Re: Update :1973 Monte Carlo Body off frame resto. Now with LS!

by impalamonte Tue May 17, 2022 1:32 pm

Just like you G3....I had to "find" the source of the noise after the event.
Thought it was a collapsed lifter.....went through that process.....nope! Noise still persists.
Then , thought it was the notorious LS flexplate issue.....removed transmission , replaced it....nope! Noise still persists. ( all this in a two car garage and me under the car working away......me the bottom side of the car got pretty intimate!!)

Then I tore off the front accessories and the timing cover.
Evident at that point ......motor has to come out!

by impalamonte Thu Nov 24, 2022 5:23 pm

Hi Guys ,

Earlier in the year when I had the car dyno'd after the LS swap , I commented that the Supercharger was not able to output / create boost at its capability due to not having enough "belt wrap" on the Supercharger (page 5 May 17th entry). The picture of that can be seen within my post on Sept 30,2021 ( also page 5) below.

Update :1973 Monte Carlo Body off frame resto. Now with LS! - Page 6 Img_3417

After the recommendation of the tuner to get more "belt" on the Supercharger pulley and after a little piece of the power tour I went to work creating another pulley in the system to get more "belt" on the surface area of the pulley. It is the smallest of the three pulleys in this picture.

Update :1973 Monte Carlo Body off frame resto. Now with LS! - Page 6 P1_jpe10

The addition has made a difference per my boost gauge I installed in dash (page 4, May 12, 2018 entry).
As the engine now sits in car.

Update :1973 Monte Carlo Body off frame resto. Now with LS! - Page 6 E1_jpe10

This season I have put about 1600 miles on the new set-up.
Some pictures below of the last time out this year.

Update :1973 Monte Carlo Body off frame resto. Now with LS! - Page 6 C2_jpe11

Update :1973 Monte Carlo Body off frame resto. Now with LS! - Page 6 C4_jpe10

by Limey SE Thu Nov 24, 2022 6:54 pm

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS My friend glad you got her Figured out how much boost making now ?

by impalamonte Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:02 pm

Thank you Limey!
According to how tight I get the belt…I’ve seen 8lbs.
Reducing the belt tension for reliability of the other pulleys in my system …consistent 6 lbs.
I know this is rather low in comparison to boost levels seen with other builds… (turbos).
But, its just enough to make me wonder…what would it be like with more! It's a little addictive.

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Fri Nov 25, 2022 8:38 pm

You have really outdone yourself Mark! The detail in the engineering you did under your hood is bad azz! Are you planning to do Power Tour again with this beast? Love to see it in person.

by impalamonte Sat Nov 26, 2022 11:19 pm

Thanks Mr.Ponitac.
Yes to the HOT ROD Power Tour.
Like to see all our fellow G3'ers...along for the trip.

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:59 am

impalamonte wrote:Thanks Mr.Ponitac.
Yes to the HOT ROD Power Tour.
Like to see all our fellow G3'ers...along for the trip.

Sweet!

Revin Kevin, are you in???

Anyone??? Anyone??? Bueller??? Bueller???

by Limey SE Sun Nov 27, 2022 1:16 am

depending on Where its routed WHO KNOWS I know Drag Week just stopped at Local track to me in Byron Illinois

by impalamonte Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:38 am

Hey G3'rs ,

Changed front tire size . Nitto 285 40 18 . Model NT 555 G2.
Diameter approx. 27"
Width ...per NITTO. As inflated 11.42" .
No touch...but close.
Rims are 18 x 9.5" with 1MM offset to the rear of rim.
Brought car down another 1" with these.....now cant get roll around jack under the front cross member without adding a step...drive up on 2 x12's.

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by Limey SE Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:11 pm

impalamonte wrote:Hey G3'rs ,

by 73ss Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:15 pm

Very Nice work!!

Question: Looks like you are using a POA eliminator for the A/C? Any feedback on it? Any vendor that you recommend?
Thanks

by impalamonte Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:39 pm

Thanks Limey & 73ss.

73ss,

I have been using the POA update kit assembly since 2016 with no issues. I purchased it from Old Air Products to convert my system to 134A.
Old Air Products: 50-2552A - POA Update Kit

by 73ss Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:26 pm

impalamonte wrote:Thanks Limey & 73ss.

73ss,

I have been using the POA update kit assembly since 2016 with no issues. I purchased it from Old Air Products to convert my system to 134A.
Old Air Products: 50-2552A - POA Update Kit

Thanks much for the info.

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:56 am

impalamonte wrote:Hey G3'rs ,

Changed front tire size . Nitto 285 40 18 . Model NT 555 G2.
Diameter approx. 27"
Width ...per NITTO. As inflated 11.42" .
No touch...but close.
Rims are 18 x 9.5" with 1MM offset to the rear of rim.
Brought car down another 1" with these.....now cant get roll around jack under the front cross member without adding a step...drive up on 2 x12's.

Looking good Mark!!!

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