Fuel's Winter Project: Build It Before It Blows

[JoshK]

Its out, again

 

[Surfstang2020]

Utto what you doing to it now ??

 

[lethe]

Did you find a buyer? Or did you just pull it in preparation for a new build?

 

[JoshK]

No buyer, but I am swapping trans, k -member, a-arms, turbo kits. Since the turbo kit was off and the trans was out, it was only another hour to pull the engine too. makes it easier to swap the k member, then reinstall with it bolted to the trans.

 

[JoshK]

Enough work for today. Need to get exhaust manifold gaskets for the turbo headers so I can swap them before I put the engine back in. Not much else needed before we go back together.

 

[skwerl]

You can kill some time cleaning up the engine compartment since everything is out of your way.

 

[Doug M]

Good stuff man!

 

[JoshK]

Got the new K-member and A-Arms installed today. Waiting on an oil pan before I reinstall the engine and trans, then start putting on the turbo kit.

 

[TurboX]

Got the new K-member and A-Arms installed today. Waiting on an oil pan before I reinstall the engine and trans, then start putting on the turbo kit.

Oil pan was sent FedEx second day, should have it Friday. Sorry it took so long but I gotta work to support my crack habit(car is my crack)

 

[JoshK]

No problem bud, glad you could hook me up!

 

[JoshK]

Worked on the car for about a half a day today. The oil pan came in so I got that swapped. Also clearance the block for the up-pipe and installed the turbo headers. The engine is basically ready to come back off the stand now so I can install my RST and Mcleod billet steel flywheel. Then bolt up the trans and drop the engine back in. I do have a couple of powersteering lines to redo on the rack before I put the engine back in though. OneeyedWilly was kind enough to provide me a library of pics so I know what needs to be done to make this kit fit.

 

[lethe]

What filter relocation block is that?

 

[JoshK]

The one that I havent installed yet? It is an Ford Racing piece. I have a thread in chit chat about it

 

[lethe]

The one that you have installed in the pictures you posted above. On mine the hoses come straight out of the adapter instead of on the side like yours. It's a tight fit because of the coldside pipe coming off the turbo so i was wanting to find a adapter like that.

 

[JoshK]

It is the one that came with my on3 kit. If you look closely, it can have the lines come straight out or at a 90 degree angle. I will not be using this one anymore more than likely.

 

[lethe]

I bought my kit from a private seller and it didn't Come with the filter relocation so i bought a cheap one from summit.

 

[JoshK]

If I end up not reusing this one I will let you have it for shipping.

 

[lethe]

Cool. Are the threads for the hose 1/2 NPT?

 

[JoshK]

If I end up not using it I will just send the whole adapter that bolts to the block, less my fittings for my oil feed line and oil pressure sensor. Barb fittings will be included. It uses a busing to screw on when the oil filter goes and I am afraid if I unsrew it it may leave the bushing on there and a person would ruin it trying to get it off.

 

[Mike K]

Only about 3 months left of shit weather so hurry up Josh. Lil. Looking good man.