A true barn find

[boostguy1]

This is the Build Thread for A true barn find. Reply below.

 

[JeffGS-T97]

i like it! Looks like you already got off to a good start on the engine. I really like it when these cars get rescued and put back on the road. Good luck with road ahead.

 

[Dat240zg]

Congratulations! You must be the guy who beat me to it. I was ready to drive over and hand him the cash. Great deal!

 

[KCDsmDude]

Wow, someone really took some time with that one. But my favorite mod on that right now is the NOS catch can.

 

[Ludachris]

Damn, crazy to see a build like that just collect dust for so long. Hope to see it revived - and documented here in this thread of course

 

[JeffGS-T97]

Wow, someone really took some time with that one. But my favorite mod on that right now is the NOS catch can.

Took the words right out of my mouth i almost commented on that same thing.

 

[boostguy1]

Thanks a lot guys I’m pretty pumped! Knowing nothing about the car other than what you can see where would you guys start ? The previous owners knew not one thing about it and wasn’t able to talk to the builder.

 

[KCDsmDude]

I'd start with an extensive cleaning of the engine bay, removing all the dirt and dust. Figure out what mods are on the car and go from there. If the car has DSMlink, I'd kick that fuel pump on and drain all that old fuel.

Compression test
leak down test
boost leak test ... Depending on those results I'd follow up with
new fuel
new plugs
coolant flush
oil change

So many things to do and check before attempting to fire it up.

Any idea how long it's been sitting?

 

[boostguy1]

I'd start with an extensive cleaning of the engine bay, removing all the dirt and dust. Figure out what mods are on the car and go from there. If the car has DSMlink, I'd kick that fuel pump on and drain all that old fuel.

Compression test
leak down test
boost leak test ... Depending on those results I'd follow up with
new fuel
new plugs
coolant flush
oil change

So many things to do and check before attempting to fire it up.

Any idea how long it's been sitting?

Alright I’ll try some of that out. I checked the oil and coolant and both looked brand new but still planned on changing the oil. Luckily it doesn’t have any fuel in it. How do I check to see if it has Dsm link ? At least 4 years since last fired.

 

[KCDsmDude]

Alright I’ll try some of that out. I checked the oil and coolant and both looked brand new but still planned on changing the oil. Luckily it doesn’t have any fuel in it. How do I check to see if it has Dsm link ? At least 4 years since last fired.

Check the ECU for a chip.

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/1g-ecu-removal-install.312631/ - post #7 - ecu is in center console, easy access from passenger side.

 

[JeffGS-T97]

I second all of this
You definitely want to see where you stand condition wise on the engine before firing up, you could avoid serious engine damage and extra costly repairs not to mention a massive headache, wasted time, and discouragement. Worst thing to do with a DSM is rushing. Take your time do your homework and proceed at a pace you can handle. Building this cars back up will require playing the waiting game alot for vital hard to find parts. Patients is key. There are DSM wizards here so you run into a snag ask around someone here will know how to fix your issue.

 

[boostguy1]

Check the ECU for a chip.

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/1g-ecu-removal-install.312631/ - post #7 - ecu is in center console, easy access from passenger side.

Cool I will check that out. Does any of this tell you anything ? One of the things is wired through the glove box and the other under the driver dash area.View attachment 631573

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[KCDsmDude]

Yea, looks like car has Link then, we hope. I'd still take out the ecu and open it up, inspect for damage or anything odd.

You'll need the most current software on a laptop in order to access it: http://www.ecmtuning.com/downloads.php

Download the one that works with your operating system, and you'll also need the download from the "drivers" section.

 

[boostguy1]

Yea, looks like car has Link then, we hope. I'd still take out the ecu and open it up, inspect for damage or anything odd.

You'll need the most current software on a laptop in order to access it: http://www.ecmtuning.com/downloads.php

Download the one that works with your operating system, and you'll also need the download from the "drivers" section.

Awesome I will look into that and get back on here. I just noticed you are from KC we are less than 2 hours apart. Small world.

 

[KCDsmDude]

Noiiceee. I know for a fact I've seen other members on here from that area.

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

So what’s the story behind the car?

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Awesome I will look into that and get back on here. I just noticed you are from KC we are less than 2 hours apart. Small world.

I am about an hour away and visit MoKan with our DSM's and Camaro's as much as possible every year.
Nice find, I can't believe I hadn't discovered it. Get her ready to be "DRIVEN"!
Marty

 

[boostguy1]

Noiiceee. I know for a fact I've seen other members on here from that area.

That’s awesome. Good to have more people around the area. So I pulled the oil cap and looked inside looked new and here’s what I’m seeing under the valve cover…. Possible brand new motor ?

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[boostguy1]

So what’s the story behind the car?

It was left at these people’s property and they wanted it out of their way. I have no clue on anything else.

 

[boostguy1]

I am about an hour away and visit MoKan with our DSM's and Camaro's as much as possible every year.
Nice find, I can't believe I hadn't discovered it. Get her ready to be "DRIVEN"!
Marty

That’s awesome I actually live less than 10 minutes from Mokan! I am ready man to say the least!

 

[KCDsmDude]

So now I wonder if that motor has ever had oil in it, wouldn't that assembly lube on the camshafts go away real fast once the motor is operational?

quick google search for BC springs and retainers - p/n 87095 - looks like titanium.

Pull the oil drain plug and see if anything comes out.

 

[boostguy1]

So now I wonder if that motor has ever had oil in it, wouldn't that assembly lube on the camshafts go away real fast once the motor is operational?

quick google search for BC springs and retainers - p/n 87095 - looks like titanium.

Pull the oil drain plug and see if anything comes out.

You would think. That’s awesome wonder how to check what cams they are ? It does have oil in it but looks fresh out of the container. The car was on blocks and the tires still had stickers the people said they never seen it move in the passed 12 years. Pretty insane.

 

[KCDsmDude]

It was left at these people’s property and they wanted it out of their way. I have no clue on anything else.

Do you have the title for the car? Seems like it could become a hairy situation.. depending on the details.

Crazy that something this heavily modded seems like it was abandoned. I wonder if something bad happened to the original owner...

 

[KCDsmDude]

You would think. That’s awesome wonder how to check what cams they are ? It does have oil in it but looks fresh out of the container. The car was on blocks and the tires still had stickers the people said they never seen it move in the passed 12 years. Pretty insane.

Look for some identifying numbers on the cams.

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/camshaft-identification-information.435135/

 

[boostguy1]

It was the people’s son, I got it from a nice farmer family. I can’t see the numbers their on the underside. I’m going to check on that ecu shortly and let you know.