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    Offline Rev-It-Up

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    This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « on: February 08, 2004 - 10:51:09 PM »
    Well, we spent most of the week waiting for parts.  So, in the meantime...

    -  we got our fuel filler tube installed
    -  put in the steering box
    -  finished putting all the clamps on the fuel lines
    -  Put POR15 on the floor boards

    We got our torque converter in on Thursday and couldn't wait to get the transmission all the way in.  We installed the TC in the trans and got it all under the car and lifted it up into place when we noticed something was quite wrong.   Did you know that a 10" torque converter will NOT fit on an 11" flex plate!!  DOH!!  We didn't think about that before hand.  So now we have to wait for a new flex plate before we can install the trans.  Bummer.

    Well, not as much has advanced as we had hoped, but hopefully we'll have a bunch of stuff come in this week...disc brakes, flex plate, drive shaft.  It will be great to get all the underneath stuff done, so we can get her back on her feet!

    Until next week....
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    lemonboy69

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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #1 on: February 08, 2004 - 10:54:55 PM »

    Wish I had your budget Rev... I really do... ::) The bucks I slapped down today are going to take me a couple pay-periods to get back... I spend faster then I take in... I've been trying to cut back... but sheesh... it's so fricken hard!! LOL!

    Great work!! Even my dad is starting to push me to get my car going... ALRIGHTY!!! ;D

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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #2 on: February 08, 2004 - 10:56:35 PM »
    Rev, you're moving along rather well, even if you don't think so.  ;)  Sorry to hear about that flex plate situation though.
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #3 on: February 08, 2004 - 11:16:47 PM »
    Quote from: lemonboy69 on February 08, 2004 - 10:54:55 PM

    I spend faster then I take in...
    Don't we all!!  ;)   Budget??  What budget??   Just kidding.  We already got our tax return money back...woohooo!
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #4 on: February 09, 2004 - 12:55:41 AM »
    I just measured my tc and flex plate, they are 11", Im not that up to speed on tc sizes but why would you use a smaller one?  Reduced rotating mass?  Just curious.
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #5 on: February 09, 2004 - 08:36:44 AM »
    Hey Wheels.  We weren't that "up" on TC's either...we've had to learn as we go.  When we ordered our TC, the company took all of our information (engine, rearend, how we'll drive the car, etc), and made one for our setup.  Turned out to be a 2200 - 2400 stall.  Somewhere in the transaction, we never specified and they never said what size TC we would be getting.  We just figured the easier fix would be to get a new flex plate...drive down to Year One if we have to.
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #6 on: February 09, 2004 - 12:38:16 PM »
    Interesting...  you'l have to let us know how the new one works for you (and Im sure you will  ;D)

    Drive down to Year One.....  sheeeeees....  must be nice!
    Im jealous, kid in a candy store........... lol
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #7 on: February 09, 2004 - 01:11:34 PM »

    I've been down to the Year One showroom once or twice while visiting family in Georgia... ::) After seeing WSM's pics of Summit Racing... Year One is nothing compared to that... :o 8)

    LB
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #8 on: February 09, 2004 - 04:13:24 PM »
    Just got back from Y1....got the flex plate and will install tonight!!  
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #9 on: February 09, 2004 - 04:51:06 PM »
    Just got back??  man....  you east coasters got it good!  There isnt much out here for parts stores like Y1.  
    But I have good news too..  just checked the tracking numbers for my suspension kit, It just arrived 20 minutes ago......  wish I wasnt at work..  lol  

    Post pics of your fp setup. 8)
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #10 on: February 09, 2004 - 09:41:28 PM »
    Quote from: Rev-It-Up on February 09, 2004 - 08:36:44 AM
    Hey Wheels.  We weren't that "up" on TC's either...we've had to learn as we go.  When we ordered our TC, the company took all of our information (engine, rearend, how we'll drive the car, etc), and made one for our setup.  Turned out to be a 2200 - 2400 stall.  Somewhere in the transaction, we never specified and they never said what size TC we would be getting.  We just figured the easier fix would be to get a new flex plate...drive down to Year One if we have to.
    There were two different size flex plates from Chrysler, one for large converters(lo-stall) and one for small(hi-stall). Before you try bolting it up again make sure the holes in the flex plate are large enough for your converter bolts. I remember having to hog out the holes with the trans installed in the car to fit the larger aftermarket torque converter bolts.

    Hope this helps:)
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #11 on: February 09, 2004 - 11:12:52 PM »
    Thanks JS27.  The holes were the right size...we checked before we left for Y1.    

    The torque and trans are now mounted to the engine   ;D  ;D  ;D  I'll post some pics tomorrow...I'm getting tired.
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #12 on: February 09, 2004 - 11:18:31 PM »
    Congrats Rev that is so awesome i'm getting jealous now...i dont' have an ebod  :'(well keep us updated and bring it to iowa sometime :D:D
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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #13 on: February 11, 2004 - 10:06:01 PM »
    I forgot to post this yesterday, sorry.  

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    Re:This weeks update on the RT/SE
    « Reply #14 on: February 11, 2004 - 10:08:14 PM »
    Looking awesome REV, what size trans pan is that?  ???
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