d4's PACE 427 Build Thread

[sambo]

That's good news with the 351W guys. Just remember in Vic every ICV goes on the rollers for the IM240 test. I'm no expert but I do know that it's not as simple as choosing a late model engine and dropping it in. I had a dodgy injector connection on my L98 that didn't pulse correctly and it failed the IM240 the first time due to running rich on the other 7 cylinders. It pays to get your tune checked, cats/MAF in the right spot, 5 gas analyser, etc, before plonking down your $750 for the test. Craig has probably worked all of that out for you but it was a bit of a nightmare for me 18 months ago, for other people who may be reading this.

[Cobra01]

Hey d488y2

Glad to hear things are progressing at 100 mph or is is 160 kph now.

So far i have had NO trouble putting my Pace 427 together its like a giant Gigsaw but on steroids everything fits like a glove .

the only thing that will hold you back on the construction will be the time it will take to make decisions on what to do next.

My body is being fitted to the chassis at the moment and on friday I will be taking pictures to post on this forum.

As my kids used to say only 2 sleeps to seeing Santa Claus haha.

I think early 2014 is a date you will finish the car because you wont be able to contain your excitement about building the car.

Cheers

Brad

[400TT]

Sambo, that is very good advice. Get the engine checked first on dyno. We even recommend that for customers in states where there isn't emission testing. You just never know for sure how everything is exactly running without a dyno test. Better being safe than sorry.

[sevenohms]

Originally Posted by sambo

That's good news with the 351W guys. Just remember in Vic every ICV goes on the rollers for the IM240 test. I'm no expert but I do know that it's not as simple as choosing a late model engine and dropping it in. I had a dodgy injector connection on my L98 that didn't pulse correctly and it failed the IM240 the first time due to running rich on the other 7 cylinders. It pays to get your tune checked, cats/MAF in the right spot, 5 gas analyser, etc, before plonking down your $750 for the test. Craig has probably worked all of that out for you but it was a bit of a nightmare for me 18 months ago, for other people who may be reading this.

Hi Sambo,

Don't want to hijack a thread, but where is good for a 5 gas analyser? Any recommendations?

Sevenohms