Parts show up often, but I try to keep the parts pics relevant to what I'm working on at the time. A keen eye will see there is some interesting things here.
We will start with the yoke. When I assembled the 12 bolt I bought an ebay (non-branded basically) "forged" yoke. The issue with it was...
Sometimes I have lots of pics to update and it didn't take me a lot of labor to get them. Other times I work a lot and only end up with a couple pics looking like i haven't done much. And I don't have much for you this go round but trust me I been busy. I'm pretty dedicated on getting this dumb...
Bought a box of generic intercooler piping off ebay.
The goal is to have one solid piece from turbo to intercooler, then from intercooler to throttle body. Mocking the first piece up.
Woulda been nice if i could have pointed the turbo another direction but it didnt work out that way...
Took some time off the cage and decided to do some other stuff. I started with going over the wiring inside the car, reconnecting those 4 wires that got cut, getting a gameplan for the headlight and fan wiring that had to be extended, and wrapping some stuff with tape. I was able to get the...
So I been working on this cage, by myself. Its listed as hold and tack but that's easier said then done, plus I've never installed a cage. Here's my initial mock up (first day). I am 75% done now and think i have 3 afternoons in on it so far.
I am also adding gussets at every joint for added...
Only way to figure out final routing of all hoses and electrical is to start assembling the dang thing right? Main components in place here, now all that's left is the 5000 details.
First thing Monday I got my welding bottle filled up. Came home and decided where I wanted the three o2 bungs and welded em up. Got the hotside wrapped also.
Did a really quick coat of red just to decide whether i liked it or not. I think i do. I figure its gonna take 3 coats to look really...
Stroud 420, in red of course. Their youtube video is very helpful if you've never packed one of these things.
In the middle of wheeltubs but I had to test fit and see how she looks. Excuse how dirty it is.
So I had 3 days off and 3 things to do. 1. Get the 6-50 220v plug installed for the...
I'm still mentally avoiding the wheeltubs so I decided lets make a hotside today. Got a pile of truck manifolds behind the shop so I grabbed a pair to get started. They have a flange with studs, so we will cut that off and install vbands. You can see the vband, flex coupler, and reducer in this...
Progress has been slow due to work but i picked up a new toy!!! Gonna need it to weld the chromoly cage in. I wasn't in the market for a new machine but when an older one came around for pretty cheap i decided to jump on it.
I'm mentally avoiding finishing the wheeltubs at this point, I'm...
Well first, you have no clue what youre doing. Second, there would be an orifice tube in that fitting making one side (port) the high side and one side the low side. It sounds like at 20 pounds you are still way low on freon. Jumping the compressor on isnt a huge deal but wasnt necessary. It was...
Normal with a low charge. Keep filling.
Another thing, during non-use, pressures are the same. There is no high or low side. They settle in around 80 psi. When the compressor runs its sucks one side lower and pressurizes the other higher. When your low side spikes its going back to resting...
The bigger and better things I was talking about. VSR 88mm.
Tried to make some progress on the tubs. Made an initial cut
After a lot of profanity and sparks flying the drivers side is basically fit in place. At this point its ready to be welded in and sealed up.
Long trip to Ft Worth and back. Dallas traffic is crazy......
The tubs appear different sizes due to the car body being non-symmetrical. They will look the same once installed.
If you ever stop at Bucee's or see this in the store its highly recommended. Cool place, first time I'd been to...
Quick update: Hood safety release handle is reinstalled, fenders/bumper are braced, headlight mounts are done, catch can and radiator over flow have mounts. Everything was test fit before disassembly. Radiator and fans have been cleaned and painted. I tried out some Rustoleum brush on paint. I...
100% agree, the lack of padding has been on my mind. I believe both surfaces will be painted, and if things keep going as they have been, and about 100 miles a year being put on the car, I think it will be fine. The inner tube is a clever idea. I just may use that or something similar.
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