New EBL for tbi 60 (TBI 350 build)

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couldnt get more done on the front end due to a sleeping baby (no grinding) so I started to tear down the motor. All and all it doesnt look to bad just to slap the new "go fast" stuff on it. I could barely catch a nail on the ridge.

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Just a bit of coolant:

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Any opinions?
 
Your comment on my thread made me think about setting up your pinion angle. What is the length difference between the turbo350 set up verses the turbo400 set up? Are your planning on using the standard 2-joint drive shafts or DC joints? What I'm getting at is if you plan to put in the turbo400 later the pinion angles might not be optimal if the length changes a lot using the 2-joint shafts. If you use DC joints you'll probably have more wiggle room. Since you are in the set up phase now perhaps you can measure from both spots where the flange will end up and see if there is much of a difference and perhaps all you'll need to worry about is shortening the rear shaft when the longer tranny is put in. Just some thoughts.
 
I'd like to avoid the added costs of DC joints if possible. I know I really should just run the th400 and be done but I cant seem to sell that th350c. Its kinda shameful since the 350 tranny is basically brand new... not to mention is pretty much ready to go. My other problem is that if I decide to run the 400 I really should just a full rebuild on it with the upgraded 32 element sprag in it... so I'm going to be out at least another $400 going that route. Then I should really switch to an art carr shifter and then I really should be building my other motor into a 383 and not just rebuilding it.

Uhg... talk about snowball effect.
 
I know you've got a new set of rims you could trade. :) Guess I was just adding to the "gotcha" list when trying to plan in changes. Hopefully it's not that much different and won't change the angle all that much. If all it's doing is moving the flange out further then the angle probably shouldn't change and setting up for a standard shaft for either length angle will be the same thus only needing to shorten the shaft. If it really is out then spring perches are pretty easy to replace especially with that plasma.

EDIT: Or you could adjust the tranny crossmember to make sure the flange angle stays the same when changing out the tranny.
 
yeah, I appreciate the gotcha look out... just seems there is so many "gotcha's" with this build I'm trying to cut down on a few at this point. The comp cam desktop dyno projects about 331hp @ 5000rpm/401ft lbs at 2500rpm for the 350 (or 361hp and 427 pounds with bigger injectors/max flow intake) and about 40-60 more torque running the 383. I think the th350 should be able to handle that power. I think I'm more worried about the th350 case more than anything.


Honestly, I'm just looking to get to the finish line now.
 
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so boots came over to work on his bumper and convinced me to pull my axle and get it all welded up now that the frame side brackets have been fully burned in... not too much of an update but its coming. I really really really hope to get it on all 4 very very very soon. Things always take longer than expected... especially with kids!

axle brackets being burned on:

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hoop tabs:

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hoops with scabs welded in:

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my welds are getting better :):

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and at work:


So since I can weld or at least have some clue how to weld I always get the metal or odd ball metal projects at work.... This project was actually pretty cool because it called for 120 wall 1.75 tube like what I am making my cage of so this gave me a good opprotunity to practice my notches and welding tube... so far so good. I found that my porta-bandsaw and my grinder worked very well for the notches:

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Welds came out alright... stil some room for improvement:

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and the 22 foot gate with my favorite tool of all time in the middle:

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tomorrow I'll face it with expanded metal and give it some rollers... its heavy to say the least.
 
Glad to see some progress. You were ready to weld it together, I just gave you the last push. Only 10 more weeks until Cruise the Woods! Remember, I call first dibbs on the passenger seat going up airplane hill when it's wet.
 
boots4 said:
Glad to see some progress. You were ready to weld it together, I just gave you the last push. Only 10 more weeks until Cruise the Woods! Remember, I call first dibbs on the passenger seat going up airplane hill when it's wet.
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you like how I only pictured my decent welds? Gives the illusion that I almost know what I'm doing. :D
 
That is a mean looking 60. This has been a fun build to watch, can't wait to see it on the trails:cheers:
 
Fantastic Zack! That is a milestone to get it on the ground. Kick that lazy streak aside and keep up the momentum cause we want to see it at CTW. I know you've done more than just that so what's left to get it to the dirt? I'll take off whatever saturday you plan on testing it out on the dirt so you've got another rig with you. Besides, I'm sure you'll need someone to drive it while you check out how parts are moving together :D.
 
:)...

Still quite a bit on the list:

Finish plumbing fuel cell
Plumb full hydro including finding a spot for the orbital
Install new PSC 1405 pump
Plumb/install hydroboost and brakes (hydroboost unit still at Vanco for "hi-flow")
Fab up a crossember and pray that I'm not an idiot for leaving the th350 in there
Install doubler
fab/install rear shock hoops
Drivelines

That should get it moving it again at least. Then I need to:

Yank old motor and install more muscle
tune new muscle
Fab front bumper
Modify old rear bumper
Cage
Install new seats
 
So there is a couple little things on the front end to finish but honestly I just need a break from under there.... This should start coming together Tues night.

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the other good news is that my th350c finally sold so this now makes more sense:

th400:

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I decided not to be a complete cheap skate on the motor and replace things like the oil pump, water pump, pickup (had to for the new pan), double roller timing chain, etc. so I'm waiting on that stuff to really dig into putting the motor completely together.

I took a couple steps back last night pulling the front half of the doubler off the th350, removing the cooling lines, linkage, and the converter bolts to pull the th350 to make way for the th400. I'll need to pull the 203 adaptor plate back off so I can swap the inputs... what a pain.

Next week I'll be in Detroit for a week and then to Ireland for 10 days for work so progress is going to be hard. Time is always my enemy.
 
not a ton to add but I did manage to get in the garage and pulled the radiator so I could get access to the power steering pump that I'm replacing with 1405 PSC pump. Ended up having to cut off the pulley because the puller broke the ears off.

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new pump:

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Still waiting for my hydroboost to come back from Vanco so I can plumb the brakes and the steering.
 
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