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05-23-2014 #701
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UPDATE:
I finally have my automatic trans issues fixed!!! The most recent issue was that the trans would not shift down to first upon coming to a complete stop. The trans builder had me look at and clean the governor. That was not the issue. After taking the car to his shop they came to the conclusion that the throttle valve was "worn out". So they replaced that part and now everything seems good to go!
Here are pics of the 200-4r throttle valve:
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05-23-2014 #702
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On the way home from the trans shop I got caught in the rain......don't you just hate that????
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05-23-2014 #703
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So now that the trans is all fixed...it is time to take out the whole set up and put it up for sale.
And now onto the suspension........
I got a shipment from UMI the other day...full of goodies!
Project SicMonte will now be running a front ridetech Tru Turn set up and a full rear UMI suspension and sway bars. I will also be running new ridetech TQ coilovers.
The UMI suspension will be custom satin black powdercoated for my project and a couple other custom upgrades will be announced later. I can't wait to get this stuff on my car...and finally get my car back onto the track!!
Douglas Lutes
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05-23-2014 #704
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My mind is utterly boggled at the thought that a piece of steel with high-quality surface finish sliding in an aluminum bore that's under constant lubrication could somehow "wear out". Did they give you any details?
Originally Posted by SicMonte
Naww, but then again I actually like rainy and wet track sessions.On the way home from the trans shop I got caught in the rain......don't you just hate that????
Norm'08 GT coupe, 5M, suspension unstockish (the occasional track toy)
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Norm....this link will explain what the issue was and what they do to correct it. Originally Posted by Norm Peterson
http://www.sonnax.com/parts/2305Douglas Lutes
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05-23-2014 #706
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Thanks. That makes sense.
Norm'08 GT coupe, 5M, suspension unstockish (the occasional track toy)
'19 WRX, Turbo-H4/6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)
Gone but not forgotten dep't:
'01 Maxima 20AE 5M, '10 LGT 6M, '95 626, V6/5M; '79 Malibu, V8/4M-5M; '87 Maxima, V6/5M; '72 Pinto, I4/4M; '64 Dodge V8/3A
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Wheres the T56?
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Are we going to see you guys on the Power Tour ??
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t56 is on the floor of my shop all ready to be installed. I just sold my 200-4r set up so the t56 swap is the next thing to get done... Originally Posted by bonecrrusher
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I wish........nt this year. Originally Posted by Reckn8
Once I get my car done I plan to be at the Syracuse Nationals, RTMC, Ohio Musclecar Challenge and hopefully the PA USCA event.Douglas Lutes
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So I drove my car one last time with the automatic to a local cruise in this past Saturday....good time and the car always gets attention. You don't see too many pro-touring autox cars in this area.
and on the way home I hear this big thud...like something fell off the car. I pull into a gas station..pop the hood and notice that my darn breather fell off! My buddy behind me started to laugh bc he ran over it and thought it was an animal. Well I went back and found the darn thing...and it is now on my wall of shame!
Douglas Lutes
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Random shots of the engine before the work begins.....
Now all the trans linkage is removed from the carb.
Douglas Lutes
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Car is now officially off the road, on the lift and ready to be torn apart!!
Here's the list of mods being performed:
- t56 built by RKT Performance
- Centerforce Clutch and balanced flywheel
- Canton Road Race Oil Pan
- 8.5 10 bolt rear with 30 spline axles, Detroit Tru Trac and SS4 Bear Brakes
- Aluminum Drive shaft by ??........currently accepting offers.
- ridetech front Tru Turn suspension
- ridetech TQ coil-overs on all four corners
- UMI Performance rear suspension, motor mounts and sway bars
- BFG Rival Tires or Falkens.....that is still to be determined!
Douglas Lutes
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Trans is out now all that's left to do is...everything!!!!
Douglas Lutes
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I truly am honored to have my car in the ridetech catalog representing g body's!!
I've said it once and I will say it again. I have had a bunch of different suspension components on/in this car. There has been no greater performance gain then from when I put on the ridetech HQ (Handling Quality, single adjustable) coil overs over two years ago. This year I am installing then Ridetech Tru Turn front suspension system along with their TQ ( Track Quality, triple adjustable) coil overs. I cant even imagine what they are going to do for me!!!! I can't wait.
So to the entire Ridetech crew...thank you for all that you do for me and the hot rodding/protouring community.
Douglas Lutes
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Bout time Doug!! Can't wait to see what you end up choosing for spring rates to go with the TQs on your car and how they work out for you.
I LOVE mine...Lance
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Originally Posted by SSLance
What spring rates did you go with?Douglas Lutes
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Another piece to the t56 puzzle......
Does anyone know what to use as a cover to the actual shifter linkage? Not a shifter boot but like an inner boot to cover the open area??
Douglas Lutes
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This is what I plan on using. It's Ford part number 3R3Z-7277-AA. Should be pretty easy to fit to the tunnel, I haven't tried it yet though.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...ith-Metal-Ring
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Did you get your tru turn control arms yet, was wondering how they looked. I have been trying to decide on either Detroit speed or ridetech. The ridetech arms don't look as beefy as the Detroit Speed arms, especially the uppers around the ball joint. Hard to tell just comparing pictures on the web. What cruise spot do you go to?
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