Hey guys looking for tips for completing power tour 2014. About 2700 miles in 10 days. My 85 daytona is heavily modified, specs will be at the end of the post. I will be running the engine on low boost for 99% of the trip, probably no more than 10-12 psi.
I'm cheaping out and waiting till 2015 to get a new trans so right now I'm using the stock a413 (65k miles) with a new pump, new high stall torque converter, fresh fluid/filter. This is the main reason I'm keeping the boost down, so I don't blow up the tranny!
I'm a bit concerned about keeping the vehicle cool. I've heard that some people have issues with keeping their car cool on long trips once heavily modified. Should I look into a custom aluminum radiator (cant really afford right now) or will the TII radiator I have be OK if I keep the boost down and don't beat the tar out of it?
My buddy is going in his 66 charger which has done 2 long hauls, and its his DD, so its really reliable. He will help me cart around allot of the spare parts/tools.
Here is my emergency supplies so far:
2-ton jack / 2 jack stands
valve cover gaskets
oil pan gasket
thermostat gaskets
spare lifters
spare roller rockers
spare water pump
spare alternator
spare thermostat
spare timing, alternator, power steering belts
5 qts oil
2 gallons antifreeze
10 ft of each 3 sizes vacuum line
vacuum tees / caps / reducers
extra hose clamps, 3 sizes
extra t-clamps, 2.5"
wire connectors / 10ga wire.
wire cutters / strippers
multi-meter
Axle nut socket
misc. spare bolts
loctite
jumper cables
4 spare spark plugs
spark plug socket
philips screw driver
flat head screw driver
1 set regular metric wrenches + ratcheting wrenches
1 set regular SAE wrenches + ratcheting wrenches
2 sets 3/8" drive Metric sockets
1 set 3/8" SAE sockets
3/8" drive extensions, 2x 3/8" ratchets
1 set 1/2" drive Metric sockets
1 set 1/2" drive SAE sockets
1/2" extensions, 1/2" breaker bar, 1/2" ratchet
Makita 3/8" drive impact driver & drill motor + 2 batteries + charger
1/2" drive Dewalt impact driver, corded + extension cord
Haynes & Chilton's repair manuals + wiring / vacuum diagrams
(I can return most of the parts if I dont use them)
The tools all fit inside my tool bag minus the impact drivers.
Important mods:
Big-valve, ported (being re-ported at my work) DC race head
PT lifters, Roller followers, Comp Beehive Springs, Comp Ti retainers & Locks
Lengel's Plenum & ported 58mm Tbody (measured at 59.xx, same as the plenum)
Ported lower 2-piece runners by moparzrule
Ported stock exhaust manifold from Cindy
Acannell's 4th cyl coolant mod
Big FMIC, 2.5" piping, real HKS bov
Fuel rail from Cindy
+40's from Cindy
255 Walbro from Cindy
87 T2 Stage 5 LM from Cindy
3-Bar Map
Forged Wiseco Pistons from TU
87 Shelby T2 Rods, Crank & Block w/ clevite tri-metal bearings
All wiring converted to 87 T2 specs.
Also all new suspension, brakes, and 4 new tires. Brand new optima yellow top.