Project 70 RS

[aps63]

Got the new pan in today, should have it in tomorrow. Have a nice day of all car stuff planned out for sunday in my new garage.



Also got one of Spectre's headlight air funnel's in so I'm looking to see if I want to put them in.





I really love the way the Spectre Camaro looks with them. Badass!!!!!!

[aps63]

I have read many times that the trans linkage shaft is 99 times out of 100 not the cause of the leak in that area. It's always the seal. So I replaced it awhile back. Still leaking. Maybe I messed the seal up when I installed it.
With the tool I got they come out very easy, so I'll just put in another.
Well, while I have the pan off today why don't I spend a few more minutes and pull the shaft. This is what I found. It's not the seal. The trans was rebuilt right before I got it. Works great and the inside is very clean. I'm not sure who thought putting this shaft back in was a good idea. Must be the same guy who left the speedo gear clip off and in the pan(scroll back and you will find that discovery). I'm tempted to pull the whole trans and have it redone.
For now I will try and find a new shaft, which I have read is not an easy thing.
Anyway's, check out this shaft. The grooves are right where the seal is.

[aps63]

Spent a couple of hours yesterday looking on the web for the shaft. No luck. Seems nobody sells them.
Went to my local trans shop and his response was "Oh yeah, I have a drawer full of them." Problem solved.

[aps63]

Thanks for the clarification Philip. Not really sure why I added the V. I think I got it mixed up with the 2010 & 2011 CTS-V's which were 5 lugs.
I got my info from this page.
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse...._Reference.cfm

Thanks again for your input.

[aps63]

Got the last pieces of the exhaust today. Was just waiting for 2 elbows, they came today. Hope to get some of the exhaust mocked up tomorrow.
First going to run up to NY to pickup a new fender for the Camaro.

[aps63]

Just got back from NY. I guy had a brand new Goodmark fender for sale for $80.
Couldn't pass it up. The shipping alone would have cost me $150.

[BBSkylark]

Awesome build! I love the garage makeover too!

What power steering pump did you buy? Is that a factory unit off a late model GM? I'm looking to upgrade mine this year.

[aps63]

Awesome build! I love the garage makeover too!

What power steering pump did you buy? Is that a factory unit off a late model GM? I'm looking to upgrade mine this year.

Thanks, I'm really loving every moment in the garage now.
The light, work space, and room makes all the difference in the world. I wish I had done this years ago.
Yes, it is a late model GM unit. I bought it from Jegs.

[aps63]

Had some time slotted for cleaning up the leaves today. Started to rain so out to the garage I went.
Haven't had much time lately so I took advantage of the rain delay.
Bleed the brakes with my new Phoenix reverse bleeder. Got it a while back and this is the first time I've used it.
Pretty easy to use but I guess the real test will be when I drive it.

[aps63]

I want to start on the exhaust but am realizing that the fuel pump is in the way of the new muffler. The new system has a transverse muffler and will be tucked up in front of the fuel tank(original position, as everybody knows).



So, Pulled out the fuel pump and I'm looking for a new location. Plus I'm thinking of replumbing all the lines. I have been looking at Jiffy-tite quick connect fittings. A little pricey but makes swapping out parts spill free.

http://motorsports.jiffy-tite.com/

[aps63]

Started to mock up the exhaust today after I removed the fuel pump. Not really liking the thrush hangers. They want me to drill holes in the body to bolt in these hangers.



Not thrilled with that. I still have the stock hanger pads in place, so I figured why not just order stock hangers. Should be a cleaner look and no extra holes drilled in the floors.

[Martin71RS]

here's what I did (have the transverse muffler too)













also reduces the noise considerably.

[aps63]

Nice job Martin. I want to get the exhaust in first and then see where I have room.

[aps63]

I got the stock hanger brackets in and they are meant for a 2" exhaust.







Tried to bend them into place, but then they are not long enough to get the holes to line up. So, time to make my own extended brackets. Not enough time today. Should get to it this week though.

[aps63]

Finally got the new brackets made for the stock exhaust hangers. New one for the 2.5 exhaust is on top.

[aps63]

The new brackets I fabbed and the stock exhaust hangers fit together great.
Did some cutting and welding on the exhaust today too.
Started with some exhaust extensions and some flanges and got them cut and tack welded.
Not a ton of progress but these days even a little is a step forward.

[aps63]

Got the rest of the exhaust mocked up today. Hopefully I can do the finish welding this week. Got it tucked up right where I want it.

[aps63]

I have been spending a bunch of time trying to find a new spot for my electric fuel pump. The transverse muffler takes up just about every inch of room. So, I have decided to go back to a mechanical fuel pump. Should be plenty for the motor that I have. I forgot to order the adapter plate though, so I ordered it today.

[aps63]

Now that I have the stock exhaust hangers set up, I want to put one more hanger in for the tail pipes.
I was going to use this type. It doesn't really match the stock hangers that I have though.



I have seen this type used before and I really like them.



So I ordered 2 of these from Summitt Racing(for $5 each) and I will fab up the other part.

[aps63]

For a while now I have been pondering the problem of my new power steering pump pulley not having enough contact area with the belt.
I have tried several times to relocate the power steering pump (using differant brackets) to no avail. Finally I decided to use an idler pulley.
Not having much room, the only possible location for it was on the a/c bracket. I basically spent the half the day on it.
Fabbing and then refabbing each small part of this puzzle until it goes together perfectly.
In the first picture you can see how the belt would not contact the power steering pump pulley enough. Now I just have to get a longer belt.