DatMo Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Bummer.... I bought mine months ago It's weird with t3... I like there coil over kit and camber plates and the quality is good.... But their heatshield was all off and now this is off.... Bummer ive had the same issues with their stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Sounds like square tube spacer sounds like the best idea. Hopefully I can find some similar square top bolts to drop through similar to the trans Quote Link to comment
shacks510 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I just used some long bolts I had. There was enough room to get a wrench on the head. Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Have you made much progress on the wiring? How is the quality of the American Auto Wire kit? Would you recommend it? Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Have you made much progress on the wiring? How is the quality of the American Auto Wire kit? Would you recommend it? I havent... been so busy with other stuff. Also was hoping to get the engine dropped in before I really started wiring so that everything was in the spot it will eventually be in Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Here's my dash but i split up the usb and cig lighter. I still need to finish the top panel and wrap everything. 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Here's my dash but i split up the usb and cig lighter. I still need to finish the top panel and wrap everything. You should definitely keep it wood grain! Looks awesome Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 You should definitely keep it wood grain! Looks awesomeI'm keeping the wood but as far as the dash cap and sides, they're being wrapped 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 I'm keeping the wood but as far as the dash cap and sides, they're being wrapped Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Side note I need to get under the car to check angles first... But this could potentially be an option to raise the trans up - looks to be about 2" total height - just need to check the trans mount width http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/71604 Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 http://www.autozone.com/drivetrain/transmission-mount/chevrolet/c10-pickup pretty much any chevrolet car/truck from the 60's on uses the above mount. Its what I am using with my copy brace and a mazda trans. Super cheap. Super available. 1 Quote Link to comment
shacks510 Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Putting my trans back in, I discovered I also used a 1/8" piece of steel along with the 1" spacer. Just if you choose to go that route. 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Not too much to update on... spent most of the afternoon with a spray can... Dash painted Black and Bronze is just such a good look Also started looking into where to mount the coil pack - Think ive settle on this. Eventually I'd like to get shorter wires... but for now this will have too work. Also Gauges are order - Here is what they will look like Speedo - Tach- AFR wideband - Oil Pressure - Oil Temp - Fuel - Water Temp 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Gauges came --- STOKED!!!!!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Looks great! Soeedhut is the way to go! Great job man!!! Hope you're proud of yourself cuz it's great! 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Looks great! Soeedhut is the way to go! Great job man!!! Hope you're proud of yourself cuz it's great! Yea pretty stoked on how it came out- not perfect... But only cost me about 20 bucks to make the dash it's self so no complaints Can't wait to get em all hooked up and see em glow 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Gauges came --- STOKED!!!!!!!! Looks good. Quote Link to comment
SteadFast Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Little more progress Got the fuse box and mega jolt mounted Also got the block and everything back from the machine shop I know you've already bought the Highway 15 kit from American Auto Wire. I too am re-wiring my 510 and am dead set on Auto-Rod Controls control module. It seems like all I need is to run wire to this unit which already has relays and fuses for each circuit. Curious to get your take... Quote Link to comment
Lozer Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 where did you end up getting a head from? Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 I know you've already bought the Highway 15 kit from American Auto Wire. I too am re-wiring my 510 and am dead set on Auto-Rod Controls control module. It seems like all I need is to run wire to this unit which already has relays and fuses for each circuit. Curious to get your take... I'll have to check that set up out. I'm pretty committed to this one but always curious Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 where did you end up getting a head from? Rock auto of all places.... 1 Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Those are some pretty nice gauges you got there. Looks real nice!! 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Those are some pretty nice gauges you got there. Looks real nice!! Thanks! More updates to come soon! Pan should be here this week- long block is complete except for the pan and a block off plate or two. Hoping to get the engine in the car by this weekend at the latest. Then I can start wiring. Wahoo Moving along. Anyone have experience with driveshafts from the driveshaft shop? Will probably just have mine shortened... But if it needs new joints the cost may come close to a custom aluminum one from them.... Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Ok time for some updates. Bottom end buttoned up Mostly buttoned up long block Block off plate for coolant out of the timing cover, also plugged the rear coolant- wish there was a better way then just a rubber plug... but that piece isnt moving... put a spare cap in the glove box so Ill be ready should it dry and crack Crank pulley before paint - they machined down the inner most belt so the trigger wheel was a press fit interface, couple tack welds to be safe, then balanced Had a scare with the crank pulley... not sure if I screwed up or the machine shop did, but the trigger wheel ended up about 2 teeth further before TDC then I originally wanted it... My plan was to run a bracket off the block for the magnetic sensor... but with it being 2 teeth off this put the sensor too low... spent about 2 hours trying to trouble shoot it before coming up with this plan, that I think will actually work out better for me since it will be easier to fab and I dont need to tap anything. Going to make the bracket out of .625" thick aluminum bar so it will be stiff and place the sensor right inline with the trigger wheel, the spacers were just to test it. 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Bit out of order... One of these things is not like the other... pistons came with one wrong set of rings... who knows.... Head is on Cams in and timing done Did some header bashing for clearance Throttle position sensor mounted Simple throttle cable bracket but should work Teaser shot of the pan - should be here Wednesday or Thursday 1 Quote Link to comment
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