MIKE KE55 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Been keen as Clappedout but been lacking in funds and workspace. Went for a test run today after sorting out water leaks and installing a water temp sensor. Wired up the thermo fans and didn't overheat while out for a steady cruise, with a permit. However she didn't like to accelerate without coughing and spluttering on the way back. Not sure if it was the dying battery or if it's low on fuel perhaps. I'm waiting on the dizzy cap to arrive before dumping it in along with new rotor, leads, plugs coils and wiring I've already picked up. Tuesday is her debut with the engineer so hopefully the cap arrives already. I'm tempted to whack in one of the two Carter Black pumps I've got for her in case it's pump related. See how much vigor I have after work tomorrow....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Why 2 pumps? 100gph from 1 is more than enough. I've got a Holley red (70 odd gph) and that's fine for my 13b bridgey with a 48 ida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 2 pumps means cheap thrills basically. I'm whacking in a surge tank I bought; so 2 pumps it is. The whole engineering I'm doing is ridiculous overkill, and most would say an utter waste of money but it's a lot of fun and fantasising. I'm currently looking at a $1200 4.1 Ltd Hilux drum to drum purchase from a reco joint in Werribee, Melbourne. Then $1200 from Full Flight Engineering for a housing and axles chop. What I haven't decided on yet is whether to do a mini or full tub set up. As I have to fabricate off the rear of the car because I'm deleting the rear seat and stock fuel tank I have a small opportunity to tub it while I'm there. I recycle non-ferrous metal on the side of my hard rubbish HR driving job so money isn't the issue it's time needed to accumulate the scrap. As a consequence the build philosophy is one of total disregard for money. I've advertised for a ready built diff because I want it all sorted yesterday already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Sorry I should have mentioned, things went well at the engineers. I felt like the sun was shining straight out of my ass as I drove there. Then I pulled in and saw 3 brand spanking new Ford GT40's and pulled my head in. Lol He was super nice and we discussed everything as we looked over the car. There's the usual list of things to do, hilux diff, feinforced tranny brace and engine mounts but overall he didn't baulk at my desires and so half roll cage with spare wheel mounted on it and rally dash, mid mount dry cell battery all passed without a raised eyebrow. 15 inch 5 studs all round and a brake kit from Hoppers Stoppers new nolathane all round and Bob's you're aunty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Speaking of usless crap that I want, I just bought a diff breather kit for the hilux diff. I mean come on, it's got cnc stuff and non-ferrous composite breather filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 While waiting for my shortened camaro diff to arrive I'm going wide body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Getting there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Half time shenanigans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 1120mm face to face Camaro diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmac80 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 horey shit this is cool. keep at it i wanna see a finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Ordered somesome new lenses for the rear lights. Just as well I'm widening the car. Dodge Charger 73,74. Also welded up 60cm of the other side. Edited October 21, 2015 by MIKE KE55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Just fluffing around while I wait for the tail lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Ran out of mig gas but I'll sort it out tomorrow. Getting there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Lenses arrived broken. Bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE KE55 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Chop chop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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