New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #150 – March 22, 2012, 01:15:44 PM Paint definitely has plenty of life left in it! Cool! Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #151 – March 25, 2012, 12:10:13 AM I found two clogged injectors and replaced them with some good ones. I only changed the two and probably should have checked the others as well as flush out the fuel rail and FPR. I did all this in about 15min in the pits at Fun Ford today. It ran much better after that, but noticed on the way home it was still popping through the intake (or exhaust?) Not as bad as before though.I did get to run the car for True Street and best pass was 15.025 @ 92.86mph 2.292 60'. Car weighed 3375lbs with me in it. I'm actually pretty happy about it considering it's a grocery getter. LOL! I put the thing in drive then put my boot into it. It will improve after getting some sticky tires and 8.8" w/ 3.55 gears.Overall me and my son had fun. We met a few people and just really had a good time. I got quite a few compliments on the car, too. I'll say this....it was the fastest Fairmont there. ;-) Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #152 – March 25, 2012, 12:37:05 AM That's awsome! I'm glad you and your son are enjoying it. I'm sure he'll remember it forever. Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #153 – March 25, 2012, 12:14:18 PM Congrats....Track doesn't open here for a couple more weeks.Travis Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #154 – March 27, 2012, 04:04:49 PM Thanks! Still have trash in injectors, fuel rail, or FPR. My friend's shop has an injector service, so I will be taking it over there in the morning.I did get the column shift 75% working. LOL! I can get P, R, N, and D. My linkages max out at "D". I think I might be able to make the "lower" bracket longer to get full range. Here's a quick sketch of how it is connected now: Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #155 – March 27, 2012, 04:06:30 PM And clears the 2.5" exhaust and O2 sensor by about 1-1/2", too. Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #156 – March 27, 2012, 08:11:56 PM Quote from: 32VFoxBird;385353Thanks! Still have trash in injectors, fuel rail, or FPR. My friend's shop has an injector service, so I will be taking it over there in the morning.I did get the column shift 75% working. LOL! I can get P, R, N, and D. My linkages max out at "D". I think I might be able to make the "lower" bracket longer to get full range. Here's a quick sketch of how it is connected now: Best MacGuyvering I have seen in a long time. :)Travis Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #157 – March 27, 2012, 11:20:23 PM Maybe a shorter "gear selector arm" would reduce the throw needed enough to bring it back within the limitations of the linkage. Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #158 – March 28, 2012, 03:22:18 PM Quote from: 32VFoxBird;385151I did get to run the car for True Street and best pass was 15.025 @ 92.86mph 2.292 60'. Car weighed 3375lbs with me in it. I'm actually pretty happy about it considering it's a grocery getter. LOL! I put the thing in drive then put my boot into it. It will improve after getting some sticky tires and 8.8" w/ 3.55 gears.Overall me and my son had fun. We met a few people and just really had a good time. I got quite a few compliments on the car, too. I'll say this....it was the fastest Fairmont there. ;-)I'd check the fuel system. With 340lbs more weight, skinnier tires, and a smaller cam my T-bird will do consistent 14.6@95 et in the quarter. It does cut a 2.2 60' spinning off the line.Sort out the fuel system, get a good set of tires, and you've got yourself a low 14/high 13 daily driver :). Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #159 – March 28, 2012, 04:09:34 PM You also have a smaller converter and 3.73's, too. I would be in the 12's with that and sticky tires. Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #160 – March 28, 2012, 04:11:42 PM And BTW, I had the injectors serviced today. My friend's transmission shop offer that service. I only had to pay for the cleaner and it was $20! Score! Runs a ton better and haven't had one pop yet. Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #161 – April 04, 2012, 03:23:20 PM Having the injectors cleaned out must have fixed it. Haven't had one issue since. I should be picking up my stock tank that I had a shop build a custom sump for today. I miss having a working fuel gauge. Currently using a 16gal fuel cell. Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #162 – April 04, 2012, 03:24:37 PM Oh, and the hood flew up on me yesterday and mangled the cowl area. Pics when I get them uploaded. Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #163 – April 06, 2012, 09:48:28 PM I got the tank back today. Kind of disappointed that it's not EXACTLY what I wanted, but it's better than what I had before. My only issue is that the sump is still a tad higher than the bottom of the tank. I did pour in 1gal of gas and the motor started up. So I guess it will suffice. Hopefully this one doesn't give me any problems.The shiny thing you see by the fittings is a round magnet I keep on there to catch any metal particles for extra protection. Quote Selected
New daily = 79 4dr Fairmont Reply #164 – April 06, 2012, 09:50:50 PM Pics of the cowl panel:And another pic of the engine bay: Quote Selected
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