Ed's 1991 CQ: Progress!

mhorsfield · Post by **mhorsfield** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:31 am

lesson learned: we all need at least two cq's

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:06 am

mhorsfield wrote:lesson learned: we all need at least two cq's

I could fit two in my garage!

Wanted to quote this here since it is more on topic:

Mcstiff wrote: As much as I like my 7aTs I think v2.0 will be the AAN with rods and a 01e (unless someone wants to trade pistons for the AAN).

Hybrid_Hatch wrote:I win!

Mcstiff wrote:Lol! If you got a set of free forged 7a pistons would you run them? I'd win.

In the past I have said that I would sell an AAN for 7a parts (I have, turned an AAN into rods and most of a manifold) but I don't think the shortblock commands enough money to get me pistons.

In the end it will, probably, be an AAN block & pistons, aftermarket rods, 3b head, 7a cams, valve cover, oil pan, accessories and a bunch of aftermarket stuff. Hard to call it any specific single engine. If I want more than 500whp I'll bore it out to 82.5 for aftermarket pistons.

First things first, 300+ whp 7a!

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PRA4WX · Post by **PRA4WX** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:00 pm

mhorsfield wrote:lesson learned: we all need at least two cq's

zzZackly!

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:10 pm

Which one runs

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Post by **Hank** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:19 pm

Good call. What I would do for a running car ATM......<finishes dinner break to go back out to the shop to put the crank in the block with t-61 hours left

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PRA4WX · Post by **PRA4WX** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:27 pm

Is that a trick question!? ;-P

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:31 pm

ShavedQuattro wrote:Good call. What I would do for a running car ATM......<finishes dinner break to go back out to the shop to put the crank in the block with t-61 hours left >

Wish I was close enough to lend a hand!

I was excited about being in the running for the crunch time award; oh well.

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Cqt · Post by **Cqt** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:50 am

Any progress on fitting that DP and manifold?? Waiting on you so I can do the same!

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:55 am

It will be next weekend at the earliest. VEMS this weekend.

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Cqt · Post by **Cqt** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:28 am

Sweet. Looking forward to updates a pictures.

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:06 pm

Scouted out the location for the VEMS. Looks like I'll either carve a spot out of the knee bar or just plasti-dip my gray front shelf. Can't decide which is 'safer' for my knees.

I'll be working on the install tomorrow and Sat nights then all day Monday and Tuesday. I should be able to get it going to drive to work Weds

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:39 am

It's a little rough but opens up the room I need to breach the firewall for the VEMS harness. Need to track down the ex. amp cables to hook up the batt. Stock harness is still intact, depending on how the day goes that may change :lol:

Of course, people want me to go out for my birthday tonight and tomorrow

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loxxrider · Post by **loxxrider** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:50 am

happy bday!

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:15 pm

Thanks Chris! 21-30 seems to have gone quickly :lol:

Buying a car that was owned by stereo people really makes moving the battery to the rear easy! I have 3 good power cables running from engine to hatch. Not perfect but they will do for now.

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:15 am

Decided to have a drive today and pickup some parts just need to drill the firewall hole for the VEMS and splice in sensors.

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a_CQ · Post by **a_CQ** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:31 pm

Is it done yet?

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:23 pm

Just made a cool find...

Also, it seems like the VEMS could be squeezed mostly into the stock ECM location once a few things are moved. Tempting to put the hole in the firewall above the AC lines.

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Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 9:00 pm

So I'm thinking something like this:

I like the idea of concealing most of the coils under the stock battery cover but I may slide it to the driver's side:

You can see the hole saw under the coils. This location seems to allow some flexibility with VEMS and relay mounting (near the stock position, behind the center stack) and room to absorb extra slack. I was looking at the space between the coils and the fuel lines but it is not flat and very close to the top of the firewall.

Wife and 1/3 of the kids are out of town through Sunday so hopefully I'll be on VEMS by Monday.

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 2:40 pm

Time to strip and splice. I need to pick up a filter if I'm going to swap intakes this weekend.

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audifreakjim · Post by **audifreakjim** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 10:10 pm

Looking good, I like the coils under the battery cover

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 10:16 pm

It really is the best spot for them regardless of the cover.

I like the option.

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PRA4WX · Post by **PRA4WX** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:09 am

Super clean look with batt cover! 8-)

Cqt · Post by **Cqt** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 2:54 pm

Updates on this? Anything with that exhaust yet?

Mcstiff · Post by **Mcstiff** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:19 pm

Sorry guys, it seems to be a trend to take a break after BBQ

I have the harness installed but I need to get some connectors (TPS, CPS, Hall, etc) so that I can avoid chopping the stock harness just in case I need to swap back (pre-turbo). I also have decided to go with a turbo oil filter mount so I can run a shorter feed line; I need to find one.

The "good" news is that I start working 2nd shift on 12/20 so I'll have more daylight to hit scrap yards and wrench.

Cqt · Post by **Cqt** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:13 pm

I've got the 034 oil filter sandwich adapter for oil feed. Works good!

Ed's 1991 CQ: Progress!

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