My Winter Project

[79TurboCutlass]

What is up with the seafoam green torque converter? I have one that came with my trans. I know its a D5 but that is it. No one had any info when I asked about mine.

 

[rob350]

Ok thanks

I forgot about looking at the can until now. I used Plasti-Kote cast aluminum. I used that VHT 2000 degree stuff on my headers and downpipe. They actually look the same color side by side.

Rob

 

[rob350]

What is up with the seafoam green torque converter? I have one that came with my trans. I know its a D5 but that is it. No one had any info when I asked about mine.

I always wondered that too. My trans builder put it in when he rebuilt the trans.

 

[mybuick]

its a factory 2600 stall rebuilt converter that is the factory d5 converter. they are had cheap mine was 97.00. and worked fine for me.

 

[rob350]

IT'S ALIVE!

I think I need to get rid of the brass T in the hydroboost/ power steering setup and install another nipple on the reservoir. My brake pedal seems to "drag" after releasing the brakes. Also, my downpipe has a leak where it meets the turbo. According to a few threads, it's a common problem with the downpipe I have. :frown: I haven't been able to drive it yet, it's mud city around here.

 

[Boost231]

congrats man. please keep us posted and let us know when you get it on the road.

 

[vicious6]

Project looks great man. Great job!

 

[rob350]

Well, I’ve got 430 miles on it and it runs great. It kept wanting to build too much boost but I realized that my boost controller was in backwards. I currently have it running a 17 psi and I can’t believe how hard it pulls compared to the other motor. My new problem is wheel hop.

 

[87 WE2]

Replace your rear control arm bushings, or just get boxed lower control arms. I installed Hotckis lowers on my Gn and left the uppers alone my wheel hop is gone. I also installed a hotckis rear sway bar at that time. Big difference with the upgrades.