[y5e06]

hmmm, maybe it was a bad idea to build racer out of a higher mileage, abused f-body. I'm moving towards the point where its time to put it all back together . So what do I do? I diassemble the opti to verify its in good, usable condition
here's what I see
http://www.vilipend.com/~frrax/clutch-and-opti
it was actually even worse than you see there. I cleaned it up some. Well, I was kinda frustrated when I got to that point so I ended up bending the optical disc. Looks like I'll need a new one regardless. Thats an extra $400. Opti and WP, who wouldn't replace the opt w/o a new water pump?

This thing coated w/ oil and grime, go back in the album and look at the engine, including the opti.

Man, there are so many other things in this build up that are nickel and diming me to death. Lets just say I have a bad propensity to replace anything I touch that looks in the least bit questionable.

should have just bought a low mileage ride and thrown a suspension and cage on it! it would have been cheaper in the long run.

[y5e06]

yeah, I absolutely knew it would be cheaper to buy an already built car. But I just had to do it myself! Actually a lot of the things I'm replacing I'd probably do if/when I had to do similar repairs on an already built car. You never know how much wear/life is on some of those parts. Thats why I replace things when I get to 'em. Even simple things like all the vacuum hoses, coolant hoses, ball joints, filters, etc.
Some things on the LT1 cars just stick it too you too, at least compared to a third gen; opti spark, water pump, clutch, and timing chain/gears......
oh well, ordering the parts & replacing them is fun. Its the credit card bill that isn't. I actually love doing this project, I've always wanted to do it and I finally am.
I've already been thinking about building my next car and this one isn't even close to being finished (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)