Oldsragger

thanks, yes, that is true, hehe cool,where did you get that from? mine, i build it from standard 1.2l engine and driveline to 2.0 driveline,ls diff, and 2.2cih engine,welded on fenders from vw golf 1 and much more.. im not finish with that car yet ..but here is some photos how it looks like now.

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R_CK_R

very nice!!! I got mine from a friend of my ex girlfriends dad. mine was a coupe with the original 2.0E Rallye engine and metalflake paint.
was very cool to drive!

Oldsragger

cool that types is more rare and cool post pics of it if u have in this tread.

R_CK_R

found some pics of my kadett today...

Oldsragger

cool,hmm is it headlights from bmw or manta A? i want a cupe, city and caravan too, i have a caravan before but i sold it cause i want the oldsmobile,and i need space for it here im now.

here is a little videoclip from last i use my kadett, lol, not so much power, just standard 2.2e engine, now i have begin to dissasemle the head, i have another one that will go on the engineblock soon,its a little tuned.

http://s251.photobucket.com/user/Fas...65eba.mp4.html

have this setup i will install soon.

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R_CK_R

I'm not sure , but I think the headlights were from a BMW E30. I bought the car like it is on the pictures and I never liked these headlights...

Your setup looks very good!

fdwheelman

I noticed it, and meant to ask you earlier, but got distracted...

Did you lower the car or was it like that when you got it?

If you did lower it, how did you get it down???

I love the progress. If there's anything you need or are looking for, don't hesitate to ask. I've collected quite a few parts for these girls. I am working on a 78 Holiday 88. Feels good to have someone else saving one too!!

Oldsragger

I have not lower it, but it looks like it is, but i can`t see if the front springs on my delta88 is cut off,they look orginal, i don`t know what older users of this car have done too,maybe the springs are just old and lower by self ,hmm.. the suspension is very soft too with new shocks in front.

Anyway i use only 225/60/15" wheels in front and 275/60/15" wheels in rear so it looks a little lower in front maybe.

Do you have a link to your project tread of your holiday88?

Well i will try to find a orginal steeringwheel that kan fit this car,,maybe it fits from other types too.

fdwheelman

The front definitely is lowered somehow. If they were worn that low, it'd have zero ride quality. I run 235/65R15's on mine. I want to bring mine down slightly.

Currently what is in mine are the stock 78 350 springs. I plan on pulling and replacing them with 78 403 springs.

Sadly, I do not have a link to a build thread... I can list what's done. It's a long list so far. I can say, I don't think there is anything I haven't touched yet!

Oldsragger

Yes maybe, maybe someone have install springs from another car too,,i don`t know,,the springs is very thick, it`s difficult to see if someone have cut them too..

So springs from 78 delta 88 with 403 engine is lower than 78 350 springs?

i want to install 235/65 or 70 / 15" tires in front,, cause if i use a tire calculator 235/70/15 will match the 275/60/15" wheelsize. ..i will try someday.. cause the frame under the engine is very low, maybe 10cm to the ground

QMaster

Nice project. You are doing a ton of work. Can't wait to see it finished.

My second car was a 1979 delta 88 2 door with a 301 2bbl. Great car but slow. It was a very reliable car. I added rear stabilizer bar, polyurethane bushings, and gas shocks. Car handled very well. I will try to find some pics to upload.

fdwheelman

78 403 Heavy Duty springs are not any lower, the rates on them are stiffer. I want to take some of the pillow like ride out. I play a little with Autocross, and have a blast at doing it.

I stand corrected. My tires are 235/60 R15's. I went with them because based on the original tire size, these were closest. I didn't want the speed-o to be all wrong. I also wanted a tire print that was wide and grippy.

QMaster

I finally found pics of of my Delta 88. They are from 1985. Another car that I should have kept...

88Deltakid

Do you happen to know what the part number is for the Heavy Duty springs for the rear? I have the original 403 engine in my car but can't figure out what the heavy duty springs are.

Oldsragger

Not so very much happend this time.. cant remember what was the last update? well just for fun i install some stickers and new gearbullet.. i got the 225/70/15 fronttires to match the dim on rear tires 275/60/15" the car been more confirtable to drive,now i can lean back in the seat instead that i follow down in front with 225/60 front tires hehe..

Im in progress to build up a garage/mechanic house for my cars, so then my delta can have roof all the time and i can begin to take out windows and other things..im thinking to split the chassie from the frame too and overhaul it all.

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Maybe i should paint it pink, loll


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Oldsragger

Some pics of the new engine that will come,1968 400G block with C heads, ported, balanced and polished crank,rods and pistons,0.03" overbored,new bearings and rings all around,new pistons,overhauled valveseats etc,so its good as new inside...but not so beautifull on the outside, lol, mds ignition, msd disturbutor. edelbrock 2151 intake, edelbrock carburetor (not sure yet how big)..

381.1 Hp on 5000rpm and 596.7Nm (= 438.8 lb-ft on 3750rpm)

So i think this engine will be a ok option in my big cruiser
The engine have stand still some years so i need to check over the oil sump gasket,and after that installing new oil and filters,and flush the system. I will replace the valve covers with some one higher i think..and other color to match the edelbrock intake.... or should i paint the engine like the 307 blue one??

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Some headers, im not sure if they will fit, or i will make them fit

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And some pics of my other project, maybe not so interesting for guys on a V8 forum, building a new engine to it.. a 2.0l 16v (c20xe) 150hp 196nm orginaly.. later i will replace to low comp piston and build turbo on it for maybe around 350-400hp in the engine.

Now its:
*Honed block
*H-rods
*Underflushing oil needles for piston cooling
*heavy duty oilpump gear
*new pistonrings

later it will be bored from 86mm to 86.5mm
and install low comp pistons and other stuff for turbos....lol...







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ignition system that will be used Megajolt




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doing ring gap ready

Oldsragger

Oldsragger

This evening i have cleaning a litte around and make space for the engine and parts that will come..




i go out after and took some pics.. long time i have see inside the car now.. lol.. .. looks like the roof will fall down soon,but it will not. i want to take it out and make a new one.



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Oldsragger

Merry christmas and happy New year

Oldsragger

should have an left foot too for the brake pedal.

J-(Chicago)

I put 75 ford granada springs in the front of my delta., the rear springs were from a 73 cutlass. I'm not sure what your goal is.

Oldsragger

Picked up some parts today for the new engine.

edelbrock 750cfm...

"750 CFM, MANUAL CHOKE
(CALIBRATED FOR PERFORMANCE)
Designed and calibrated for optimum street performance in small-block and big-block engines with Performer RPM, RPM Air-Gap and Torker II manifolds and with Performer manifolds on large cubic-inch engines. Includes both timed and full vacuum ports for ignition advance. Electric choke #1478 can be added if needed. Comes with: Metering Jets - Primary .113, Secondary .107; Metering Rods - .071 x .047; Step-Up Spring - orange (5" Hg). Use Carb Studs #8008 or #8024 if needed."



MSD ignition, used 1 time, when the engine was tuned up, i have coil and starter too..





I dont know yet if these headers will fit..i will try..



New gaskets,oilfilters ,magnetic plug and engine mounts

Oldsragger

Polished and painting

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For dobble exhaust..

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oldcutlass

You probably don't need the MSD box for the street, it's just a failure waiting to happen.

Oldsragger

Oh,why? Will it to be much ignition? Im not sure what the box will help for, can i use it without the box?
Is it better to use a hei disturbur? I have a new for olds engine in my part collection if so. it stands on the msd box i need some special cables if i understand it right.

Oldsragger

I have a New (used one time) disturbutor, coil and this msd Box,, on the Box it stands i cant use that type of cables, what cable should i use? is it ok to use this ignition system on a dailydrive/street engine?

what is the meaning of this Box? make the ignition signal stronger?
i have a New HEI disturbutor too, that i buy for my old 307 engine but i have never use it,, why it is not coil and a Box With that?

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Yellowstatue

A solid core wire is one made of stainless steel or copper as the conductor. So use regular ignition wire.

oldcutlass

I moved your other question back to this thread. Any 8mm ignition wire set that is for a stock Hei will work. I like Taylor Spiro-pro wires. The MSD box is over kill for your application and as I mentioned earlier in another post, all your doing is adding another item that has the potential to fail into your ignition system. The Hei that you have will work very well without it.

Oldsragger

Hmm ok, so this msd parts is ignitionsystem for racing setup or something? I cant even use the msd disturbutor alone? I see it should be connected to the box so maybe not.

But i guess the msd box is Worth something? Should i sell it with the disturbutor,box and the coil?

oldcutlass

Sorry my mistake on the distributor, I did not look at the picture close enough. Is there a tag on it that shows the part number? You may be able to use it independantly of the MSD box. You will probably still need a coil that seems to be in the backround of another photo. I don't see a vacuum advance on the distributor?

Oldsragger

Maybe you thought i didnt have a complete kit? sorry bad explanation if so

I have the disturbutor nr: 8566 another design on it on the link below.

http://www.msdignition.com/Products/...stributor.aspx

Im read about it now, i see i cant us it without the msd box.. its no vacum on it.

yeah i have the rigth coil Blaster 2, thats follow with the msd box.
I found the manual on internet now too.

But im not sure anyway if i can use this setup, im not sure what sparks are in the new engine right now,i know it is just a standard disturbator standing in the engine now with some sparkplugs, i have not study it what type or brand.

thanks


if i understands right its just an ignition that makes its stronger and more stable? i found a video on youtube, it was a huge diffrents... well this type is analog design and not digital too.. it have a external rev limit chip outside, i have not check what it is yet. i will see...

oldcutlass

I would use your current distributor and sell the MSD system. Its meant for a more performance setup. You won't see any change with your engine with this system compared to what you have already and in fact your fuel economy will probably be worse for the lack of vacuum advance. All the other stuff you got will work fine.

Oldsragger

I see, well i guess you have right, maybe the ignition system was used only when the engine was tuned in to see how much hp and tq it will delivier, i hope someone other can use the setup then, but maybe its hard to sell in my country,since this is for olds engine. but i will try if some are intrested..

here is specs from HEI i boght new,

• 50,000V High output Ignition coil
• High Performance module
• Brass Bushings
• Adjustable Vacuum advance
• Brass Terminals
• Chromoly Steel Gear
• E-Z 1 wire hook up
• For use up to 7000 RPM

Sounds ok?

Oldsragger

Sticker for the window and stickers for the air filter box top. just to confuse ppl what engine it is in my place.

oldcutlass

What more do you need? Thats all most of us use on the street. Very simple. As far as selling the MSD stuff over in your part of the world, we have a few Euro members you might attract from a "Parts For Sale ad" on our site. I'm sure there are some performance websites you can post it on in your area also.

Oldsragger

i think i will just keep the msd kit, my friend who doing v8 tuning/racing told me i can use it too on a dayli driver machine too,he told its just a ignition setup that will deliver good power without other problems, im not sure about the fuel use if it use more, and after much google it looks like a nice ignition opinion to use.. and the diffrent between standard disturbutor and msd ignition is huge. (now i have not see how the HEI ignition deliver but i guess its good too)

BUT, for fun im thinking to just hook it up on my lazy 307ci that will soon be replaced, to see how it will act on the engine,and if it will use more fuel or something i will use the HEI disturbutor with vacum, if it will work ok i can use the msd on the new engine i guess,, but i will try the HEI disturbutor first on the new engine was my plan, so im waiting to sell something yet before i have try it

just want to experience it,is my point

I dont know,but maybe the HEI disturbutor with that specs is close or even better than the old analog msd ignition, i see it have rev limit to 7000rpm and the MSD have rev limit 6000rpm. lol

Oldsragger

Got some gaskets today

Professur

Out of curiosity .. how many dollars am I looking at?

Oldsragger

Professur:

In parts ? or stickers? (Lol)

Professur

Parts. Gaskets actually. I'm still ringing from price shock at the cost of one rocker cover gasket for the wife's 2005 malibu.