1980 242 GT. A reasonable project.

[2fast242gt]

Any time line for it being up and running?

 

[The Full Banana]

The goal is May. I want to drive it a lot this year. I've put ~16,000 miles on the car in the past two years, and I aim to keep that going.

 

[MistrThou]

Is that the same red block I had that you had?

 

[Stiggy Pop]

The goal is May. I want to drive it a lot this year. I've put ~16,000 miles on the car in the past two years, and I aim to keep that going.

Looks like you're on pace to pull it off. Looks killer, wish I could see this one in person.

 

[The Full Banana]

Is that the same red block I had that you had?

Nope. That's in another 245 that I sold years ago.

Looks like you're on pace to pull it off. Looks killer, wish I could see this one in person.

Thanks, Mike! Come out in September for the VCOA National Meet at Road America. I really need to see your car as well.

 

[Greyscale]

Holy Hannah. This thread never disappoints!

 

[Dan820]

Going to try to make iPD this year?

 

[The Full Banana]

Going to try to make iPD this year?

Very unlikely. I went two years ago and it was a fun trip, but even if I decide I want to try going again this year, I don't think I'll have enough shakedown time to be confident enough for that type of trip.

 

[brendon_ak]

Would you mind shooting me a PM with what you have left? Sorry to clutter the thread. This is so cool!!

 

[Arn02]

We have different definitions of the word "reasonable".

Excellent project.

 

[The Full Banana]

We have different definitions of the word "reasonable".

Excellent project.

...says the guy who put a M50 in his 245

Thanks!

 

[SquareD]

Tom, you glorious SOB. Do work. Looking forward to seeing this at Road America.

 

[jnderr]

Excellent stuff Tom, I always enjoy seeing what you are working on.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Well that's un unexpected turn of events.

 

[Beachee]

What gearbox will you use?

 

[The Full Banana]

What gearbox will you use?

Getrag 265

 

[The Full Banana]

I've been a bit lazy lately--I just want the garage to be warm already!

The head, waterpump, and pan are on now. I did a quick test fit of the alternator and power steering pump, and in the process realized I had no idea how those brackets were situated before. I'm quite excited to be done with the old redblock tensioners and move on to this serpentine business.

Now that I know that all works, I can pull it back off and send some things out for blasting & finishing.

I just got the valve cover back with two 10an bungs welded on (with baffles). I need to decide on a color for powdercoating the cam cover, and once that is done I can put the cams in and install the cam cover for good.

Here's the same transmission I used with the redblock--a getrag 265. I intend to use this with the whiteblock as well. I love the way it feels and seeing how all of the other incidentals are already in place, might as well keep using it. I'm in the process of drawing up a bellhousing adapter plate that will mate the getrag to a 960 bellhousing that I also have around. Can't wait to get that done... this is a bit of a learning process.

Another step coming up shortly is to modify the waterpipe. I have a 960 pipe ready to be modified as needed, but I'm going to wait to do anything with it until I have the turbo in hand. I *think* I want to do a GTX3067R and make use of the external wastegate flange already on the manifold. Admittedly, I'm a bit anxious about making that decision.

 

[2fast242gt]

If you cut that pipe how you need it I should be able to weld it at work for cheep I tig pipe for Nuke and chemical plants now. I'm very excited to see, but mostly to hear this!

 

[brendon_ak]

Dude, if those are 700c wheels, you must be freaking tall!

 

[The Full Banana]

Dude, if those are 700c wheels, you must be freaking tall!

Yep, they are. I'm 6'5".