Wiring is 90% completed on 1994 Z-71

[coastsidekid]

I know, but I have already purchased new shrouds to go with my hugeass 34" radiator. I also bought the correct fan blade that goes on OBS trucks that have the new 30mm threaded fan clutch. What I really need is a 3 or 4 inch spacer that moves my fan closer to the radiator. My engine mount adapters set the engine back further so my tranny and transfer case sit in the stock location. This makes a little more room between the engine and radiator, but also moves the fan back. This has been my biggest hurdle so far... I have the air intake crossing under the rad hose which is right next to the compressor. This is why it is called car crafting. oh well-

I plan on getting/making a fan clutch spacer... and then replacing that huge rubber air intake with something less bulky so I can route the air intake 90 degrees to the air filter box, clear the compressor and not hit the fan or fan shroud. Easier said than done.

Z-Rod

Looks killer z-rod, we have similar set ups, I got that massive radiator as well, What transmission are you running? did you get the speedo and tach to work?

[Z-Rod]

Looks killer z-rod, we have similar set ups, I got that massive radiator as well, What transmission are you running? did you get the speedo and tach to work?

I have a 4L60E that was rebuilt 2 years ago with a Stage II package. Claims to be good to 420 ft/lb Tq. This truck will scratch 2nd gear without trying. If you really get on it, it will bark 2nd, loudly. I watched a 5.0 GT Rustang driver jump when he heard my tires scratch 2nd... my tires were right next to his window.

My speedo worked from day one... I connected the new computer VSS wires to the existing VSS wires and all is good. My tach needed the 680 ohm resistor trick. Now all I need is one of those 454SS gauge cluster that goes to 6k RPM.

Thanks for the compliment. I started "Hot Rodding" in 1980 when I got a 1969 Camaro for my Birthday. I worked at my Dad's auto parts store and had every speed catalog available. And I learned a lot from mechanics and co-workers about real HP improvements. I came real close to pulling my 350 and "building" a very nice engine with a TPI set-up and Vortec heads. Had I gone down that road, I would have a 300HP small block that gets 9 or 10 MPG. I luckily found this site and now, have about 330 HP and expect to get around 17 or 18 MPG, with all the benefits of a 2005 engine, aluminum heads, 2005 ECM bigass alternator, etc, etc.

I can't wait to run it on a dyno- when I get my first speeding ticket, and the cop asks "do you know how fast you were goin' sonny?" I can reply... "Should have been at least 125, maybe 128 officer"

Z-Rod out