Kyle.t91

I wish the pics would load in the right order.

Kyle.t91

Got the engine in today and moved in inside.


Trying to re use the merge I built for the mustang.

Kyle.t91

This didn't work. It was too close and I couldn't get the 45 on. Went too the oil pan instead.


The crossover 90 hits the back of the alternator. I cut a section of the plastic cover but it's not going to work. I'm going to see if I can find a tighter radius 90 .

RobertD

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Man your moving right along on this thing!!

Kyle.t91

It's amazing how your motivation comes back when it's something your interested in 😉

Kyle.t91

V-band clears everything. Should when wrapped as well

Going a different route with the hotside then last pics posted

Got hoses on just to see where I can rout exhaust and intercooler pipe

Kyle.t91

Well scratch the second try at the hotside. Going to go back to version 1. I should have just stick with it cause now I've wasted several hours

Kyle.t91

Hotside is all mocked up. I'll be welding it up (very ugly like) and wrapping it tonight.

Kyle.t91

Got everything wrapped and bolted up. Got to get some 3" to do the downpipe.

Kyle.t91

Kyle.t91

Debating on running the exhaust down this side between the steering shaft and manifold. It'll keep the passenger side open for the AC when I get to that point. What you guys think??

That's aluminum intercooler pipe but it's just for a reference. I don't think it would hold up since it's eBay special pipe

Kyle.t91

I was able to go over the top of the intake and have just enough clearance even with the black plastic cover cut on the alternator. Had to order a couple fittings for the feed.

Got some of the un-needed wiring removed. Crossmemeber on trans bolted down. Fuel filter mounted and fuel lines ran for the most part. Going to have to move the power steering lines tomorrow. They're really close to the crossover pipe. I was able to get the stock column linkage to work with the 80e. It's tight but I won't be shifting much. Just let the Holley do it's thing.

Kyle.t91

Got the trans cooler mounted. Under the bed on passenger side where fuel tank was. Had to make some brackets.

Kyle.t91

Kyle.t91

Was able to use the stock fuel sending unit and hose clamp too the filter. Cleaned up a few things on the truck and straighten up some wiring. Built a fan shroud but haven't got it mounted yet. Maybe tomorrow.

Kyle.t91

got the fan shroud on

Jimbo1367

Don't like the shroud up tight I would think you are limiting the airflow somewhat. PLEASE practice welding more before you try welding your hotside. Wrapping it may help heat wise, but its still a garbage weld and more likely to fatigue and fail. Yikes.

Kyle.t91

I agree welds look shitty. Looked the same on the last truck I built and never had any issues. As for the shroud I was limited in space. I guess if I have any issues I'll just get a different fan setup from the junk yard

Kyle.t91

got the cold side done. Waiting on a friend to weld on the bov. Cost me a case of beer.

Kyle.t91

Anyone know what year the steering column in the bed of the truck that doesn't have the wheel on it is out of? I got it with the truck but it doesn't bolt up to the firewall. And the firewall plate is welded on the steering column. The one I pulled out the firewall mount slides on the shaft. All the plugs are the same but it won't bolt up. Even the two bolts that bolt too the dash armt as wide as the one that was in it. I'm looking for another one while I'm out at work.