Starting the build process
#351
This is quite the build thread.
I would cut the crossmember to get the oil pan to fit. Raising the transmission is likely not the best way to go. Even modify the oil pan. I took 3 inches out of the crossmember in the 87 Dakota I put a hemi in.
Driveshaft/pinion angle are important. Its going to have some driveshaft speed.
I would cut the crossmember to get the oil pan to fit. Raising the transmission is likely not the best way to go. Even modify the oil pan. I took 3 inches out of the crossmember in the 87 Dakota I put a hemi in.
Driveshaft/pinion angle are important. Its going to have some driveshaft speed.
#352
Yea, I know about them. But yea, one doesn't exist and I don't have the time to try and design one and get the geometry right.
Today was productive.
Beat the headers to fit around the steering shaft
Put headers on
Installed throttle pedal & Morse Cable
Made & installed GM to DCX Throttle Position Sensor Adapter
Made extension pigtail for Idle Air Solenoid (not yet installed)
Made & installed extensions for Intake Air Temperature and Engine Coolant Temperature
Replaced/extended Injector #4 pigtail
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QAE4eXYe5UL5b1Ma8
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Today was productive.
Beat the headers to fit around the steering shaft
Put headers on
Installed throttle pedal & Morse Cable
Made & installed GM to DCX Throttle Position Sensor Adapter
Made extension pigtail for Idle Air Solenoid (not yet installed)
Made & installed extensions for Intake Air Temperature and Engine Coolant Temperature
Replaced/extended Injector #4 pigtail
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QAE4eXYe5UL5b1Ma8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ySAVfMepu5dwnGj98
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QM3VbQEyvmrEgrE26
https://photos.app.goo.gl/TUX3KcXSogrfQMyP9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BsWob8dH9uYQ9wYk7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kEDGBXLcN871woPBA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BKx7sWgSfFZgGuA79
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QrPSfHQzZD9PeMNN6
#353
WOW, first off thank you for taking the time to share your build with us. For me, personally, I would never (be nice Dave) modify the headers like that, I simply have no words... but I get it I really do.
What camera do you use to take these shots? They are amazing pics... BTW your drivers side upper control arm bushing is sagging a bit
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What camera do you use to take these shots? They are amazing pics... BTW your drivers side upper control arm bushing is sagging a bit
runs and hides
#354
#355
Engine Masters proved that beating the snot out of headers doesn't really affect them.
#356
WOW, first off thank you for taking the time to share your build with us. For me, personally, I would never (be nice Dave) modify the headers like that, I simply have no words... but I get it I really do.
What camera do you use to take these shots? They are amazing pics... BTW your drivers side upper control arm bushing is sagging a bit
runs and hides
What camera do you use to take these shots? They are amazing pics... BTW your drivers side upper control arm bushing is sagging a bit
runs and hides
Photos are through my Samsung S10 phone.
#357
Hard to believe I haven't updated in a month. But working 12's and 16's and not getting sleep some nights will do that. I've been absolutely drained of energy this month, Yesterday was a nice recharge day, but I need more.
All electrical is done. New transmission mount is made and in place. Radiator was ordered December 1. Crankcase Evac is done.
Plugged in the V8 computer I have, flashed my VIN to it, tested all 8 fuel injectors and the idle speed controller this morning. Everything is fundamentally complete and ready to start.
All electrical is done. New transmission mount is made and in place. Radiator was ordered December 1. Crankcase Evac is done.
Plugged in the V8 computer I have, flashed my VIN to it, tested all 8 fuel injectors and the idle speed controller this morning. Everything is fundamentally complete and ready to start.
#358
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#359
Work has been crazy lately (moving 3 whole primary care doctors clinics) on top of the holidays; Have one Dialysis clinic relocation that will take a chunk of my time in January and February. Then we'll be back on Dragster duty. As the folks at work say, you can't burn a candle at both ends if the candle no longer exists.
Getting the run-around from AFCO on the radiator. Ordered December 1, original quote was Mid-January, now we're into late January. So, we'll see.
I'll go ahead and throw out some photos.
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Getting the run-around from AFCO on the radiator. Ordered December 1, original quote was Mid-January, now we're into late January. So, we'll see.
I'll go ahead and throw out some photos.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMWgaaRQJqtSMYEW8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/puCySKnEhWutLu9d6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/TLAyqFni2b6ufxw57
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wxYpV5wtzkvuBCdW7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WoRNcuVURF7nTbdB8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kyR4wp9niqMZuKD66
https://photos.app.goo.gl/C7ThxgD23wDHpkAU7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/i3FVWMDjPshTeJia8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JC6td9qhmdUGvSHU8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DgqPMENAfvhBvg5U9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/X2Pttupmvp2bEqe88
#360
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