V1 ccgillett's Track Goblin - '08 SS/TC

[ccgillett]

So this happened about 30 minutes ago...

And then...

 

[Mahkoi]

Awwww yeah! Congrats

 

[Traé]

Congrats! Awesome reaction

 

[ccgillett]

Congrats! Awesome reaction

Lol it was a legit first start, kinda scared me when it actually freaking fired up

 

[Rttoys]

And no one there to give you a hi five.

here’s one

 

[Markm]

Awesome. Good job and sounds great

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

First start good!!!

 

[ccgillett]

Oddball question: When you turn the key to start an LNF, is correct behavior for the engine to crank even if you release the key? I noticed this happening when I was dry firing the engine before fueling it. I saw something in one of the Chevy Cobalt on-line forums to suggest this was supposed to be the case. My concern is obviously that the starter isn't disengaging when the engine starts, which would lead to bendix and flywheel damage and ultimately wreck the starter. FYI, donor was an '08 Cobalt SS (turbo).

 

[Gtstorey]

Oddball question: When you turn the key to start an LNF, is correct behavior for the engine to crank even if you release the key? I noticed this happening when I was dry firing the engine before fueling it. I saw something in one of the Chevy Cobalt on-line forums to suggest this was supposed to be the case. My concern is obviously that the starter isn't disengaging when the engine starts, which would lead to bendix and flywheel damage and ultimately wreck the starter. FYI, donor was an '08 Cobalt SS (turbo).

Yes turning the key actually tells the ECM you want to start the engine. The ECM then cranks the engine until it starts or it times out. It knows to release the starter based upon engine rpm.

 

[ccgillett]

Yes turning the key actually tells the ECM you want to start the engine. The ECM then cranks the engine until it starts or it times out. It knows to release the starter based upon engine rpm.

Excellent news...I've not encountered a car that does this and doesn't have a push-to-start. Thanks for the information!

 

[Robinjo]

The LSJ does this as well.

 

[ccgillett]

Ok after first start I'm motivated like Tavarish to wrench every day. Tonight after a late start I'm mocking up the air intake to the turbocharger. Does this look correct to you? I've got pictures from Adam on my bulletin board and it seems right.

Also, is there a good way to make sure that the pipes are pressed all the way into the silicone? I'm almost touching the rear coilover but I've got room on the fitting to the turbo itself.

Also looking for thoughts on where the coated clamp and metal tab go:

 

[SmsDetroit]

Tubes look correct. The clamp and metal tab gets mounted to the frame. Then on of the large clamps for the intake tubes goes around it to hold it in place

 

[ccgillett]

Tubes look correct. The clamp and metal tab gets mounted to the frame. Then on of the large clamps for the intake tubes goes around it to hold it in place

Would you happen to have as photo of this? I'm having a hard time visualizing that in my tired head... :-D

 

[ccgillett]

Also this looks like fun...not... Looks like everything interferes with...everything lol...

 

[Ark :D]

Would you happen to have as photo of this? I'm having a hard time visualizing that in my tired head... :-D

A very difficult thing to get a good picture of... this is the best I could do. The tab bolts onto the alternator, then a hose clamp secures the intake tube to the tab. The coated clamp is used elsewhere.

 

[ccgillett]

A very difficult thing to get a good picture of... this is the best I could do. The tab bolts onto the alternator, then a hose clamp secures the intake tube to the tab. The coated clamp is used elsewhere.

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That is actually super helpful. Thanks very much!

 

[Rttoys]

Excellent news...I've not encountered a car that does this and doesn't have a push-to-start. Thanks for the information!

Fun, not so fun fact:
I worked at the dealer when the “auto start” came out. our drivability guy got a new vehicle in with the complaint that it cranks when you just barely turning the key. He worked on it for most of the day scratching his head. Finally called techline and they said “yes. It does that now”.

 

[Robinjo]

Ok after first start I'm motivated like Tavarish to wrench every day.

Tavarish never finishes a project....

Edit: I do still like his videos though, also like his buddy Jack of Jack Builds It.

 

[ccgillett]

Tavarish never finishes a project....

Doh! This one will get done...