V1 Nuker's City Goblin build - 2007 SS SC Donor - Completed/Licensed

[TheNuker]

Well, I think my electrical problems are 100% fixed. I can grab the rear fuse box and shake it around while the engine is idling without any problems.

Going to move forward now and get the floor installed and the rest of the stage 2 parts.

Nuker-

 

[DanPerryy]

When I started mine up it would run just a second or two. It was air in the fuel rail.

 

[TheNuker]

Yeah, I cleared the air. Everything is happy now!


Has anyone gone about threading the stock shift knob? I hate slip on shift balls.

Nuker-

 

[TheNuker]

Does that top plate you take off the rear shocks just come off with that single nut in the middle?

Thanks,
Nuker

 

[RichN]

Does that top plate you take off the rear shocks just come off with that single nut in the middle?

Thanks,
Nuker

Yes, and you will remove the plastic shim under that too. Remember to use a spring compressor.

 

[JSATX]

Yeah, I cleared the air. Everything is happy now!


Has anyone gone about threading the stock shift knob? I hate slip on shift balls.

Nuker-

Very cheap threaded shifters are available for the caviler. That's what I'm using

 

[TheNuker]

Okay, I'll give one of those a Shot Justin, thanks~


Is this gap normal? I just want to make sure before torquing the bolt down and spanning it open.

 

[TheNuker]

Got the first one done, Hopefully it looks right there is not much for instructions yet.

Nuker-

 

[JSATX]

The steering rack rod end goes on the bottom of that machined control arm. So probably will have to swap those machines parts to each other side. Notice how the hole for the rod end is cone shaped to mate up with the shaft on the rack tie rod end.

 

[TheNuker]

Ah, Gotcha. I guess they are on the right sides I just need to turn the rod ends and put them in from the bottom.

On that note, I bought new rod ends because one of the rubber covers on mine is ripped. I and put all of the force I can to get that lock nut to move and it is STUCK! Anyone else have trouble getting these off?

Nuker-

 

[TheNuker]

I compressed the rear springs, And even with an impact wrench that nut will not come off. Anyone have any other ideas?

Also, Hypothetical situation. Lets say I'm an idiot and forgot to put the clutch hard line in up to this point. I'm guessing I'm just going to need to get a stainless braided line made and run it?

Nuker-

 

[JSATX]

I compressed the rear springs, And even with an impact wrench that nut will not come off. Anyone have any other ideas?

Also, Hypothetical situation. Lets say I'm an idiot and forgot to put the clutch hard line in up to this point. I'm guessing I'm just going to need to get a stainless braided line made and run it?

Nuker-

Have you put the rear "firewall" panel on yet? If you have than it won't be possible in my opinion. If you haven't than it should work. I had to remove my line and re install it after the engine was in. It was awkward but not impossible.

 

[JSATX]

Ah, Gotcha. I guess they are on the right sides I just need to turn the rod ends and put them in from the bottom.

On that note, I bought new rod ends because one of the rubber covers on mine is ripped. I and put all of the force I can to get that lock nut to move and it is STUCK! Anyone else have trouble getting these off?

Nuker-

Mine were stuck as well. Hit the nut with a propane torch for about 30 seconds. Try not to heat up the rod. Mine broke loose after that.

 

[Lonny]

I compressed the rear springs, And even with an impact wrench that nut will not come off. Anyone have any other ideas?

Also, Hypothetical situation. Lets say I'm an idiot and forgot to put the clutch hard line in up to this point. I'm guessing I'm just going to need to get a stainless braided line made and run it?

Nuker-

You may be able to work it into the chassis by straightening the clutch line as necessary and then reforming it by hand after it is installed.

 

[TheNuker]

What car do I search for to find brake pads?

Thanks!
Nuker

 

[JSATX]

What car do I search for to find brake pads?

Thanks!
Nuker

My base goblin uses base cobalt pads. The pads from cobalt ls/lt 4lug/5 lug are all the same. It's just the rotors that are different.

 

[DanPerryy]

Ditto for my Goblin, new pads for base Cobalt, same F/R

 

[TheNuker]

Power Stop lists these pads for the LT/LS model.

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Stop-Z...491832948&sr=8-2&keywords=Z23+EVOLUTION+SPORT

Amazon of course says they won't fit, What are you guys running?

Thanks,
Nuker-

 

[TheNuker]

Just picked up my 1 piece front SS brake lines!
Hopefully the rest of the parts from Lonny/Adam show up soon so I can get driving!

 

[TheNuker]

Worked for about an hour last night, Finally got the **** nut off the shocks to cut down the spring.

Any advice for getting the front tie rod ends off, I bought new ones as the rubber jackets were ripped on mine. But for the life of me I can't get the **** things to move.

Nuker-