The FD Restoration - $$$$ Damnit
01-04-07, 11:14 AM
#301
I also put my custom steering/air pump setup on and clearances look good, need to mod the outlet fitting on the air pump. The air pump will require an individual air filter or have a long *** tube to the air box I will be making. Started playing around with Rad/IC positioning and after looking at it I gonna need a new core similar in size to John’s IC. The one I have has a core height that's just too tall, yeah more money. I also mod'd the front nose undertray, by removing the top piece of the tray I can keep the tray and have the v-mount.
01-06-07, 08:10 PM
#302
Started the process of modifying the radiator, relocated the drain port, and removed the stupid burp bung that's no longer needed, made a new outlet and plugged up the inlet. Need to play around with some things before I put in a new inlet. Was having a bitch of a time starting the new outlet build, had to be creative with the fixturing. 
01-19-07, 10:33 AM
#304
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Damn Adam! I wish I had the time you do to work on a car! I've been to busy to work on mine. Got my motor from Rob like 3 wks ago and it still sits on a stand. I commend you for all the hard and long hours you put into your car! Keep up the good work!
01-19-07, 03:36 PM
#305
Alright *** guzzler here's your update...after getting the sleek headlight kit all properly fitted up with the new headlight bracket I made, the bulbs are finally in full view (the marker lines show how much of the lens was blocked with original setup). However, I didn't like how little material was left on the remained headlight structure so I've been redesigning and fabricating a welded structure that I should be finished fabricating today and have it welded on the chassis tomorrow.
Thanks Joe, the only reason I’m able to do all this is I’m single, have a place to do it (Apex Restoration) and have full access to a fully equipped machine shop, lol.
Thanks Joe, the only reason I’m able to do all this is I’m single, have a place to do it (Apex Restoration) and have full access to a fully equipped machine shop, lol.
Last edited by afgmoto1978; 01-19-07 at 03:41 PM.
01-22-07, 10:16 AM
#306
Got the new headlight frame all welded in and it turned out pretty good, nice and solid. I still need to add a gusset to support the bottom of the headlight panel, but other than that, I’m there. Also started playing around with the turbo ducting and how I’m going to join the two turbos, the picture will give you an idea of the direction I’m going. Also I plan on having the bypass valve (Greddy BOV) on the secondary plum back in to the intake serpentine tube.
01-28-07, 02:26 AM
#308
Alright, got the headlight shroud mounting plates done, looks nicer than what came with the kit. Also, I finally got my IC core and proceeded making the end tank for the turbo side and welded it on once I welded and smoothed out the internal seams.
Last edited by afgmoto1978; 01-28-07 at 02:31 AM.
01-28-07, 02:30 AM
#309
Tomorrow I will modify my Greddy elbow to the configuration I want it to be (wish I could get the HKS elbow that comes with their v-mount kit, but oh well). I also started fab'n up the twin turbo connection tubes. Hope to get that done tomorrow too.
01-29-07, 10:43 AM
#310
Got most of the routing for the twin turbos done, just need to cut a section for the secondary tubing. Currently have it all tack'd up to confirm everything lines up. I also have the intake side IC endtank started, but need to wait for some 3" tubing to finish the routing before I finish it. I started on modifying the greddy elbow too, but didn't like the direction I was going....need to put more thought into that. Man, I tired.
Oh, I also got some Mackin industries 20mm longer than stock wheel studs.
Oh, I also got some Mackin industries 20mm longer than stock wheel studs.
