wfritts911 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Didn't realize you had a thread hiding over here in the S30 section, I rarely come over here, too busy hiding in the LSx section. That super charger looks like its ready to kill my axle setup You really should have decided to go auto, then it would have been more than strong enough lol. I'll hopefully be racing next weekend. Once my coil over parts come in Friday, take a short trip up to school, machine some things, and hopefully have it on the ground this weekend if everything goes as planned. Have you decided if you're going to flare the car yet? 315s sure look good! -Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 The car is going to get flares. BAMF flares are in order for sure. I just want to be sure I can keep it on the road. I will be working on the chasis tomorrow cleaning things up for the new frame rails and dog legs. Not only do I have to keep from breaking the axle set up but also keep it from twisting....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itrjon Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 if you're free swing by 2920 car wash. I need some help on a few items. working on a 71 over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 2920 car wash? near 45 or 249? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Any update for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 I have the motor out now as of yesterday. Call me a puss but I just don't have time to wrench on the car running 2 business, keeping the wife happy, raising 2 kids, and traveling all over the country........ I have to bring the car to a shop to have them put it all together. I don't have the skills myself to complete this build the the quality that I expect. I would do nothing but piss myself off as I am not educated in some areas. So I am turning it over to a shop that will do all that I can't and then I will complete what I can myself. I have the longtube headers, and motor mount kit from Hawkins and will be posting up a review, as well as a fitment opinion from myself and my builder. I still have to secure the rear diff/axle set up. I am still leaning towards a Ford 8.8 due to the options readily available. My hopes of getting this on the road before the end of the year are not realistic....... but it will be driving......in 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Oh yeah... I pulled the drivetrain solo...... not recommended in the future...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 You're not a puss. I just dropped my truck off to get a new fuel pump. A guy can only handle so many open projects. This is supposed to be fun. When you hit a wall get help. When I put an LS in my truck, I'm gonna farm it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 It is gone./.... Off to the shop to get a new drivetrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Well all of my parts are in. (short of a new set of wheels and tires, and flares) The Ford 8.8 swap parts that were ordered are all at the shop and ready to be installed. PowerFab is finishing up another LS swap infront of mine. They should start the assembly and have it on the ground by Mid July. We decided to swap out the valve covers and coil packs to something aftermarket to allow easier access to the fuel injectors and fuel system. I have the rear diff off getting a LSD unit installed with the original 3.55 gear in it so I will have decent RPM at highway speeds. Should make for fun highway pulls against the big boys...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 We want pics of that diff setup!!!! What a great looking chassis to start with. I'm very jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) I have the following parts stash: 6 piston Wilwood calipers, with 12.2" rotors, front 4 piston Wilwood calipers with 12.2" rotors, rear On order CCW Classics fully swissed 17x10 front, 275/40/17 17x11.5 rear, 315/35/17 I will have them in 5 weeks, Gloss Black Full coilover suspension with Koni adjustables on all corners Ford 8.8 with a fresh LSD unit, 3.55 gear Fritz Fitz Ford 8.8 rear conversion Speedhut gauges, white faces Ram Clutch, with a lightened Billet flywheel Hawks Long Tube 304 Stainless Steel headers Hawks emgine mount kit All waiting to be put in the car........ PowerFab has the car and they are currently doing build up. Edited July 10, 2014 by texis30O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Oh yeah wide ZG flares..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Bad dog frame rails welded in. my jpn garage flares are in. I just have to find the time to go get them. I will throw up some pics when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Here are some pics of the shinny bits...... More to come. My CCWs will be shipped in about 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Here are some pics of the shinny bits...... More to come. My CCWs will be shipped in about 3 weeks. Impressive.... I envy your talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 I can't take the credit for the conversions. I have had wfrittz helping in the back ground as well as PowerFab Automotive. I have just been able to facilitate the execution of all the thoughts in my head. I wish I had the time to do all of this myself but I am too busy to put this together myself. I have been teetering on scrapping it all or pulling through. I am finally over a hump and pulling through. I think I would have been heartbroken if I didn't complete this......... In the mean time I have almost completed the build on my daily driver....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Well these days I feel like I am bleeding like a stuck pig...... All I wanted to do was sump the factory tank......yeah the metal was so far gone that the metal kept blowing holes..... so now I have a fuel cell and a relocated battery....... I ordered the remaining parts for the front coilover conversion.... So I will have the Koni adjustables with 250lb springs on all 4 corners....... now for the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Updated pics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 I have all of the front coilover parts in so they will be putting them together this coming week. My wheels are due in next week as well. I still have to order the gauges and have them wired up. It is coming together.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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