RockChucker
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Highland
The H'ell Camino
- Thread starter Greg
- Start date
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
I'm almost ready. 😁I bet @Hickey will be first in line for a ride after the tuning.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Well, the car is finally tuned!! Best $400 I've spent on this car so far. The tuner used to have a shop in SoCal with a dyno, he is very experienced with HP Tuners and LS engines and it shows.
It runs and pulls a lot cleaner, the guy that did the tuning spent 6 hours on it, put a lot of effort into the cold start issues I've had, bumped up the timing to take advantage of high octane fuel and also tweaked the transmission shift timing.
I'm very excited that it's professionally tuned, it makes a noticeable difference. Now I need to take it on a few roadtrips!
It runs and pulls a lot cleaner, the guy that did the tuning spent 6 hours on it, put a lot of effort into the cold start issues I've had, bumped up the timing to take advantage of high octane fuel and also tweaked the transmission shift timing.
I'm very excited that it's professionally tuned, it makes a noticeable difference. Now I need to take it on a few roadtrips!
ID Bronco
Registered User
- Location
- Idaho Falls, ID
We need some video! Awesome for you!
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Well, I've been working on the small things to make the car more streetable. It now has new wipers (drove it in the rain last month), new rear lighting wiring harness (finally fixed the right rear tail light, brake and turn signal issues) and a one way valve at the gas tank, to retain pressure in the fuel supply line. I also picked up a new set of rubber body bushings with bolts (most don't come with bolts) to start replacing body mounts and fix a loose front attachment point.
The rear wiring harness was in sad shape, a couple bare wires just twisted together in some places, some wire taps.... then there were a few house electrical wire nuts! No wonder I was having lighting issues! Since I had the housings removed, I scrubbed them down so I have maximum light reflection. Already replaced the bulbs and lenses earlier.
I've been running w/o a speedometer and found an old Garmin GPS that has touch screen issues. I replaced it with a new one and realized it would be perfect for accurate speedo use in the car!
With all the recent work, I was itching to get out on a long drive... so I filled the tank with 91 octane and took it to Moab! From Fruita to Moab is 90 miles, I hit I70 and started covering some miles. The car has a LOT of wind noise, engine noise, etc at 70+ MPH.... need to work on all that eventually. But with the big OD of the 4L60E and freeway friendly 3.08 gears, the car was just as comfortable running 85-90 as it was at 75 MPH. It will straight up HAUL on the freeway and is fully stable/comfortable. It's awesome blowing past people in a classic muscle car! The engine ran at 180-190*'s, had 50+ pounds of oil pressure, etc. Everything worked great at higher speed and over a decent bit of time!
I took Hwy 128 into Moab following the Colorado River and it was a HOOT with the steering & suspension setup & wheel/tire combo. Its very comfortable to push into the curves at 15-20 above the posted speeds.
I stopped along the way for pics, headed into town for a late lunch and hit the road shortly after arriving.
Once back in Fruita, I filled the tank again... used 10.2 gallons over 180 miles, so 18 MPG. That's not bad, considering the freeway speeds were around 85-90 most of the time. If I drove at 75 MPH or so it would probably get 22-24 MPG.
There is a LOT more work that needs to be done to the car, but it's getting there. Hoping I can do the disc brakes sooner rather than later.
The rear wiring harness was in sad shape, a couple bare wires just twisted together in some places, some wire taps.... then there were a few house electrical wire nuts!
No wonder I was having lighting issues! Since I had the housings removed, I scrubbed them down so I have maximum light reflection. Already replaced the bulbs and lenses earlier.
I've been running w/o a speedometer and found an old Garmin GPS that has touch screen issues. I replaced it with a new one and realized it would be perfect for accurate speedo use in the car!
With all the recent work, I was itching to get out on a long drive... so I filled the tank with 91 octane and took it to Moab! From Fruita to Moab is 90 miles, I hit I70 and started covering some miles. The car has a LOT of wind noise, engine noise, etc at 70+ MPH.... need to work on all that eventually. But with the big OD of the 4L60E and freeway friendly 3.08 gears, the car was just as comfortable running 85-90 as it was at 75 MPH. It will straight up HAUL on the freeway and is fully stable/comfortable. It's awesome blowing past people in a classic muscle car! The engine ran at 180-190*'s, had 50+ pounds of oil pressure, etc. Everything worked great at higher speed and over a decent bit of time!
I took Hwy 128 into Moab following the Colorado River and it was a HOOT with the steering & suspension setup & wheel/tire combo. Its very comfortable to push into the curves at 15-20 above the posted speeds.
I stopped along the way for pics, headed into town for a late lunch and hit the road shortly after arriving.
Once back in Fruita, I filled the tank again... used 10.2 gallons over 180 miles, so 18 MPG. That's not bad, considering the freeway speeds were around 85-90 most of the time.
If I drove at 75 MPH or so it would probably get 22-24 MPG. There is a LOT more work that needs to be done to the car, but it's getting there. Hoping I can do the disc brakes sooner rather than later.
- Location
- West Haven, UT
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Yep! I've had my fun with it, it's someone else's turn. I'd love to keep finishing it, get the disc brakes on, freshen up the interior then tackle the body.
But I could use the cash to pay for other things, like the new travel trailer.
- Location
- West Haven, UT
Super neat car. I think you are priced to sell quickly!
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
What is the lowest you will go? Are you interested in a trade for a 1988 3/4 ton long bed chevy with a small amount of rust......runs ok.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I hope so, I'm trying to be realistic. I've put a lot into it, but it still needs work. We will see what happens, I just posted it on KSL about an hour ago! 😆
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
Interested! I don't have the cash at the moment but I do have some extra sod in the yard I could cut out. Market value for that would be over $7k but if you come and cut it out and load it, I'd trade you that for the car.
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
Where you located? I just sent you a code.
In al seriousness. GLWS. I am still trying to get my friend to sell me the unicorn I told you about. If I hadn't just sent a chunk of money to the IRS, I would seriously consider buying this and giving up on the other car.
Spork
Tin Foil Hat Equipped
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, UT
Way more practical than the new Maverick and cheaper too!
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
I KNOW you need a ski boat. Luckily, I have one I can trade you for the 66. 😂
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Probably, I've tried to price it fair. At $18k, my costs into the car are covered and I'd make a little profit. Labor isn't included of course.
The downside to this car is the rust, its going to need a significant amount of rust repair in the future and I've tried to take that into account with the pricing.
If it were rust-free with the LS swap, it would be a $30k+ car all day long.
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
I think you must have missed my boat offer. This is a great trade for you. 🤡
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Sounds like its pending sale, guy is coming to pick it up tomorrow. KSL FTW!