Another work day in the garage yesterday.
Hurricane Joaquin is off the coast, we have a stalled low pressure system onshore and it has been DUMPING BUCKETS of rain. I think we're at about 16 inches and counting right now early Sunday morning with another 6-12 in the forecast for the next 24 hours.
So I spent time in a nice dry garage.
First order of business it was time to finish welding the rear subframe mounts. It was just tacked in when I picked up the project.
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Once that was done I moved up front to check fit of the turbo and downpipe. Here's an example of a lack of foresight. Engine and trans mounted up beautifully, but no room for exhaust.
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So I pulled the header and put on the stock exhaust, still no dice. Since it won't fit with either the header goes back on and I have to decide between modifying the downpipe and moving the engine forward about an inch. I'll have to bolt on accessories before I decide to move the engine forward.
One thing about aftermarket downpipes, they are not created equal. This one looked nice at first glance. Closer inspection shows the flange is warped about 1/32 inch. I can flatten it out well enough with a belt sander though. Then the second issue. Only 4 of 5 holes line up. so out comes the die grinder.
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I had the welder out and needed to put the pedal mounting bars in place. Brian had planned for 1/2 laps. I didn't like having those two bars dropped. It would make it more difficult to fit the shut panels. I cut off the tabs and welded them in flush.
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I can't make the decision on moving the engine without everything up front, so back to the shocks. I'm mocking up the rockers with tube based on dimensions I pulled off Brian's jig. I'll need to remake these from sheet steel.
Looks good at full droop
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And full bump
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