Building Another Stroker Engine for the Track

[inline6]

I worked on mounting the gauges a bit more this weekend.  Some pics showing what I ended up doing for the tachometer: 
 

    

 

Basically, I drilled 4 holes through the outside of the modified gauge pod and into a sliver of a pvc pipe end cap.  I just cut a section off the cap to make a round ring about 1/4" in thickness.  The gauge goes in and seats against the much hacked remainder of the original gauge pod.  Then the pvc ring goes in.  Then the screws go through the housing into the pvc ring.  This locks the gauge in place in the pod. Then the metal frame I made slides on.  Then the trim ring that comes with the Speed Hut gauges gets spun on to lock the metal frame in place.  I welded some M6 x 1.0 studs onto the metal frames.

Backside showing metal frames for the tach and speedometer being secured to the original gauge mounting brackets. 

 

    

 

I also checked the fitment of the pod gauges.  Because the bezels are a little under the size of the dash openings, I decided to buy some 3D printed mounting brackets I found on eBay.  They will add a small ring of black trim around the gauge and facilitate a snug fit in the cut outs.  They should be here in about a week.  

For the three center gauges, I chose water temp, oil pressure, and oil temperature, which I will probably install in that order from left to right.

    

 

I have started looking at the wiring instructions... and comprehending what has to be done to get these functional.  That is where I will pick up when I can.

Edited 7 hours ago by inline6

[Mitchel0407]

On 11/23/2025 at 3:37 PM, inline6 said:

Pictures from my engine builder when he was making the spray bar and fitting it to the engine:

 

  

 

 

I love the look of the spray bar and the use of the stock fuel pump hole! I believe those are blocked from factory for the L28 engines, did you just cut it open?