Josh's MN Track Goblin #379, 08 LS donor

[Jmar1622]

Well, figured I'd start this now. Only pictures I've got are the ones from DF. Donor is an '08 LS 2.2 and it's under a fair bit of snow right now. So I've just been trying to plan everything before for the begins. Plan now is to just get it running, then build a new engine with my kids and throw a turbo on it.

 

[lksohm]

Welcome!
I assume that MN means you are in Minnesota? If so, we have another upper midwest member.
I have been told that a 2.2 Goblin is not to be underestimated. Is it a manual car or auto?

 

[Jmar1622]

Welcome!
I assume that MN means you are in Minnesota? If so, we have another upper midwest member.
I have been told that a 2.2 Goblin is not to be underestimated. Is it a manual car or auto?

Yep, just north of the Twin Cities. It is a Manual.

 

[Jmar1622]

2000 miles in 2 days and the Goblin is home!

Got the seat mocked up and the brackets figured out. It will be off to powder coating soon.

 

[JBINTX]

2000 miles in 2 days and the Goblin is home!View attachment 32356
Got the seat mocked up and the brackets figured out. It will be off to powder coating soon.
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With only two items to be seen, that is going to be one fine interior when you are done!!!

 

[Rttoys]

 

[Jmar1622]

With only two items to be seen, that is going to be one fine interior when you are done!!!

That's the goal. One of my wife's stipulations was it has to be a "boujie" goblin lol

 

[Jmar1622]

Frame and parts are back from powder coat. Cobalt is back. Just need to have the ac drained, then I'm tearing into it.

 

[Jmar1622]

Sundays progress:
Started by pulling the hoses. If you bag is missing the slug for pulling them, a chunk of 3/4 inch copper pipe works well. Had a helper for most of the day and ended nearly ready for the engine.

 

[Jmar1622]

Monday: got it registered and Jerry stopped by and gave me a hand with a new timing set. Engine is bolted in.

 

[Jmar1622]

Got the engine wiring and fuse box done Tuesday. Tried to bump the engine over and got nothing. Dash comes on, throttle body gets power. Wondering if it's the anti-theft.

 

[Gtstorey]

I think the anti-theft flash's when it's active. I would not expect that to be the problem unless you have a particular reason (you have swapped keys or had problems with ignition switch wiring) to start with that.

 

[Jmar1622]

I didn't change any of that. Just hoping it wasn't a wiring issue.

 

[Gtstorey]

It's not impossible for it to be VATS but there have been very few if any problems with it posted since I've been on here. I rather deal with a wiring issue than VATs. I'll post the starting circuit diagrams this evening. It will probably be something basic like a loose connection or forgotten wire.

 

[Ark :D]

Does your coolant temp readout on the dash look accurate?

 

[Jmar1622]

It's not impossible for it to be VATS but there have been very few if any problems with it posted since I've been on here. I rather deal with a wiring issue than VATs. I'll post the starting circuit diagrams this evening. It will probably be something basic like a loose connection or forgotten wire.

Great. Thank you!

 

[Jmar1622]

Does your coolant temp readout on the dash look accurate?

I did not look at it. I will check when I get a chance.

 

[Gtstorey]

Do you have code reader? This can also help check if the data circuit is completed.

 

[Jmar1622]

Do you have code reader? This can also help check if the data circuit is completed.

Good idea! I will give it a shot.

 

[Jmar1622]

Code reader says it's reading fine, give 2 evap codes. Theft light is on. Tried to get video but cannot post it.