Build Thread Want To Blow 5 Years And $50k On A Foxbody? Step By Step Instructions Inside!

[RacEoHolic330]

You don't think the way you have the return lines so close to the head(maybe even touching) that you will still have the same problem with higher fuel temps? Of course the head won't get as hot as the turbo downpipe but it still gets pretty hot. Just asking.

I don't think those lines will get any hotter than the fuel rails, which are probably just as hot as the front of the heads. The front of the engine bay gets way more airflow from the fan than the area near the firewall. I haven't had any hot fuel issues so far, so I'm hopeful I'm okay.

So I'm late to this thread, but the vacuum issue you spoke of a page or two ago.

Powerblock Horsepower just had an esipode on a 76mm turbo' 347 using a Jones serpentine driven vacuum pump. I'll post the link, maybe it will help.

Black & Blue: Stage III | Engine Power | PowerNation TV - Full Episodes

I'd love to run a pump like that. Bolting it up is the issue. I would probably need to make a custom bracket that puts the pump where the a/c used to be without lowering the power steering pump. Damn turbo piping making everything difficult.

Once I can get my hands on some 116 octane fuel locally, the car will be going back to the dyno for what I hope to be some big boost and big numbers.

 

[RacEoHolic330]

Here are some pictures of the route for the catch cans. This is a picture looking up into the wheel well where the lines come in behind the strut tower.


And then both of the cans mounted to the studs that hold on the ground effects. They are so light that it shouldn't have any efffect on the strength of the studs. I have two breathers for it, but only the one fits. I need to get a 90 degree adapter to allow the other breather to fit. No big deal.


Here lay the meth tank and electronics. The tank is a Vortech aftercooler tank with a low level indicator and vent that is ran to the outside of the car. I welded in some extra brackets to hold it in place.


The pump sits in the same area. Fully accessible once the front panel of the rear seat delete is removed.


Dual nozzle setup.


Mounted inside the fender.


In addition to the controller in the rear seat area is the adjustment knob and test button. I decided to put it under the arm rest for easy access.


I purged and primed the system and everything works. I still need to road test it under boost. Then it's off to the dyno.

 

[RacEoHolic330]

I bought some beverages for our date with the dyno on Friday. I don't drink the stuff, but I think she will like it.

 

[GroverDill]

boost it to the moon!

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

Funny,....I told the wife I was done buying stuff for the car, and all that's left is labor.
Looks like there will always be something to spend money on, long after its done.

 

[RacEoHolic330]

Funny,....I told the wife I was done buying stuff for the car, and all that's left is labor.
Looks like there will always be something to spend money on, long after its done.

Always Mike. It literally never ends. Other than some new front seats and a few small tweaks to fix little odds and ends on the car, the winter should be pretty quiet for me.

I will need to get the front bumper repainted. There are stress cracks in the paint. It's probably from waiting too long to install the bumper on the car after it was painted. I'm hoping my painter can help me out on the cost to repaint it.

 

[90lxcoupe]

My bumper did the same thing, it was from the filler shrinking, the guys who painted my car took care of it for me.

 

[Phillip123]

Funny,....I told the wife I was done buying stuff for the car, and all that's left is labor.
Looks like there will always be something to spend money on, long after its done.

Always something to buy, always.

 

[TOOLOW91]

Well any update from dyno day ??

 

[RacEoHolic330]

Well any update from dyno day ??

It hasn't happened yet, unfortunately. Frank found himself in the sand trap last Sunday and messed up his back. He broke a valve and it blew off his intake bending his throttle linkage, which stuck the throttle open. He literally flew 50' into the trap.

Hoping to reschedule sometime this week. My car and trailer have been at his shop since last Saturday. I'm not fond of it sitting anywhere except my garage!

 

[RacEoHolic330]

Well any update from dyno day ??

It hasn't happened yet, unfortunately. Frank found himself in the sand trap last Sunday and messed up his back. He broke a valve and it blew off his intake bending his throttle linkage, which stuck the throttle open. He literally flew 50' into the trap.

Hoping to reschedule sometime this week. My car and trailer have been at his shop since last Saturday. I'm not fond of it sitting anywhere except my garage!

 

[TOOLOW91]

That's right I forgot about that I had seen that and didn't even put 2 and 2 together . Im glad to see he walked away from it .


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[RacEoHolic330]

Yea. Seriously. Could have been a lot worse.

 

[dshart08]

I just spent an entire 12 hour shift reading this build thread and admiring the photos. You have done an exceptional job sir! Beautiful car!

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[RacEoHolic330]

I just spent an entire 12 hour shift reading this build thread and admiring the photos. You have done an exceptional job sir! Beautiful car!

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Thanks man! You should probably work a little harder on your next shift to make up for it. Hah!

 

[dshart08]

LOL! What's the fun in that? I probably be going through this tread again. Bought an IRS for my 92 cobra clone. Just want to ensure I have all the info necessary to complete the task the best way possible. I also luv how you polished that exhaust. Looks sweet!

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[RacEoHolic330]

Shoot me a message if you need any info during your install.

 

[bird_dog0347]

LOL! What's the fun in that? I probably be going through this tread again. Bought an IRS for my 92 cobra clone. Just want to ensure I have all the info necessary to complete the task the best way possible. I also luv how you polished that exhaust. Looks sweet!

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Advice: replace all the bushings first, it sucks taking it back apart later. I used poly bushing for everything in the rear cause it was much cheaper, did it myself in the garage. The FTBR kit Scott has is awesome but over twice as much and harder to install. Also take great care in swapping the pinion flange so you don't ruin seals or bearings... Might want to have help with that unless you know how to setup gears and some experience. Replace your fuel filter when the rear is out... When I installed my rear mounting brackets to the frame rails I drilled from the bottom up into trunk floor, then used a 1" hole saw to access the insides there and only bolted it to the frame instead of crushing the frame rail/trunk. I got my brake part/fitting part numbers from Scott, but I can share them with you if he can't find them. You'll need different wheels, no more than 9" wide and 6.75" BS. (+45 offset)

 

[RacEoHolic330]

Solid advice right there. I'm so glad I bought my IRS with the FTBR bushings already installed.

 

[dshart08]

Thanks guys, I definitely plan to do the FTBR kit and replace all the bushings. I will definitely need those fitting sizes. I'm running 10.5 wide Saleens in the rear right now and would like to retain the same style wheel, but will require a different offset. So I'll drop down to a 9" wide wheel.
@bird_dog0347 did you only drill up through the bottom and not the sides?
I will have to reroute my entire fuel system as my A1000 is mounted on the fuel tank cover right by the rear end. Don't think it will be enough room with the irs installed.

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