V1 Joe's 2009 F40 SS/TC #470

[comegetjoe]

That's good to know. Thanks for paving the way on this.

Paving the way...
... trying things out... we'll see. Now, that pesky axle problem we have.

 

[Hayden2053]

Paving the way...
... trying things out... we'll see. Now, that pesky axle problem we have.

Fairly new to this, what do you gain by going to a F40 transmission over one you previously had?, build looks nice and shiny I like it

 

[Ark :D]

Fairly new to this, what do you gain by going to a F40 transmission over one you previously had?, build looks nice and shiny I like it

A gear, and a larger man-package.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

A $2500 premium to order the frame/kit from DF and more challenges to getting all the correct (and more $$) parts to install it into the chassis, but have a transmission that is nearly bulletproof behind an Ecotec 4 (these are installed behind V8 LS motors in other conversions). Only those with more disposable $$ and the need to install something that few other Goblins have are willing to accept the challenge of going this route.

Edit: just like @comegetjoe !

 

[comegetjoe]

Fairly new to this, what do you gain by going to a F40 transmission over one you previously had?, build looks nice and shiny I like it

Better look shiney lol it's brand new.

I drove a 300hp SS/TC with a 4.05 f35 daily for almost a year and was continuously locked out of 2nd gear at higher rpm on the 1-2shift. Not something I wanted to deal with.

The F40 is a stronger transmission and then there is personal preference.

 

[Metal Mech]

I find it awesome and hilarious that we will have two goblins living only a few miles away from each otter and they will be complete opposites on build and power sets ups. Mine the basics simple one and Joes the extreme version haha

 

[comegetjoe]

These match up, right?
Top is mine loosely assembled and bottom is someone's I downloaded into a saved folder on my phone.

My larger bolts are on the control arms already.

 

[Rttoys]

Looks correct. If it’s not, we will tell you once you have everything fully assembled and ready to drive.

 

[ah.b.normal]

Progress. Exhale. F40 attached.
I left the directional stickers on for Thad.

I've seen too many backwards, and an easy mistake for anyone. I must confess flipped clutch discs have gotten me 3 real deals on cars; in 40 years. And some repairs as some discs when flipped disintegrate quickly producing much head scratching.

 

[comegetjoe]

Eastwood radiator paint. Two coats, 30min apart.
Looks pretty good.

May I suggest not painting the rubber covers? The paint doesn't dry on them and you'll get it all over your hands and nice t-shirt.

 

[Metal Mech]

Should have masked off the goblin logo or your number.
Would have looked better

 

[comegetjoe]

Too "busy". I don't do the busy look.

 

[Metal Mech]

Too "busy". I don't do the busy look.

You spelt “busy” wrong it’s “boring”. Haha

 

[comegetjoe]

You spelt “busy” wrong it’s “boring”. Haha

Lol I don't do boring either. Have you seen my build?

 

[Mahkoi]

You spelt “busy” wrong it’s “boring”. Haha

Hey!....leave us boring people alone. Well @comegetjoe has a neon frame so I might be a different category of boring.

 

[Metal Mech]

Lol I don't do boring either. Have you seen my build?

Only bits and pieces haha

 

[Metal Mech]

Hey!....leave us boring people alone. Well @comegetjoe has a neon frame so I might be a different category of boring.

If you think it’s bright in the photos you should see it in person.
The day we picked up the frames the first thing I thought was his was lime sherbet and mine was orange sherbet haha.

 

[comegetjoe]

Hey!!
Engine Prep video complete.

Does that mean the engine is ready to go in?

 

[comegetjoe]

I have scheduled a 2nd person for Saturday. Let's go!

 

[comegetjoe]