Project wire tuck

[wick]

Cant really think of any other way to say this one. I have been wanting to tuck my wires for a long time. I did a good bit over the last few years. But, now I figure its time to do all of it and be done. I will update as progress gets done.

[Martin0660]

Looks good Rob :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[wick]

HAHAH Yeah, Bob, thanks. HAHAHAHHA But I will say, I am adding an Eaton carrier so my car does not end up like yours on its first pass out with sticky tires. HAHAH Thats along with the "to do" list this year.

[scott5]

looks worse to me? lol hahaha

[wick]

Give it time Scotty!! Give it time. :shhh:

[scott5]

lol..

[gmkillr]

I hid damn near every line I possibly could on my car & its very time consuming. I was able to do all of it without cutting/adding to any of the lines/wiring harnesses. Take your time & it will turn out very nice! Good luck buddy!

[yeahloh95]

good luck , you can unplug and reroute alot fo the drivers side ones just make sure they are all plugged back together

[wick]

Driver side was completely hidden last year. I lengthened a few wires to get it done. The main harness is going to be the bitch though. With it all opened up, the 1 ten pin connector goes free to the passenger side. The other has a couple wires that go to the drivers side and they will need pulled put of the respecting connectors and re-routed/lengthened to get back to where they are now. I like how Ford uses basically 2 grounds and tie multiple wires off of it. Such morons. 2 to the ECU and four to various places all meeting in the center. Shouldnt be too hard though. Hardest part is going to be welding all the holes up.

[wick]

Also moving the baro sensor inside the car and the vacuum tree into the inner fender or cowl. Not sure yet which way to go with it yet. Pulling the master and booster this weekend.

[wick]

Parts are arriving finally. Will get some pics up soon. Got an Eaton carrier. Edlebrock Victor5.0 intake, ordered my Team Z front end kit. The one with K-member, tubuar arms and coil overs. Dave said it should be here by Thursday, friday at the latest. Its finally coming together, or apart. Depends on how you look at it. HAHA Dash is almost out now and the fender will be coming off tomorrow. New heater core going in and probably an A/C evaporator.

[Silverhatch]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$:thmbsup:

[turbo83coupe]

sweet sweet!! This whole wire tuck thing SOOOOO looks like something I should steer clear from!! Right Rob? hahahahahha

Looks good :)

[wick]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$:thmbsup:


And lots of it!! HAHAHA

sweet sweet!! This whole wire tuck thing SOOOOO looks like something I should steer clear from!! Right Rob? hahahahahha

Looks good :)

Hmmm, well, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH Thanks Dex!!

[Martin0660]

I am adding an Eaton carrier so my car does not end up like yours on its first pass out with sticky tires. HAHAH

Well ... you would have to actually take it out to break it wouldnt you :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I'm just doing durabilty testing, the detroit locker I have here now should solve my issues ;)

Frank - Step away from the wires ;)

[wick]

Hahahahahahahahahahaha yes.
Well ... you would have to actually take it out to break it wouldnt you :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I'm just doing durabilty testing, the detroit locker I have here now should solve my issues ;)

Frank - Step away from the wires ;)

[gmkillr]

Lets see some pics of all the new parts!!!

[wick]

Soon Robert. Soon. After everything arrives I will get some.:goodidea: It may be too much to handle for some folks. HAHAHAHAHHA

[89 vert]

Sweet Rob, that is a serious project, but well worth it in the end!

[wick]

Got some more done today. These dashes are a bitch to get out but worth it. My heater core was leaking like none other. I by-passed it last year. But with my son riding with me in the car I figured it was time to fix it. Its easy to get apart out of the car too. HAHAHAHA

[John4cam]

can't wait to see it done! Wow that core really is leaking..

[wick]

Yeah, it sure was. Has a nice smell in the car too. That will all be gone real soon. Guess I gotta pull the carpet out too and clean everything up.

[silvernotch]

viper ed could of done that for you in 1.5 hours.ps what are you smokin..

[wick]

viper ed could of done that for you in 1.5 hours.ps what are you smokin..


HAHAHA I think he is full of shit!!! Had so many opprtunities to do it and never did. HAHAHAHAH I'll call you tomorrow, I honestly dont know Bob. I tink I have made good progress now and found the way to get it done. Not much left to think about now. Lengthen a few wires and run the 10 pin and fill the holes. This bitch will be done. You could stop over and pull my master and booster off if you like. :thmbsup: Got an SN unit coming.

[Viper_ed]

HAHAHA I think he is full of shit!!! Had so many opprtunities to do it and never did. HAHAHAHAH I'll call you tomorrow, I honestly dont know Bob.

Dam Rookie! Don't give me the so many opportunities shit. I don't recall seeing that Strawberry Shortcake Girlie Flake thing even sitting in my garage to do it for you. Do 4 or 5 more and you'll agree. The dash isn't a bitch if you know where all the bolts are.

[wick]

Dam Rookie! Don't give me the so many opportunities shit. I don't recall seeing that Strawberry Shortcake Girlie Flake thing even sitting in my garage to do it for you. Do 4 or 5 more and you'll agree. The dash isn't a bitch if you know where all the bolts are.


Yeah. I took the whole dash apart. HVAC vents off, outer dash off the frame. It really wasnt bad. I just have a shit ton of screws sitting there now. Gotta clean everything up now.

[vitaleffects626]

loooks good

[TooFast98Cobra]

subscribing lol

[wick]

Some more stuff came today...

[wick]

Coil overs should be here tomorrow or Firday according to Dave @ Team (Dave@Team) Z.

[scott5]

You should have your stuff this weekend

[wick]

You should have your stuff this weekend


Sweet!!!

[gmkillr]

Very nice!

[wick]

Thanks Robert...

[TooFast98Cobra]

viper ed could of done that for you in 1.5 hours.ps what are you smokin..

bob what is on the stand in your basement?

[wick]

Coil over kit arrived yesterday. Combined with the K-member, not a bad way to spend close to $800. Now I just gotta call Lou for some Steeda CC plates.

[TooFast98Cobra]

just gotta get some wheels now LOL!!!!!!!

[wick]

just gotta get some wheels now LOL!!!!!!!


HAHA Bill, your nuts!!! But those ones you have at the house may find their way onto this car at some point... HAHAHAHAH

[scott5]

what kind of susp setup you using in the rear rob?

[TooFast98Cobra]

HAHA Bill, your nuts!!! But those ones you have at the house may find their way onto this car at some point... HAHAHAHAH


those are too wide for you, you are scared of drag wheels

[wick]

what kind of susp setup you using in the rear rob?
For right now I just have MAC arms and KYB shocks. I was considering the Baselines set up though. One section of the car at a time here. HAHAH

[wick]

those are too wide for you, you are scared of drag wheels

Yeah, they are wide!!! HAHAH

[Martin0660]

those ones you have at the house may find their way onto this car at some point...

Geez, the one's of mine you had went to a new owner, was traded to another memeber and raced into the 10's since they sat at your place. You ever going to the track or just building a garage queen ???

[Martin0660]

BTW - you can not copyright "not banned again" It's not new and novel as i've seen it used widely with trolls on many forums ;)

[TooFast98Cobra]

Geez, the one's of mine you had went to a new owner, was traded to another memeber and raced into the 10's since they sat at your place. You ever going to the track or just building a garage queen ???


XXXXXXXX22222222 LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TooFast98Cobra]

wick is scared of the track, his car does not go over 3500 rpm haaaaaaaaaa!!!!

[wick]

Damn Bob, damn!!! I will have to change it then. It will go to the track for sure.

Yeah Billy boy, I try to keep it safe. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[Silverhatch]

I don't think you have enough different projects started on your car, maybe consider pulling the rearend?:tongue:

[wick]

I don't think you have enough different projects started on your car, maybe consider pulling the rearend?:tongue:

Well Brian, I am!! HAHAHAHA I am putting the Eaton in that came last week as well.

[Silverhatch]

Holy Crap! Hope you took alot of notes!

[wick]

Holy Crap! Hope you took alot of notes!
Notes? For what? People take notes from me brotha!!!!!!:rofl:

[wick]

Yes sir Billy!!

[wick]

Little of whats to come...

[gmkillr]

Have you considered running your brake lines under the pinch point on the firewall?

Lotsa work there man & good luck gettin her wrapped up!:goodidea:

Shes gonna be badass when she finished!:hyper:

[Martin0660]

Little of whats to come...

I have to go back to my original comment on this whole project ...


Looks good Rob :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

I'm not seeing progress here buddy :rotflol::rotflol::rotflol:

I know it's a lot of work ;)

[97LaserRed]

lol every time I see rob's car its all apart!!!! hahahaha but somehow every summer its back together. Looks good buddy! cant wait to see it finished!!!

[wick]

Well Rob, I was thinking about welding the pinch weld from the inside and cutting it all off on the outside then running the lines under the car for the brakes. I am getting rid of the prop valve too. It will be useless so why keep it? Scottrodfab aprons came yesterday.
Thanks Bob!
Same to you Brian, thanks. Haha. Yeah, with a baby some things take a bit longer than they used to. I hope to have the engine bay painted by Christmas. Engine back in by new years. Big goals here.

So far I lengthened about 40 plus wires and got rid of a bunch.

[TooFast98Cobra]

my car asked were you are rob, lol

[wick]

Give me a ring "Billy Badass" haha

[wick]

My Scottrodfab panels fit real nice. As with any custom sheet metal there was minor trimming involved. Scott said this before I ordered them also. If anybody is interested you can check out his web site. Bimini LX can chime in on this also.

[ArmyWarrant]

Very nice, I am going to have to order some of those panels. I was hoping to start on my car when I get home in December, but it looks like I won't be home long then. Turning and Burning a lil over two weeks later and headed back down south. :madashell:

Keep up the good work man it's gonna look great when its done.

[jaa55]

not to get off topic, but i really like your wheels

[wick]

Thanks guys! I spent a good bit of time on those wheels. Did it all by hand. I honestly think they are the best looking wheel for a fox body.

[TooFast98Cobra]

Thanks guys! I spent a good bit of time on those wheels. Did it all by hand. I honestly think they are the best looking wheel for a fox body.

you know my thoughts lol!!!!

[yeahloh95]

so you like the scott rod panels?

[jaa55]

I got to agree with you, I love mine. The painted background looks awesome

[wick]

Troy, for the time saved with making everything as opposed to the $140 for these, its a no brainer. Fitment and quality are both top notch. Very pleased. Like I said though, not every car is exact and some trimming is required.
Jaa, thanks man!!

[crazylou]

looks good rob, keep with it, it b worth it in the end...

[gmkillr]

$140?

I think I only paid $110 for mine

Scott does make some nice stuff though..................:laughing1:

[wick]

$140?

I think I only paid $110 for mine

Scott does make some nice stuff though..................:laughing1:

Different car. Mine are also contoured. Yours are straight bent panels.

[scott5]

thanks for the kind words guys! haha

looks good rob.. I wonder if you will ever leave it alone long enought to drive it. lol haha

[biminiLX]

My car is at Scott Rod Fab right now (he's in Toledo, very conveinent and a very good guy). Here's a pic of the radiator cover. He did this, the fan shroud, and now the side panel's like Rob's and an awesome rear seat delete. I forgot my camera last weekend, but I think you guys will like:
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g215/jotting/P1010083.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g215/jotting/P1010084.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g215/jotting/P1010081.jpg
-J

[jaa55]

how much is the rad cover worth? i wonder if they make them polished

[wick]

I have to talk to Scott tomorrow and see if that radiator cover will work with my stalker cover. If it does, I will be doing that also.

Posting one more pic in a few. Just got the other side welded in.

[biminiLX]

Call Scott, tell him you saw it on my car (my brother and I got him to do these), very reasonable price, I believe he is matching UPR.
-J

[jaa55]

are you painting your inner fenders yourself rob?

[biminiLX]

It should Rob, he can do it any way you want. Mine has the hood pin and factory prop provisions.
-J

[wick]

J, I already alked to him about it. I was ready to buy one till I realized the stalker front is a bit different. I did tell him I saw it on your car too..:awsome:

My buddy Adam is coming over with his gun when I am in primer and he is going to shoot it for me.

[jaa55]

it looks great, I just wondered if you painted too, your obviously not bad at body work and welding!

[wick]

It should Rob, he can do it any way you want. Mine has the hood pin and factory prop provisions.
-J


Yeah, his price is more than reasonable. And the function it serves plus the look it gives is the best of both worlds.

The panel looks like hell right now. Five minutes with the flapper wheel and it will be perfect. I did the other side this evening with the wheel. Minimal filler is needed. Just a skim coat.

[wick]

it looks great, I just wondered if you painted too, your obviously not bad at body work and welding!


I have painted before. It will be easier for him to do it for me while he is here visiting, plus he is a great painter. Thats just one thing I never really dabbled in. Didnt have a place to do it and didnt have a compressor until recently.

[gmkillr]

Lookin good Robert!:awsome:

[wick]

Thank you Robert!!

[Martin0660]

I forgot my camera last weekend, but I think you guys will like

I see Dale's Triumph and Larry's GT in the reflection of the quarter glass ;)

Those pieces look really nice on J's car for sure. Really clean up the nose ... not sure the pictures do the pieces justice, they fit really well.

[AdamantiumSilvr]

Its sure comin along, good luck with it. Looks like quite the project. It was nice meetin ya @ the SCS CP too!

[89 vert]

Looks good, it will be well worth it Rob

[wick]

Just about finished the driver side. Made pieces for the frme rail to cover that all up. Gotta clean up the welds. Welded that part full just to tie the sway bar mount all together. Welded all the seams as well. Need to pull the booster and toss it away. That will probably be tomorrow. Made the pieces for the passenger side as well. Didnt weld them in yet though. We will see how tomorrow goes.

[wick]

Looks good, it will be well worth it Rob


Thanks Jason!!

[wick]

Also eliminting the prop valve. Using a Wilwood adjustable one and doing the 3-2 port conversion. Think I may do it the correct way though rather than the band aide way everybody sells. Re-do the lines and get proper fittings. Guess the next step would be pulling the K-member and getting it up in the air.

[Tony71502]

Looks good man.

Are you putting the wilwood valve on the passenger's side or trying to tuck it near the stock location?

I'm using a 5 port sn95 proportioning valve where the stock one should be and using an adjustable valve where the engine bay hard line is mated to the front-to-rear hardline (near the passenger side hood hinge).

[wick]

I wouldnt use the Sn valve with the fox Tony. The weight bias is different and might cause a braking issue. You would be better off either using the nut that I bought and wont be using now to disable the fox valve, or do like me and put the Wilwood inplace of the stocker and link the fronts together.

Thanks also!!!

[silvernotch]

He can use the sn but still has to use the plug. Thats how we did the kids car when we put the fms kit in.

[wick]

I also need to get some more pics up on here. Got a decent bit more done since the last pic was taken. I will tomorrow.

[wick]

He can use the sn but still has to use the plug. Thats how we did the kids car when we put the fms kit in.

Interesting Robert. Did you guys gut it?

[TooFast98Cobra]

He can use the sn but still has to use the plug. Thats how we did the kids car when we put the fms kit in.

Rob, Sr. knows his stuff about brakes I was around when he did that swap, knows more than me and you, and we know it all ha

[silvernotch]

got to gut it to plug it.

[wick]

Rob, Sr. knows his stuff about brakes I was around when he did that swap, knows more than me and you, and we know it all ha


Who you think told him how to do it...

[wick]

got to gut it to plug it.

Thats what I figured then. Basically its just a distribution block then. I just welded those holes shut on my strut tower for mine. HAHA

[TooFast98Cobra]

Thats what I figured then. Basically its just a distribution block then. I just welded those holes shut on my strut tower for mine. HAHA

what are you doing tonight? wanna wrench? I'm in the dog house with the old lady, what else is new ha

[Tony71502]

I wouldnt use the Sn valve with the fox Tony. The weight bias is different and might cause a braking issue. You would be better off either using the nut that I bought and wont be using now to disable the fox valve, or do like me and put the Wilwood inplace of the stocker and link the fronts together.

Thanks also!!!

Yeah, what they said. The Ford Kit calls for disabling of the sn-95 proportioning valve by removing the plunger and changing the fitting. Then the adjustable valve is so you can set the bias.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/tony71502/6-20-09.jpg

You can definitely do it your way and in the process clean up the engine bay by not having the prop valve. I'm just not big into bending brake lines. Shortening the driver's side front caliper line and bending it to match the back of the prop valve was enough for me.

[wick]

HAHAH Gotcha Tony!! Do you have the plug?

[Tony71502]

Yes. The Ford kit comes with everything in the world to do the conversion right. Except for the nut to hold the new prop valve to the strut tower. (different stud threads)

The proper plug and prop valve were already installed at the time of the picture.

Do you need/want the plug? The only reason it is not in that picture is because I was showing the parts that got removed and the instructions to someone on MustangForums. I guess the plug that is shown in the picture has the hole and cap on it to release air pressure as the plunger is compressed, but I do not know for sure.

Sorry to keep posting pics, but here's the good ol' Sn-95 valve with the proper port on it(front side). By the way... if you do go this route, you will need an adapter for the rear most port. You should be able to see it in the picture. I love me some stainless steel lines... :)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/tony71502/6-20-09012.jpg

[biminiLX]

I never knew they had a kit like that, interesting.
I just got rid of that ugly factory prop valve.
I also use a '94 Cobra MC and from the rear port use a Wilwood prop valve to the rears and the front port goes to a line-lock and then to each front.
Very clean and simple.
I understand using the stock prop valve as just a distribution block to save making new lines. I did it that way for a while, then just cleaned it up like I mentioned, looks much better.
-J

[Tony71502]

That sounds like a good set up bimini. I'm not that heavy into drag as much as autoX, so I opted to not put a line lock in. I considered it for a long time though.

[frankstang]

Damn Rob, did this project snowball from one or two upgrades to an almost total rebuild, or was that the plan all along ?

Keep the updates coming. I love following a big project thread.

[wick]

Damn Rob, did this project snowball from one or two upgrades to an almost total rebuild, or was that the plan all along ?

Keep the updates coming. I love following a big project thread.

Well Frank, it started as a heater core swap. HAHA When I didnt have enough fuel at one of Lunds tuning days here I decided to sell the whole fuel system and start over with a sumped tank. Then I sold the motor that was in it. Then I said I am going to smoothen the engine bay. Then I just got carried away. HAHAHAHHA

[TooFast98Cobra]

can't polish a turd rob, lol

[biminiLX]

Well Frank, it started as a heater core swap.
haha, famous last words
Mine went up to Team Z just to get an 8-point and the Kooks headers tweaked, then all hell broke loose :sticktonge:
-J

[gmkillr]

Yeah projects seem to have a way to snowball into all hell & back when the owner is imiginative and has too much time to think......

Ask me how I know.....:rolleyes:

[wick]

can't polish a turd rob, lol


But ya sure can try..

haha, famous last words
Mine went up to Team Z just to get an 8-point and the Kooks headers tweaked, then all hell broke loose :sticktonge:
-J

I know what you mean J!!!


Yeah projects seem to have a way to snowball into all hell & back when the owner is imiginative and has too much time to think......

Ask me how I know.....:rolleyes:

Yeah. Sometimes I dont know what I get myself into!! Then I ask why. HAHAHA

[TooFast98Cobra]

call me I'm at work, I have a prop. valve

[wick]

call me I'm at work, I have a prop. valve


Ringing in a minute. Gotta wait till this turd phone powers back up, Damn Blackberries

[gmkillr]

Ringing in a minute. Gotta wait till this turd phone powers back up, Damn Blackberries

I just picked up a Blackberry Storm 2 yesterday as ive heard so much crap about the original Storms...:sticktonge:

So far I love it but its very hard to get use to the touchscreen typing....:rolleyes:

[wick]

I just picked up a Blackberry Storm 2 yesterday as ive heard so much crap about the original Storms...:sticktonge:

So far I love it but its very hard to get use to the touchscreen typing....:rolleyes:

Its the exact same as mine except the bottom keys on mine are keys and yours are touch. I think I might go get that this week.

[wick]

Did some work today. Finished welding and started some filler. This is the first skim coat. Ran out of hardener. Will get some more done this week.

[wick]

Gotts pull the CC plates off and the brake lines. Thata bout it. Throttle cable too. Sand it, make it pretty, let it sit for a week then spray it. Then the fun starts. Hoping I remember how this thing goes back together. HAHAHA

[wick]

Couple more. Stayed up late the last couple nights and got a good bit dont. Put a light coat of primer on to see how everything looks.

[wick]

With a little bit of wet sanding and a couple more coats of primer it will be ready for paint. Still have to pull the front suspension out but thats only about an hour job tops. Probably less than that. Then the color goes in the gun and it gets sprayed.

[TooFast98Cobra]

nice rear end in the back ground LOL

[wick]

HAHAHA Thanks pal. HAHAHAHAHHAHA:thmbsup:

[yeahloh95]

looks great rob with paint it will look even better

[wick]

Thanks Troy. It was just a quick dusting of primer. Gotta do some more then wet sand it and get it nice. Then spray it. Perhaps this week or weekend. Lots going on right now.

[wick]

Got some more done today...

[vitaleffects626]

looks awesome

[wick]

looks awesome

Thanks man!! Yours does too.:thmbsup:

[Pure Stock]

Hey wick, you mean to tell me that k-member bolted up or did you spark up the acetylene outfit?

[wick]

This one fit like a glove...

[Silverhatch]

Looks great brother! Clean.

[wick]

Thanks Brian. Cell pics do no justice to this.

[biminiLX]

Thanks Brian. Cell pics do no justice to this.
Awesome results, look forward to seeing it one of these days.
-J

[wick]

Thanks J.

Notice how the mounts to the frame do not stick out like the QA1 or others also. It actually fits the way a K member should fit. Very happy with these results so far. No nightmares or headaches yet. And I use that term very loosley. HAHA

[wick]

Got a good bit dont last night. Waiting for my Camber plates. No big deal. Almost ready for the engine to go back in though. Drilled a 2" hole right in the center for the 10 pin, o2 and Distributer harness. Once the motor is back in it will be hidden. Lengthened the wiper harness and ran it through the cowl.

[wick]

I have not gotten the nerve yet to cut a hole for the power pipe. I might do something else with that. Not sure yet though. Wires are run for the maf as well. Just gotta figure exactly where its going to go before I drill into the engine bay. I might get bored tonught and throw the engine in. Not sure yet. May just do the brake system instead though.

[vitaleffects626]

wick where did you get that gromit for the fi harness

[gmkillr]

Looking good bud!

[wick]

wick where did you get that gromit for the fi harness
I actually made it. I got a plug from a T-bird, did the hole then used a razor to open the hole in the plug for the harness. I kinda figured you were waiting to see what I did for mine. HAHA I was waiting to see what you were going to do. There was a good bit of trimming I had to do with the insulation. I can give yolu details if you want. The insulation is so thick, after trimming it, there is no load on any wires and they all move freely if need be. I assume your dash is out right? Stop over and check it out if you want


Looking good bud!

Thanks Robert!!

[wick]

I will say this though, it was a bitch getting the ten pin through a 1" hole. Not to mention everytrhing. The rubber did stretch some but it was just tough. Worth it though.

[wick]

Update pic...

Interior in almost all back in too. Just the console is left.

[cwh19]

Did you flip the intake to run the intercooler from the driver's side?

[silvernotch]

Is that your throw out bearing on the left strut mount??

[INSANELY CRAZY]

lookin real good rob

[John4cam]

Wow, things lookin great!

[89stang]

WOW looks amazing!!!!

[Martin0660]

Looking good Rob!

[biminiLX]

Very very nice!
-J

[89 vert]

:perfect10: AWESOME!!!

[wick]

Did you flip the intake to run the intercooler from the driver's side?


Yeah. I am probably going to run the piping a different way this time. Always looking to doing something different. Besides, It would make sence. Rather than running the pipe from the blower across the front of the car, I can take it straight down and to the cooler then straight back up to the TB.

Is that your throw out bearing on the left strut mount??

Shit!!!! Yeah Bob, its a throw out bearing. Actually, I have a few of them and left it there. Forgot to put it back into the toolbox. HAHAHA

[wick]

Thanks everybody!!!!! The summit trip tomorrow should wrap up the stuff I need. I have a decently long list of things to get. It will look much better tomorrow night. All I did this evening was fool with the driver side wiring at the inner fender. Its all cleaned up and fastened to the frame rail. Test fit the inner and fender both to be sure there was no rubbing.

[gmkillr]

I'll bring that 10% off source code with me to help ya save a few bucks.:goodidea:


For all that havent seen this in person yet, it looks badass! I swung by the other day and checked it out and it looks very, very nice!

[wick]

I'll bring that 10% off source code with me to help ya save a few bucks.:goodidea:


For all that havent seen this in person yet, it looks badass! I swung by the other day and checked it out and it looks very, very nice!

Thanks Rob. See ya in the morning. Heading to bed.

[cwh19]

Yeah. I am probably going to run the piping a different way this time. Always looking to doing something different. Besides, It would make sence. Rather than running the pipe from the blower across the front of the car, I can take it straight down and to the cooler then straight back up to the TB.



Any idea when it will be back together? I would like to come look at your new setup with the intercooler if you wouldn't mind. I'm planning the exact same thing pretty much so it'd be cool.

[wick]

Any idea when it will be back together? I would like to come look at your new setup with the intercooler if you wouldn't mind. I'm planning the exact same thing pretty much so it'd be cool.


Soon I hope. Doing some more in a few minutes here.

[wick]

Got some more progress done. Gotta get 1 bolt/stud for the power steering and its pretty much good to go with putting everything back on the front. I have to get two allen bolts for the driver side header. Forgot I needed those.

[wick]

I think I am going to buy a timing pointer. That stock one looks like shit. Gotta find a nice aluminum one. Do that tonight. Spent enough money on this thing this year, whats another $100?

[venom]

is the timing chain cover painted or powdercoated?

[wick]

Painted.

[Silverhatch]

Spent enough money on this thing this year, whats another $100?

I'm guessing you spent zero on it "this" year. So $100 is nothing! Looks good brotha'!

[scott5]

I'm guessing you spent zero on it "this" year. So $100 is nothing! Looks good brotha'!

:rofl:

looking good rob

[wick]

I'm guessing you spent zero on it "this" year. So $100 is nothing! Looks good brotha'!

HAHAHAH Thanks man!!


:rofl:

looking good rob

Thanks scottie.

[gmkillr]

Did that new oil dipstick bolt-up to the header bolt?

Did you paint your headers black? Or is that the coating you had to use for the wrap?

You can get the nice UPR timing pointer like Billy & I got for around $50

Things are looking good man!:goodidea:

[crazylou]

looks good rob, i hear ya on spending the green stamps i still got lil 2 go yet but she'll b ready 4 spring...

[vitaleffects626]

wick i got a powdercoating kit if u want any thing done

[wick]

Did that new oil dipstick bolt-up to the header bolt?

Did you paint your headers black? Or is that the coating you had to use for the wrap?

You can get the nice UPR timing pointer like Billy & I got for around $50

Things are looking good man!:goodidea:


Thats the coating that you put on. It will bolt to the header. I need to get the three bolts tomorrow. I will check into the UPR pointer.

[wick]

wick i got a powdercoating kit if u want any thing done


HAHA I have one too. Just didnt get to go over and use it.

[gmkillr]

Thats the coating that you put on. It will bolt to the header. I need to get the three bolts tomorrow. I will check into the UPR pointer.

Thats cool buddy!

Im pretty sure Summit also carries a few different timing pointers too.:thumbsup:

If your up at 11pm in the garage messin around any day this week hit me up and ill stop by when I get out of work as im on afternoon shift this week.

[Martin0660]

Gotta get 1 bolt/stud for the power steering

All that pretty work and your putting that ugly rack (with power steering) back on?? Next thing you will be swapping that 5 speed for a chick stick too :D




lol, just kidding Rob, looks good ;)

[wick]

All that pretty work and your putting that ugly rack (with power steering) back on?? Next thing you will be swapping that 5 speed for a chick stick too :D






lol, just kidding Rob, looks good ;)

HAHAH Yeah, keeping all that stuff for sure. I still have to take the rack back off and it will get some much needed attention then.

[wick]

Whats going to really suck is the A/C. There is honestly no way of doing it nice unless I get some new lines made and re-route it. The Ford "fail" with running it on top on the intake is just one of the stupidists things ever.

[Gray 5.0]

looking good. cant wait to see it all wraped up

[TooFast98Cobra]

Summit would have been fun........guess I slept in

[vitaleffects626]

hey wick do you just have the fuel rails or the whole kit, if you just have the rails what did it come with,

[wick]

I made my own set up.

[vitaleffects626]

sweet i was thinking bout soin the same

[Balaska347]

Looks good man! I wish I had the patients.

[yeahloh95]

did you sump your stock tank or get a new one?

[gmkillr]

did you sump your stock tank or get a new one?


Sumped my old stocker which was in perfect condition!:thmbsup:

[yeahloh95]

what do you do fill it with water to weld the sump in ?

[wick]

I dropped a match in it and nothing happened so I figured I was safe. Haha. No, really, I rinsed it out with purple power and let it dry then drilled 8 2" holes in and fit the sump then welded it up. It can be made for ten bucks or bought, like mine, for 90. It was a kit though. I added a third bung for the return too.

[wick]

Looks good man! I wish I had the patients.

Thanks Mike.


Sumped my old stocker which was in perfect condition!:thmbsup:


This is correct. The tank was in great shape. I just smashed my old one with an ingersol rand smooth drum roller. Its about 1/4" tall now. HAHAHA

[vitaleffects626]

Any updates

[wick]

Any updates

Sorry man, I spent the day yesterday taking my wife to meet "The Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro at the Market district in robinson. Her 30th B-day is today. I did however get a powermaster starter and a few other goodies. Spent today pulling a trans from my buddies '99 Blazer that I did a motor swap in this time last year. That kills me.

[TooFast98Cobra]

and the rest of the parts he needs are at my house, he is too busy hanging with the cake boss to come get, whatever wick

[wick]

and the rest of the parts he needs are at my house, he is too busy hanging with the cake boss to come get, whatever wick


HAHAHAHA Yeah yeah... You and chuckie...

[wick]

Got back at it today. Finished the Blazer I was working on for my buddy. Anyways, I started fabbing up my piping. It was hard to punch holes in the aprons. HAHA More to follow tomorrow.

[gmkillr]

:goodidea::highfive::thmbsup::thumbsup::jump::)

[yeahloh95]

looking good but i didnt know if any one has told you, you put the intake on backwards?

[wick]

looking good but i didnt know if any one has told you, you put the intake on backwards?

Man, I thought something looked funny. Must have mixed it up somehow, with all the confision and all of the multi-projects going on with this thing these last few months. HAHA Thanks Troy!!!

[wick]

I actually got tired of seeing the same ole' set-up with everybody running the SysteMAX II and wanted to do something different. This also makes it easy to run the piping. Plus, I have not seen a Vic5.0 anywhere else in the area. Especially a flipped one.

[yeahloh95]

yes that is a unique look for sure

[cwh19]

I actually got tired of seeing the same ole' set-up with everybody running the SysteMAX II and wanted to do something different. This also makes it easy to run the piping. Plus, I have not seen a Vic5.0 anywhere else in the area. Especially a flipped one.


What all is involved in flipping the intake?

[wick]

What all is involved in flipping the intake?

A whole lot. HAHA It has to be able to be flipped. Only sertain ones can be flipped. Then you have to lengthen harnesses and do piping, throttle cable.

[scott5]

I actually got tired of seeing the same ole' set-up with everybody running the SysteMAX II and wanted to do something different. This also makes it easy to run the piping. Plus, I have not seen a Vic5.0 anywhere else in the area. Especially a flipped one.

haha.. That is the same exact setup a guy used on his procharger, that i was going to buy when i was doing that 00 project that didnt get off the ground..

[cwh19]

A whole lot. HAHA It has to be able to be flipped. Only sertain ones can be flipped. Then you have to lengthen harnesses and do piping, throttle cable.

Ha I'm sure there is. What do you change with the cable? I know obviously the bracket would go on the other side so do you like, bend it 180 degrees?

[Viper_ed]

I actually got tired of seeing the same ole' set-up with everybody running the SysteMAX II and wanted to do something different. This also makes it easy to run the piping. Plus, I have not seen a Vic5.0 anywhere else in the area. Especially a flipped one.

Something tells me you got the idea from a picture I leaked out a few years ago, but since I never bothered to work on mine I guess that doesn't count.

[wick]

Something tells me you got the idea from a picture I leaked out a few years ago, but since I never bothered to work on mine I guess that doesn't count.

Shit Eddie, I forgot you did that. Damn, Might have to sell the Vic and get something else then. HAHAHA

[wick]

Ha I'm sure there is. What do you change with the cable? I know obviously the bracket would go on the other side so do you like, bend it 180 degrees?

I am still deciding on that. I am looking at perhaps a different cable. But, yes, you can bend it 180* and it still works great. No binding or anything.

[cwh19]

I am still deciding on that. I am looking at perhaps a different cable. But, yes, you can bend it 180* and it still works great. No binding or anything.


I think thats how I am going to be doing it. I'm guessing you just need to extend the tps and IAC harnesses? Where are you putting your meter on the new setup?

[Gray 5.0]

starting my blower build in 2 weeks ill have to send u pics of ur piping installed. thanks again

[wick]

I think thats how I am going to be doing it. I'm guessing you just need to extend the tps and IAC harnesses? Where are you putting your meter on the new setup?

Hang on, I'll show ya.

[wick]

starting my blower build in 2 weeks ill have to send u pics of ur piping installed. thanks again


Hey, no problem Marc, thank you!!!

[wick]

These are just tacked up. I need to weld them still.

[wick]

Everything is loose too. I have not gotten to re-store this area yet. It will have new convoluted tubing and the wiring cleaned up, T-bolts turned properly and cleaned, Probably tomorrow after work.

[cwh19]

Seeing this stuff makes me want to set my intercooler up even more haha. Looks good man

[vitaleffects626]

Everything is loose too. I have not gotten to re-store th
is area yet. It will have new convoluted tubing and the wiring cleaned up, T-bolts turned properly and cleaned, Probably tomorrow after work.

Work where the hell do u find time to work how do u get so much done so quick

[TooFast98Cobra]

Work where the hell do u find time to work how do u get so much done so quick


he has a understanding wife, at least thats what she told me last night at the bar...........opps!!!


btw where is that nice shiney overflow bottle somebody gave you???

[wick]

Haha. I also have a 23 month old son. I just manage my time accordingly. Fool with it whenever I can and ignore the phone. Get more done alone.

[venom]

where the hell do u find time to work how do u get so much done so quick

He doesnt walk around and stare at his car like you do every Saturday.

[wick]

He doesnt walk around and stare at his car like you do every Saturday.


HAHAHAHAH Yep!!!!!

[Viper_ed]

he has a understanding wife, at least thats what she told me last night at the bar...........opps!!!

Tell her how much he spends on parts and see how understanding she is then! :D

[Silverhatch]

Tell her how much he spends on parts and see how understanding she is then! :D
BOOM!:hyper:

[wick]

Tell her how much he spends on parts and see how understanding she is then! :D

:shhh::shhh::shhh: Its:secret: or this will be me:hang:

[Viper_ed]

:shhh::shhh::shhh: Its:secret: or this will be me:hang:

No shit, anyone that is around the two of you for 5 seconds to see the look on your face when a question about your car comes up knows that! :rotflol:

[gmkillr]

No shit, anyone that is around the two of you for 5 seconds to see the look on your face when a question about your car comes up knows that! :rotflol:

OMFG!!!!!!:rofl:

Sorry Rob but this is true.......:rofl:

[wick]

No shit, anyone that is around the two of you for 5 seconds to see the look on your face when a question about your car comes up knows that! :rotflol:
HAHA Its not that bad now. She doesnt care what I do to it now. We made that perfectly clear with each other.
We were talking about the Dart the other night. If I can find a good enough deal I am getting one.

OMFG!!!!!!:rofl:

Sorry Rob but this is true.......:rofl:

Thanks pal. :highfive:

[vitaleffects626]

Enuff bs i can't wait for progress pics

[gmkillr]

HAHA Its not that bad now. She doesnt care what I do to it now. We made that perfectly clear with each other.
We were talking about the Dart the other night. If I can find a good enough deal I am getting one.


Thanks pal. :highfive:

Hey if your buds didnt bust your balls then who would?

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[wick]

Enuff bs i can't wait for progress pics

Ok. Some will come today or tomorrow. How about yours?


Hey if your buds didnt bust your balls then who would?

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

HAHAHA Yeah really.

[vitaleffects626]

Ill update tonite

[wick]

Ill update tonite


:thmbsup:

[Viper_ed]

Hey if your buds didnt bust your balls then who would?

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Really, it's no fun when it's just the Wife doing it.


HAHA Its not that bad now. She doesnt care what I do to it now. We made that perfectly clear with each other.
We were talking about the Dart the other night. If I can find a good enough deal I am getting one.

OK, let's put that to the test the next time we get together. Speaking of which, I tried calling you on the way home from work. Sorry I didn't get back to you when you called last week. I'll explain later.

[wick]

Really, it's no fun when it's just the Wife doing it.



OK, let's put that to the test the next time we get together. Speaking of which, I tried calling you on the way home from work. Sorry I didn't get back to you when you called last week. I'll explain later.

Hey man, no problem. I fell asleep anyways. I'll call ya tomorrow.

[wick]

Got a little more done...

[wick]

Made the mount for the TiAL BOV, finished the intercooler piping. Trimed the contour fan to fit the new rad. I have about 1/2 clearance between the blower pulley and the fan now. The rad is about 1 1/2 thicker than the stocker that was in there. Contour fans are the way to ge here!!!! MIG welding stainless is the biggest bitch in the world I must say. Also installed the 80lb injectors. Almost ready to put the Stalker cover back on. Cant wait for that. HAHAH Got more dont but I forget what.

[Shorty429]

That looks clean and mean. Good job man!

[silvernotch]

clean up that crusty rad support pal!!

[wick]

clean up that crusty rad support pal!!

Answer your phone sometime pal!!! HAHAH

[TooFast98Cobra]

looks like the rad cover fit....

[wick]

looks like the rad cover fit....

Like a glove Willie! Thanks pal!

[wick]

Got some more done. Will get a lot more done tonight and this weekend. Just one pic for now.

[Martin0660]

Hey Rob, those straps will work much better than the jack for holding the tank in place, those little jack wheels burn up too quick ;)

[wick]

Hey Rob, those straps will work much better than the jack for holding the tank in place, those little jack wheels burn up too quick ;)


HAHAH Dont worry Robert, Its properly mounted now. That was for a quick picture, the straps went on right after.

[Sonic03snake]

Looks like everything is coming along pretty well. Get that thing ready for the true street race.:thumbsup:

[wick]

Looks like everything is coming along pretty well. Get that thing ready for the true street race.:thumbsup:

Thanka man!! For sure. Wheels and tires are in the works too. Should be a good runner. It will be the quickest car I have ever owned. Most powerful too. Cant wait. I was going to try to fire it up this weekend but that has to wait now. Pro-M still didnt send my meter. Had to send it in for an 80# cal.

[Sonic03snake]

Thanka man!! For sure. Wheels and tires are in the works too. Should be a good runner. It will be the quickest car I have ever owned. Most powerful too. Cant wait. I was going to try to fire it up this weekend but that has to wait now. Pro-M still didnt send my meter. Had to send it in for an 80# cal.
Cool, what wheel combo?

[wick]

Cool, what wheel combo?

A set of Pro stars. 15X4 front I think and 15X8 rears. I think thats the sizes. I will need the spacers for the fronts to clear the Cobra brakes. They will just be for track duty mainly. The rears are 6" BS.

[Sonic03snake]

A set of Pro stars. 15X4 front I think and 15X8 rears. I think thats the sizes. I will need the spacers for the fronts to clear the Cobra brakes. They will just be for track duty mainly. The rears are 6" BS.
Cool, Pro stars are timeless classics on a fox.

[wick]

Cool, Pro stars are timeless classics on a fox.


Absolutely!!! The deal is nice and I could use some good rubber for the trrack. Drag radials just dont cut it. I also dont really know what I am doing though either. Hoping for some good practice this year.

[Sonic03snake]

Absolutely!!! The deal is nice and I could use some good rubber for the trrack. Drag radials just dont cut it. I also dont really know what I am doing though either. Hoping for some good practice this year.
Seat time is all it takes. I had the most fun with my car when learning how to get it down the track. Going faster every week gets addicting.

[wick]

Seat time is all it takes. I had the most fun with my car when learning how to get it down the track. Going faster every week gets addicting.


Isnt that the truth. I think a 6 speed might be in the near future. The tremec might not hold up to the abuse its about to endure, HAHA

[TooFast98Cobra]

sunday we start it !

[wick]

sunday we start it !

Nope!! HAHA Good morning pal!!!!

[TooFast98Cobra]

no seats for you haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[wick]

no seats for you haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa


HA. In that case I will put a stock meter on. HAHA Get your ass over here pal. Bring 2' -6 hose too.

[TooFast98Cobra]

HA. In that case I will put a stock meter on. HAHA Get your ass over here pal. Bring 2' -6 hose too.

I knew you would think of something!!! I gave you that six hose last week with the 90 on it, that should be long enough. you better be serious about starting it

[wick]

I knew you would think of something!!! I gave you that six hose last week with the 90 on it, that should be long enough. you better be serious about starting it

I need 2 more ft. That will cover everything.

[Gray 5.0]

u didnt buy a new meter did you?

[wick]

u didnt buy a new meter did you?

No sir. Got a weld on flange and sent mine back for the 80lb cal. I do have the housing though.

[Gray 5.0]

i still got to buy me one of those. u sent me the one i need but i still keep thinking im going to order the wrong one.

[TooFast98Cobra]

there is probably one in my garage in some box I forgot about huh Rob?

[PaxtonShelby]

I think this thread being called "Project wire tuck" is the most misleading advertising I've seen since Obama's campaign... :rolleyes:

Seriously - Rob - WOW!!! - everything looks fantastic! I can't wait to see it when you're "done."

Keep up the good work!! Spring will be here...someday...