rojizostang
i love my cams
not sure i get it
Man Without a Country?
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rojizostang
i love my cams
you mean weld it?
jsimmonstx
Member
Yeah - weld.
jsimmonstx
Member
Update - Day 08
Mounted the expansion tank in its new location.
Had to fabricate a bracket for it.
We also mounted the coil (also on a custom bracket) and the A/C compressor.
Finally, I built and installed the plug wires.
Mounted the expansion tank in its new location.
Had to fabricate a bracket for it.
We also mounted the coil (also on a custom bracket) and the A/C compressor.
Finally, I built and installed the plug wires.
psfracer
billy badass
Looking good, its coming out really nice.
JEWC_Motorsports
S197 Junkie
The pictures dont do it justice, looks reallllly good in person.
jsimmonstx
Member
We got the tee for the lower radiator hose and installed it. I was amazed at the quality of the part. It's a billet piece with no welded-on stuff. Primo gear. All we have left on the cooling system is an overflow hose connection. That should be handled today.
The fuel lines have been plumbed. I paid half of the cost of a "Koul Tool" for the shop. This is a vice-like machine that allows you to put a push-lock hoses onto an AN fitting in less than 2 minutes (less than 30 seconds if you have air tools). Believe me when I say that you don't want to be without this tool if you're doing push-lock lines. We're still waiting on an aluminum plug for the fuel pressure regulator, and when we get it (should be today), the fuel system will be done. The shop guy wants to weld a couple of fittings for the fuel pressure gauge, and that should also be happening today.
I'm still waiting to hear if we're going to get the headers back today.
The schedule for the weekend includes:
- Finish up the cooling system
- Finish up the fuel system
- Finish up A/C compressor install
- Install air/fuel gauge in a vent pod
- Install the MSD box
- Weld O2 sensor bungs into x-pipe
- Install headers and x-pipe for the final time
- Install TPS sensor on carb
- Install temp gauge sensor
- Install oil pressure sensor
- Start electrical work
Another aspect of this swap that I haven't yet mentioned is the work of a tuner to turn a bunch of stuff off, as well as remapping other parameters to allow the ECU to function without blowing its little electronic mind. As I get details, I will write it down for the sanity of those who follow in my footsteps.
The fuel lines have been plumbed. I paid half of the cost of a "Koul Tool" for the shop. This is a vice-like machine that allows you to put a push-lock hoses onto an AN fitting in less than 2 minutes (less than 30 seconds if you have air tools). Believe me when I say that you don't want to be without this tool if you're doing push-lock lines. We're still waiting on an aluminum plug for the fuel pressure regulator, and when we get it (should be today), the fuel system will be done. The shop guy wants to weld a couple of fittings for the fuel pressure gauge, and that should also be happening today.
I'm still waiting to hear if we're going to get the headers back today.
The schedule for the weekend includes:
- Finish up the cooling system
- Finish up the fuel system
- Finish up A/C compressor install
- Install air/fuel gauge in a vent pod
- Install the MSD box
- Weld O2 sensor bungs into x-pipe
- Install headers and x-pipe for the final time
- Install TPS sensor on carb
- Install temp gauge sensor
- Install oil pressure sensor
- Start electrical work
Another aspect of this swap that I haven't yet mentioned is the work of a tuner to turn a bunch of stuff off, as well as remapping other parameters to allow the ECU to function without blowing its little electronic mind. As I get details, I will write it down for the sanity of those who follow in my footsteps.
jsimmonstx
Member
Swap Update - Day 10:
Accomplished:
- Finish up A/C compressor install
- Install air/fuel gauge in a vent pod
- Install headers
The lower radiator hose tee installed and connected to expansion tank:
The headers came back from the coating shop - $190 including tax.
The headers installed:
Accomplished:
- Finish up A/C compressor install
- Install air/fuel gauge in a vent pod
- Install headers
The lower radiator hose tee installed and connected to expansion tank:
The headers came back from the coating shop - $190 including tax.
The headers installed:
lito
Senior Member
A TPS on the carb, for real?
jsimmonstx
Member
Update from yesterday:
- The exhaust is finished and permanently on the car
- Power harness is modified and wired up (including starter and alternator. We ended up with only 5 or 6 wires not directly related to power being needed, because most of the harness involved with the power steering rack (that is no longer present).
- MSD module and coil are wired up
- A/C clutch harness is run but not connected yet
- Transmission clutch has been bled and we have what appears to be proper throwout bearing operation
- Battery is back in the car
We now have enough wiring installed to start the car, but we didn't have the regulator plug to finish the fuel system (will have that Monday), and I'm having a bit of difficult finding a 3/8 NPT 90-degree fitting with a 3/8 hose bar on it for the PCV valve (all other solutions have been too tall). I'm gonna hit Lowe's and Home Depot today to see if they have anything.
We still have to wire up the transmission (speedo and reverse solenoid), and tackle the ECU harness. We've identified all of the connectors, and we have to tread carefully when removing stuff because we want to make sure that what we remove doesn't somehow have an impact on what we actually need to keep (throttle position, cylinder head temp, crank position).
BTW, I used the Ford Service Manual for a 2011 Mustang to identify the wires, and some of the wire colors changed for the 2012 model year.
In short, 99% of the nuts and bolts stuff is done, and we're down to the electrical stuff. Not bad - two weeks in and we're almost finished with what I would loosely call a significant swap. Sorry for no pictures today, but all of the wiring is pretty well hidden, and the rest of the engine bay still looks mostly like it did the day before.
Yep, courtesy of Innovate Motorsports.
- The exhaust is finished and permanently on the car
- Power harness is modified and wired up (including starter and alternator. We ended up with only 5 or 6 wires not directly related to power being needed, because most of the harness involved with the power steering rack (that is no longer present).
- MSD module and coil are wired up
- A/C clutch harness is run but not connected yet
- Transmission clutch has been bled and we have what appears to be proper throwout bearing operation
- Battery is back in the car
We now have enough wiring installed to start the car, but we didn't have the regulator plug to finish the fuel system (will have that Monday), and I'm having a bit of difficult finding a 3/8 NPT 90-degree fitting with a 3/8 hose bar on it for the PCV valve (all other solutions have been too tall). I'm gonna hit Lowe's and Home Depot today to see if they have anything.
We still have to wire up the transmission (speedo and reverse solenoid), and tackle the ECU harness. We've identified all of the connectors, and we have to tread carefully when removing stuff because we want to make sure that what we remove doesn't somehow have an impact on what we actually need to keep (throttle position, cylinder head temp, crank position).
BTW, I used the Ford Service Manual for a 2011 Mustang to identify the wires, and some of the wire colors changed for the 2012 model year.
In short, 99% of the nuts and bolts stuff is done, and we're down to the electrical stuff. Not bad - two weeks in and we're almost finished with what I would loosely call a significant swap. Sorry for no pictures today, but all of the wiring is pretty well hidden, and the rest of the engine bay still looks mostly like it did the day before.
Yep, courtesy of Innovate Motorsports.
lito
Senior Member
Ok, it is for some failsafe or else with the wideband, right?
jsimmonstx
Member
You mean the A/F gauge? It's actually to help us tune the carb.
jsimmonstx
Member
You mean the positive camber thing? Honestly it's been on the lift for the last two weeks - we'll finally have it on the ground this week. We'll have to wait until then to see what's up. We do have to adjust the toe though because of the new steering rack.
lito
Senior Member
jsimmonstx
Member
Oh - no, I think it's needed to control the A/C clutch and *maybe* the radiator fan.
jsimmonstx
Member
It's ALIVE!!!
http://youtu.be/IT1cy5lQNsw
Many thanks to Two Ten Performance for all their guidance and work. If you're in the San Antonio/Austin area, I highly recommend this shop.
http://youtu.be/IT1cy5lQNsw
Many thanks to Two Ten Performance for all their guidance and work. If you're in the San Antonio/Austin area, I highly recommend this shop.
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JEWC_Motorsports
S197 Junkie
Congrats man, maybe i can hear it saturday?
jsimmonstx
Member
Should be able to, unless we're in the middle of something.
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