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...
I spent two nights fighting pulling hoses through the tubes. Tried everything that was posted about it. I made a drill winch like the one DF sells and the hose keeps ripping apart at the ring. I ripped about 2’ of chunks off. So gave up on that and put the frame on saw horses, started...
Thanks, the frame color is cobalt blue metallic, came out amazing. The powder coater was excited to get on it, had the frame back home in 3 days. The donor parts cleaned up quick with grinder and wire wheel, rust disolver helps for any pitting. I got all parts painted including brake lines.
Hey guys, starting my build log. I live 45 minutes north of Minneapolis MN. I been in the shadows watching and learning from everyone. Finally took the plunge and ordered my kit early September after visiting Red Oak TX. I got my donor spring 2017 it is 08 ss tc with few mods at 24psi. My...
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