Boosting my 95SC4 and some other projects
Ok, super quick update. I'm exhausted and need to go to bed. It's about 2:30 am here.
In the 5-6 hours I've spent so far, I have removed the bumper, hung the intercooler (and retained the factory air scoop thingy), removed the hydro fan + shroud + lines. I have the motor torn down to the hydro pump with one bolt (the hardest to get to) left holding it.
Priority one tomorrow is to get the bracket on the motor, get the V-9 on the bracket.
Priority two is to figure out the IC piping so I can get it welded.
I will try and post some pics tomorrow.
KC
In the 5-6 hours I've spent so far, I have removed the bumper, hung the intercooler (and retained the factory air scoop thingy), removed the hydro fan + shroud + lines. I have the motor torn down to the hydro pump with one bolt (the hardest to get to) left holding it.
Priority one tomorrow is to get the bracket on the motor, get the V-9 on the bracket.
Priority two is to figure out the IC piping so I can get it welded.
I will try and post some pics tomorrow.
KC
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My rising rate fuel was faulty, it leaked fuel through the bottom diaphram, I needed to move and alter parts of the wiring loom, different F.I for me, so I had clearance and fitting issues with fuel lines, air intake and fuel rails. Nothing major just annoying.
Just waiting to see yours finished and going.
Just waiting to see yours finished and going.
Update,
Don't feel like I have gotten much accomplished today so far. I'm a bit burnt out and need a break.
I am making progress, it's just slow going. I've spent the better part of today trying to decide exactly how to mount the V-9 to the bracket, without interfering with everything else. A few other issues have arose, nothing that shouldn't be expected I guess. Overall, I think it's going about as well as it can be, considering I'm doing something to an SC400 that very very few people have done and to my knowledge, only one other person has done using the fish bracket.
Couple of notes for anyone that plans on using this bracket on an SC.
The bracket is not a direct fit to the body of the car. Some adjustments (beating with a big hammer) had to be made to the fender well area. Before I took my frustration out on the fender well, it wasn't even close to fitting. Even now, it's very close.
If you plan on using an LS mechanical fan setup, know that the upper radiator hose will not fit, I might be able to make it work but it doesn't seem likely.
The fuse box needs to be squished into a VERY tight area, although there is more hood clearence than you probably think.
With the V-9, the cooling fan is quite close to the supercharger. I had finally decided where to drill holes, had them marked and everything, then the mail came (including the fan Lextreme sent me) and it was hitting the supercharger. Sigh.
That's it for now, I will continue on a bit later. For now, I'm taking a break!
KC
Don't feel like I have gotten much accomplished today so far. I'm a bit burnt out and need a break.
I am making progress, it's just slow going. I've spent the better part of today trying to decide exactly how to mount the V-9 to the bracket, without interfering with everything else. A few other issues have arose, nothing that shouldn't be expected I guess. Overall, I think it's going about as well as it can be, considering I'm doing something to an SC400 that very very few people have done and to my knowledge, only one other person has done using the fish bracket.
Couple of notes for anyone that plans on using this bracket on an SC.
The bracket is not a direct fit to the body of the car. Some adjustments (beating with a big hammer) had to be made to the fender well area. Before I took my frustration out on the fender well, it wasn't even close to fitting. Even now, it's very close.
If you plan on using an LS mechanical fan setup, know that the upper radiator hose will not fit, I might be able to make it work but it doesn't seem likely.
The fuse box needs to be squished into a VERY tight area, although there is more hood clearence than you probably think.
With the V-9, the cooling fan is quite close to the supercharger. I had finally decided where to drill holes, had them marked and everything, then the mail came (including the fan Lextreme sent me) and it was hitting the supercharger. Sigh.
That's it for now, I will continue on a bit later. For now, I'm taking a break!
KC
I know you guys are wanting some pics, so here are a few from last night, haven't uploaded any from today yet.
BTW, I decided to totally elimante the power steering / hydro fan cooler. Just too much crap in the way to run IC piping. I think about 98% of cars on the road don't have power steering coolers, so I don't see any problems arising from its elimination.
KC
BTW, I decided to totally elimante the power steering / hydro fan cooler. Just too much crap in the way to run IC piping. I think about 98% of cars on the road don't have power steering coolers, so I don't see any problems arising from its elimination.
KC
Nice work! I assume you still have a full weekend ahead of you to get this beast running, but that looks like a hell of a lot of progress.
Good luck with the cooling fan modifications and the intake plumbing!
Good luck with the cooling fan modifications and the intake plumbing!
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Progress indeed! Looks like you have some hard work ahead but it looks promising! Not in the home stretch yet but I think you are rounding the last turn!