Originally Posted by jchammond (Post 3798669)

I’m gonna finish helping a friend complete his in a couple weeks; a lot of preliminary things were performed before even touching any shiny parts,,,getting lift operational,removal of old exhaust,diff & transmission....replace rear diff bushings,clutch,flywheel,pressure plate,cmak & clean up all bolts & holes with re-threader (for ease of installation),,,also remove inverted torx bolts in manifolds & punch out holes to size of others...the larger fasteners keep gaskets alignment better & less worry of breaking from vibrations etc...also upon installation of diff,cv axles,flywheel,clutch & tranny...used loctite where required & torque wrench for proper tightness. I’m gonna take my time performing tasks as these...being the 1st time working with a BP kit- Want to ensure everything is perfect. Not much left to do,,,a nice CJM fuel system & some plumbing...hopefully the weather will be decent enough to draw some lines on some nearby asphalt :tup:

Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3798704)

It’s Michigan, the tires will be hockey pucks.

Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3798704)

It’s Michigan, the tires will be hockey pucks.

Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3798815)

There is snow on the ground already, there will be no Z on the road. My driveway is about 600ft long so there might be some room for a launch, hopefully not into the trees. :icon17:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3798826)

JC will not go outside there. Or he will become a Popsicle. :rofl2:

Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3798839)

I dont have heat in the garage, he is going to freeze in there too!

Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3798842)

Space heater, Ah-big-un.

Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3798843)

Yeah, something. i worry about using the torpedo style heaters as they tend to make it rain and not the good kind like in a strip club.

Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3798844)

Those are not good for an enclosed area. You will get carbon monoxide poisoning. Ask me how I know.

Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3798841)

Having JC help was great as I am not a mechanic but can pull wrenches. After digging into the kit and instructions, I would not hesitate to do the install myself next time. Like others, the fuel system is another area of uncertainty having never looked at it or other systems before but I am sure it wont turn out to be that bad.

Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3798839)

I dont have heat in the garage, he is going to freeze in there too!

Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3798862)

We will just let EW's Z run with the windows down and heat on full blast. route the exhaust out the window.

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3798864)

Make sure the hood is open to. So you get heat off of the motor.