The Ivory KB car

[Mad1stGen]

New door handle installed. I had it painted along with the engine bay so it was a simple bolt on deal. Yeah, right :roll_over:

Replaced missing outer gasket, and aligned properly. The door opens like it should now



I also decided to remove the rattling compressor. I am speechless . PO was definitely thinking outside the box on this one.

I think it's a town car or crown vic compressor, used with a mark viii dryer. No wonder the car would pump up so slow.
Eddie shipped a new one here already, so that will be all fixed soon.



But first, some more wiring to do .... :embarrassed: More on that later.

 

[Ford nut]

Funny what people do.

 

[chadly]

Thoroughly impressed by your work! You have inspired me to dig into mine when I get home.

 

[Mad1stGen]

Replacement compressor from Eddie installed with SS hardware. Looks like relay connector has seen some moisture. Cleaned up and relay replaced. Case closed. :wink:

 

[Mad1stGen]

I also worked on the AFCO heat exchanger placement. I shifted the reservoir up couple inches and relocated some harnesses.



Fit is better than expected. I also clearanced the steel bumper so more to allow full air flow to the HE, as well as better visibility thru terminator bumper cover.



Finally I made few brackets to mount the HE securely utilizing its pre-welded mounting points. They will need to be tig welded though, so off they go :embarrassed:

 

[97CobraLSC]

I can't wait to see the HE behind the Cobra bumper. It's going to look awesome.

 

[Mad1stGen]

Thanks to Phil at StraightShotPerformance brackets are tigged in no time.

I opted out to have short welds to keep the originality of the HE in case it ever ends up in a mustang (which the mounting tabs were for).

I also welded in 4 nuts to the core support to make this a one hand bolt on type of deal.

 

[Mad1stGen]

SS hardware, and it literally bolts right in Good clearances all around. :thumbsup:

 

[Mad1stGen]

I can't wait to see the HE behind the Cobra bumper. It's going to look awesome.

No need to wait. Here's your money shot :cool-blue:

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I also worked on the trans cooler placement. My original idea to put it on the right side didn't work out, so I am testing this location.

 

[Mad1stGen]

As promised, the engine ended up in the car last week. 8 bolt flywheel from an 00 GT and pilot bearing removed. Now the trans can be installed



All ready to go :thumbsup:

 

[Mad1stGen]

Moar ... Looks like it's gonna be a tight fit :err-what?:

 

[Mad1stGen]

.... and it's in.

I will have to make a different set of k-member spacers as the ones provided by the owner are not enough, but overall it looks like it will fit just fine under the stock hood.
Custom A/C lines will have to be made as well to give more room around the throttle body. It's surprising how much room there is under that Gen2 dome though :laugh:




FYI please do not use this for reference as to how other KB units fit in a mark viii engine bay as the 03-04 Cobra setup is vastly different from B head specific units.

 

[tixer]

Wow. That's a thing of beauty, right there.

Nice work, Jeremi. Very nice work.

For some reason, the fusebox stands out to me though. like it wants to be painted as well? something about the un-customized bits all hanging out together in that corner.

 

[falcon50]

Good eye, I agree.
Within 15 minutes of seeing Jeremi's pictures I had this UPR piece ordered (as well as Oil Fill cover and dipstick):

 

[Mad1stGen]

... I had this UPR piece ordered (as well as Oil Fill cover and dipstick):
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Does that work on the Mark VIII fuse box ?

The oil cap cover is on already. :smile-purple:

I honestly don't think the engine bay needs more ivory. The right side will be offset with the intake tubing and filter element/shield/whatever that might be :roll_over:

Oh, and I hope you don't mind I deleted the RH shock tower harness and that cover. :err-what?:

 

[beerdog]

nice

 

[Mad1stGen]

Little by little it's all coming together.:cool-blue:

Trans cooler fully mounted. All lines plumbed and ready to go. The fan still needs wired, but that's all be done with other electrical work.



The FL-1A oil filter remotely mounted under the battery tray. Lines plumbed as well. Should be easily accessible with just two lower wheel liner screws removed.



Also, upon re-assembly I noticed the trans mount being very weak. So in went ES solid mount.



Tomorrow I plan to run the fuel lines. Not sure where to mount the inline fuel filter, not very keen on stock (in the wheel well) location. Any suggestions ? :wave:

 

[Mad1stGen]

I was able to devote almost whole day to the fuel system today, but it's done. :thumbsup:

Stock fuel pump was replaced with Aeromotive Stealth 340lph pump. Not quite the direct fit I was hoping for, but nothing that can be made to fit. It's ain't no Mustang for sure.

Stock fuel lines, tank and years of road debris



Almost the same in size, more than double the flow :smile-purple:

 

[Mad1stGen]

The top basket hat had to be trimmed around the pump body as it's taller than the original pump.

Th outlet is taller as well. Easy fix.



Little more trim needed to have the return and feed line manifold sit flush. Also, the OEM plug has couple more guide pins. The wire gauge is the same, so I decided to trim the stock plug.

 

[Mad1stGen]

The pump fully installed. No issues to report



-6 AN return, and -8 AN feed adapters installed. Plenty of Aeroquip Starlite hose to reach the engine.