my first FC build questions
12-11-09, 12:02 AM
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86 FC,93 FD
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my first FC build questions
hey, im new to the site and i have questions about the car im building. It was my first car and it was a NA 86 FC. so far i have: changed turbos and maniflods, rebuilt and street ported the engine, installed microtech lt10s, and swapped everything to a tII drivetrain. It runs and everything but i am stuck. I want to know if anyone knows how to install aftermarket gauges. really the only one i am having trouble with is, where to place the aftermarket water temp sensor.
12-14-09, 12:28 PM
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Yes, you would drill and tap a hole in the housing.
www.mcmaster.com will solve your fitting need. You'll need to determine the size and thread pitch on oil pressure sender. I assume you're going to hook up an aftermarket oil pressure sender/gauge at the stock location? Another option would be an aftermarket oil filter pedestal that is pre-drilled for standard NPT sizes.
www.mcmaster.com will solve your fitting need. You'll need to determine the size and thread pitch on oil pressure sender. I assume you're going to hook up an aftermarket oil pressure sender/gauge at the stock location? Another option would be an aftermarket oil filter pedestal that is pre-drilled for standard NPT sizes.
12-15-09, 08:55 AM
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12-16-09, 12:15 AM
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86 FC,93 FD
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ok i just got everything installed actually. got a wet line running from the old oil press sender hole and found a sutable hoel on my radiator but i will want to change it later i suppose. but untill then i should be ok. THANKSSS
12-16-09, 10:51 AM
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If you have the sensor on the radiator, keep in mind that until the temperature reaches thermostat temp (~180 F), your gauge won't read correctly at all. Second, if the sender is just touching metal, it won't be an accurate measurement; it needs to be submerged in the coolant. Third, the coolant on the bottom half of the radiator will be cooler than the coolant on the top half. It flows top to bottom (and passenger to driver-side) and temps drop as it goes.
12-20-09, 06:03 PM
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which engine
wats up im new to this site and i need some help.
im looking for an engine swap but dont know which one would be better
if the turbo2 engine or the gen3 twin turbo fit on the stock mounts?
if im going to need a different drive shaft and rear end?
any suggestions?
im looking for an engine swap but dont know which one would be better
if the turbo2 engine or the gen3 twin turbo fit on the stock mounts?
if im going to need a different drive shaft and rear end?
any suggestions?
12-22-09, 04:47 PM
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86 FC,93 FD
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frick, it is on the bottom left hand side of the radiator. i think i will get a water pump outa like a junk yard and then tap and thread it and just switch them one day
