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Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Denver-ish
Posts: 107
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Re: My low(ish) budget OEM build
Oh, and here is my crossmember next to the abomination that I removed. It was held in with 2 bolts
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Sacramento Ca
Posts: 126
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Re: My low(ish) budget OEM build
Looks good
![]() Question, why not use the stock transmission crossmember? I suspect you needed it to be lower for clearance? If trans is 7⁰ down the axle pinion should be 7⁰ up. The engine/trans doesn't know that it's tilted except for the fluids. Since the engine/trans is an oil pressure system you should be fine. |
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Denver-ish
Posts: 107
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Re: My low(ish) budget OEM build
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I got the rest of my ICT brackets, so I got those polished up and mounted. I painted the alternator black to go with the theme. I'm now in the middle of building my fuel system. I'm going with an inline pump since I can't find a tank that fits my needs. I bought a good one, so hopefully it holds up. I spent quite a bit of time mounting it. I have a pretty novel idea for trying to keep it quiet. No pictures of that yet, but I'll get some as soon as I get back under there. And as promised, here's a pic of my polisher. |
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Ft Smith, AR
Posts: 554
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Re: My low(ish) budget OEM build
I've used tanks inc for tanks, fuel pumps, etc,ect. Pretty good pricing compared to the other folks.
I've had pumps in tank and out, but in tank is preferred. (not just for noise, it keeps the pump cooler and away from tailpipes and other stuff). https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd925.htm PS> I am a full believer in the "low budget, use OEM stuff" plan. I'm a little surprised you wasted money on aftermarket brackets, but OK, you need a little bling. One thing I have been frustrated by: fuel hose, most brands of fuel hose are crap. You MUST replace it every 5 years or so. (ie I recommend making steel lines with 8-10" rubber pieces wherever required for vibration or flex. Last edited by cj847; 12-31-2023 at 09:19 PM. |
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Denver-ish
Posts: 107
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Re: My low(ish) budget OEM build
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At this point, most of my plumbing is done. The fuel system is in and tested. The trans lines are run and hooked to the rad. The PS lines are complete. All I have left are steam line and rad hoses. I'm using the mechanical fan and the OEM fan shroud. I used my heat gun to massage it to fit with the engine raised. I've since figured out that I raised it a little too much, but I'm done messing with it for now. If it ever come out, I'll make smaller spacers. This weekend, I'm going to start laying out my harness. I still need to decide on mounting locations for the ECM and throttle control box. So, it seems like I'm down to coolant lines, AC, wiring, and exhaust. My goal is to be finished by late March, and I think that's still attainable. |
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Join Date: May 2021
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 95
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Denver-ish
Posts: 107
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