[EMount91]

if the weather holds out... Friday the 21st will be Engine Day (installing the @roadrace lightweight pulley & Spectrum Tuner) & the 22nd/23rd will be exterior install (mudflaps/Neon Spoiler/EZ Lip/misc vinyl) *crosses fingers* <img src="http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27669"/> weather forecast supplied by Accuweather

I just took my tuner off for a dealer trip tomorrow, driving the car without it made me sad lol. can't wait to get it back on this weekend.

 

[youngsmith53]

I just took my tuner off for a dealer trip tomorrow, driving the car without it made me sad lol. can't wait to get it back on this weekend.

Well it's official, tune and pulley install starts between 2-3 today... Well worth the wait. Pics to come

 

[CanaDART]

Just wanted you to know that I'm following this thread, it's good stuff!

 

[youngsmith53]

@roadrace lightweight pulley installed yesterday. Not pictured but the 2.0L spectrum tuner installed as well, which I will get a picture uploaded of that today as well...

As far as the pulley, I could tell an IMMEDIATE difference in pedal response. Currently 45+ miles to go of the break-in period of the tuner, so once I get through the break-in as well as filler up with 93 octane (we don't have 91 in my area of PA) we'll see what Aya has unleashed.

EDIT:Here is a pic of the tune mounted...

Once, the twins go down for nap this morning/afternoon, the rest of the accessories are goin' on and pics will be uploaded. Stay tuned its beautiful out here in Central PA today...

 

[youngsmith53]

So, I am pretty sure my eyes were bigger than my stomach when I took on this build myself... Either that or my wife just knows my limitations when I am by myself. Not being a car guy and or handy with tools really shows what my limitations are...

THINGS THAT DIDN'T GET DONE:
A) Ran into issues with the install of the Rally Armors, I could get the front ones installed no problems, but I apparently am mechanically inclined to figure out the rears.
B) Can't install the Neon-SXT wing because it still has the bolts on the spoiler for bolting it into the trunk, and because I don't have anyway to cut them off, and I didn't want to risk screwing it up myself (IE: Drilling into the trunk and royally being pissed at myself).
C) Rallye Vinyl, well I could have installed it, but after seeing how horrible I did the EZ-Lip (see below) I didn't feel like risking another screw up.

What got done...
Before EZ-Lip:

After EZ-Lip:

I did my best with it, looks okay I guess... I don't know. Maybe I am too hard on myself, it is what it is. But anyway, the build will have to wait for another day. Sorry all...

 

[citruspeel13]

how hard was it and how long did it take to install pulley?

 

[roadrace]

@youngsmith53 Looking good, hope you are able to get the rest of your parts installed soon. Your car is coming along great and I know you will enjoy the pulley and tuner.

 

[youngsmith53]

how hard was it and how long did it take to install pulley?

About an hour for the pulley install. It wasn't hard at all if you have the right tools and a buddy. The hardest part was the removal of the pulley bolt. I guess the impact wrench we had was a little less torque so it took about 20 min to get off and a bunch wd-41 but once it was off it was a piece of cake. Best investment hands down especially when coupled with the spectrum tuner. I'm still in the break in period with the tune, but the change in pedal response due to the pulley is instantaneous.
@roadrace thanks for the words of encouragement, it means a lot. This is really the first time ever I've done anything to a vehicle I've owned so I'm apprehensive and excited all at once. I'm 30 and never had a chance to work on a car before so it's all Greek to me. (My dad used to just take the tools from me and say he'd do it faster... lol).

 

[citruspeel13]

i learned from my dad, he was a master tech for chrysler from 1976 to 1992. other techs would come to him for help, he use to adjust carburators just hearing them them

 

[bulljp56]

@youngsmith53 if the bolts are still in the spoiler and you want to get them out with out cutting what you do use a double nut put one nut on about halfway down the length of the bolt then put another on right up against the bolt thats on already then go back to the original bolt and go to unscrew it and it the process it will unscrew the bolt rather then the nut because the other nut is acting as an anchor. this video may help you

 

[youngsmith53]

@youngsmith53 if the bolts are still in the spoiler and you want to get them out with out cutting what you do use a double nut put one nut on about halfway down the length of the bolt then put another on right up against the bolt thats on already then go back to the original bolt and go to unscrew it and it the process it will unscrew the bolt rather then the nut because the other nut is acting as an anchor. this video may help you

Perfect thank you for that information... makes me feel less dumb. Still need it to get warmer down her in Central PA before I get back on the horse and finish her up for the Spring/Summer. Thanks again @bulljp56

 

[bulljp56]

Perfect thank you for that information... makes me feel less dumb. Still need it to get warmer down her in Central PA before I get back on the horse and finish her up for the Spring/Summer. Thanks again @bulljp56

I'm just here to help when I can

 

[youngsmith53]

Wife just found some extra money from my goof of the tax return, and HR Block found that she was 110% correct so we are getting an amendment to my return and we are getting DOUBLE the refund... she said I can have some more Dart money...PLUS Spring seems to be on its merry way to Central PA so that means the build will finally get done... so stay tuned...

So happy we have our own build forum as well, thanks to the Mods!

 

[20Rallye13]

Wife just found some extra money from my goof of the tax return, and HR Block found that she was 110% correct so we are getting an amendment to my return and we are getting DOUBLE the refund... she said I can have some more Dart money...PLUS Spring seems to be on its merry way to Central PA so that means the build will finally get done... so stay tuned...

So happy we have our own build forum as well, thanks to the Mods!

Keep it up man! Try not to get discouraged. Our babies are b*tches sometimes. That's why we love em'. lol Likewise, that's why it's that much more rewarding when you finally get it. What do you have planned for your "found money"? lol :wink:

 

[youngsmith53]

Keep it up man! Try not to get discouraged. Our babies are b*tches sometimes. That's why we love em'. lol Likewise, that's why it's that much more rewarding when you finally get it. What do you have planned for your "found money"? lol :wink:

Finally getting the Heartthrob exhaust and getting the full Eibach treatment with pro-lines and front and rear sway bars.

IF I have some extra and can find a cheap place in the Central PA area to vinyl wrap my hood in matte black that will be done as well. The cheapest wrap I've found is 225 out the door.

Stay tuned and thanks for the encouragement @20Rallye13 means a lot to me

 

[20Rallye13]

Finally getting the Heartthrob exhaust and getting the full Eibach treatment with pro-lines and front and rear sway bars.

IF I have some extra and can find a cheap place in the Central PA area to vinyl wrap my hood in matte black that will be done as well. The cheapest wrap I've found is 225 out the door.

Stay tuned and thanks for the encouragement @20Rallye13 means a lot to me

Of course man. That sounds like a definite plan! I can't wait to do the full Eibach treatment to mine as well. I didn't find any extra money though. lol So it will be a bit. But please be sure to update your thread with the install of those. I will be watching for sure.

 

[youngsmith53]

Of course man. That sounds like a definite plan! I can't wait to do the full Eibach treatment to mine as well. I didn't find any extra money though. lol So it will be a bit. But please be sure to update your thread with the install of those. I will be watching for sure.

Yeah, just had to make an executive decision on the Eibachs because of the horrid PA roads. I'm not going forward with them, but I am 110% certain on the Heartthrob exhaust. I'm still on the fence with the matte black hood wrap because I love the citrus peel color too much, lol.

Thoughts/Suggestions on the hood wrap?

 

[20Rallye13]

Yeah, just had to make an executive decision on the Eibachs because of the horrid PA roads. I'm not going forward with them, but I am 110% certain on the Heartthrob exhaust. I'm still on the fence with the matte black hood wrap because I love the citrus peel color too much, lol.

Thoughts/Suggestions on the hood wrap?

Personally I don't like the wraps. I think you should keep that gorgeous citrus color. lol That's a shame about the Eibach's man. You're not getting the anti-roll kit now either?

 

[DartOut]

I personally wouldn't do a hood wrap just for the reason of rocks can chip it fairly easily. I went with a hood wrap on mine. I think it would look good on the citrus just for some good contrast.

 

[youngsmith53]

Personally I don't like the wraps. I think you should keep that gorgeous citrus color. lol That's a shame about the Eibach's man. You're not getting the anti-roll kit now either?

I'll think about the anti-roll kit, but I've been handling the past four days in a parking garage for jury duty and the stock Rallye is IMO on par with the sport suspensions I've drove in the past.

I might consider it, but I'm not sure of get the most out of the sway bars with the stock springs. Maybe someone can enlighten me?