Haus of Guru: The Ultimate Car Build Off (Page 13/58)
Dennis LaGrua FEB 20, 11:09 AM
What can I say. Excellent work probably says it best. After all those 3800SC swaps can an LS4 swap be next? An LS4 but it looks like a job that needs mucho fabricating and programming What disuaded me from doing one is the torque/traction control issues with the PCM I am sure that the problem has been solved by now and that we will see one done by your shop in the near future. Anyone who can swap a Volkswagen engine in a Fiero can certainly do an LS4.

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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

darkhorizon FEB 21, 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by bmwguru:

I set all my rev limiters to cut the spark and not the fuel, so the engine will not go lean when it cuts in. It is also a smoother cut out than having the fuel cut first. I also am getting very skilled with the hp tuners software.....and spent the extra cash on their tuning school books...which did clear up a few things.
Dave



Oh how I ever wish that was true, but you can NOT turn spark off on a 3800 for any reason. The only thing you can do is subtract a lot of spark advance so it runs poorly (which is not that reliable in all operating systems for some reason).

I am still debating going to a MSD system ($500+) for JUST the ability to cut spark.
bmwguru FEB 21, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by darkhorizon:


Oh how I ever wish that was true, but you can NOT turn spark off on a 3800 for any reason. The only thing you can do is subtract a lot of spark advance so it runs poorly (which is not that reliable in all operating systems for some reason).

I am still debating going to a MSD system ($500+) for JUST the ability to cut spark.



I'll send you a pm with my procedure and you tell me what you think. I've done it on a few of the swaps and the rev limiter doesn't throw you into the windshield anymore.
Dave
Charlie64 FEB 21, 08:02 PM
The trip out to the Haus today was great! Not only did I get to see all the progress on my car...I got the services done on my Benz while I was out for my first ride in the Ferrero since the resurrection! With stage 1 over 90% complete Team Guru is looking ahead to stage 2. All videos are available in HD. Enjoy! I know I did

This was my first time seeing the car since Joey picked it up other than pictures provided by Dave. Seeing it gave me more of an appreciation for what Team Guru did.

This took place while Dave was servicing my Benz. Definitely gets from me!

The following are "passes" to see how it sounds from a distance and as it passes by.




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ALLTRBO FEB 21, 09:32 PM
Awesome!

I just got finished watching all of your vids (Also a couple more that aren't linked here?). You're obviously a very happy dude. I look forward to seeing Stage 2!

BTW, how is my poor ugly thing, did you check it out too?

Also, you've got a PM.

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ALLTRBO FEB 21, 09:47 PM
Oh, to embed, put Youtube tags around the regular link, like this: [youtube]insert link here[/youtube]

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Charlie64 FEB 21, 10:13 PM
I have the video from Dave of the "drop of the bad 3800SC swap". I'm going to have to break it down into 3 segments, but in it's entirety it's only 34 minutes....yes 34 minutes. That includes comic relief from Team Guru.
Synthesis FEB 21, 10:35 PM

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Originally posted by Charlie64:

I have the video from Dave of the "drop of the bad 3800SC swap". I'm going to have to break it down into 3 segments, but in it's entirety it's only 34 minutes....yes 34 minutes. That includes comic relief from Team Guru.



If you get that to me, I can post it in it's entirety...
Charlie64 FEB 22, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by Synthesis:


If you get that to me, I can post it in it's entirety...




Email sent with attachment.
Synthesis FEB 22, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by Charlie64:



Email sent with attachment.



Waiting for it...
The attachment may be a bit large at 197MB, but I can set you up with an FTP site to send it to if it does not arrive.