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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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ok soo alot of updates here, I know I just put on these battle version arms and what not but it looks like ill be changing them out again some time in the near future. I have worked a deal with another company to send all my stock arms to them and get some prototype arms made for use. for the SC300, there are not any options inside the united states if you want upper control arms, lower arms etc, you have to go to japan to get them, not any longer.

on top of all that I have ordered the rest of my fuel setup, materials for the swirl pot will be here Monday, fuel lines should be here Tuesday or Wednesday. also when I was doing the fuel rail the wiring harness became brittle around the cam sensor and the plug broke off so I placed an order for all new harness plugs to fix any aged and cracked plugs.

Yesterday I removed all the stock fuel lines, pulled the tank so i can have the bulkhead welded onto it and drop it back in. Also to move forward with the fuel setup I wanted to delete the spare tire well so i removed that and make a delete plate, currently its riveted into place however it will be welded in place shortly. Ill be having a brace made underneath it as well that ties into the frame rail to act as a jacking point for the rear.

pictures in no specific order. once the fuel setup is completed ill move onto the exhaust, then its going to be fitting the widebody and cutting out ****.

Also I was told by my other sponsor that they don't like some things on my car and they will be changing them out specifically a new intake setup and catch can







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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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may not look like much but thats part of the fuel system. -10 PTFE line and fittings and material for the fuel swirl pot.

Im not super excited about the PTFE line that came to me as it looks like it got kinked in quite a few places. It will probably be fine but im still worried about it.

Ive got all my -8 an hose on the way and it will be here thursday along with the rest of my fuel fittings.

cant wait to see what the outcome of this whole thing will be. its going to look awesome!
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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It will not leak , it get kink really fast because of the teflon! very nice i can't wait to see the finish project. Make sure you use a heat gun while installing the fittings it's PITa because the line gets hard with the cold.

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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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called and spoke with the company yesterday and they said their whole roll they go is like that damaged from shippment. Didnt see it till I complained. they basically gave me a lifetime warranty on it if it ever leaks from one of the creases. cant beat that.

just got to get all the nipples welded to it, weld the tube to the base and then get it anodized and then finish welding it all up.



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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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Nice bro.. real nice!

will there be a juicer in the car as well?? lol jk
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 05:19 AM
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what is the purpose of a swirl pot ?
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 05:47 AM
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Can't wait to see more.
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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Looking good bro! Can't wait to see more-that's going to be a really clean set up!
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DoomLight
what is the purpose of a swirl pot ?
When used in a fuel system they help prevent air getting into the engine feed if surge in the petrol tank causes the lift pump intake to be uncovered. Using one ususally means needing two pumps, one to feed the pot and one from the pot to the engine.

essentially maintains a constant flow of fuel to the engine no matter the g forces on the tank and fuel

I should have my swirl pot back tomorrow, and ill be having it dropped off for anodizing after I figure out the rest of my lines.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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ahhhh i see. knowing is half the battle
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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Do you weld?

Either way, nice job.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Nah I cant weld, the shop that sponsors me takes care of it all. I do however want to get a welder and learn how to do it.
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