FD#3... I finally got my favorite color/trim! 1993 SSM Base
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Best degreaser ever
https://por15.com/collections/prepar...aner-degreaser
https://por15.com/collections/prepar...aner-degreaser
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Best degreaser ever
https://por15.com/collections/prepar...aner-degreaser
https://por15.com/collections/prepar...aner-degreaser
thanks man… was looking at getting that… definitely gonna pick some up now 👍
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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!
Also some pics of the combo in the engine bay…. She THICK!
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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.
Also I gotta mod the Explorer diff cover and drop the FDs rear subframe next to get the Ronin X brace/mount welded in.
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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!!!
Neal’s kit is goodness!!!
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Little dude got him some wheels now!
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
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
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Love this
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Thanks
In a RX-8 you will get walked by mini vans
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8.8 break down.
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
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
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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
Can't wait to see him on the Dragon in 2023!
Dale
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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
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Ronin subframe
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.
Also gonna clean up and paint the 8.8 diff before finally assembly.
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Explorer axles
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
Im breaking them down for the CV ends that will be reused with the Ronin axles.
Size comparison between the FD and Explorer axles
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CV grease 😡
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
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
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