UNDER PRESSURE

[Rick93coupe]

I'm hoping so. I've only hood good things about them. I'll still be keeping my fingers crossed every time I'm on the brake!

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks to the guys up at the swap who found me some aeromotive fuel rails, for a very good price.



Last night I found a great deal on a LARGE fuel cell with foam and sending unit, so I picked it up. I'm looking into submerging a fuel pump inside for the cooling benefits on a street car, not to mention quieting it down considerably.


Also got a MarkVIII fan in the mail from a guy on the corral, these things move some serious air!

[Rick93coupe]

Brian came out last night and we took out the dash. Its now ready for the cage (thats a week late), we also finished clearing the engine bay.

[Rick93coupe]

Took out the heater box, I was surprised that thing weights 22#'s. It sure can't hurt taking the weight out of the front half of the car.

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks to Chad for the Accufab 80mm race t/b!

[ibstrokin]

Rumor has it, more parts showed up

[Rick93coupe]

Picked up the cage today and got it home.

[Rick93coupe]

Also got the strange rear coilovers in the mail.

[Rick93coupe]

This is a neat little gadget that has self contained relays, this should make for a clean install and help keep from a wiring nightmare. I believe they're rated at 40 or 50 amps per circuit. Great for fuel pumps/trans break/ line lock/ electric fans.

[Rick93coupe]

Ok, here's where I'm at now. Rear coilover support and minitubs have been shipped as well as offset lower control arms. I'm going to work a little each night and see if I can get this stuff done by the weekend, but that might be a stretch. Then off for the cage install!

[Rick93coupe]

Came home today to find some goodies, busted them open and tacked in the coilover support bar.

[Rick93coupe]

Offset lowers, no spring perch.

[Rick93coupe]

Rearend coilover bracket. Once the rearend is in place, I'll place the tabs for the sway bar and shocks.


Car leaves for the cage install on Saturday of next week!

[ibstrokin]

Finally some real progress is near

[Kwik92GT]

Nice to see you're making some good progress Rick. I tried calling you earlier today so I could come and check things out. If you're going to be out in the garage tomorrow give me a call. Lata.

[Rick93coupe]

Well, after a boat load of difficulties Brian and I got the motor and transmission in the car tonight. The tranny mount hasn't been modified yet and rearend isn't in the car, but I have to say these following pictures sure brought a smile to my face! Before I go any further, I'd like to say thanks to TZ250 from the boards, he helped me with my intake that needed milled yesterday and busted it out while I ran an errand. He's also the guy who made my "turbocharged 383" emblem for my intake! :
Ok, here's some PROGRESS pics...lol





Here's my boy giving me a hand. Guess who's going to be helping him put his car back together? lol


This one damn near brought a tear to my eye!


Gonna need about a 1/4 inch taken off the intake spacer for a perfect fit under the little cowl hood.




Flaming river rack should be here tomorrow. The motor is sitting 1-3/4" low and 1" back, and it looks like its going to fit perfectly!

[Rick93coupe]

I'd also like to mention that the TH400 fit straight in with this engine placement without touching anything in the floor pan / tunnel. I really think this swap is hard to beat!

[89notch]

Damn guys nice work I think I might start throwing my junk together this weekend.

[JIMS SVT]

I'd also like to mention that the TH400 fit straight in with this engine placement without touching anything in the floor pan / tunnel. I really think this swap is hard to beat!

Yea...mine fit perfect.No beating of the floor at all.mount even lined up right.Im happy with my Extremeautomatics Th400.

[Silver Bullet]

Looks Good!