Project Large Caliber - Cam's NEW 2009 Bullitt Build Thread

[GallopingFord]

Having problems with the intercooler. The pump won't sit flush on it and impedes with with fans. This normal?

 

[GallopingFord]

Sam, yeah definitely not fun putting valve covers on this thing in the car. Had to take out motor mounts and move it.

So this is where I am at. Valve covers are on.

Started the install of the HE

Installed the longer studs through the bumper

Now... this is my problem. Am I retarded or is this thing just not working right? The IC pump will not lay flat against the mounting bolts because the out line interferes with the fan.

Any advise would be useful.

Also frustrated because the battery wiring harness did not work. Apparently there are two different harnesses between 2007-2009.

 

[19COBRA93]

It looks like you may need to rotate the pump in its' bracket so that the outlet is rotated a bit more.

I also show a few different harnesses. An early '07, mid '07 to '08, and late '08 through '09. You'll need to determine exactly what year your engine harness is to match it to the correct battery harness.

 

[GallopingFord]

I was going to do that, but just couldn't tell if others did that in the install. The directions are very vague and I am almost confused with the extra coolant hoses they sent me.

Yeah, I just ordered all the different harnesses and I'll play the guessing game on Friday. I noticed there was a problem when I had two different regulator connectors for the alternator and for the oil filter, and then the washer wouldn't fit into the alternator.

edit: another thing that is annoying me is I can't locate the IC pump connector. I didn't believe it was on the battery harness but I'm either going crazy or just cant find it.

 

[19COBRA93]

I was going to do that, but just couldn't tell if others did that in the install. The directions are very vague and I am almost confused with the extra coolant hoses they sent me.

Yeah, I just ordered all the different harnesses and I'll play the guessing game on Friday. I noticed there was a problem when I had two different regulator connectors for the alternator and for the oil filter, and then the washer wouldn't fit into the alternator.

edit: another thing that is annoying me is I can't locate the IC pump connector. I didn't believe it was on the battery harness but I'm either going crazy or just cant find it.

That's interesting about the harness not fitting the alternator. The alternators are the same for 07-08, but 09 lists a different one. It's possible you have an '09 alternator on that motor. Or you were trying to use an '09 harness.

The intercooler pump connector is part of the headlamp harness (14290). Since you're not swapping out that harness, you'll need to hard wire your pump the old fashioned way.

 

[GallopingFord]

So wire it up via manual switch? I may just swap out that harness. My other one is hacked to shit from my past experiments. Lol.

Sam, if you could also do me a favor - Can you take a picture of your fuse box and either post it here or PM it to me? I could always look it up, but your picture would be easier lol. Thanks

 

[19COBRA93]

So wire it up via manual switch? I may just swap out that harness. My other one is hacked to shit from my past experiments. Lol.

Sam, if you could also do me a favor - Can you take a picture of your fuse box and either post it here or PM it to me? I could always look it up, but your picture would be easier lol. Thanks

If you don't swap the harness, I would just wire up the pump to come on with "key on". That's how I wired the pump with my old Rotrex system. It used the same GT500 pump.

The headlamp harness is pretty cheap though. Be sure to select with or without HID's if your car is so equipped.

I'll get you a pic of my fuse box tonight. From what I can tell, the fuse boxes are different from year to year, but not engine to engine.

 

[GallopingFord]

Yeah I retrofitted the HID's to this car so I'll have to go with that harness again, and just sell this one. It is fine except I cut off the fog light connectors (wired up PIAA driving lamps like 2 years ago). I changed the wiring on that harness to make it work with cars not equipped with factory HID's... this was before released the software to change the as-built information to allow you to reprogram the SJB for HID's IIRC.

I haven't had a chance to take a look at the ECU I got with this engine though, there is no strategy code marking on it and so I'll find it all out once I plug in IDS when I get the battery connected.

 

[19COBRA93]

I have a GT500 HID harness sitting here out of my donor car waiting until I find a good deal on some GT500 HID headlamps. That's an upgrade I've always wanted to do.

 

[GallopingFord]

Some may argue that it doesn't do anything, but IMO, it is one of the best functional things I've done. They make the front of the car look meaner too.

 

[19COBRA93]

Some may argue that it doesn't do anything, but IMO, it is one of the best functional things I've done. They make the front of the car look meaner too.

I agree. I personally am wanting to do it simply for the look. Form over function on this one.

 

[GallopingFord]

Had a goody waiting on my doorstep when I got home. Can't wait to install this tomorrow.

Will try and get the following things done tomorrow

-Install the MGW shifter
-Figure out what the hell I'm doing wrong on the HE installation
-Hopefully have a battery harness show up and get that squared away
-The FRPP fuel pump may arrive and I'll get that done too.

I did realize I forgot something, when the guys powder coated those valve covers they removed those metal plates on the backside and broke 2-3 bolts off putting them in/taking them out. I am not sure if they will rattle out into the heads. I want to pull them out just for cheap insurance, but I'm also thinking they won't budge at all.

 

[GallopingFord]

Installed the MGW shifter today. Just set it up with 5 clicks so it's pretty normal acting. I am always impressed with how well packaged those shifters come.

Tried to go back and mess with the intercooler and the intercooler pump. I manged to take the bracket off of it and change it around and now it sits flush, but I cannot get the line that goes from the HE resevoir -> HE pump to get together. I have no idea what is going on, I've routed it the shortest way possible, but can't for the life of me figure it out. Pictures below -

I'll be in the shop tomorrow morning to take another look at this. I'll also be repairing the damaged HU wiring in the dash.

 

[GallopingFord]

Made myself happy this morning by mocking up the coil covers

New battery harnesses arrived. Time to play what cable is it.

 

[AlbertD]

Tried to go back and mess with the intercooler and the intercooler pump. I manged to take the bracket off of it and change it around and now it sits flush, but I cannot get the line that goes from the HE resevoir -> HE pump to get together. I have no idea what is going on, I've routed it the shortest way possible, but can't for the life of me figure it out.

IIRC, when I installed my C&R HE I used one of the supplied longer hoses for that side. Did your kit come with some spare hoses?

 

[GallopingFord]

IIRC, when I installed my C&R HE I used one of the supplied longer hoses for that side. Did your kit come with some spare hoses?

Yeah it came with two hoses. One is for the outlet of the pump into the inlet of the HE and then the other is the return from the HE to the engine. I probably won't use that return line since I have a factory 2010 hose that has a bracket attached to keep the it from moving.

Today I managed to get the battery harness attached. Both of them I got were matches, only noticeable thing was the alternator cover. One was black one as red. I just used the red one. Here is the PN

It all hooked up well, but I can't figure out where one line goes. It had a blue wrap on it.

The starter was also installed.

Finally figured out the routing of the HE hose, I swapped the bracket around and tried it again.

Also repaired the dash wiring.

Looks like it is coming together.

 

[skwerl]

It all hooked up well, but I can't figure out where one line goes. It had a blue wrap on it.

Show me a picture, maybe we can help you figure it out.

 

[GallopingFord]

I was stupid enough to not take a picture of it in the engine bay. But here it is out of the box. It is the positive cable that branches out near the battery pos and neg terminals. It has the blue wrapping on it.

 

[skwerl]

That's the inline fusible link. That line goes to the alternator. It should route along the firewall behind the blower and then down on the driver's side fuel rail studs.

Edit- your alternator is not in the same place as mine. Disregard the routing info, but it goes to the alternator.

 

[GallopingFord]

I fail to see how it would be routed there. The schematic only makes it clear that one line goes to the alternator, and that is the one that has the red cover on it (pictured next to the opening of that box). I may be wrong, but there isn't enough length for it.

I thought it was another cable that connected to the battery, but I am not sure. I didn't really do any digging on it today, just curious. I thought it went to the starter too, but that's not it.

Edit: you can actually see the line in the last picture of the car I posted where it is a head on shot. The line can be seen near where the battery tray would be. You can see how much length there is.