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Forum: Power Adders
02-11-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Wow.... has it been that long?! Sadly, I don't have good news to report on my health. I did start a new treatment a couple of months ago but so far it has only made things worse.

49 update.. and...
Forum: Power Adders
04-26-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Haha... I'm not even doing sleeping cardio. I get lucky to have the ability to do things in a given day. That's my cardio, doing normal things, and by the time I would be in a fasting state I'm laid...
Forum: Power Adders
04-25-2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

I wish I could say I had a chance but I bet you'll be on the road way before I will. Not only have I had to slow way down due to another RA flare, but I've really stepped up my motorhome hunt. ...
Forum: Power Adders
04-22-2022, 10:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

I've been stalled for the past week or so with work related responsibilities and some RA related issues kicking in once again. I'm getting ready to order the oil pan. I'm not sure where my Sloppy...
Forum: Power Adders
04-13-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

We can probably make that happen. I have a ton of parts I need to move. It's not easy dealing with selling all of this but it needs to be done. I'm debating on keeping some of it but I've got the...
Forum: Power Adders
04-13-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Me too.. I almost always stayed in D but on the highway I'd jump into OD. A few times I forgot to go to 3 and got into it. I think the 700 has a similar limitation and I think Dana set me up with a...
Forum: Power Adders
04-13-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Great idea thank you. Also measuring and logging crankcase pressure would identify new problems quickly. I'm definitely going to add this in to my setup. Once again thanks for the super detailed...
Forum: Power Adders
04-13-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Oh ye of little faith! LOL I'm not gonna be no prep street racing or tracking it at 900 hp and no cage. I just want a tire spinner that scares the &#* out of me occasionally. I have a 9 inch and...
Forum: Power Adders
04-13-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Kingtal0n,

Thank you for the super detailed information. That really sucks to hear about the 80e and gear 4. I'm a set it and forget it kinda guy and there is no way I won't be in 4 at some...
Forum: Power Adders
04-12-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Yeah I know, I know.. but.. but... lope!! I want lope!! But then again, as much as I loved it in my younger days I find all of that shaking and bucking at idle very annoying in my old age. Also...
Forum: Power Adders
04-11-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Haha rather not but.... my luck precedes me. I must go through everything. Probably have more luck if I didn't touch it though LOL
Forum: Power Adders
04-11-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

As soon as I get the energy, time and when the engine is back out of it, I'm going to push this car outside for its first wash in four years! Engine bay is a mess compared to how it was before all...
Forum: Power Adders
04-08-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/20220408_165244_2e80c05383990d39c1a09b79e45314eb93aed843.jpg
Well.. it's in for the first mock up. I will be going through the...
Forum: Power Adders
04-06-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Dirty Dingo engine mounts are here. I started not to buy them because they are pricey for what they are, but they looked really good. I was surprised to open the box and find unpainted steel...
Forum: Power Adders
04-04-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

I tell ya, it was par for the course with this dang thing. I HOPE it's that stupid ZZ3 engine and not the car that is responsible for this situation. In reality though, this car has been plagued with...
Forum: Power Adders
03-30-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

So I tried one last push on the Gen1 and lost the battle. The header flanges came back nice and flat, but they had a strange look with discolorations. I didn't put 2+2 until I tried to bolt them...
Forum: Power Adders
03-22-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

I suppose I could but if I'm dishing out more cash I might as well get LS swap parts and go the easy route. I'll probably fight this setup and hope that the next backfire doesn't compromise the...
Forum: Power Adders
03-21-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Hi Diggler. I realized this week the Iroc has been with me for 14 years this year. Like it or not I'm wondering if I should just keep it around lest I regret selling. I have the same problem with...
Forum: Power Adders
03-15-2022, 10:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

So far you have been right!

Headers are back home and flat. I ordered some rubber coated copper gaskets which arrived today. Will have to confirm gasket fit but hopefully I'll have them back...
Forum: Power Adders
03-02-2022, 11:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Well 13 months later and I still have the old house and shop mainly because I didn't feel like working on anything for most of 2021. I needed to finish up a few things before selling/renting it. In...
Forum: Power Adders
02-07-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Lot of changes since my last post. We closed on the house New Year's Eve and accelerated our move-in date slightly.. moved in the second day of owning it thanks to some friends showing up. As...
Forum: Power Adders
12-09-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,443
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Changing things around.

Looks like a fun project. Just double any estimate of cost and you'll be in good shape :)
Forum: Power Adders
11-29-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Indirectly Iroc related... I'm making incredible progress on the 49. It's almost time to bolt the body back onto the frame. Just need some steering components and I'll be able to move it over to...
Forum: Power Adders
11-18-2020, 05:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

It looks like I am buying a house. Inspection #2 tomorrow and then the appraisal in the next couple of weeks. If all goes well we close at the end of December. For the short term I'm keeping my...
Forum: Power Adders
11-11-2020, 10:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Some good news.. I've been forcing myself to get out in the shop and do work. Sheet metal welding is coming along on the 49. Any progress is a step closer to the Iroc getting some attention. We...
Forum: Power Adders
11-05-2020, 10:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

The issue seems to be getting anything finished. If I had the Iroc finished and running half way reliably I don't see myself getting rid of it. For sure it's the easier project to finish, but...
Forum: Power Adders
11-05-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

No, they had the firing order rearranged in the tune so the correct coil was firing but the wrong injector. This caused it to run poorly especially at idle. There was never a backfire issue before...
Forum: Power Adders
11-03-2020, 07:22 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Build a shop they said. Add a lift and It'll really make car building fun and easy they told me! Put AC in the shop and you'll practically live under your car! Well, I didn't factor in aches,...
Forum: Power Adders
07-26-2020, 04:53 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

I'm hoping to get involved in firearms in general. With record sales and everyone these days wanting to customize everything (tattoo popularity proves this!), I think it has a lot of potential. ...
Forum: Power Adders
07-25-2020, 03:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Interesting results from the shop insulation efforts that some of you might be interested in. I have been busy installing brush seals on my three roll-up doors while waiting for the foam guys to show...
Forum: Power Adders
07-15-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

I applied for EIDL and they are emailing asking if I want PPP. I got funded with EIDL. So far we haven't needed it but I thought about getting the loan since its a good rate. Not sure what to do on...
Forum: Power Adders
07-14-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Not too worried about those two things. It's some of the nonsense going on that's bothing me but not gonna make this into a political post.
Forum: Power Adders
07-14-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Getting a little closer to some progress on the cars. My TTD list is quickly diminishing. Just waiting on the spray foam guys to show up (I'm having my doubts now that they got their deposit). New...
Forum: Power Adders
07-08-2020, 12:15 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,289
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Took some pics of the pile the other day. Been sitting for four years

While there has been almost no progress on the cars, this past month has really moved me towards a full hurricane recovery. Pole barn has been replaced. Red shed that blew away has been replaced...
Forum: Power Adders
07-06-2020, 07:01 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,289
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Took some pics of the pile the other day. Been sitting for four years

I know the feeling! Are you getting some time/motivation to start working on it again?
Forum: Power Adders
06-26-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Been on a 7 state road trip most of this month.. just got back but I still have a big list of TTD ahead of the Iroc. I still haven't extracted the 4.8 and haven't heard a word from the person I was...
Forum: Power Adders
05-03-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

I'm removing the one common component for this latest revision... Myself! Letting my friend get this going will eliminate my own early influence to the setup that might otherwise taint it for a...
Forum: Power Adders
04-24-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Switching from gen1 to LS

Absolutely going 4L80 this go round. I already have a chromoly driveshaft and a crossmember for a 80. I also have an 80 out back that is supposed to be in decent shape (before the hurricane blew...
Forum: Power Adders
04-22-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,028
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Switching from gen1 to LS

Well I guess some of you called it.. I haven't sold the Iroc. I just have too much money in the Holley and other components to sell it for the offers I was getting (sub 9k). I decided to just...
Forum: Power Adders
08-10-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

No idea how I'm going to sell this car. I don't want to part it because of the effort required. I don't think I'm going to use the Holley system any time soon so I think I'm just going to sell the...
Forum: Power Adders
07-06-2019, 06:12 AM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

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I put the Iroc...
Forum: Power Adders
06-27-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

Hey guys.. a lot going on over here with business and otherwise. Since the hurricane I have lost 4 of 9 employees and so far have no viable replacements. We were already short-handed with 9. ...
Forum: Power Adders
04-22-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

In my case I have two issues with the headers.. 1> the leaking/blowing gasket out in same area, which can be mitigated with some milling on the flange. In fact I'm probably going to do that when I...
Forum: Power Adders
04-19-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

Every time I want to throw he towel in on turbos, I am forced to acknowledge that Nissan made it all work together and one can double the power and still have AC and cruise. I know I cam somehow...
Forum: Power Adders
04-19-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

I'm thinking about maybe trying to see how these STR manifolds fit mine. I don't think AC will be possible with them though. If I could move these LS coils significantly closer to the plugs I...
Forum: Power Adders
04-18-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

It comes in several versions.. this being the most complete but you can also purchase it without the crossover pipe and without the drive side manifold if desired. ...
Forum: Power Adders
04-17-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

Well that Amazon experiment did not go well. The Amazon seller never sent the item. I sent a message to inquire on the status and was met with an error from Amazon saying the email was rejected. ...
Forum: Power Adders
03-14-2019, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

no new tires I do still have it.. That cluster currently has the gauges installed that I pulled out of the newer cluster. I could separate just have to decide if it's going to reduce how much I can...
Forum: Power Adders
03-12-2019, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

Thank you all. Anesthes my videos probably have what you're looking for on the 49 but let me know if you need anything and I'll send it or post it up for you.

I have made the FIRST purchase of...
Forum: Power Adders
02-19-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,788
Posted By ZZ3Astro

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four (Edit: Staying Gen1, new PT7675, heads, intake)

Couple of updates.. While we were arranging mom's funeral, my fiancé's dad had a heart attack. He died a few days later - the morning of mom's funeral of all days. Unbelievable four months we've...
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