so does that mean you cant put high temp paint or they dont come with high temp paint?Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
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so does that mean you cant put high temp paint or they dont come with high temp paint?Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
Yeah they come with regular paint on them which is kinda pointless but whatever.. I think im going to wrap them and silicone coat them. I have to wait three weeks for my driveshaft anyways.. So I might as well just do em up right.
Started working on headers today. Their wrap comes in Wednesday. Started wiring today too. Givin me a headache :p. http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/235858b2.jpg
Sooo that's where headers come from! The header tree!Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
just ordered mine. the pacesetter ones they should be here friday. i hate the way rusted headers look under the hood. so what exactly are you doing with the headers in the tree. and how good is that header wrap stuff? i heard of people wraping them then using engine paint on top the wrap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
Theyre in the tree cause I was sanding and coating them. The wrap hasn't come in the mail yet but as ov now they have a silicone coat for rust and then they will have wrap and then another coat of silicone after that.Quote:
Originally Posted by myzterray
oh ok cool. sounds good. did u test fit those headers already?Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
Yeah and they actually fit!! I was amazed. They're perfect. Minus the crappy paint they come with
oh ok cool. i was worried about them clearing that front differential. build looks good man. i finally finished cleaning the frame. my previous engine had a bad oil leak for about 4 months so the sludge build up was pretty bad. so hopefully i should be dropping the engine in this weekend and bolting it all up. i still gotta figure out how to do the fuel lines. im not sure exactly what to order or how to connect them. i have the dual fuel line system already so i dont need to change the pump. any clue?Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
Your fuel system has to support 58 psi. The old system is low pressure isn't it?
no i was told that with 96+ system works fine. the pump will support the new engine and it already has a return line. im just wondering about the connectors for the fuel lines to the intake manifold.Quote:
Originally Posted by pl4yboy
If you were talking to the OP, me, then yes you are correct I ha to change the pump and all lines between engine and tank. He should be fine though. He has a 2nd gen obs I have 1st. I upgraded to the walboro pump.Quote:
Originally Posted by pl4yboy
Does your new engine have single line on the intake or dual line with a regulator? If it has the single I can tell you exactly what you need.Quote:
Originally Posted by myzterray
i got dual line. ones bigger than the other. then theres a third line that goes into some canister.Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
also i need the info for the guy who you got the throttle body from. i emailed the person who i thought it was and he said it has to be a drive by cable core to get the ported one.
I'll get it to you tonight when I'm off work. And that's your charcoal canister. I removed mine :pQuote:
Originally Posted by myzterray
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Originally Posted by myzterray
Heres the link to him http://www.ebay.com/itm/200654736584...84.m1497.l2649
He does great work really.
Got my first header wrapped today. Still need to coat it tomorrow. But im pretty pleased with the way it came out.
http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...p/6a05081a.jpg
looking good.
Thanks Bud. Im hittin you up with a PM.Quote:
Originally Posted by myzterray
Headers in today. Transmission mount fabled and installed. Wiring. Should be turning the key tomorrow. Still no driveshaft. But at least well see if she runs!
http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...p/200982c0.jpg
http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...p/12caed11.jpg
http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...p/e8aea27a.jpg
Started her for the first time yesterday. Only took 1 try and she was purring right along. All she needs now is to finish covering wiring, get my driveshaft in the mail, and get my exhaust. Thinking side pipes? ;) Anyways more pics and a first start video to come. Computer im on here at school is terrible.
http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...p/d6de2ed6.jpg
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Heres the vid. Enjoy!
Awesome man! What kind of muffler are you thinking?Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
Also see your in school...do you go to GC?
Nope I'll go ahead and admit it I'm a senior in high school.Quote:
Originally Posted by silverado_lover
I have no idea on the muffler. I want it low and not very loud any suggestions?
awesome dude!! i think i was as excited as the guy in the video when it finally started. cant wait till i can do the same!
That will explain why I've never seen your tahoe parked around the Strand late at night :LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
Maybe a Magnaflow of some sort is what you're looking for...please just no flowmasters :D
Hahaha yeah :) that and I live in Texas and am going to Texas a&m. Myzterray you have no idea how excited I was. That was my dad though haha. So many variables lined up and it worked flawlessly. One little fuel leak to fix and she's a go. Thoughts on te side pipes? Like em hate em?Quote:
Originally Posted by silverado_lover
yea thats awesome. that almost never happens lol! side pipes out the back arent too bad. i would go with camaro tips if i was going to do it.
I'm going to TAMUG and love it here, I'm guessing you're saying that you're going to go to C-Stat?
I'm not really sure about the side pipes though...don't know if you mean like these side pipes
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/a...P9250658-1.jpg
or side pipes like this
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...-sidepipes.jpg
I think a single 3" outlet in the stock location with a nice tip would look best though
I was thinking like the second picture but black pipes. No?? I just like it cause noone else has them. Or they're uncommon at least. Everyone has the dual back pipes like I used to have.Quote:
Originally Posted by silverado_lover
And I might be going to Galveston if cstat doesn't accept me
Meh, I would pass on the side pipes there's a reason you don't see them alot :lol: I just like the look of a single 3.5" 15º tip, your decision thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
TAMUG is alot cheaper, I know many of people who did most of their basics here and transferred to main campus.
Hmm idk hard decisionQuote:
Originally Posted by silverado_lover
Congrats on the first time startup! Please, for love of all things cool, don't do the side pipes. It's not the 70s anymore. I think they're tacky. Also, on the side exit exhaust, Ford did it factory in the late 90s. They stopped for a reason. The heat coming from caused problems with the rear passenger wheel. If you've ever noticed a late 90s F150 with discolored wheels on one side, that's why. If I remember correctly, it caused bearing problems on that wheel as well, but I'm not positive on that part.
I do have a few questions for you. In one pic, there's wires run across the engine and hanging down. I can see butt connectors on those wires. Is that something that you did, or is that from Nelson? Also, you posted questions about wiring, and then didn't mention wiring any more. What exactly did you end up getting from Nelson? (full replacement, yours reworked, theirs or your computer) Looking forward to seeing this thing all buttoned up and you driving it in the next video.
Oh, which motor mounts did you use? If you said, I missed it.
I think it's cool that you're a high school senior. Most of the kids your age that I know won't open their hood, much less do something like this. Congrats! I do good to get my 12 year old to hand me tools, but my 9 year old wants to be in the middle of it. lol
Oh, can I see more pics of the Beetle? I love the early Bugs, and the tail lights say that one is. :)
First, thanks! I know what you mean about high schoolers my generation is pathetic. But anyways. The wiring is Nelson's. They made the whole new harness. The butts are my wiring on the old factory harness for headlights and stuff and they surely aren't hangin there now. I used dirty dingo engine mounts and they are great. The beetle is a 1967. Been in the family since new. Ill be the third owner. Completely stock. Me and my dad just finished resorig it in and out. Only 114000 original miles so far. More pics of everything later. And the computer tune was done by Nelson as well. They do a great job.
As for the exhaust I didnt mean the side exit like the one before the wheel. I was thinking duals angled out the back behind the wheels.
That sounds a lot better. In my opinion, exhaust is meant to be heard and not seen. I like a well tucked exhaust with some nice chrome tips just sticking below the body. I wish I had pics of my V8 S-10. I used late 70s Trans Am tips on it. The only part visible was only about 3/4" that dropped below the body.Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
The Bug story is cool. I'd love some pics, even in PM or a photobucket link.
Will be towing to exhaust shop Friday. Magnaflow true duals. Then driveshaft coming in next week which should lead to a driving truck and a finished build thread! Lost more pics and videos to come at the end. Anyone as excited as I am?!
im pretty stoked man! what made you go with magnaflow?Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
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Originally Posted by myzterray
I want low and not loud. I had loud before and was tired of it. And that's what my buddy argue shop recommended
yea i had headers and dual flowmaster super 44s on an elcamino before and i got tired of it pretty quick. i want a nice low rumble as well. i might look into those.Quote:
Originally Posted by Minime168
Ill let you know and post up some vids when whes doneQuote:
Originally Posted by myzterray