Best degreaser ever
https://por15.com/collections/prepar...aner-degreaser

 

thanks man… was looking at getting that… definitely gonna pick some up now 👍

 

Happy 7s day!!

 

Looking good!

 

Did some more mock up and test fitting.
This is the stock WP w/Alt… very tight, less than a 1/2 once from the hood.

 

Tons of work but gotta be exciting knowing it's the one you wanted. Good luck!

 

Doing more clearance checks with the 20b JDL oil pan and RPM subframe at the steering rack. All stock accessories fit ie.. a/c, ps, alt. Next I’ll be removing the engine/trans for paint prep.







Also some pics of the combo in the engine bay…. She THICK!

 

Loving the build! Is that enough room for some drivetrain movement on that alternator?

 

Thanks man!
Yeah, I’m worried about that too but I’m trying to keep everything in its place.
I got a few ideas for it but that’s gonna be later 👍

 

Got my Explorer 8.8 for the Ronin swap. It’s has a 3.73 open diff and I’ll be changing it to a truetrac with 4.10 gear.
Also I gotta mod the Explorer diff cover and drop the FDs rear subframe next to get the Ronin X brace/mount welded in.

 

Another piece to the 20b build is here…

H7 Sprung hub for the DCT

 

Test fit the DCT mount with BMW shifter… Had to open up one hole on the shifter mount but other than that it was plug and plug for the mount.
Neal’s kit is goodness!!!

 

Taking a break from the 20b build…. Stevie and I rode out to get his first car.

It’s a 2010 RX-8 R3 w/100k miles.
Pics make it look super clean but she’s not prefect.
Theres plenty of scratches, dings and road rash on the front bumper but it’s a very solid car.





Little dude got him some wheels now
He was lovin it the whole way home!
He said he likes driving it more than my FD

 

Congrats! Now little Stevie has his own car to drive down to DGRR with dad

 

Love this

 

Love the RX-8. Definitely a fun car to own and drive! I still would love to own one!

 

That right! He's already talking about taking it to DGRR 2023

Thanks

They're super fun to drive just don't except it to have any straight-line speed... it's all about the sweet suspension.
In a RX-8 you will get walked by mini vans


Steve

 

Been crazy busy so not much progress on the build but finally had some free time to do some garage guy ****.

I tore down 2010 Explorer 8.8 IRS.. I’ll be rebuilding it with a Detroit truetrac W/4.10 gear.












I pressed in new SuperPro bushings for the Ronin 8.8 diff swap mount.





Modded diff cover … ears needed to be cut off.












Gonna paint the mount next.


Steve

 

Man that 8 looks great, perfect car for Stevie! Nice to have a car that's solid that you can fix a few things as you go.

Can't wait to see him on the Dragon in 2023!

Dale

 

Thx Dale!
We have a list of little stuff to do to it but she’s solid.
No compression numbers but she starts great hot and cold so we ain’t too worried about that.
It was in one fender bender back in 2018, minor damage to the pass front but no worries it’s a driver not a show car 👍

Ima probably be his passenger( lord help me)for DGRR 2023.
My **** box ain’t no where gonna be ready… still too much on the plate to accomplish.

Steve

 

Meanwhile down at the Steveston, B.C., docks.

 

I'll probably be there in my FD with red fenders and sorry looking paint . At the rate I'm going it's not getting painted before DGRR!

Dale

 

Got the Explorer 8.8 mock up ready.. next will be droppin the rear subframe so I can then mock up the Ronin X Brace that will be welded into the FDs rear subframe.

Also gonna clean up and paint the 8.8 diff before finally assembly.

 

Not much progress but I did get a set of explorer axles.
Im breaking them down for the CV ends that will be reused with the Ronin axles.






Size comparison between the FD and Explorer axles

 

Got the ends all cleaned up.
Man I’ll tell you CV grease is the gift that just keeps given!
I use gasoline to cut thought and worked out great 👍


I got everything ready so I’m hoping to have some free time this weekend to rebuild them with the Ronin Grande axles.

Steve