Chris’ 09 TC street machine (REGISTERED)

[Briann1177]

And while we're on the subject of pointing out things wrong with your build, it appears that your turn signal switch mounts might be upside down. It's very possible that mine might actually be wrong, but I believe they should bend up where they grab on to the switch. That won't affect your cancellation issue, but it's just something that stuck out.

 

[JeffsGoblin]

Looks like you might need a new switch.

I have an extra turn signal staulk if you want it. PM me if you do.

 

[IDRVSLO]

 

[Christopher Sanchez]

And while we're on the subject of pointing out things wrong with your build, it appears that your turn signal switch mounts might be upside down. It's very possible that mine might actually be wrong, but I believe they should bend up where they grab on to the switch. That won't affect your cancellation issue, but it's just something that stuck out.

Thanks I flipped them. It didn’t affect the function but looks better. And you missed the most obvious thing wrong with my build, it’s not on the road yet!! Haha

 

[Christopher Sanchez]

Anyone splice into the factory fan connectors for rad fan and heat exchanger/pump? I haven’t seemed to have mastered the search function no matter what I enter it seems to either pull up newest or most viewed posts not necessarily by relevance

 

[Christopher Sanchez]

Are we able to remove this and cap it off? Am I mistaken or is it for emissions

 

[Christopher Sanchez]

My kit only came with one brass elbow which I am using for the MAP side what are you guys using for the MAF side?

 

[Lethalcast]

I forget what size the elbow was but u can get one at ace for around 4 bucks. Pretty sure both map and maf were same size. Heres the wiring info for the heat exchanger
http://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/heat-exchanger-fan-wiring.760/
Heres the radiator wiring info.
http://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/first-stage-assembly-instructions.58/page-2#post-985
There is a ton of helpful info and pics in the assembly discussion that helpped me a lot. Adam and Lonny did a great write up and I found it easier than watching the videos in most circumstances.

 

[Lethalcast]

If that vacuum line is the one that runs to your evap solenoid on top of the intake then you can remove it. The solenoid stays closed with no power to it.

 

[Briann1177]

I'm pretty sure the elbow is 1/8" NPT. Also, I'm sure you already know this but you shouldn't splice the radiator fan for the heat exchanger fan/pump. Both of those will need to run with the key on. The radiator fan wires are only active when the coolant temp is ~205 degrees.

 

[Christopher Sanchez]

I'm pretty sure the elbow is 1/8" NPT. Also, I'm sure you already know this but you shouldn't splice the radiator fan for the heat exchanger fan/pump. Both of those will need to run with the key on. The radiator fan wires are only active when the coolant temp is ~205 degrees.

Yikes that would be terrible! You’re giving me to much credit.. ha thanks

 

[Christopher Sanchez]

I forget what size the elbow was but u can get one at ace for around 4 bucks. Pretty sure both map and maf were same size. Heres the wiring info for the heat exchanger
http://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/heat-exchanger-fan-wiring.760/
Heres the radiator wiring info.
http://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/first-stage-assembly-instructions.58/page-2#post-985
There is a ton of helpful info and pics in the assembly discussion that helpped me a lot. Adam and Lonny did a great write up and I found it easier than watching the videos in most circumstances.

Thanks man, I tend to get lost when searching for specifics

 

[Lethalcast]

Haha np at all. It's easy to get lost.

 

[Christopher Sanchez]

I have an extra turn signal staulk if you want it. PM me if you do.

Thank you for the offer! I already ordered one, was pleasantly surprised how cheap an ac delco one was

 

[Christopher Sanchez]

Made some real progress, clutch bled, front brakes bled. The rears are not cooperating so much... parking brake cables ran.. Took it for a very cautious stroll around the neighborhood and even in 3rd gear going 15-20 it still wants to go.. can’t wait for the real test drive!

 

[Lethalcast]

At first you'll be convinced you're gonna die but that will soon subside and youll just want more power.

 

[Christopher Sanchez]

At first you'll be convinced you're gonna die but that will soon subside and youll just want more power.

I am just happy the thing moved under its own power.. also I have already been thinking about a box tune for it such as HAHN, ZZP.. is yours tuned? It made a big difference in my old cobalt I can’t wait to see what it does to this thing!

 

[Lethalcast]

Yeah zzp tuned it remotely and if you get hp tuners I can send you the file. Mine just has 3bar map sensors.

 

[Lethalcast]

I wouldn't go with a canned tune I don't think it will ever run right

 

[ctuinstra]

I wouldn't go with a canned tune I don't think it will ever run right

I second that. I don't like the "tune" they had on my donor.