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Let’s build a race car

Am I insane?


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peekaboo oil cooler, i see you! Have to trim the bumper
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its pretty solid when bolted in. Does have some flex but thats how it be sometimes
 


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People often forget the whole point of racing - going as fast as you can for as cheap as possible. Like seeing you reuse as many oem hellcat parts as possible and fabricating your own mounting brackets and lines
 


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Lots of progress.



Had to seal trans cooler before starting engine, otherwise would spit fluid everywhere.

Transmission Cooler pt. 1

Transmission cooler pt. 2
 


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Please make sure trans cooler lines are iron clad
 


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Well boys…. We are going fucking racing!


LFG! We are going racing!

Have a laundry list now but the end is in sight! Fuel system is this weekends major project.
 


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Looking forward to start up !! 😎
 


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Looking forward to start up !! 😎
You and me both!


Here is the laundry list:
  • Transmission
    • Install 6an NPT adapter for Motion temp sensor
    • Fill transmission
  • Fuel system
    • Weld 12AN bungs to the tank
    • Build vent line.
    • Route return line
    • Route feed line
    • Mount pump
    • Pump Wiring
    • Regulator Setup
    • Holley Setup
  • Suspension
    • Not a necessity to start car but it is on its way
  • Engine
    • Water system
      • I ordered the wrong damn hose sizes so I have to do it all over again on Monday when the Vibrant supply place is open :(
    • Install the other water pump cover plug
    • Wire In Alternator (will be making a video on this)
    • Install left bank O2 sensor, cap right bank for now
  • Go over base tune
    • Say prayers
    • Eat Vitamins
    • Prime engine with oil
    • Pray to the Car Gods
    • Light that bitch up like its 4th of July and pray for the best.
 


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You and me both!


Here is the laundry list:
  • Transmission
    • Install 6an NPT adapter for Motion temp sensor
    • Fill transmission
  • Fuel system
    • Weld 12AN bungs to the tank
    • Build vent line.
    • Route return line
    • Route feed line
    • Mount pump
    • Pump Wiring
    • Regulator Setup
    • Holley Setup
  • Suspension
    • Not a necessity to start car but it is on its way
  • Engine
    • Water system
      • I ordered the wrong damn hose sizes so I have to do it all over again on Monday when the Vibrant supply place is open :(
    • Install the other water pump cover plug
    • Wire In Alternator (will be making a video on this)
    • Install left bank O2 sensor, cap right bank for now
  • Go over base tune
    • Say prayers
    • Eat Vitamins
    • Prime engine with oil
    • Pray to the Car Gods
    • Light that bitch up like its 4th of July and pray for the best.
Wear sunscreen 😎
 


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I could not find a better routing solution with a gravity fed pump. However, I will be building a shield around the pump as it is very close to the tire.

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I have a video going up later today. @Marc W She is sitting pretty!
 


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Good idea on the fuel pump shield. 👍🏼👍🏼
 


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Is the vent going to be outside? Do you have a check valve in case the car flips?
 


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Is the vent going to be outside? Do you have a check valve in case the car flips?
If the car flips i have bigger problems.
 


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Read my mind lol and no bad ju-ju here was just wondering, thought check valve was mandatory for vent
 


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Really looking forward to this man, wish I was up there we’d be best buds
 


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Read my mind lol and no bad ju-ju here was just wondering, thought check valve was mandatory for vent
No you’re right. Quick fix.
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diy bead roller 😭
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welded my own battery tray IMG_3873.jpeg
Removed this unusable sensor and added a vacuum line to the master cylinder IMG_3865.jpeg IMG_3867.jpeg
Thoroughly frustrated with Fore. Placed an order and the order wasn't fulfilled till three days later. Shipping wont be here till sept 3rd. 🖕 went on amazon, got copper cable and a circuit breaker (good one). Will be here overnight.

Come hell or high water this car is starting on Monday.
 


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diy bead roller 😭
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welded my own battery tray View attachment 144720
Removed this unusable sensor and added a vacuum line to the master cylinder View attachment 144721 View attachment 144722
Thoroughly frustrated with Fore. Placed an order and the order wasn't fulfilled till three days later. Shipping wont be here till sept 3rd. 🖕 went on amazon, got copper cable and a circuit breaker (good one). Will be here overnight.

Come hell or high water this car is starting on Monday.
Nice work, everything happens for a reason 👍
 


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So I'm having a hard time with a lot of things right now. Parts being delayed, not arriving on time, etc... I am fully standing by the statement that the last 10% takes 90% of the time. So here is an example.

I place an order with Vibrant 8/20. Spoke with guy in shop and it should be here today 8/30. Call this morning to see if my silicone elbows have arrived. No... won't be here till next week.... Yeah well they didn't fulfill the order...

Went on Amazon, searched for 45 degree silicon elbows, read reviews, looked at photos. Overnight, will be here tomorrow morning. Same thing with Fore... It's like I try to be loyal and support outside of Amazon and then I get fucked by late fulfillment or just long waiting periods.

Anyway end of rant. Did some trick shit with LED strips, shift lights and the Holley Dominator, will be making a video later. I swear to god Monday this car will be starting.
 


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Amazon for the W for stuff like that. I want to open a shop though that just sells fittings and hoses etc and is available 24/7 for a surcharge
 




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