Ascinder's 1-Ton VX... Cont'd

[nfpgasmask]

Yo Reno! I need your guys' numbers again... I was about to call tonight but I got a new phone last year and lost my old phone before I could transfer contacts. Oops!

Ohhhh, sure, sure. Excuses, excuses.

HAHAHA! That would be so fun! The problem is (ok one of the problems is) I would have to finish the Blazer before moving anyway.

That's the biggest crap excuse I've ever heard!! I shipped a car from Australia!!! You're only one state away!! Come On!!!

I couldn't agree more. I think we need to work on that shop idea more over a couple beers

There it is.

I like the idea, except for the Tucson part-heat and I aren't friends.

x2, except an annual herping trip to the area during the monsoons is something I wish I had the time/money for.

Bart

[ZEUS]

I couldn't agree more. I think we need to work on that shop idea more over a couple beers
Hehe, does Holly still work at the place with peanut butter chocolate burgers? If so, I am SOOOO down!

Ta-Da
$15 each way = only 10 exchanges b4 $310 is reached!

Oh come on, I bet that thing would fit in a decent size Uhaul truck
HAHA! My back hurts already!

Ohhhh, sure, sure. Excuses, excuses.

That's the biggest crap excuse I've ever heard!! I shipped a car from Australia!!! You're only one state away!! Come On!!!

DAMN! I can't win! I do have to tell you guys tho - I NEED out of Utah - repression = depression! I am way too wild and free for these Borgmons.

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[nfpgasmask]

You know, I've been to Clary's a few times over the past few months, and I have not seen her there....there are others though, I promise.

Bart

[RamAirZ]

The harness should still be similar, differences would be where the connections are for the alternator, the connections for the trans if the engine came with a 4L80E, the injectors use a different connector but should be in the same place. And they didn't go to the DOD in 04' so that makes it a bit easier. What exactly are you trying to figure out? Let me look through some of my old pics, I used a 5.3 for a build in my 69' Pontiac a long time ago, maybe I have some pics of the wiring from that.

[Ascinder]

The harness should still be similar, differences would be where the connections are for the alternator, the connections for the trans if the engine came with a 4L80E, the injectors use a different connector but should be in the same place. And they didn't go to the DOD in 04' so that makes it a bit easier. What exactly are you trying to figure out? Let me look through some of my old pics, I used a 5.3 for a build in my 69' Pontiac a long time ago, maybe I have some pics of the wiring from that.

Well, the injector connectors I am changing anyways as well as the alternator, so those are easy. The issues I am having is just where I am trying to label the wiring harness connectors based on that picture I posted, and the connectors aren't there, or there are connectors that are on my harness that aren't in the picture. It would be easier if I had the other ends of the connectors to match up against, but I don't. Thee are also a fair amount that I have to convert since the oil pan and intake manifold are different. So is the MAF and so is the throttle body. Fortunately I just bought the last "missing parts" I was waiting on to actually complete the engine itself-the MAP sensor and the EVAP system. These have to be present since the DMV requires all factory sensors and emission systems to be in place.

[RamAirZ]

ah yes I forgot where you lived lol. I would think you could narrow down most of it since "most" of the connections should be similar. The 2004 was drive by wire wasn't it? You should be able to change the throttle body to cable and delete that feature in the tune. I'll see what I can find for ya.

[Triathlete]

It has been a while...any updates?



Figure you should be about done!

[ZEUS]

Billy, Beau has taken a forced hiatus from everything fun for a while. Big job opp.

[Triathlete]

Big job opp=awesome

No Vx work=bummer for us

[RamAirZ]

but big job opp could mean even more VX fun in the future! Delayed happiness, like wearing a condom

[Ascinder]

Hey guys, I know it's been awhile, but I still got the VX on my mind. When I first started thinking of rebuilding the VX, I always had some major things I dreamt of it being able to take on. My potential "been there done that" list included Moab, the Rubicon, Baja, Paris/Dakar rally, Pike's peak, and the King of Hammers. Now I know that's asking a lot, and I'm not saying it's even possible, but I'm giving it a go and trying anyways. Well, I'm out here with some buddies and we're talking up some big plans for maybe trying to run the Baja 1000 with this thing within a year or two. Not really any serious competing, but maybe running the race just to see if it could take the punishment and survive. If it does, we are looking at a possible trip down further south(like south america south) to go chase the rigs down at the Dakar rally. Again not really competing, just driving on the same terrain and trying to keep up Due to the previously mentioned job, a lot of parts that were on my "financially restricted" list are now back on the table. I'm not due back in country until late April/early May, but I plan on having the remaining parts already in the pipeline and waiting for me when I get there. At that point I'll have nothing but time to complete the build and start the testing(abusing) stage Just thought I'd drop in a line and keep the fam in the loop.

[Ldub]

Good to hear from you Brother Beau...

Hope all is well where you are, be safe.

[nfpgasmask]

Glad to see you checking in, dude!!! April/May? Wow, thas rough!

Bart

[ZEUS]

HEY BEAU!! So... does that mean you are going to catch a ride with Bart to next year's 'Zoo????

[Triathlete]

Oh man I am drooling just waitng to see the goodie list! Glad to see you checking in safe and sound....even if it is just a teaser of things to come!