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Haven’t updated in a while, too much other stuff going on to work on the hot rod. That said a couple of updates. Tried to wrap the scoop again, multiple times. OK,,, I suck at wrapping. Part of the problem is there wasn’t a finish coat of paint on it which I think lead to some of the issues when trying to reposition it. That said, went with VHT Wrinkle paint. Sprays on OK,, but the color is still a bit blotchy. The plan was to put a small bead of black caulk under it to help with it sticking and fill any small gaps, that’ll wait for now.

Back to the PCM issue. I did get a new water pipe in from the CTS. Looks like a winner, starts in the back as normal then low on the block and exits below the alternator as apposed to right next to the passanger cylinder head. That gives me room above the original mounting plate I made to mount the PCM. I did make a new mount out of steel,, but it’s super heavy. Will remake in aluminum this weekend if I have time (need to work on boat). After that back to wiring.

I’m also looking at an E85 kit. Time to do it is now if I’m going to do it. There’s a guy on the west coast that’s put one in his track attack Miata and really likes it. Uses the GM E85 sensor and it requires Hot/Ground and one new wire to the PCM. He also says the R85 tune is already in the PCM,,, just needs to be turned on. I’ve already had a mail order base tune done as well as VATS delete so don’t how I’ll get this turned on as of yet. Good news is I would expect about 350HP, 295 TQ at the crank after.