Nice, I like the space you have there with them.
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Did some work today.
Unfortunately I didn't have the forsight to mount the headers on the engine when it was out of the car, with my new rear header bolted on too. I tried to install my alternator and discovered that it didnt fit! So I had to make it fit. I had to remove some aluminum from the case. I am fairly sure that the area i removed material from wasnt load bearing as it was pretty thin.
Because of the close proximity to the header, I also decided to wrap them. The alternator isn't touching the header, but it is very close. Hopefully it won't fail any time soon.
The headers are coated and also wrapped. Im really excited if the header wrap actually does what the package claimed...a 50% reduction in engine bay heat.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...p/Wrapped2.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...wap/rapped.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...p/wrapped3.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...p/wrapped6.jpg
I used some thick copper wire to hold down the wrap on the large section. I need to find some metal straps or zip ties that are at least 14" long or so. I know that the copper works because I had it on my bike for several months and it never came apart- it actually became a lot more rigid with the heating/cooling of the exhaust.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...p/wrapped5.jpg
I also installed the A/C with belt- wired it up and alternator belt.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...tinstalled.jpg
The alternator is newish, I bought it over 2 years ago, but it only saw like 1,000 miles. Anyway, it has a 6 rib pulley on it when the belt only has 5. As you can see from the picture it is not touching the tensioner 100%. I think tomorrow i'll scoot it over a little bit so that it has more contact with that tensioner.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...Swap/Belts.jpg
In addition, this wire comes from my Megasquirt and is supposed to connect to the CPS. It has a gray jacket on the outside, some silver metally wire stuff on the inside and then another wire inside of that. I am not exactly sure how to wire this up to the crank sensor. The crank sensor has a blue and a green wire coming off of it. How can I tell how to wire it up? Also below you will see the wiring diagram for the sensor, and I guess I have to split the wire apart and then solder the connections. Is there any way I can test the Sensor and see which wire is the ground on the sensor?
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...luctorwire.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ingdiagram.jpg
Also if anyone was wondering, the front header is a RIPPMODS header for a 2006 Eclipse GT, and the rear header is a custome longtube header. Boostzealot had it made for me when I sent him a mock header that I designed
What im working on:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...wap/cutout.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ap/cutout2.jpg
Hood scoop from a 1969 Boss 429 mustang. It will be molded flush to the hood and 100% functional.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ap/cutout3.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ap/cutout5.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ap/cutout6.jpg
Did some work today.
I went to the junkyard, found an Avenger and removed the interior drivers side fuse box and modified it for my Ignition On stuff. I also developed a way to mate wire to the metal tabs as shown
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ap/wiring6.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ap/wiring7.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ap/Wiring1.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Wiring2-1.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Wiring3-1.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../wiring4-1.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ap/wiring5.jpg
I'm pumped to see how this whole thing is gonna turn out dude!
Whoa haven't posted here in like a year. Sorry guys.
Long story short, got the engine running. I have a brand new interior, suspension, brakes... ect...
Once I get my AFR issue fixed I can start tuning!!!!
http://youtu.be/66w6z4I4ijo
amazing
Saw your vids on youtube awesome build
Car is finally driviable.
Has awesome low end torque. Doesn't make much power after 4k rpm.
Have a dyno tune session scheduled for sunday morning!!!
Fuck it feels great to drive the car!
http://youtu.be/T82GcoiPwJw
congrats it sounds great!
Nice!
It's people like you that give me hope lol. And you should totally take pics of how the dyno went and of your car and send them here!
Awesome. What was your overall cost on the swap?
Overall cost? ugh.... I don't really want to think about it. I'd say though that over the last 2 years I have spend around 30k on the swap including tools. Mind you the swap consisted of much more than just a 6g75.
Here's the finished product
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...6/Hotness1.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ap/Engine1.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/skyy406/4-2.jpg
Naice!
Dayum!
I'll hit it sideways...
.the car. Can't wait for the dyno/tune.
^^^ JAJA. x2 on that.
Congrats!
Dyno day!
103 degrees outside!
98% humidity outside!!!
Melted my ASD relay! Slight hold up.
Car performed well.
Mustang Dyno!
Best run was 192hp and 256tq at the wheels.
Still has some tip-in issues that will get resolved. Otherwise it screams. Kinda falls on it's face after 4k rpm. Just stops making hp. Have lots more tuning to do...
Those numbers on +40 timing! WEIRD!
Odd car to say the least.
That's me in the gray shirt!
Got my new plate too :) 6G75
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...6/IMG_0430.jpg
http://youtu.be/HMDuxlYirXs
http://youtu.be/IBrs2w4OG-g