Neodied's #375 Extended Track - 07 SS/SC donor

neodied

neodied

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New to-do list:
- Finalize dual gauge pod design tweaks (adjust insert pieces for AEM gauge stud spacing and OEM boost gauge depth)
- Check cylinder compression
- Tuning: MAF
- Repaint the muffler (starting to flake off, I don't think I followed the instructions for curing the paint)
- Add screen to the hood front opening
- Find a thinner seat cushion to drop my vertical position a bit

Cold season projects:
- Key on switched power block (heat exchanger fan, wideband O2 sensor, USB power, etc)
- New clutch and flywheel
- Clean PCV valve
- Injectors stock -> 60lb Bosch (not Siemens), pulley stock -> 2.8", then tune (start from Ghostknife's tune)
--- https://www.dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/zzp-black-friday-deals.3218/
--- https://fuelinjectorconnection.com/collections/lsj-chevy-cobalt-injectors/products/650cc-bosch-split-spray-for-multivalve-heads
--- https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/tuning-131/injector-basics-lsj-300942/
- Side panels
- Maybe swap the OEM boost gauge for an AEM gauge to match the wideband AFR gauge
 
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Took the Goblin out again and the tap/rattle noise toward the right rear that I have heard before was much more pronounced. I'm not an expert on engine noises, but the location of the noise seems to be the timing chain area. I've been meaning to do a timing kit at some point, but I guess no time like the present...

Parts purchased:
- Timing kit
- Valve cover gaskets
- Front main seal
- Front cover gasket
- ZZP upgraded timing chain guide
- Harmonic balancer bolt
- Valve cover breather (not for the timing kit, but as a stopgap for the dipstick popping out issue)

Cleaning gasket material off of the head without letting any fall into the head or spark plug holes is a PITA.
 
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Driving season is over, now it's maintenance+upgrade season! Black Friday Shopping List:

CLUTCH REPLACEMENT (sounds like Ghostknife's video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-L4JiiONnUk)
OEM-style replacement Clutch - $247
Aluminum flywheel LSJ F35 - $247 (15% BF discount)

SUPERCHARGER PULLEY
Modular pulley system with 2.8" pulley - $85 (15% BF discount)
Adjustable belt tensioner - $102 (15% BF discount)

FUELING
4x LSJ 630cc Bosch split spray injectors (EV1 plug) - $248 total (incl. 15% discount code BF2023)
LSJ EV1 injector harness (EV1 plug) - $23 (15% BF discount)

COSMETIC
Titanium exhaust manifold stud and nut kit - $85 (15% BF discount)
 
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neodied

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SmsDetroit said:
Any updates?
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It's a girl! :D
About the Goblin? Unfortunately nothing other than noticing puddles of coolant front and rear when I cracked my garage open for the first time in a while. Excited for my parental leave which starts next week though. Should have time (and weather maybe?) to tackle the stuff mentioned above. Will probably end up buying the 2-ton Harbor Freight engine crane so I don't have to keep borrowing my buddy's.
 
Ross

Ross

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Congrats on the new girl.
Here is another option if you have access to the ceiling of a garage. I have put a sky hook in many garages this way, and you don't have a big engine crane to store in your shop.
 
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neodied

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Ross said:
Congrats on the new girl.
Here is another option if you have access to the ceiling of a garage. I have put a sky hook in many garages this way, and you don't have a big engine crane to store in your shop.
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Looking forward to a future house which should have a garage with roof trusses that I can trus(s)t.
 
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