lowbudget
Well-Known Member
I'm at work getting my do list ready for days off in another 18 days. I have my parts list ready to go and the order dates marked on my calander, so the parts arrive around the same time I do. I want to do a show 1 week after I get home so getting it all done will be hectic.
1. Gut the lean burn and feedback carb. I have all the parts for this but I am still on the fence whether to use a 2280 or a BBD. The BBD is NOS but will need gone through anyway due to age. I have a few 2280's to choose from including a new rebuilt one I scored off of FBBO. It will need gone through due to age also, besides rebuilts scare me. I will also change out plugs and wires.
2. A full service oil change and lube. I did the tire rotation last days off.
3. New 2 1/4" exhaust with the Canadian Y pipe. The main reason for this is for more flow and sound.....Yeah right, really it's to get the Y pipe out of my way in the garage, it's been in my way for a year now. The increased flow and sound are just extra benefits. LOL It's all direct bolt in except for cutting the restriction off of the Cat piece and adding more 2 1/4" pipe there. Total including the Y pipe is going to be around $220.00. I'm leaving it smogged for now. I was going to go 2 1/2" but it would have cost more and been a pain to put in where this is simple and no pipe bending. I have Malcolm over at Dippy and slack time at work to blame for this as he had all the part numbers in a post.
4. New double row timing chain with tensioner. This is a maintainance job in my book and probably needed at 125,000 miles. This is going to run me $160.00 but I'm going to change everything out while I'm there: water pump, hoses, belts, fuel pump and thermostat. I can't see pulling it apart and going back together with the old stuff, besides then I have spares. Most of the stuff if not all of it is 28 years old. This can wait until after the show though.
5. Get the windows retinted. The tint is bubbled on a couple windows. This is a must if I'm going to show it.
6. A quick buff, wax and detail and I'll be ready.
Oh well it's only time and money.
1. Gut the lean burn and feedback carb. I have all the parts for this but I am still on the fence whether to use a 2280 or a BBD. The BBD is NOS but will need gone through anyway due to age. I have a few 2280's to choose from including a new rebuilt one I scored off of FBBO. It will need gone through due to age also, besides rebuilts scare me. I will also change out plugs and wires.
2. A full service oil change and lube. I did the tire rotation last days off.
3. New 2 1/4" exhaust with the Canadian Y pipe. The main reason for this is for more flow and sound.....Yeah right, really it's to get the Y pipe out of my way in the garage, it's been in my way for a year now. The increased flow and sound are just extra benefits. LOL It's all direct bolt in except for cutting the restriction off of the Cat piece and adding more 2 1/4" pipe there. Total including the Y pipe is going to be around $220.00. I'm leaving it smogged for now. I was going to go 2 1/2" but it would have cost more and been a pain to put in where this is simple and no pipe bending. I have Malcolm over at Dippy and slack time at work to blame for this as he had all the part numbers in a post.
4. New double row timing chain with tensioner. This is a maintainance job in my book and probably needed at 125,000 miles. This is going to run me $160.00 but I'm going to change everything out while I'm there: water pump, hoses, belts, fuel pump and thermostat. I can't see pulling it apart and going back together with the old stuff, besides then I have spares. Most of the stuff if not all of it is 28 years old. This can wait until after the show though.
5. Get the windows retinted. The tint is bubbled on a couple windows. This is a must if I'm going to show it.
6. A quick buff, wax and detail and I'll be ready.
Oh well it's only time and money.
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