The Ivory KB car
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Mad1stGen
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Yeah, I like them these clamps a lot. They're lined, and made by Aeroquip, just like the rest of the the lines and fittings. :thumbsup:
Thanks man. Much appreciated. Remember one thing though ... life is shorter than you think :embarrassed:
Not much progress today, but got a little done regardless. The steering shaft modified to go around the cobra manifolds, and the UPR dipstick handle installed. :wink2-green
Mad1stGen
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Since the shop time is limited around holidays, I decided to tear into the rear suspension before I start working on the exhaust fabrication.
I stripped the rear subframe of the control arms, knuckles, and differential in preparation for the new/rebuilt components.
Here is a a pair of cleaned up knuckles ready for the Delrin bushings, fresh Timken bearings, and FRPP Cobra hubs, along with D.Dalke caliper relocation brackets to accommodate the 11.65" rear Cobra rotors.
It will all have to wait until after Christmas though. :embarrassed:
I stripped the rear subframe of the control arms, knuckles, and differential in preparation for the new/rebuilt components.
Here is a a pair of cleaned up knuckles ready for the Delrin bushings, fresh Timken bearings, and FRPP Cobra hubs, along with D.Dalke caliper relocation brackets to accommodate the 11.65" rear Cobra rotors.
It will all have to wait until after Christmas though. :embarrassed:
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Mad1stGen
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Funny you should say that. I was surprised at it's size too once I opened the box. It's rated for 130gph, so it definitely won't be a restriction though.
Gen2 basket has two filter socks in line and I am more concerned about that being the restriction. Time will tell I guess.
Fore makes a really nice filter unit and it would be a better option I am sure. I will check it out when I get back to the car. Thanks.
Gen2 basket has two filter socks in line and I am more concerned about that being the restriction. Time will tell I guess.
Fore makes a really nice filter unit and it would be a better option I am sure. I will check it out when I get back to the car. Thanks.
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Ford nut
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That's a fact
Mad1stGen
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Lower control arms getting stripped of the old bushings, in preparation for the Delrin replacements. Zerk fittings for the greasable bushings installed.
Full set of control arms, and knuckles assembled ready to be re-installed on to the rear sub-frame. But first it's differential time.
Full set of control arms, and knuckles assembled ready to be re-installed on to the rear sub-frame. But first it's differential time.
Mad1stGen
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Knuckles reinstalled, along with Dalke caliper relocation brackets, and 11.65" OEM Cobra rotors. The stock calipers and brackets modified to go over the larger rotors.
They will be coming off and getting powdercoated along with the front brakes once I get those figured out.
Zerk fittings should be accesible even with the wheels in place. Finally, acceptable sway bar clearance with 18x10 wheels and 285/40/18 DRs. One less thing off my mind
They will be coming off and getting powdercoated along with the front brakes once I get those figured out.
Zerk fittings should be accesible even with the wheels in place. Finally, acceptable sway bar clearance with 18x10 wheels and 285/40/18 DRs. One less thing off my mind
driller
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Wait... no LPW diff cover or brace, nor any pinion brace or HD rear mount? :eek-large:
Mad1stGen
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If you can provide enough supporting info where lack of these parts in a daily driven, non-track duty, auto car causes big issues, I am sure the owner can be convinced to buy and install them. :confused-red:
I also have an access to the custom rear diff mount that's equally if not better (and of course more affordable) than the HD scp mount. Oh and the new FRPP cover is a better piece anyways :roll_over:
Lvnmarks
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Go On.....
driller
El Presidente
I mistakenly thought the build was more than a daily driver. The Nittos and True-Trac threw me off. LOL :laugh:
Mad1stGen
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.... says the guy who takes 6 months to pull the differential :err-what?:
I've been working on some odds and ends in the engine bay, as well as some wiring inside the car while waiting on some extra brake and exhaust parts.
KB oil dipstick was replaced with a SS piece to help with hood clearance. Sneak peak at the 4" mandrel bent aluminum intake tubing ...
Custom belt length due to alternator mods, and idler pulleys came out to 76.5". Generic belt to test the length, and GY Gatorback on order.
The Racetronix direct fuel pump feed harness installed. I am actually contemplating deleting the FPDM all together, but have to talk to our tuner to make sure changes can be accounted for in the tune to my liking.
Finally, new front 13" Centric rotors, and F&R caliper rebuild kits.
Mad1stGen
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All the gauges originally mounted by the owner got fully wired in (fuel sender signals, and dash backlight), and vac/boost and oil pressure feeds connected. Talk about stuffing 10lb of stuff in 1lb box :eek-large:
I also wired in two aux lights. The green one will come on with the intercooler pump, and the red one will come on when the trans cooler fan thermostat calls for fan operation i.e. fluid temp is at 170F.
As mentioned before, calipers gettings stripped for powdercoating. Piston removal with the help of compressed air All 4 calipers and hardware ready for refinishing. While that's 'brewing" I plan to get the exhaust done this week :smile-purple:
I also wired in two aux lights. The green one will come on with the intercooler pump, and the red one will come on when the trans cooler fan thermostat calls for fan operation i.e. fluid temp is at 170F.
As mentioned before, calipers gettings stripped for powdercoating. Piston removal with the help of compressed air
All 4 calipers and hardware ready for refinishing. While that's 'brewing" I plan to get the exhaust done this week :smile-purple: Looking good.
The tune file can be changed from FPDM to relay (on/off)
Change the 1 to a 2 or the other way around... I'd have to fire up the computer.
Pump will generate a little more heat and vapor for the emission system running wide open, I think I saw you're running a aftermarket regulator; it will be easier to tune with the 1:1 rise from the regulator vs 1:1 and variable drive FP.
My opinion anyway.
The tune file can be changed from FPDM to relay (on/off)
Change the 1 to a 2 or the other way around... I'd have to fire up the computer.
Pump will generate a little more heat and vapor for the emission system running wide open, I think I saw you're running a aftermarket regulator; it will be easier to tune with the 1:1 rise from the regulator vs 1:1 and variable drive FP.
My opinion anyway.