New Engine Arrives

Well, the reality sets in. I have an engine, and this project is going to happen.

I picked up my 2007 GSXR 600 motor from the local Fed Ex dock last night (actually, my wife did, bless her heart.) The motor came with all the wiring, ECU, airbox, starter, FI, etc. Over the weekend, I'm going to borrow my Dad's engine lift, and get the thing put into a proper engine stand for conversion, testing, etc. That's assuming I don't stay overlong up at Summit Point for MARRS this weekend.

Also, I think I'm going to build a platform for the car to raise it up 3 feet or so. That'll make it much more convenient to work on, I can get the weight off of the disconnected rear 4-link suspension, and remove the tires so I don't ruin them. After that, I start drilling rivets out. Ew. Has to happen though.

Looks like I'm taking this opportunity for what amounts to a near-rebuild of the chassis. After a lot of measuring in the footwell, I'm going to have to move the brake pedal, master cylinders, etc. The gas pedal will need to be moved and modified, all to make room for a clutch. Also, brake fluid has ruined the paint on the chassis up in the nose, so I need to strip it down and get the surface rust off and repaint before it becomes a problem.

I need to find some paint that will stand up to brake fluid.