The new to me 1992 Z28, Photos and build information inside Options

[trackbird]

If it's in running shape (even if not done), I'm hoping to shake it down at an autocross this weekend. Just for testing purposes (on hard street tires).

Better get there by 7am or you will not get a spot!

I'm guessing it's too late to register....

Oh well, if I'm going to make it (and I'm not still up and working on the car at 7am), I'll be there early.

[axoid]

I'm guessing it's too late to register....

No. It's still open until 6:00 pm CST tomorrow.

[trackbird]

I'm guessing it's too late to register....

No. It's still open until 6:00 pm CST tomorrow.

Sweet.

Struts and front "stuff" is apart.

Back to the garage, more later.

[trackbird]

Ok, the Hotpart camber plates are artwork, true artwork. This is a new design that allows for extra clearance around the master cylinder. I ran it against the stops and couldn't make it hit the master cylinder. Did I mention that these things are artwork?

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[trackbird]

The shocks arrived (also from Hotpart).

The remote oil filter is mounted (unless I change it, but I think I'm going to try it here first).

The EB Miller brake kit parts came out of the box. We should have them installed tomorrow night.

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[trackbird]

The rear Koni's and Ground Control springs are in place.

The Hotpart LCA's are ready (with new hardware since the stuff on the car seems stuck) to be installed tomorrow. Pretty, aren't they?

The front suspension is all apart, the stock brakes are off and the new Koni's are actually hanging in the camber plates so we can mate them with the new brake kit/spindle tomorrow evening.

The inside of the car is a mess, it's full of tools and "stuff". I'll clean it up after we get the suspension on.

The KYB's are out (I told you that these parts weren't on the car long, they look about new).

And, I think I'm going to give up racing now that I've read the warning on this box for racing harnesses. Maybe I should change brands (to one that doesn't tell me that I will be injured or killed????). Now that's faith in your product..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

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[trackbird]

Photos of the swedged chromoly PHB from Hotpart. I don't have mine yet, but here's what it looks like. I should have mine in a couple days (it's on the way). I'm anxious to lay my hands on it and get it under the car.

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[CMC #37]

Which EB Miller brake kit did ya go with?

[trackbird]

Which EB Miller brake kit did ya go with?

It was still in a box, my friend had bought it for the car and I got it with the car. It's the C4HD rotor/1LE caliper (basically Ford Cobra brakes) kit. It will work for now, I'll probably upgrade to Skulte Performance's wilwood kit in the future.

[BumpaD_Z28]

humm I might have to get some of the Hotparts camber plates for when I tear into the front end for the brake swap.. they do look SWEET !!!!

[trackbird]

humm I might have to get some of the Hotparts camber plates for when I tear into the front end for the brake swap.. they do look SWEET !!!!

Dave,

I've been around several camber plates (often on Mustangs, but some on 3rd gens) and these are the absolute nicest camber plates I've ever laid my hands on. I haven't seen them all, but the fit and finish on these are as good as any and better than most. I was very impressed when I pulled them out of the box. It's a brand new product from Hotpart (I was expecting the previous design when I ordered them) and so far, I really like them.

[nape]

... I'll probably upgrade to Skulte Performance's wilwood kit in the future.

Skulte has a Wilwood kit? I've never noticed it on his website.

[slowTA]

Whew... I'm not an idiot since I couldn't find it!

[CMC #37]

Whew... I'm not an idiot since I couldn't find it!

Andris, we'd love to hear the details, please start another thread! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[trackbird]

There's a thread around here where Andris just put 4 piston Wilwoods on his 3rd gen. I'm not sure it's a kit, but he did one for him and I was trying to talk him into making me some brackets to do mine. Maybe I should put it that way......(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[trackbird]

Whew... I'm not an idiot since I couldn't find it!

Andris, we'd love to hear the details, please start another thread! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Geez Jules, you're getting slow..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

Here's the thread:

http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?showtopic=9467

[CMC #37]

Whew... I'm not an idiot since I couldn't find it!

Andris, we'd love to hear the details, please start another thread! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Geez Jules, you're getting slow..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

Here's the thread:

http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?showtopic=9467

(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/brick.gif) At least I am in good company! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

[trackbird]

The good news is that most of the rear end is back together. I'm just waiting on the PHB which should arrive very shortly. I have to thank Garrett (Pimpmaro) for handling that job while we worked on the front end.

Garrett with his two favorite tools, a hammer and a screwdriver. Neither of which fit the rear suspension as I remember..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

When you install the weight jacks, the flat side goes up and the pigtail goes into the slot in the control arm.

Then, make sure you line up the notch (weld "bump") with the gap in the spring.

Stack it like so...

Slide it up into the spring perch.

And, lift the control arm into place with a small jack.

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[trackbird]

We had some trouble with the EB Miller brake kit and we're waiting to hear back from Ed. The PAB was hard into the rotor on both sides. It seemed that some washers were missing from the kit. We made some spacers for now, but I'm not real thrilled with it, so we'll see what Ed says. Either way, the front is all back together (including the sway bar).

And, in a moment of brilliance, I decided to screw the oil temp sender into the remote filter housing before anything fell into the filter. I'm glad it only took me two days to figure that out..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)


Tomorrow evening we bleed brakes and I see if I can get it aligned on Saturday. If so, I think it's going autocrossing Sunday as a shakedown.

Afco shipped my radiator with a built in oil cooler today. I hope to have it soon so I can get the oil lines made up. I also received my 3 quart accusump and mounting hardware. However, I ordered a regular manual valve and then ordered the remote valve kit that Alan Blaine showed us, so I've got a spare manual valve is anyone needs one. I'll get pics of those parts and post them in a later update.

And, does anyone know where to get extra C (or E) clips for the calipers used in this kit? I'm sure I'll lose more than one and I'd like some spares.

Off to bed!

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[CMC #37]

Schweet! I'm really enjoying your project here Kevin! Thanks for sharing it with us....makes me pine away for the '91 Formula. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/gr_driving3.gif)