Old Man Jimbo

2 Seater , here is that link on the LN3 build using L67 pistons and mod camshaft . I believe the video using on vehicle software is towards the end. http://www.a-body.net/forums/showthread.php?2944-Series-I-3800-LN3-performance-build

2Seater as soon as I have time I will go to my Reatta folder and find the link for that video along with a very good forum where a guy did a good upgrade on a LN3 with L67 pistons and mild cam shaft upgrade. Gotta hit the hay now so I will be ready for the abuse Warren Buffets crew puts me thru 6 days a week .

This is something that I came upon and will research it's capabilities this week. Is anyone familiar with this ? http://www.amazon.com/Diagnostics-Software-ELM327-Bluetooth-Scanner/dp/B018UUNKNU?ie=UTF8&colid=34WV5MF034VLO&coliid=I1A7IRZZQ5BIT8&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl

Thank you K

Thank you. I do have the factory manual. I was watching a video about LN3 modifications and the guy put a different camshaft and L67 pistons to increase comp ratio. After install it showed him driving with a lap top to see what changes needed to be made for shift and fuel. That's when I started thinking this ( probably software ) would be a valuable tool.

I am looking ahead and realize that I need to start looking for diagnostic equipment. I most likely will need to change perimeters such as fuel flow , shift and who knows what else at this point. Would someone tell me where and what I will need ?.

Sure has been a while and a lot of life has happened and a lot of money has been spent on this project.Last winter I decided to buy an economy car to save fuel expenses as my 93 Caprice Classic Wagon only gets 9 MPG so of all things I bought a 2006 Pt Cruiser... HA !. After 2 months of a total re build of suspension ( Moog ) and any other thing known to go wrong I have a sweet Cruiser that gets great gas mileage although I do NOT like driving it although it looks cool. I reluctantly decided to scrap the RWD journey mainly because of good ole Arthritis in my old body, sigh . Last week I bought another 90 Reatta so now I have 2 ( a black & a silver ) . The one that I have had for a few years now has a bad engine so I will do a swap depending on a compression check this weekend as the electrical on the new one seems to be a nightmare . Been researching the LN3 to see what can be done as far as upgrades . This has been a humbling experience for myself , the ole gray mare just ain't what he used to be , sigh.

I should add that I paid the 149.00 and it was worth it .

I don't know if this will help although the workshop manual I bought from Faxon is a must. Here is the link ..... http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/

Imperial62 , the only way I can " mess " this up is if I do not finish what I have started and that's not an option. Retaining the integrity of the Reatta is first and foremost with detail #1 in every aspect .I hope to have the suspension front and rear complete by Christmas as money allows . This is a slow process with no limit on time as time is a gift new each day and every new day is a new focus on this build. As I think back , the only other car I have owned that excited me as much as the Reatta was my 79 Porche 928, man I miss that car !. This one will be better and I think I'll call her the bride of Frankenstein , ya , that'll work .....

Very interesting slam from a senior member.

Thanks Ronnie I will lean towards that . My main concern is the lights , windows and defroster fan as I am sure I will want to occasionally want to go for a spin . Now I have a better direction. Thanks again.

I'm thinking way ahead so I can educate myself when I get to this point of my build , I would like some input please ..... I will be eliminating the computer system completely although I will still need lights ( all ) , heat ( no air ) , windows , etc . ...... Basically eliminating anything that pertains to the engine and drive-train.Now , with the schematic I have for the electrical system , is this as simple as snipping those wires from the harness that go to the computer and keeping the functions that I need ?.Note: I will be using all new mechanical switches ( probably two post aircraft switches ) relocated on a custom panel.Or is there a better way to do this electrical challenge ?.

If I could drop a SBC carberated in the Reatta cradle I would. Yes I said carb because I understand it far better . Plus , the C4 front was built to handle up to 650 hp. When I first started the plan , I wanted to drop a 383 stroker in her at aprox 600 hp and now I believe it will be more practicle to go with a LS1 and simply carberate it. Working on the Vette front suspension is a joy !

Started to strip the Reatta today to get it ready for the rotisserie and decided that I'm going to have many parts to sell . Interior parts annd to many to mention at this point. I do know that the entire rear interior will be elimenated , dash , center console, harness, ect. I don't need to sell them although it would be better than trashing it all.Took the calipers off the Vette suspension and have them soaking in the parts washer.. drank a few brewsk's and daydreamed of driving it when it's perfect ! It was a good day

Okay so I did an all nighter that made me happy to be doing what I'm doing and some of you know what I'm talking about, Started tearing down the C4 front suspension to new everything as I feel needs to be done, went to RockAuto to price out new polyurathane bushings and Daaa , I have a milling machine 10 foot from me ! , again ... Daaa . Decided the only way to do this the right way is to order some thermoplastic elastometer bar stock and mill it to specs. Calipers are rebuildable ( so what if they are single piston, it's not the caliper , it's the pads , rotors and tires that stop you at least below 140 mph. Note: The way I look at it , it's not glamour , it's funtion , the body style is glamour , it speaks for it'self . The funtion is what's hidden and oh what a feeling of what we did to make that funtion sing a song we jam to.

Dude , I have enjoyed reading your post's ! This is what owening a Reatta is all about and you certainly own yours ! !

Flyer1, Thanks for taking the time to post those links. For now my plan is to buy two Pittsburgh foldable engine stands to save time and space ( I see I went bold on my type here <------ Ha !. ) and I have a few ideas as to doing some mods on them to make them more stable. I began disassembling last night with the hood and discovered the hood is not as heavy as it felt when attached to the struts. Got the suspention up on two steel saw horses that I bought on Craigslist last week . I am impressed with the design of the Vette suspention.Upon looking close at what I want to do in terms of freshening up this suspention to make it new , I decided I better go to work today instead of taking today off. Sorry about my spelling , I don't know how to spell check yet on this format and I need spell check !

Just my 2 cents .. one two . Paid in full.

Well put KDirk . That is one of the many reasons I decided to do a radical build on my Reatta. I could have went Camaro , Duece , Bird or Oscar Meyer hot dog mobile ( pop that dog off the chassis ! ... I decided the Reatta because it is what it is ........ Mine !

I bought a complete 86 suspention / chassis Mr. Padgett. It is in two sections. As for the question " what makes them a special ? " ......... the tail lights , Daaaa

As you already know Tatt , these people here are the best !

Yes Ronnie . I actually am a glass man with years of boat repair and boat design , I work with glass on a daily basis ( it's one of my passions ). I will be building a hood and probably a one time because building a plug is to spacious to store . I will most likelly build it out of kevlar to keep the vibration down and will add a scoop after the fact most likelly a cut out from a Vette . Beings I'm using a C4 suspention I believe it's only proper to keep it Reatta / Vette / GM ( OCD at it's best . The wonderful thing about fiberglass is that it is so forgiving and moldable without detection if done properly. The tubbs I have are glass and the tunnel for the drive shaft will be glass with steel re enforcements . I have so many saved fiberglass parts from years gone bye that will work for whatever aplication I run into. I am living , breathing and cosumed with this project to the point that I have posted on my garage wall the following.......... " Vision without action is a daydream . Action without vision is a nightmare " , This is my driving force ! To sum this post up about the weight of the factory hood , they should have coil over springs instead of gas cylinders to hold em up... haha

Thanks for the possitive words guys. I will be doing detailed documentation on this project ( OCD ) and video . As far as the tunnel for the drive shaft I see no problem being able to lower everything as I have tubbs for the rear already and those huge meats will sit right behind me and sing a nice tune. With it lowered of course the supercharger will stick out of the hood more ( SWEET ! ) . Interior ? , what interior ..... seats as I see it. Now the rotisserie . I'm thinking that two 2x 4 thick wall tubes running from the rotisserie conected to the undercarrage until flipped over . Then remove them when body is secured . Wouldn't it be nice to work on a Reatta crawling , kneeling , sleeping , praying , from bottom side up ? .... haha !. I have always told my Sons " they put a man on the moon , I can do anything and so can you ! " Happy trails !

Hello . I realize that I am taking on a project that isn't going to be a piece a cake but I'm doing it . I found and bought a complete suspention off an 86 Corvette and am starting this long process after extensive researchon a build like this. I realize that some of you maybe cringing already because this beloved car was not intended for such an abomination and I really don't need any negative comments as I already have a lot of $ invested in this journey. At this point I am asking if it is possible to put this car on a rotisserie or how would I be able to flip it over safely for the ease of detailed measurments ?.I plan on drag racing this car and have contacted White Performance to build me a 610 hp stroker. I'm not crazy ( maybe a little ) , just driven to do this. Thank you for reading