First drive today around the neighborhood. Hard shifting to 2nd but reverse was no problem. I slotted the holes for shifter cable bracket on the trans so cables are straight. Lots of smoke off the new ZFR turbo but no leaks anywhere and runs with no issues.
The wrap color is still in the...
Update on the build
Wire harness complete and installed. Just finishing up wrapping engine harness after cutting out the unused wires. Stripped and cleaned the engine and trans. Installed aluminum flywheel and south bend stage 4 clutch. Mounted the engine in the frame, installed fuel pump...
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Would this help with cooling the oil enough?
Or also found a plate that replaces the oil cooler with fittings to go to...
Silicone heater hose looks like a good solution and maybe an upgrade. Would look amazing too, being a smaller OD helps the only concern would be being able to crush to fit in the pipe, silicone is not as pliable as rubber but add enough heat even metal bends easier
I bought the donor with just under 100k. And now it has about 140k. After cleaning the surface rust I use POR 15 paint prep, put a fan on it,than alcohol rattle can rust-oleum automotive primer than gloss protective enamel, some parts get rubberized coating. I tried other brands from...
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