ncgoblin's Build Thread - 2005 SS/SC North Carolina

[IDRVSLO]

Try a test piece first.

 

[ncgoblin]

The diode that Lonny recommended has resolved my problem with the heat exchanger causing the car to sputter while turning off. I am going to send the remaining ones back to Lonny and Adam to hopefully share with future builds.

 

[ncgoblin]

Does anyone have a picture of the bend, and orientation of the fuel pump for the earlier model supercharged models? My gauge is not moving not a huge deal but may be an easy fix.

Thanks

 

[Lonny]

If you have a late model tank your don't need to bend the float.

The float needs to be positioned toward the passenger side of the tank.

While you have your pump out pull your fuel pump relay any turn on your ignition so your gauge lights up. Move your float up and down to make sure the gauge responds. It will be slow to respond even when working properly.

Make sure you remember to put your relay back in.

 

[ncgoblin]

Thanks Lonny I will give this a try tonight.

 

[ncgoblin]

Do you guys happen to know the nut size for the steering wheel?

 

[Silverback]

Do you guys happen to know the nut size for the steering wheel?

In my case, the nut behind the wheel is 6'3" 215#
The nut you're after is a short M14-1.5 nylock

 

[ncgoblin]

In my case, the nut behind the wheel is 6'3" 215#
The nut you're after is a short M14-1.5 nylock

Thanks good choice on the extended track

 

[ncgoblin]

Hey guys I am finishing up the brakes and installing the shifter. What pads do you all recommend for the brakes? I made sure to install larger rotors in front then back. Also I have a small issue with the shifter the white plastic piece I lost in the attached photo can I buy this at a local hardware store or do I need to by a whole new piece to attach to the rod?

 

[RichRich]

You won't be using those at all, I have some close up pictures in my build log in post 70 of how the manual shifter is connected. >>CLICK HERE<< You should have the connectors inside a little goody bag labeled shifter hardware

 

[ncgoblin]

I never received the attachment to the shifter itself. I believe the 2005 reuses the plastic swivel attachments with the metal rods atttached. I may have to go to ACE hardware and see if I can get this to clip on.

 

[Briann1177]

I think a lot of us are using the Duralast Gold DG956 brake bads all the way around. Lonny was kind enough to demonstrate on mine that they stop very well.

 

[ncgoblin]

I think a lot of us are using the Duralast Gold DG956 brake bads all the way around. Lonny was kind enough to demonstrate on mine that they stop very well.

Picked these up tonight thanks.

 

[ncgoblin]

You won't be using those at all, I have some close up pictures in my build log in post 70 of how the manual shifter is connected. >>CLICK HERE<< You should have the connectors inside a little goody bag labeled shifter hardware

Hey Rich I ended up finding a swivel Bush’s g that with a c-clip from ACE hardware that will work. I assume the lines matter in the way they are connected to the transmission and shifter I cannot seem to find a guide for both explaining. Also it looks like one side of the line is longer then the other. I appreciate your help the site is a bugger to search sometimes.

 

[ctuinstra]

You won't be using those at all, I have some close up pictures in my build log in post 70 of how the manual shifter is connected. >>CLICK HERE<< You should have the connectors inside a little goody bag labeled shifter hardware

If I'm not mistaken, DF changed the way they connect the turnbuckle shaft to the shifter. They no longer use the small heim joints and now use the plastic donor attachments.

 

[ncgoblin]

If I'm not mistaken, DF changed the way they connect the turnbuckle shaft to the shifter. They no longer use the small heim joints and now use the plastic donor attachments.

This is true you can still get the turn buckles at ACE hardware if your like a knuckle head like me and lose the inner part of the stock one.

 

[RichRich]

Gotcha!! Man, I'm gonna need to build another one just to keep up with the changes haha

 

[ncgoblin]

Been sick all week but I felt decent today so I ended up finishing installing all brake pads and brake lines. Quick question on the hub that the steering wheel sits on with the 3 holes. What size threads are those? I feel like they are M7.100 but none of my bolts I have fit m6 is too small, and m8 too large. I need to order some.

 

[Karter2026]

Been sick all week but I felt decent today so I ended up finishing installing all brake pads and brake lines. Quick question on the hub that the steering wheel sits on with the 3 holes. What size threads are those? I feel like they are M7.100 but none of my bolts I have fit m6 is too small, and m8 too large. I need to order some.

1/4"-20 I think if my memory is still working

 

[ncgoblin]

It’s always the small things that make me want to go crazy. I removed this clip to see why the line was not receiving fluid come to find out the piston from the slave cylinder was pressed all the way in not sure if this is the cause but now I cannot get this stupid clip back in i spent about an hour trying and adjusting its width/etc...is this clip easily replaceable or do I need to look at the junk yard? I think the one I have now is too bent and out of shape. Does the clip go on first or after the line is inserted? I put it on 2 months ago and had no problems not sure why it’s a pain now.