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Hope to see some videos of the car too,
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Vacantsky, I see the hole now. If you do get a chance to photo the crossmember and the and how it hugs the fuel tank and goes from there to the radiator. Look great. I really like where you mounted the water pump. Out of the way! You used a regular 1.5" metal hole saw blade? or a stepped dril bit?
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First time I've seen someone using the Momo wheels, they look great. Wish they did a 5-spoke in 15 or 16 inch. Pedal cluster modification, it took me weeks and weeks to refurbish mine, I cannot even imagine trying to modify one. Kudos. |
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The pedal wasn’t too bad, it was a tougher decision to make but I think it will pay off in the long run with the NLA 930 part! Quote:
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Looks great and I really appreciate the photo because it shows exactly what a good build with the radiator in the front needs. Did you use one length hose for each side or did you have some cuts where it goes through the cross beam with silicone angled hoses? You used one and a half inch hose the whole way or inch and a quarter in each direction? Thanks again for the photo Perfect!
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The hose is 1-1/4” ID to and from (I believe that’s how both renegade & toy-jet do it too) and it’s pretty much one piece per side, the only cuts are to accommodate a couple T fittings for the expansion tank lines, the water pump, and of course a thermostat (I’m using a mezeir 170) Here are a couple more pics to show the rest of the coolant system, I used a formed 45 off the right side of the engine just because the other hose would have kinked a little more than I would have liked to get the angle I desired. It shows a T fitting between the engine and water pump (hidden by the expansion tank). The steam port will be connected to the small inlet on top of the tank. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1607201041.jpg The second picture is my left rear wheel well showing the thermostat housing and the second T that links to the expansion tank. (The 3/8 line jumps over the top of the transmission to the tank) http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1607201041.jpg The third pic is the T fittings I am using (from a VW pt# 1C0121087E) and are 1-1/4” OD in/out with a 3/8” OD T for the lines to run to the expansion tank. The C5 corvette tank has two lines coming out of it, otherwise 1 T would have been fine. If anyone else does something similar with a 2 port expansion tank make sure your second T is AFTER the thermostat so the tank isn’t used as a bypass while the Thermostat is closed. I don’t think it would be a problem, but I didn’t want to find out either. For now I have “no bypass” but I drilled two 1/4” holes in my thermostat to allow coolant to pass through and not create hot spots in the engine while it warms up, or dead head the pump. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1607201041.jpg Pro(?) tip, USE AMAZON PRIME! If I can find a part I want to try out, but am unsure of it’s compatibility and it’s available on prime that’s how I buy it. Even if it’s cheaper elsewhere, the return policy is incredible: no questions asked. If you don’t want it start the return and drop it off with UPS. Done. Refunded. I’ve had so many things in and out of the garage through prime to help figure things out, it’s been a life saver! |
Really dragging my feet here guys sorry. I have a wife with a nursing career and we have a two year old so the swap project gets neglected from time to time. Plus I want all the supporting stuff to be taken care of too, so with that being said I finished my 993 caliper conversion over 930 rotors today. Tomorrow (once UPS shows up with it) I’m working on my shroud to close up the hole in the front tub. Ordered a 36x36 sheet of aluminum from McMaster Carr to fab it from. Plan is to affix it with fasteners so it can be removed to service the fans from above if need be. I rolled her out today after being on jacks for a couple months for a wash and with the front bumper on you can see how the RUF valance will feed the radiator nicely.
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With my 86 can you tell me what I would need to do brakes like what you did.? Was it simple bolt on bolt off and do you know what parts are needed. What you were doing looks phenomenal!
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The rear is a little more tricky, it is documented on these forums if you search “993 rear caliper mods pelican” on google. The rears usually accept a 299x24 so you have to widen the caliper throat a little bit, there are some casting bulges and the pad guides interfere with the rotor. And then the mounting holes need to be filled and redrilled, I used aluminum all thread and red loctite to fill the 3.75” spaced holes and redrilled them to 3”. The measurement to drill down from the padbox is 12.5mm with the holes 3” on center. Again all of that stuff is well documented on here. Then you just use a stock set of 930 rear rotors which slip right on (309x28). Some say you have to shave the pads too, but I found that stop tech pads fit (just) I like the 12.19 rotors on the front because it makes all four rotors the same diameter. There are easier solutions, such as the 996 conversion which is truly bolt on and uses all oem parts (after the adaptors of course) but the brake bias is a little front heavy compared to the 993 C2/4 calipers. The 993 give you a F/R braking ratio of 1.56 which is considered by many perfect for pre ABS air cooled cars. I think all in I did front and rear for under $1400 |
Thank you. Will read up on it all. Great build!
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looking good!
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Been a while since I’ve updated. Still not running.. been dealing with a lot of medical issues in the military and preparing to possibly be medically discharged so the car has taken the back burner again.. but should be running before the month is out! Finally closed up the hole in the front and mounted the radiator for (hopefully) the last time. This was trickier than I thought using hand tools in the garage but with a $70 bending brake from harbor freight and some 16ga aluminum I made a duct. It’s bonded and fastened to the car. I may revisit down the road and weld in some steel, but it should be just fine and may just stay this way.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620614054.jpg The sealer was still drying in this pic, but the back sides of the fasteners will be cut flush and I’ll likely paint it black in the frunk area. You can also see one of my rabbit holes in this pic, my restored fuel tank.. I’m a sucker for “while your in there” http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620614054.jpg Exhaust is up this week, just need to cut and tack a few pieces together and take them to a Shop that can TIG. The rear section is actually an after market piece for a 996tt. I really wanted the X-pipe to get the benefits of the scavenging effect from both banks, and to smooth out the tone so it doesn’t sound like a clapped out Silverado.. It’ll have twin exit 2.5” tail pipes going through the bumper where the pads used to live. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620614535.jpg It’s mounted to the cradle using some high tensile 6-1/4” bolts and some 4” stand offs, leaving about 1-1/8” space between it and the crank pulley. I’ll likely make a heat shield to be careful. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620614535.jpg Here the turbo mount flange will be cut off and 2 90’s will be welded to it and to the header mount flange (rough idea) http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620614535.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620614535.jpg Really hoping I have a video soon! Here’s a head on view with the RUF CTR replica valance. Will feed the rad perfectly. She’s filthy I know.. Florida pollen.. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620615207.jpg And here you can spy my air conditioning! AKA 65-68 901 swing vent windows, retrofitted to my aluminum frames. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620615207.jpg |
Fiddled with the driver side exhaust today. Will adjust the fit-up a little but here is how it will look, tomorrow I’ll size up the passenger side and tack it together:
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Looks great! Looking forward to seeing some video.
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Got the L&R exhaust pieces welded at a local fabricator and mounted, going to have a muffler shop expand my 2.5” 90’s I’m using as tips so I can slip joint them on and have room for adjustment. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620956755.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620956755.jpg Filled her up with fresh oil, trans fluid, and coolant (blasphemy) yesterday. Only to find I have a leak in the cooling system at the water pump adaptor so I removed the fittings from it and re-sealed it. I used Teflon before, but this time I used my favorite RTV: permatex the right stuff. No leaks now :D Unfortunately the Holley Terminator X doesn’t have my injectors preloaded onto it, and they’re a 1 or 2 year only lower output (read: unpopular) injector so uploading the flow rates etc into the ECU is not worth the time consumed so I just ordered some brand new 30lb/hr injectors. Should be here Tuesday. So, I might have it fired up next week! Also: here’s how my frunk looks, just as usable as it was with the AC and tool kit/jack installed! The fresh air blower is currently out, but will be put back in http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1620956997.jpg |
Incredibly jealous of how clean everything looks. Can't wait for more!
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Gave her a bath yesterday. Injectors should be here today http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1621267724.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1621267724.jpg |
She lives! Not sure how to embed..
https://youtu.be/3dhgOh8HdLg https://youtu.be/kaz5q46Rv8o ^Second and third startups First start up was immediate and hard, it was absolutely fulfilling lol. Then fuel started spraying everywhere and I shut her down. Wish I had the fire off on video. Had to be timid with revving as the Holley needs the time to learn so hopefully over the next week I’ll have a safe base tune dialed in and can get her on the road! Next up after that is an alignment. She needs it! |
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