Project: Agent Orange

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by Wildstreak

would those spark plug wire kevlar boots help prevent burning?

I have pics somewhere...

I spent big money with a company called 'Live Wire' for wires that are "gauranted" not to burn...yep they burt.

I used those boots on my blue blazer with the 2.5" rams and after time, even the center two would burn through.

I just saw an add where Accel is making some with ceramic ends, I think I'll be looking into a set of those.

[Wildstreak]

just checked out the accel set you were talking about, theyre around 150 a set. I would need the 90 degree ends for those headers right?

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by Wildstreak

just checked out the accel set you were talking about, theyre around 150 a set. I would need the 90 degree ends for those headers right?

Got a link?

[drunkbus]

Originally Posted by Wildstreak

just checked out the accel set you were talking about, theyre around 150 a set. I would need the 90 degree ends for those headers right?

Here's a set I have with 90 degree ceramic ends. I believe these are made by Taylor. Might be cheaper than the Accels.

[hgs_notes]

If the ceramic boots are hard, they might not have the flexibility needed to fit over the end of the plug when you put them in. I'll let someone else spend the $150 to find out.

[Wildstreak]

from summit, pretty much the only place other than jegs or mopac I order fromhttp://www.summitracing.com/parts/ACC-9001C/

[vtblazer]

Maybe we should share a pic.

Thanks for the link.

[Wildstreak]

One more question on the headers. How does the shift linkage from the column to tranny clearance look? are the headers interfering?

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by Wildstreak

One more question on the headers. How does the shift linkage from the column to tranny clearance look? are the headers interfering?

Didn't really study that area, plans are to use a cable shift.

Installing a 4spd tilt, so there's no linkage there.

[Wildstreak]

well Im ordering a flaming river column tilt too and have a 700r4 as well so i was just worried about the linkage. Ive never hard of the cable shift before I was just going to order the lokar linkage. ill have to take a look into these cable shift.

[cleszkie]

The headers run pretty close to the firewall. What is the temperature rating of the lizard skin? Will it withstand the heat in the engine compartment without cracking, shrinking, or burning? I've never seen it used in that area.

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by Wildstreak

well Im ordering a flaming river column tilt too and have a 700r4 as well so i was just worried about the linkage. Ive never hard of the cable shift before I was just going to order the lokar linkage. ill have to take a look into these cable shift.

Mine is a factory 4spd column, so I can't give you any info on the Flaming River part other than I hear they're pretty dayum nice.

As for the cable shift, I got it through Summit and it's made by Lokar.
Note that this is not what I'm using this time, the pic is from the blue blazer which had a factory column.

Originally Posted by cleszkie

The headers run pretty close to the firewall. What is the temperature rating of the lizard skin? Will it withstand the heat in the engine compartment without cracking, shrinking, or burning? I've never seen it used in that area.

The Lizard Skin is a two part application with the 1st layer being a sound control and the 2nd being heat protection.

Taken right off of the container stating what it will do:
*Reduce engine and solar heat transfer by 25-30 degrees or more
*Reduce noise by as much as 10-12 decibels
*Protect sufaces from moisture and corrosion
*Withstand temperatures to 500 degrees F (260 C)
*Class 'A' fire rated, does not support combustion

The stuff is made for 'exactly' this application.

[Critter]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

As for the cable shift, I got it through Summit and it's made by Lokar.
Note that this is not what I'm using this time, the pic is from the blue blazer which had a factory column.

I love how VT can refer to them as "the blue blazer" or "the orange blazer" or "the green blazer" and everyone in North America and most of the Northern Hemisphere knows EXACTLY what he's talking about. That's pretty much the definition of building BAD@SS stuff!

Your engines looking good, always loved those valve covers.

[Big J]

Can't wait to see some progress...

[FRENCHBLUE72]

For some reason kurt I had thought you sold this project?

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

For some reason kurt I had thought you sold this project?

Nope, between all of them I had, it boilded down to keeping this one.

Now it's just finding the time & the funds to finish it.

[Burt4x4]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Nope, between all of them I had, it boilded down to keeping this one.

Now it's just finding the time & the funds to finish it.

You got 6 months buddy! Get-R-Done!

[Big J]

I felt like I had completed a huge project this last clean up, lol. Can't wait to see it all neat and pretty.

You leavin' the factory filler in this one or gettin' crazy? That Hummer filler we looked at a long time ago would look killer if your stickin' with the Hummer wheels.

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by Big J

You leavin' the factory filler in this one? That Hummer filler we looked at a long time ago would look killer if your stickin' with the Hummer wheels.

it would look great, gotta go back and do some research about finding one now...

[thor]

How's the progress? Always love your K-5's. Still sad the see the blue one gone. It was my favorite.

[thor]

Brings a smile to my face to see a Chevy pulling out a Ford!

[Burt4x4]

Two Fords...the second one is not in the pic but you can see the yellow tow strap beind the first Ford! hahahaha

[jdb368]

looks great! hear is mine its a 68 2wd 350 tpi with a 700r4. Im sure you will like the combo mine runs great and gets about 17mpg





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[vtblazer]

Change of life plans have happened...

I'm currently striving to raise capitol for a new business venture, so project Agent Orange is being offered up for sale.
(check the classifieds for further details)

If the funds come in from other avenues, it won't be sold...to much blood/sweat & tears into this one but if not, what needs to happen will.

[Burt4x4]

Good Luck! Hope you get to keep it!