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Well, finally got the last issue resolved: speed sensor. Tried different speedometers, everything, except the speed sensor. It was in fact the speed sensor (yes, it blinked orange as expected at each tooth). Then simple trial and error with a GPS app on my phone to calibrate speedometer. The last thing- fitted an aluminum plate to cover my giant hole where the headers come out. With trial and (a lot of) error, I finally got a decent coat of black paint with rattle cans (shelf product at auto parts store was so much better! I had tried various hardware store options/combos of primer). Fitted exhaust clips for the first time as the final job. (my son has been hitting the gym, hard)

Well, dropped of my paperwork at DMV this morning. The wait begins.

You can go to Carquest - there are direct replacement options in store for both tail lights (2 filament: 1157 bulb) and front/rear signals (1 filament: 1156?) (can’t recall part numbers). Here is the tail light (2 filament) replacement package:

I think this would be fun. Depending on family schedule/timing, I would be interested.

For anyone looking at LED options. I used these bulbs as a direct replacement, and I replaced/will replace with clear lenses. I also used these for the headlights: Getting on the dust covers required a little bit of effort, but direct plug and play for Halogen 9003.

(Cocks head to side, raises eyebrow)- what is that? I am generally up for an adventure, but that could be a tough time with my most idiotic hobby: Spec E46: and Ginetta G56 GTA:

I will check everything again and check dashboard the next time I get back in the garage. Right now, pedal is “okay.” Brakes work enough.

It reads at every tooth (light comes on), good electrical connections. But, Speedo shows nothing. Josh informs me they had a run of bad resistors in the dash, so I will check that next. Yes, went in order. Bled them a ton. I will drive, bed the bakes as best I can when I get my plates/registration- Josh says to give it 50-75 miles then bleed again, usually works for him.

Just bent mine down today (definitely need the lock ring tool to remove component). Probably got close: had 4+ gallons in tank- gauge reads about 1/2 full now. It had been reading about 1/8, didn’t bend it much, maybe 4-5 degrees.

Well, after ECU tune, RPM gauge was terrible. Reverted back to factory: 1,2 and 8 on- now works perfectly. I didn’t like electronics before this project, and this has done nothing to improve my disposition toward them.

Any advice on speed sensor or getting brake pedal more firm- I’m all ears.

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So, I can’t believe it, I’m basically done. (I still need to sort out speed sensor. I need to get brake pedal a bit more firm) Josh sent me back my ECU with the most up to date tune (with this tune, I had to adjust TPS from 1.23V -> 1.33V). It was like magic- car running perfectly in 2-3 min. Not quite on terra firma: First time on the ground: a beauty:

In the “detailed 420R build blog,” the guy used some tiny washers inside the female snap so that his rivet gun could apply pressure (makes it possible to use any rivet gun for those things- handy tip for anyone reading). More discussion can be found on the section about fitting mats. Here is a pic taken from that blog: Congrats on being done!

Yep all settled- just aggravating that this is necessary.

New fun: little bulb inside headlights (seem pointless?) would not work. On the left- connection for bulb was bent. In the right- ground was faulty. left: right:

In case anyone needs - module for 420R:

Set my RPM gauge to 1-7 off, 8 on. Now working. Will verify accuracy above 1100 when I have engine running properly. If you find yourself in central Virginia, steak dinner on me.

Thank you!!!

Please assume I am the dumbest person you have ever met… ”dipswitches” you say? TADTS you say? It surges constantly at the moment- normal, little RPM increase, then back to normal.

It ran like a kitten for about 5 seconds: Purring, if only briefly: IMG_5318.MOV

Bought a fuel rail release- sprayed in the face with gas. No issue with fuel supply as it turns out (2.1 gallons is plenty!). For no apparent reason car fired and ran rough after much consternation. Hand of God stuff - just started. Cannot seem to get it running right. Have the TPS as close to 1.23V as I can get it- that is one very, very sensitive adjustment! Will attach OBD in AM, go from there. Things I know at this point: 1) runs rough 2) RPM gauge is off- reads constant 400 at idle (rough idle) 3) fuel gauge is way off. Added another 2.5 gallons just now, (4+ gallons in an 11+ gallon tank). Gauge reads about 1/8.

Immobilzer disables starter- won’t crank. Messed with engine loom- think there was a loose ground as we got good voltage to the loom. Now have good spark shorting out to fuel rail. Now sorting out fuel delivery- put in 2.1 gallons. Going to add more, pull off fuel line to fuel rail. Confession- tried a tiny squirt of starter fluid after getting voltage to coils- fired up for <1s.

I have 12V to injectors. I have zero power to coils.

Little help please- I have fuel, but I do not have spark. I know the engine has ground. There is no spark to coils. Crank sensor appears unmolested and plugged in. ideas?