1988 B2K 064 coming back to life

[CalJim]

Very nice!

[1988Callaway#16]

Looks great! Did you buy your car with it set up for the hardtop or did you convert it with 89+ parts? Thanks! Kevin

[sjandras]

I updated the windshield header brackets with some NOS 89+ parts that I came across and I'm still shopping for the
B-pillar mount brackets. Haven't driven it yet with the top on because of that, can't wait to feel the difference.

[sjandras]

I've searched all the archives and can't find a consistent answer to this one: what should fuel pressure be at WOT full boost? My car feels very strong, but has a bit of a flat or rough feeling at > 4krpm. I installed a fuel pressure gauge that I can kind of see while driving and see around 36 psi in this condition. It seems constant across RPM range, not dropping. The picture below doesn't show the fuel pressure we'll, but shows it is making boost.

[SurfnSun]

Is it by chance that your clutch is slipping? The best way to tell if your fuel pressure is correct is to put it on the Dyno with a wide band.

[sjandras]

Now that you mention it, yes the clutch slipping is a strong possibility. My mind hadn't gone there yet but that is kind of what it feels like. I was more focused on trying to confirm it wasn't going lean. Also agreed a wide band O2 would also help. If it's the clutch, I'll find that out when I do the trans pull for the overdrive rebuild.

[sjandras]

The transmission pull project has begun! I was really concerned about getting the exhaust out, it's one of my least favorite jobs on any car project. Amazingly, this one came out with zero issues! Low mile Texas cars are the best! All the fasteners came loose with no drama and even the slip joint on the catalyst section slid right out. It was obvious nobody has been in here since it left Old Lyme, extremely happy it's off.

Now I need to think about whether I'll put it back stock or not? Has anybody done a cat delete lately? I assume full custom is the only option?

[SurfnSun]

I would either eliminate the cats or go 3" bullets with metallic substrate. There's a ton of power and spool to be had by going large custom exhaust

[sjandras]

The rebuilt overdrive unit courtesy of Brian at SK Speed is reassembled to the T10 and back in the car. No, I didn't paint it myself, that's what SK does as part of their process. I wish I had known, I would have asked him not to...
Brian is a cool guy and fun to talk to, he's passionate about these things.

Honestly, the install process wasn't as bad as I had read on the various forums. I still have to button everything else up, but I think I'm past the hard part (C-beam is on and bolts are in). I did reseal the T10 too while this far into it, there was some evidence of leaks around the shift shaft seals before.

I'm thinking I'll probably leave the original exhaust for now until I get some more miles on it. Knowing how easy the exhaust is to pull, I can always do it in the future.

It will be ready to hit the roads as soon as the snow and salt are washed away!

[*89x2*]

Looks great!!!

Have you thought of adding the ZFdoc Beam Plates?

http://www.zfdoc.com/c4beamplate.htm

I added these to my one car and they are a huge help in rigidity.