Taxman's 07 GT Convertible build thread

[Taxman]

New spindles looking good! Are you going to put 3" ARP studs in the rear too?

Yes I am. I have them already just haven't put them in yet. I broke a lug stud the other day so I figured it was time to upgrade.

 

[Scott]

Yes I am. I have them already just haven't put them in yet. I broke a lug stud the other day so I figured it was time to upgrade.

When I did my rears I used a trick from one of TMCOLEGR (Todd's) build threads. He suggested using a INA bearing instead of just washers. It worked great for me (see pic) as I could not believe how little torque it took to pull the studs through when using the bearing.

 

[Taxman]

When I did my rears I used a trick from one of TMCOLEGR (Todd's) build threads. He suggested using a INA bearing instead of just washers. It worked great for me (see pic) as I could not believe how little torque it took to pull the studs through when using the bearing.

Yeah I've heard there's a tool similar to that but haven't found it. Where do you get an INA bearing?

 

[Scott]

I live in Ontario, Canada. Picked it up locally at a industrial supply house, can't remember the name. However, I do have the box, and the part number is D1-HLA. I suspect almost any bearing will work that has a 1/2" ID hole. I also used the same bearing when I pulled the ATI balancer hub on when I did my engine assemble.

 

[Taxman]

I live in Ontario, Canada. Picked it up locally at a industrial supply house, can't remember the name. However, I do have the box, and the part number is D1-HLA. I suspect almost any bearing will work that has a 1/2" ID hole. I also used the same bearing when I pulled the ATI balancer hub on when I did my engine assemble.

Thanks for the tip man. I went down to the local industrial supply and they hooked me right up. Fixing to put the studs in now.

 

[Scott]

Your welcome and thanks to Todd for being the pioneer of the technique!

 

[Taxman]

Your welcome and thanks to Todd for being the pioneer of the technique!

It worked great until the bearing crushed. LOL

 

[Scott]

Ouch, was it an INA (made in India) or alternative made in the USA?

 

[RocketcarX]

most wheel stud installation sets use these bearings

 

[Taxman]

Ouch, was it an INA (made in India) or alternative made in the USA?

You know, I didn't even pay attention. I just asked for a small bearing with a 1/4" hole. It's done now. Just made it a little harder.

 

[Taxman]

Took it to the track last night after finally getting to over 500 break in miles on my new clutch. Couldn't hook worth a crap, but it shifts as smooth as butter... at least it did until I broke my shifter. Gonna rip it apart tonight and see what I did. It may just be a bolt came out of the shifter arm.

 

[i am ryan]

Took it to the track last night after finally getting to over 500 break in miles on my new clutch. Couldn't hook worth a crap, but it shifts as smooth as butter... at least it did until I broke my shifter. Gonna rip it apart tonight and see what I did. It may just be a bolt came out of the shifter arm.

You have an MGW? Interested in what broke. Hopefully it's just a bolt that came out and you don't have to replace the whole thing.

 

[Taxman]

You have an MGW? Interested in what broke. Hopefully it's just a bolt that came out and you don't have to replace the whole thing.

I have the hurst, I half ass wish it was completely broken so I have an excuse for an MGW, but my funds are a little low with Christmas right around the corner.

 

[i am ryan]

I have the hurst, I half ass wish it was completely broken so I have an excuse for an MGW, but my funds are a little low with Christmas right around the corner.

Good man. Maybe you'll get one for Christmas!

 

[Taxman]

All three bolts came out of the side of the Hurst. POS!

 

[i am ryan]

All three bolts came out of the side of the Hurst. POS!

BOOM.

I have the hurst, I half ass wish it was completely broken so I have an excuse for an MGW, but my funds are a little low with Christmas right around the corner.

Looks like it's time for that MGW! Wanna give me the handle and knob off of the hurst? Eh? Eh?

 

[Taxman]

Got the Hurst back together and reinstalled it today. Drove it all afternoon. It's been a long month without my car.

 

[Mike K]

Is the smile off your face yet? Car looks great.

 

[Taxman]

Is the smile off your face yet? Car looks great.

Who needs therapy when you have a racecar?!

 

[BlackWidowStang]

Hey Tax, what is your fuel setup?