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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Where/how are you gonna mount the rad?
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mikewoodkozar
Where/how are you gonna mount the rad?
I'll mount the radiator up front like normal. It's hard to tell from the pictures but there is plenty of room.

How am I going to mount the radiator ? I think I have some 2X4's laying around







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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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Wow. Big diff against wall. What is that, exactly? Ford 9 inch? Or, a monster truck? *L*
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Wow. Big diff against wall. What is that, exactly? Ford 9 inch? Or, a monster truck? *L*
It's from a 1990 Mustang GT, so it's a Ford 8.8
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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So, any estimated idea of when this thing'll be ready to fire up? I want to see just what that big *** turbo is capable of. Providing your engine internals don't get blown to shards. I have no idea what that turbo is capable of....well I do, but not on a car.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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That's bigger than my head!
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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That's bigger than my head!
That's what she said.

Looking good. Any new update and what's needed to complete?
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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Well.... I'm just trying to get a driveable right now. I'll worry about the rest of the stuff later when I'm ready to tune.

These are the things that are needed to make it driveable.

Fuel line
Fuel Fittings

Radiator and mount
Coolant Lines
Electric waterpump
Electric waterpump flange
Waterpump/Radiator fittings

Misc wiring

Dang high dollar fittings
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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here is a page to get you going on the water pump, if i remember correctly you have a 2ng gen turbo motor and the adapter shuold fit on. it looks like the mount holes are setup for a 2nd gen pump.
http://www.theracingstore.com/index....mart&Itemid=26



Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer
Well.... I'm just trying to get a driveable right now. I'll worry about the rest of the stuff later when I'm ready to tune.

These are the things that are needed to make it driveable.

Fuel line
Fuel Fittings

Radiator and mount
Coolant Lines
Electric waterpump
Electric waterpump flange
Waterpump/Radiator fittings

Misc wiring

Dang high dollar fittings
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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how the hell are you going to take the manifold off when needed with that huge down pipe in the way take sawzall to it?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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how the hell are you going to take the manifold off when needed with that huge down pipe in the way take sawzall to it?
There's plenty of room to remove the intake manifold. Even so, the downpipe is easy to remove

Just ordered a bunch of -10 nylon fuel hose and fittings ! I guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend !

Dang high dollar fittings
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer
Dang high dollar fittings
I hear you on this one. I am probally down $1000-1500 dollars for all my SS braided lines and fittings. By the looks of it you may even be over that with the huge braided coolant lines. Well do it properly the first time and hopefully it will last and last.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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I hear you on this one. I am probally down $1000-1500 dollars for all my SS braided lines and fittings. By the looks of it you may even be over that with the huge braided coolant lines. Well do it properly the first time and hopefully it will last and last.
Exactly, I'm saving the coolant lines and fittings for last. I don't even want to think about it or I'll end up sick to my stomach
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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yo when you'r ready to fire tha beast let me know to grab a glass of rum+cola and lime and seat back to enjoy by phone dude!
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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Ran some fuel hose, played with some wiring etc. etc.













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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Eric the old car is looking good. Which management system are you gonna use?
After i sold that car things just havent been normal, so i had to buy another one.
Ill put some pics on here soon, anyway have a great christmas.

mike
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Eric the old car is looking good. Which management system are you gonna use?
After i sold that car things just havent been normal, so i had to buy another one.
Ill put some pics on here soon, anyway have a great christmas.

mike
Thanks Mike, I'm enjoying your old car

Going to keep the E6K......

Post pictures bro !!

Merry Christmas !

Still haven't been able to get ahold of Tim
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Awesome work, can't wait to see that bad boy run!
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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Love the black braided lines and fittings. Definately the way I want to go next time.
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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the best way to get a tank is go through a local welding shop they normally wont fill a tank that isnt theirs
if its a size 92 they are all "private tanks so unless its out of date they will fill them at any welding supply place (actually they just take your tank and exchange it for a full one.. here in the linn/benton area of oregon they usually charge around 45-50 bucks for a 92 co2/argon mix (75/25)
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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sup bro mery christmas!

taking shape men i like it soon it will be running you'll see! good luck men!
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by toyota1515
sup bro mery christmas!

taking shape men i like it soon it will be running you'll see! good luck men!
Merry Christmas ! Yep, taking shape it is ! Rest of my fuel parts will be here tommorow so the next step is radiator, coolant hose and fittings ! Those -16 fittings aren't cheap !

How's the celica coming along ?
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Damn that setup looks AWESOME. This is one of my favorites. 700hp 12a

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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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Fuel is finally done.

My camera sucks, seriously.





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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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Wow....that is beautiful.

Originally Posted by Cbz
Damn that setup looks AWESOME. This is one of my favorites. 700hp 12a

Holy hell, that is awesome.
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