It’s been a while so I figured it’s time for an update!
This project is definitely taking a lot of work to do correctly but that’s ok with me. I just need it done before mid July. Hoping to maybe have it fired up in a month or so.
After the last update I got my rear end assembled and installed. It was an absolute battle and not a bolt-in affair. Regardless it’s in for good and looks badass! My new Precision Shaft Tech 3” chromo 1350 jointed driveshaft fits like a glove too. Really nice piece.
I was sick of having my fuse box hiding behind my bumper so I made a recessed box for it to sit in on the side of the bay. Will be 100% accessible and hidden from site. Turned out great.
After that I repainted my bay once I was finished filling a few more unused openings. Just black.
Then I powder coated a million other things including engine mounts, subframe, sway bars, knuckles etc. Then made custom front stub shafts to finish the RWD conversion.
Installed the front subframe and front suspension. Looks sooooo good! Nice to see it start coming together.
I then did a complete overhaul on my Brembo calipers and shaved the rears to fit a 15” wheel when the time comes.
Then I installed my head for good with the arp 625+ head studs and APEXi head gasket, set all the valve lash for the new Kelford T202-d Cam’s and buttoned up the top end.
I started installing the new triple disk OS Giken clutch then realized I need to align the QuickTime bellhousing so I had to order the indexing plate which will arrive this coming week. Really nice clutch though. Never seen anything like it up close. Curious to see what it feels like.
And that pretty much sums up the last month.
Next on the hit list is:
-final clutch install and then motor/trans go in for good.
-fab wastegate dump tubes
-fab IC pipes and IC endtanks
-fab exhaust (hoping to fit 4”)
-install new Tilton clutch master to power the Tilton hydraulic release bearing
-Then wiring!
Better get busy hahah.