Finally Supercharged
#22
07-22-2012, 04:35 PM
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ames, IA
Posts: 2,886
Thanks! I like it so far LOL. I've only put about 10 miles on everything so I don't want to judge it too soon lol.
Last edited by 01 Monte SS; 07-22-2012 at 04:41 PM.
#23
07-22-2012, 07:47 PM
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 12,217
Here's a web page on my site talking about the wire guide issue I had with the switch to the aluminum F-bod valve covers:
'04 Monte Carlo SS - Multiple Mod Install
I had some spare 3100 parts laying around. I found by making a TINY change to a 3100 wire holder, I could use it to keep my front wires looking "tidy". I used the dremel to grind part of it off, scuffed it, painted it and then held it in place with a valve cover bolt. Worked GREAT!
I used one other 3 wire holder near the coils. I did not like how the wires were resting on the oil dipstick tube (I felt that would eventually damage the sheathing). My original fix was plastic wire loom, but that started to melt. But my current fix is working GREAT! I had some left over I think rubber fuel line. I cut it into three pieces 2-3" in length, sliced it open with a razor blade and wrapped that around the wires in that area. They now rest on NO hot metal and the rubber hose is working 100% fine!
Not sure if any of this helps you with your project, but I had to share what I did.
'04 Monte Carlo SS - Multiple Mod Install
I had some spare 3100 parts laying around. I found by making a TINY change to a 3100 wire holder, I could use it to keep my front wires looking "tidy". I used the dremel to grind part of it off, scuffed it, painted it and then held it in place with a valve cover bolt. Worked GREAT!
I used one other 3 wire holder near the coils. I did not like how the wires were resting on the oil dipstick tube (I felt that would eventually damage the sheathing). My original fix was plastic wire loom, but that started to melt. But my current fix is working GREAT! I had some left over I think rubber fuel line. I cut it into three pieces 2-3" in length, sliced it open with a razor blade and wrapped that around the wires in that area. They now rest on NO hot metal and the rubber hose is working 100% fine!
Not sure if any of this helps you with your project, but I had to share what I did.
#24
07-22-2012, 09:50 PM
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ames, IA
Posts: 2,886
Here's a web page on my site talking about the wire guide issue I had with the switch to the aluminum F-bod valve covers:
'04 Monte Carlo SS - Multiple Mod Install
I had some spare 3100 parts laying around. I found by making a TINY change to a 3100 wire holder, I could use it to keep my front wires looking "tidy". I used the dremel to grind part of it off, scuffed it, painted it and then held it in place with a valve cover bolt. Worked GREAT!
I used one other 3 wire holder near the coils. I did not like how the wires were resting on the oil dipstick tube (I felt that would eventually damage the sheathing). My original fix was plastic wire loom, but that started to melt. But my current fix is working GREAT! I had some left over I think rubber fuel line. I cut it into three pieces 2-3" in length, sliced it open with a razor blade and wrapped that around the wires in that area. They now rest on NO hot metal and the rubber hose is working 100% fine!
Not sure if any of this helps you with your project, but I had to share what I did.
'04 Monte Carlo SS - Multiple Mod Install
I had some spare 3100 parts laying around. I found by making a TINY change to a 3100 wire holder, I could use it to keep my front wires looking "tidy". I used the dremel to grind part of it off, scuffed it, painted it and then held it in place with a valve cover bolt. Worked GREAT!
I used one other 3 wire holder near the coils. I did not like how the wires were resting on the oil dipstick tube (I felt that would eventually damage the sheathing). My original fix was plastic wire loom, but that started to melt. But my current fix is working GREAT! I had some left over I think rubber fuel line. I cut it into three pieces 2-3" in length, sliced it open with a razor blade and wrapped that around the wires in that area. They now rest on NO hot metal and the rubber hose is working 100% fine!
Not sure if any of this helps you with your project, but I had to share what I did.
Here are some pics I took tonight.
#26
07-23-2012, 11:37 AM
I can't stress enough how awesome of a job you did man it looks amazing. And thanks man I like the compliments when I get them, as an owner it feels great but at the same time I'm almost never satisfied I always think of more I wanna do or add to it lol and then it just becomes the issue of money.
#27
07-23-2012, 05:17 PM
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ames, IA
Posts: 2,886
I thought about polishing that TB while I had it off LOL. May still do that. I need a polished alternator too! And yes a belt haha. I've got one now
Thanks! This will be the last mod I do for a while haha. Saved up for the last 6 months to make it happen so now I'm back to saving up for something big.
I can't stress enough how awesome of a job you did man it looks amazing. And thanks man I like the compliments when I get them, as an owner it feels great but at the same time I'm almost never satisfied I always think of more I wanna do or add to it lol and then it just becomes the issue of money.
This will be the last mod I do for a while haha. Saved up for the last 6 months to make it happen so now I'm back to saving up for something big.
#28
07-23-2012, 06:23 PM
a better trans for when you get carried away with the power?? 
lol jk man
it looks outstanding!!
wish i could get that under my hood
def. needs a polished TB
lol jk man it looks outstanding!!
wish i could get that under my hood
def. needs a polished TB
