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I made some more progress. All I have left with the engine is modifying the power steering pump to work with my rack and bolting the alternator on. I put a Monster twin disc on the back to mate with a brand new T56 magnum. I sold the f-body t56 to offset some of the cost. I am currently deciding on engine management but I am leaning towards Holley Dominator at this point. Some pics...
I have booked time at the chassis shop to finish the front and rear suspension and button up the brakes. I have the wiring guy lined up to set-up the Holley Dominator EFI and integrate it with the SmartWire. I cannot wait to have the car back, I have not driven it in 7 plus years and I have a kid due in less than 5 months, I have to get this thing moving under its own power. Thanks for watching all. I hope some of the next posts are videos of it driving.
Rear suspension has been installed into the car. I have selected a 17x9.5" wheel with a Nitto NT05 in 275/40/17 for the wheel tire combo. We will be getting the tire situated and then narrowing the rear to perfectly center the wheel. The car will be getting a cage as well. The engine and trans should be in the car over the next few weeks. Things are looking good!
So the car is back from the chassis shop with the engine, trans, suspension, steering and brakes complete. I am now moving on to some of the other supporting systems. I am hoping to not have to have a custom set of headers made. That said, I would like 1 7/8" primaries and 3" collectors. What are the chances I can find a swap header that will fit ballpark and require minimal modification? I would be willing to move a pipe or dimple if I had to. The passenger side looks like it shouldn't be too difficult to find something that will work but the steering shaft on the drivers side will be tight, Let me know what you all think. I put out a wanted ad local hoping to find some used headers to do some test fitting but no dice so far.
And now for the pics..
Finally posting an update. The car is now road worthy. There are still some bugs to work out but it is running and driving very nicely. I will try to link the videos in the next post.
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