The 93 GM "Tank of Justice II" (TOJ2)

[SVT98t]

I still drove it 18 miles home like that.


-ryan s.

[miamibob]

I still drove it 18 miles home like that.


-ryan s.

Damn - you've got those pawn shop size balls!

[SVT98t]

I could keep driving it because #yolo, but I won't.
I'll probably take it for a few more romps up and down the street to see if I can blow it up.


-ryan s.

[packman]

I could keep driving it because #yolo, but I won't.
I'll probably take it for a few more romps up and down the street to see if I can blow it up.


-ryan s.

Just be careful in case out of pure spite, it puts a hole or two in the oil pan.


Packman

[SVT98t]

That's ok with me.


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[88Vic]

We had a truck at work sound like that, ran fine, didn't smoke at all, just made a lot of noise and was a bit low on power, but had good oil pressure and nothing was leaking. New block/heads and it runs great, same engine but new runs so much smoother and stronger. Now I can't wait to replace the tired 305 in my truck with a new 350 with headers and a tune, gonna be sweet.

Mount a dash cam when you drive it so we can all watch the glorious boom.

[SVT98t]

So, I finally got that spark plug that was stuck in the #7 cylinder out. Now it's time to install new rings, and put new valve seals in and get this motor back together.
I won't be powder coating the block. The only thing I'll powder coat is the timing chain cover. I need to get this motor built, and I'm sure it'll end up as a 4v in the Town Car eventually.

So I have some work to do.


-ryan s.

[SVT98t]

New rings installed. Coolant passage is drilled and filed.
And I weighed everything today.

Old Ironside: 148.6 lbs


Aluminum madness: 74.4 lbs


That's a savings of 74.2 lbs. And it's much easier to move around.
Actually, I can pick it up and put it in the engine stand without much struggle.

More to come soon.


-ryan s.

[sly]

Wow. That's amazing Mumford.

[88Vic]

That's what's holding me up with my Suburban. I want to permanently fix the lower intake leak issue with the Marine Vortec 350 intake, but it's cast iron like the block so it's heavier than the stock intake. I have to chose between less weight or reliability, and leaning toward reliability, since I can have it tuned when I fix the issue so that'll make up for the weight gain.

[SVT98t]

Annual State of the Tank Address

It was a good year. Not a ton of driving, but I did catch up on a TON of maintenance that I've put off. Ending mileage is only 225,038, with the start mileage of 220,621 for a total of 4417 miles.
Not too bad considering it didn't move for 5 months while I was deployed. It's currently sitting due to some awesome knocking. I mean, its hilarious.
(and I still drive it down the street once a week)

Now, onward to,
"The List"

This is the list of stuff I wanted to get done:

- Swap a Teksid block into the PI motor. Yes please, I'll take a 84 lbs reduction in weight.
- PI Torque converter to match the flywheel. It's a good thing there's one in my basement.
- Run all the new brake and fuel lines.
- fix the damn fenders
- paint the car. Two tone.
- powder coat the 17"s and get new rubber for them
- new springs and suspension bits.
- rebuild the front end.
- replace the rear speakers
- eco-mods; panel the bottom, weight reduction,etc
- fix the random no-start issue.
- beat John at ScottFest
- paint the damn thing. Maybe....


Here's what was accomplished:
-NEW! Brake and fuel lines!
-REPLACED! Left front fender!
-PAINTED! Like a boss. 17 cans of spray paint!
-NEW! Front suspension!
-REDUCED! Weight. Peace bro.
-FIXED! No-start. PCM harness and shit repaired.

I'd say that's pretty F'n good.


Things I would like to accomplish:
-Finish building the Teksid PI motor.
-Get new rubber for the summer tires
-Class 3 trailer hitch
-Tune?
-Drive the piss out of it.


Have a great year!!
Wish me luck.


-ryan s.

[SVT98t]

I forgot to add that I need to repalce the fuel tank, and that I installed Steeda under drive pullies as well.


I'm sure I've forgotten something else.


-ryan s.

[Lincolnmania]

awesome

[SVT98t]

installed the pistons today. Slowly getting there.

-ryan s.

[SVT98t]

I drove it two miles. Down the road, then turned around.
Yup, it still works.


-ryan s.