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1982 Pro Street ElCamino Conquista refresh
- Thread starter CarterKraft
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CarterKraft
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Trust me I've "built" many a credit card rigs in my head, never had the balls to pull the trigger.
I think I'd have to sell something like that and I'm not interested in selling this at this point.
I think I'd have to sell something like that and I'm not interested in selling this at this point.
Think of how much extra money you could put towards the car if you didn't have a $1500 a month truck payment. 
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
$1500 pays for all three of my cars with insurance....Think of how much extra money you could put towards the car if you didn't have a $1500 a month truck payment.
I got a college bound senior...
rattle_snake
Fuckwits
College kid can get a loan. Put the Elco first man.
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
Went to breakfast with the girl kid.
Stopped at the garden center and got some fertilizer then went to the highschool to scope out the senior year parking spot.
Just doing truck stuff...
Stopped at the garden center and got some fertilizer then went to the highschool to scope out the senior year parking spot.
Just doing truck stuff...
Did you end up getting new back tires?
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
Nope
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
Guy stopped by yesterday at the highschool to look at it and I explained "time capsule" built in '97 and I said "original tires lol"
He goes no shit?
CarterKraft
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Drove to get tacos tonight and to the church a couple times to help setup/take down bingo.
It's really nice to have a bulletproof cooling system, it sits on 170* and doesn't move.
I might try a 180* thermostat but right now I don't really see the need.
If I get some tires I'm gonna road test it
I think I have a passenger exhaust leak I need to fix.
It's really nice to have a bulletproof cooling system, it sits on 170* and doesn't move.
I might try a 180* thermostat but right now I don't really see the need.
If I get some tires I'm gonna road test it
I think I have a passenger exhaust leak I need to fix.
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
I can get these for $409
I don't think I'll gain much from a purpose drag slick.
I don't think I'll gain much from a purpose drag slick.
Id go for it, I don't think you need a drag slick anyways.
I'm a big fan of tires that aren't May-Pops.
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
Its gonna end up costing me a vintage drag lite
1k for back tires to drive around on the street? 
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
They last 27 years1k for back tires to drive around on the street?
Opiebennett
XJ_Ranger
I'm planning on 1k per tire that mostly can't be driven on the street...1k for back tires to drive around on the street?
Price a 42" sticky...
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
Yeah shit is not really affordable right now.I'm planning on 1k per tire that mostly can't be driven on the street...
Price a 42" sticky...
I'm down with trying the sprint car tires but I'm not really interested in finding they don't like Texas Summer pavement 30 miles from home...
I'm planning on 1k per tire that mostly can't be driven on the street...
Price a 42" sticky...
Do you plan on street driving on them with no plan to use them offroad?
I pay $265 a tire for 26 x 9" sticky Hoosier Bites for my golfcart that don't last for shit so I get the deal with buying expensive purposes built tires.
For what he's doing with the car I suggested he buy 2 Hoosier sprint car RR tires for around $250ish a piece and run those. Seems like a much better option and they are plentiful around here new and used. They have tread as an added bonus.
What makes you think ET streets will be any different? They are both bias ply race tires.
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
Nothing really, just DOT stamp seems like should be "good"
There is a circle racer near me, i'm going to try and make friends.
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CarterKraft
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Going home from the cafe last weekend the alternator belt started complaining, loud squealing, 12 volts...
So I had to look at that tonight before driving it up to block the parking lot at the school.
Well the belt was fubar, missing segments and laying sideways in the groove.
I snugged it up a little then drove it up to O'Reilly's to get a new belt.
Out the gate the voltage is pretty high, over 14 trying to hit 16 as I pulled out of the driveway.
I flipped all the lights on (they're still halogen bulbs) to soak up some extra voltage and left the fan off until later on...
After a few blocks the voltage calmed down while idling at a red light. I flipped the fan on as it was at 180.
Worst case since the belt only runs the alternator I can just cut it off and get back home on the battery.
By the time I got to O'Reilly's the voltage was sitting at 14 steady, I flipped the lights off and it didn't move. Got a new belt and swapped it out in the parking lot, alternator was hot as fuk.
Drove it on up to the school no issues. So I guess I'll be upgrading the alternator sooner than later. This is a old 10Si that a 90 year old dude at a generator shop built in '96 so it's smoke is probably due for letting out.
What's the hotness?
Don't need a 1 wire but I'd like similar mount form factor to use the ICT low electric water pump mount.
Going to swap the belt to a legit horsepower rated belt vs this $9 Master pro rubber band.
So I had to look at that tonight before driving it up to block the parking lot at the school.
Well the belt was fubar, missing segments and laying sideways in the groove.
I snugged it up a little then drove it up to O'Reilly's to get a new belt.
Out the gate the voltage is pretty high, over 14 trying to hit 16 as I pulled out of the driveway.
I flipped all the lights on (they're still halogen bulbs) to soak up some extra voltage and left the fan off until later on...
After a few blocks the voltage calmed down while idling at a red light. I flipped the fan on as it was at 180.
Worst case since the belt only runs the alternator I can just cut it off and get back home on the battery.
By the time I got to O'Reilly's the voltage was sitting at 14 steady, I flipped the lights off and it didn't move. Got a new belt and swapped it out in the parking lot, alternator was hot as fuk.
Drove it on up to the school no issues. So I guess I'll be upgrading the alternator sooner than later. This is a old 10Si that a 90 year old dude at a generator shop built in '96 so it's smoke is probably due for letting out.
What's the hotness?
Don't need a 1 wire but I'd like similar mount form factor to use the ICT low electric water pump mount.
Going to swap the belt to a legit horsepower rated belt vs this $9 Master pro rubber band.
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
Googling looks like there's a CS130 that's a swap. 130amp should be plenty with this setup.
I keep forgetting to ask.... Does the car have a limited slip or spooled rear? I'm assuming it's LS just because you can actually get it to steer with steamrollers out back.
ANGRYBLACK
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CS130 is a good one. Always easy to get over the counter. IIRC pretty cheap too
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
35 spline spoolI keep forgetting to ask.... Does the car have a limited slip or spooled rear? I'm assuming it's LS just because you can actually get it to steer with steamrollers out back.
It's really pretty well mannered I think for as much tire is on the ground. Running 10 psi seems to help.
CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
Yeah everything I see says that's what I want.
I'm gonna do some research on specific versions and outputs and get one coming.
CarterKraft
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Not an off the shelf deal but it seems like it might be a better solution for my need.
I might end up with electric power steering so a 160 amp unit might be worthwhile.
I wonder if the single v belt will be a problem at 160 amps? I could switch to a serp belt if needed.
I might end up with electric power steering so a 160 amp unit might be worthwhile.
I wonder if the single v belt will be a problem at 160 amps? I could switch to a serp belt if needed.
AC130 Hybrid CS130D AD230 10Si Series Alternator
Hybrid alternator with CS130D series rear end assembly and 10Si compatible drive end housing. Great for installing on older vehicles with 6-12 mounting.
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