Project "Blue", My 1987 J20 Build

[Randyzzz]

Like I said, slow progress. First I installed the trans cooler lines. Then I was able to mock up the front half of the exhaust using my tried and true method- ABS pipe. Everything clears but it’s tight. I’m happy with it. Now to build it out of the mandrel bends.

 

[bigwalton]

 

[Randyzzz]

Flanges just showed up from AZ CNC Manufacturing on EBay. $35 a pair plus $8 shipping. 1/2” thick, nice machining. I’m impressed.

 

[Randyzzz]

Right side (easy side) cut and fit. Thinking this will work out nicely!

 

[Randyzzz]

And drivers side. A few more tweaks and its welding time. But the dinner bell just rang, so that’s it for tonight!

 

[Randyzzz]

While waiting for a couple more parts, I cobbled together a fuel injector testing/cleaning rig. An old 125psi stainless filter housing, some fittings and quick connects, and an injector pulse tool and I’m set. The air fitting is to hook up to the compressor, set at 55psi. Going to get some Techron to mix in with the fuel for the test.

I have to say- it feels good to get going on this again. I have been in a slump both physically and mentally- and it’s time to get out of it. ??

 

[John N]

I have to say- it feels good to get going on this again. I have been in a slump both physically and mentally- and it’s time to get out of it. ??

Hey, my son and I got his done a while back, but yours will be way cooler, I’m sure.

 

[Randyzzz]

So- these pictures don’t look all that different- and that’s good. I replaced the custom masking tape with welds and a band clamp. Still have to weld in the O2 sensor bungs- but the hard part of this project is done!

 

[bigwalton]

So lovely.

 

[Randyzzz]

Well, the month of September has been rough. My 94yo Mom fell and broke her hip. After a week in the hospital she is now in a rehabilitation facility. She is improving but such a traumatic experience had taken a toll on her both physically and mentally. We see her every day after work, and I just haven’t been in the mood nor had the time to accomplish much else. However, saw a neat J-20 at a small car show yesterday, and decided to was time to get things moving. So I welded in the oxygen sensor fittings, the short extension to get the y pipe past the trans crossmember, and then painted it all with exhaust paint. Once it dries I’ll reinstall.

 

[Randyzzz]

J-20 at the car show-

 

[CJ7Pilot]

I'm sorry to hear about your mom, Randy, and I hope she heals well!

Sometimes dealing with life events can totally sap our motivation for doing anything else, for sure.

I'm glad the car show sparked your enthusiasm, and you were able to find a little bit of "Randy" time.

 

[Belizeit]

I'm sorry also to hear about your mother also. I was having to do that after my mother fell last year also, but it was long distance there in Medford. Luckily my sister lives in the area otherwise it would have been extremely difficult to handle. No doubt family comes first

 

[bigwalton]

Sorry to hear that man, that kind of stuff is always hard.

 

[designerRob]

I'm sorry to hear about your mom, Randy, and I hope she heals well!

Sometimes dealing with life events can totally sap our motivation for doing anything else, for sure.

I'm glad the car show sparked your enthusiasm, and you were able to find a little bit of "Randy" time.

Couldn't have said it any better. Randy, I hope your mom gets back on her feet soon!

 

[Randyzzz]

Got the pipes installed. I’m pretty pleased with the finished product. From the outlet I’ll have a braid covered flex pipe, and then a muffler or muffler/resonator combo. 3” out the back behind the passenger tire.