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02-17-08, 10:52 PM
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Well I figured it was time to post up a little bit about my new 7. She is a 83 LE with 64k miles, pretty clean no rust. So here are the parts that I picked up.
RB Holley intake manifold
Holley Red pump W/ regulator and gauge
RB header ................All these parts thanks to Bigpimpin
Holley 465 cfm carb
ACT clutch kit
Braided clutch line
Magnecor KV8.5 wires, NGK plugs
Falken Sincera SN-828 185/70R13s for now
Billy (WE3RX7) helping out
RB Holley intake manifold
Holley Red pump W/ regulator and gauge
RB header ................All these parts thanks to Bigpimpin
Holley 465 cfm carb
ACT clutch kit
Braided clutch line
Magnecor KV8.5 wires, NGK plugs
Falken Sincera SN-828 185/70R13s for now
Billy (WE3RX7) helping out
02-17-08, 11:04 PM
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Bah - had to show off the muscle too huh?
Here's an extra pic I'll throw up from last night too... got to love the new lift smell
even if has been installed for years, its still clean...
And the quest begins to complete two FBs before DGRR...
Here's an extra pic I'll throw up from last night too... got to love the new lift smell
even if has been installed for years, its still clean...And the quest begins to complete two FBs before DGRR...
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Just wanted to throw some notes out there on the RB setup..
I recently did an RB BP manifold and holley 650 setup on my GSL (sold now). I love RB, so dont take any of this the wrong way, but it seems like you have to do some custom work to get the "bolt up" parts to work.
The manifold for starters doesnt bolt up. The hex bolts on the top dont fit flush against the manifold and you have to sand/grind down the area so that they'll fit. I thought the first time I installed one of these manifolds, mine may have simply been defective. Now w/ one320fc's experience last night - with a used manifold - you could see where the previous owner did the same.
The best solution (the solution that finally worked for me) was to go to Lowe's get a set of metric allan head bolts (smaller at the top) and use them. Worked great.
Secondly, the throttle bracket sits too far from the carb. The two holes that you have to use to mount the bracket to the throttle body need to be slotted to give proper amount of adjustment in the throttle cable.
The RB stuff is great when you get it all setup, but I really think that they should mention this information on their website before selling it. OR simply make the modifications to the cast parts, OR include new hardware so you dont have to go out and get more stuff!
I recently did an RB BP manifold and holley 650 setup on my GSL (sold now). I love RB, so dont take any of this the wrong way, but it seems like you have to do some custom work to get the "bolt up" parts to work.
The manifold for starters doesnt bolt up. The hex bolts on the top dont fit flush against the manifold and you have to sand/grind down the area so that they'll fit. I thought the first time I installed one of these manifolds, mine may have simply been defective. Now w/ one320fc's experience last night - with a used manifold - you could see where the previous owner did the same.
The best solution (the solution that finally worked for me) was to go to Lowe's get a set of metric allan head bolts (smaller at the top) and use them. Worked great.
Secondly, the throttle bracket sits too far from the carb. The two holes that you have to use to mount the bracket to the throttle body need to be slotted to give proper amount of adjustment in the throttle cable.
The RB stuff is great when you get it all setup, but I really think that they should mention this information on their website before selling it. OR simply make the modifications to the cast parts, OR include new hardware so you dont have to go out and get more stuff!
02-24-08, 09:48 PM
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pics..
Just to keep this thread moving - one320fc was busy working last time, so I took a few minutes to snap some pics of the progress.
The project is moving slower do to the snags in between and the fact that its only progressing on weekends (two nights a week at most)..
Here are some new pics getting the old carb stuff out, the new carb stuff in and the fuel system, etc. Also finished up the exhaust work for now...
The project is moving slower do to the snags in between and the fact that its only progressing on weekends (two nights a week at most)..
Here are some new pics getting the old carb stuff out, the new carb stuff in and the fuel system, etc. Also finished up the exhaust work for now...
03-01-08, 01:44 AM
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Well got it all done tonight, just need to add some finishing touches! It didnt get a chance to tune it considering it was 2:00am but i did start it and it revved up to about 4k so I killed the switch.
03-01-08, 09:47 AM
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03-01-08, 09:19 PM
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Sorry to hear that, but its only a little LE. I dont have the wheels!
This damn thing, it runs but I am having trouble with the manifold sealing. I have small coolant leak coming from the lower part of the manifold. I used a new gasket and o-rings.
This damn thing, it runs but I am having trouble with the manifold sealing. I have small coolant leak coming from the lower part of the manifold. I used a new gasket and o-rings.
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