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.

 

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

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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 application are the headers for? Trying to understand the adapters. I don't know what that amount of pipe crushing is going to do. Its too late now to suggest other things.

 

The factory manifold bolts are too close to the ports to properly fit a header tube, so Spintech uses adapters to spread the bolts out, allowing for large tubes.

Engine Masters proved that beating the snot out of headers doesn't really affect them.

 

LOL i haven't so much as paid attention to suspension. As long as it tracks straight, I'm happy.

Photos are through my Samsung S10 phone.

 

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.

 

We will wait for ya. Maybe not exactly 'patiently', but, we'll wait. Take the time you need, recharge your batteries, let work settle down some, do what ya gotta do. We'll still be here.

However, we DO want a video of the first start.

 

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.

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