swflastang05's build thread

[AutoXRacer]

Sorry to hear that...

Should have gotten a ROUSH TVS blower... LMAO!!
(just kidding)

 

[swflastang05]

Lol, I should have just ordered a whole new Stage II kit from them, rather than trying to piece together and upgrade my Stage I kit, which after everything is said and done the only parts I'm reusing will be the 3 core IC and some misc bolts & brackets, oh well you know what they say hindsight's a bitch!

 

[swflastang05]

I was able to at least get a few miles on it this weekend, new motor has about 90 miles on it now, 110 more and I get to change the oil, yeah! Also was able to install the new DS loop after extending the bracket 1/2" to clear the 3" exhaust. New hood arrived Friday afternoon, test fit today, looks bad azz!
DS loop extended brackets

Modified Lakewood loop installed

New hood fitting

I think I'm gonna leave the lower billet grill off and use the IC for a grill this time



Picked up some axles on the parts FS forum for a good price, should be here tomorrow, hopefully my parts from Procharger this week too!

 

[AutoXRacer]

Awesome!!!!

Tell me more about your driveshaft safety loop!!

 

[swflastang05]

Awesome!!!!

Tell me more about your driveshaft safety loop!!

I had the BMR loop that bolts to the tranny x-member but it hit right smack in the middle of the "X" of my new 3" o/r X pipe, there was no way to make it fit so I had to get rid of that loop and replace it with another type. I found the Lakewood model #18005 attaches to the frame rails and looked like it would work however when I went to install it I found I still needed about 1/2" more clearance over the "X", therefore extended the vertical loop brackets by 1/2" then it fits perfectly.

 

[Paps]

Did you replace valve seals during the build?

 

[swflastang05]

Did you replace valve seals during the build?

Yes, viton seals were installed after the valve job.

 

[AutoXRacer]

Yes, viton seals were installed after the valve job.

Is that different than the OEM seals?

 

[swflastang05]

Is that different than the OEM seals?

Yes they're supposed to be an upgrade over OEM.

 

[AutoXRacer]

Yes they're supposed to be an upgrade over OEM.

Oh snap...
I still have OEM.

 

[swflastang05]

I'm sure the OEM seals are fine, I wouldn't lose any sleep over that, lol! vitons are supposed to be better for high heat, high performance applications and they don't cost much more than OEM so I went with them.

 

[BeachMonkey100]

I'm sure the OEM seals are fine, I wouldn't lose any sleep over that, lol! vitons are supposed to be better for high heat, high performance applications and they don't cost much more than OEM so I went with them.

I've seen them all sorts of prices. I got mine from Brian Tooley racing for like $32 bucks for 24. The viton seals to be specific lol

 

[swflastang05]

IIRC I got mine on ebay from MHS for about $60 for 24

 

[isthatguy]

I also am using the mhs ones from ebay.

 

[BeachMonkey100]

Here is the link in case anyone reading wants/needs these seals for a decent price.

http://www.briantooleyracing.com/3v-modular-valve-seal-kit.html

 

[Paps]

Yes, viton seals were installed after the valve job.

Here is the link in case anyone reading wants/needs these seals for a decent price.

http://www.briantooleyracing.com/3v-modular-valve-seal-kit.html

Thanks! Just ordered a set

 

[BeachMonkey100]

Thanks! Just ordered a set

No problem! Can't beat the price and I had them in 2 days.

 

[swflastang05]

I finally got everything to install my new blower this week, including the new blower! Holy cow it only took about 2 months to get it~ Anyway, got everything installed and have been working with Lito on the tuning. I ran into a snag though with a stupid coolant leak at the lower fitting on the expansion tank, I reinstalled that sucker 4 or 5 times, wrapped it with teflon about half dozen times and it still drips after the system pressurizes. So I pulled the tank so I can try to figure something out for it this week. I would have the fitting welded on but it's brass, maybe I'll try to find an aluminum fitting IDK.

 

[AutoXRacer]

Awesome!! Looks so clean!!

Is that the MSD 2 Step RPM launch thing...? The one that comes with a harness that plugs between the coils and coil harness?

How does it work? Is it good? Do you recommend it?

 

[05stroker]

My Procharger tank used to leak when it was under pressure. I found it to be a weld on the bottom back side. Do you have an air compressor you could use to test it at about 30 psi?