Been a minute since the last update. Button up a majority of the engine bay, including installing the fathouse fab coolant tank. It’s nice, just a little more bulky than I was expecting. Also installed the 150mm throttle body, skreetcar3d gasket and the Rarefab/pbd intake. Super pumped to...
Been a minute since an update. Installed the 10 rib kit, alternator relocation and crank support. Hooked up the wiring harness while it was on the stand and got everything ready the for throwing it in the car.
Was so excited and in the zone, we forgot to get pictures of the th400 outside of...
Measured the hub to crank clearance probably a hundred times. Fell into ATI’s spec of .0011 (they called for .0009-.0012). Not sure if I got lucky or if Whipple already had it honed. Used the mafracing balancer installer tool and worked out great. Still second guessing if it’s seated but...
Timing and cam covers on. Also installed RPG rear main seal cover. Not sure if it’s really needed over stock, but it sure looks nice.
Was also able to get the 2” American racing longtubes on and motor mount brackets. The Longtubes were covered in oil when I got them. Had glasscity powder...
Almost embarrassed to ask. In the middle of timing my new motor with Gen 2 timing sequence. 1st time I did it had zero issues but second guessed what I did and tore apart. Twice now, I’ve finished the driver side per the ford manual. When it comes time to rotate the crank one full...
It can be frustrating at times but it’s been a HUGE stress relief for me. After the wife and kids go to bed, I’ll go out in the garage listening to music and getting after it. The disappointing part, is I only can get out there 1, maybe 2 days a week.
Moroso “drag” oil pan installed with their stud kit. Was going to do this last but became impatient. Still waiting for oem style secondary tensioner to come in, so I can use the flip bracket. FYI, if you buy the drag pan, you will need their oil pickup. You’ll also have to move the stud the...
Well, always something. Was excited to have a day off and was planning on working on the motor all day and night. The plan was to get the cams/timing gear in. Timing and valve covers on and oil pan on. But ran into an issue that made me stop.
I did not know this was a thing until I did a...
Already got to work! I was a little iffy on taking the whole front clip off to remove everything, but in the end, I’m glad we did. For whatever reason, it was a pain to separate the transmission from the motor. Would have been hell to try under the car.
Got the powder coated, by Glass City...
After a long journey of collecting parts. It's about time I get started on my build! Figured I'd share the progress as I go. We haven't come up with a nickname yet but leaning toward Haterade. A_king0138 on Instagram.
The Car:
2016 Competition Orange Performance Pack
9800 miles on the...
I evidentially was too confident. 2 guys going in on the deal. Talked to both of them on the phone and they were convincing. I loaded up the truck to meet them 5 hours away from my house for only to be cancelled a few hours before I left due to a highway being closed. Later find out the highway...
Back up for sale for now. Deal fell through. Willing to cut a deal for this kit plus exhaust and brand new comp blower cams. Will not ship at this time, but willing to drive to a meeting spot.