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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
This little carbon plate is the basis for the nitrous switch panel/controls that I'm putting together.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Laid out the switches back on the carbon panel and drilled it to accept them.
Then I started getting the Nitrous Express plate kit going. Pulled off the stock TB and tested out the fitment of the plate body.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
The stock studs didn't fit with the extra length of the plate, and since my kit was obtained new-used, I didn't have the included studs the kit would give you. I just measured the thread and made some new studs from matching rod.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
The nitrous plate the throttle body bolted back down with the new studs. The TB and everything still clear the engine cover neatly. The top portion of the cover is the tightest, but doesn't hit the plate and still leaves room for the hoses and fittings that need to connect to it.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
I've had a persistent power steering leak for a while now. The input shaft on my old steering box seeped incessantly so it was due to a replacement. I figured it was a good time to ditch the stack-o-washers and update to the CaptainFab bracket.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Moved forward with some work on the switch panel, getting it drilled on the carbon and marking the underlaying panel to be trimmed.
My nitrous solenoids came in, and Summit made a lil error in my favor! I ordered a setup of Nitrous Express solenoids; when the order showed up, my n20 noid was the ProMod version (the all aluminum body). Took a few moments and bend/welded/drilled a little bracket to hold my solenoids up and back out of the way on the rear of the motor.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
More photo updates coming to get you guys to speed, but for those of you that like my video uploads, here's a little state-of-the-truck.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Wanted to get some backlogged pics up from the ongoing stuff.
Got that bracket mounted up and placed the noids. The lines tucked under the motor cover pretty well, and I got the purge bent up to the cowl. Because I'm using the car nitrous plate, I made a blockoff for the EVAP solenoid so the lines could run clean to the plate.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Here's the lines under the engine cover. They tucked pretty well and managed to lay flat enough as to not interfere with any of the other stuff in the area.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Nice work on the plumbing and bracket.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Thanks Cap. It seems like 1 out of every 10 projects on my truck seems to involve a part you made lol.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Also got around to finally boxing in those hood mounts I did a while back. Finally doesn't flex at all any more, cleans up the look a bit, and still has an open bottom to allow for access to the bolts.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Painted up Cap's P/S bracket and got everything mounted back up to the frame.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Because of the odd shape and articulation of my bed floor, I've gone thru a few variants of wheel tub design to accommodate it. The first one I did way back was too thin and looked flimsy upon install.
This time I went with a matching-gauge aluminum and tried a more angular polygonal approach. It leaves the bed more usable and gives a little more protection. I've got a few attachment ideas, but I may not even stick with this design as things move forward. I've become so used to no wheel covers that the look has grown on me. ![]()
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Dug out my old front D52 calipers since I'll be re purposing them for the rear disc swap. Cleaned them up good, then came back with caliper paint to protect them and give them a look germane to that of the front brakes.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Oh hell yea! My new rear wheels have finally showed up! Holeshot Racing Wheels 15x11 3-piece aluminum wheels. Waited nearly 6 weeks for these to get made, then shipped, but from what I've heard lately thats not insane for special order race wheels.
The change in width allows me to keep the same tire, but change the backspace a bit and better allow for the D52 brake conversion I'm setting up for. Black spun aluminum hoop with a gold center section.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Love the wheels! They’re going to look great!
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
I do like the gold. On the lug nuts, if you have any plating shops in your area, you might be able to have the chrome stripped and then have them yellow zinc plated.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Yea thats a good thought Cap. I've got a guy that does ceramicoating and powder for us, I should ask about Zinc. They have actually been gun blued to a copper-ish color for now. I'll put some pics up soon.
Also, I got those fine thread nuts. Thanks for shooting them over to me.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
The ceramic coating might hold up also if the chrome is removed and maybe sand blasted. Is it Cerakote?
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Its either Cerakote or Jet Hot, I can't remember exactly. I'll be in touch with him later this week and find out.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Got the tires mounted up and snuck a quick test fit on the new wheels.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
Started doing a little more prep for the rear brake setup. Got my rotors, and a some mockup with Captain's brackets.
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Re: Br3w City's Project omgwtfbbq
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