I'll still show you some LT1 tail lights :icon16:, Just messin. She seems to be pretty mean and fine tuning never comes out perfect the first time out especially with a complete custom engine like you have. I bet with a little tweaking she will be fine at idle with probably a little lope.

Gonna watch it when i get home. Can't wait. I knew that thing was gonna be a beast.

thats pretty awesome...glad to see its atleast started again

Beauty... even though I couldn't see shit from my crappy work monitor. But the audio was cool - lol, it sounded like my engine did when it idled at 750 RPM (computer and wires and opti were fucked...)

But man that's going to be bad ass dude - and that's your big cam you've got in there eh? Nice.

Thats awesome......sounds rad!!!!!

:lol:

I think the camera makes it sound like poo.
Must be because I heard it in person.
As soon as the car is back together I will pull it out and let it idle in the driveway. Should get better audio without the echo of the garage.

i'll show him some third gen taillights!!!..............




























if i deflate his tires :evillol:

sounds wicked, I can't wait till I reach the point to make the same kind of video.

Beautiful, sounds just B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!
I'm glad to see all that hard work paying off.

Getting there.
Skimming the boards quick, then heading out there for a while before the USC-Texas game.
Gonna try to have the radiator up in it tonight.

That's 550 hp?

but no compliments until I hear it rev

No compliments? :lol: Funny because even as crappy as it sounded in the video ive heard many 70 Chevelle SSs sound the same way.

That's 550 hp?
Not yet. :lol:

Not yet. :lol:

what is it now?

I'm partial to revs

he has no tune so he wont have any real numbers until then

yeah just watched it.......i gotta go change pants....

Getting there.
Skimming the boards quick, then heading out there for a while before the USC-Texas game.
Gonna try to have the radiator up in it tonight.

Totally off subject, but who are you gunning for?

damn, about time lol, good stuff, my buddy with the fiero just finished his swap to. yours sounds way more bad ass though.

Routing for Texas.
Just had enough of USC.

Anyways...looks like I need to pick up a 5/8" open head rachet wrench. Hope Home Depot has one.

what is it now?

I'm partial to revs
It will rev.
It is a brand new motor. This was the first start-up.
Gotta get a base tune on it, break it in, then dyno tune it. Then it will be seeing good numbers.
Give me some time here....revs and action shots will follow.

Routing for Texas.
Just had enough of USC.

Anyways...looks like I need to pick up a 5/8" open head rachet wrench. Hope Home Depot has one.


It will rev.
It is a brand new motor. This was the first start-up.
Gotta get a base tune on it, break it in, then dyno tune it. Then it will be seeing good numbers.
Give me some time here....revs and action shots will follow.

And I bet the revs are gonna kick ass, your engine rocks dude, can't wait to see it push some numbers now. Good luck

Got the radiator installed.
All the hoses as well. Including the power steering cooler.
Drained the tranny. Need to fill tomorrow.
I still need to add coolant to radiator.
Driveshaft loop is up, torque arm needs to follow.
Rear control arms need installed.
Wiring under car needs hung up properly.
Need to find a bellow to install between the MAF and the throttle body. The one I have doesn't fit.
Need to bleed the brakes.

Basic tune is coming Wednesday/Thursday.

Couple pics....
http://home.comcast.net/~mrluos/Swap157.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~mrluos/Swap158.JPG

After looking at it...I decided I will be painting the area marked here.
It will be the same black as the airbox lid.
http://home.comcast.net/~mrluos/willpaint.JPG

very nice.

Looks Good!!! Can't wait to see some more vids!

that thing is going to be a monster and a half... don't kill urself buddy!

thats always a good suggestion....lol

Base performance tune should be going on late this week.
More videos to come.

http://home.comcast.net/~mrluos/Swap166.JPG

sweet