rear body mounts

[J Mack]

If you're going to build something new put a good filter in there.
The cone or K&N cotton gauze style filters are good for flowing air but suck at filtering dirt'
This uses the The Donaldson P610875 PowerCore Air Filter and pulls cold air from the area you're looking at.
( https://shop.donaldson.com/store/en-us/product/P610875/35225 )



Lots of information on the internet about the particle size that gets filtered out VS CFM air flow on both the K&N and Donaldson Powercore filters.

 

[xtiaan2000]

When JMack speaks I become all ears.

Very big filter. Not sure I can get in there. After a bit of study the fender drops away where JMack mounted his. At my location my fender pushes into the hood.

My buddy DAVE, once again,had this which might serve as an easier (my skills) fabbing opportunity.

What ya’ll think?

If I go with this gonna need a new location for my windshield water spray bottle.

 

[xtiaan2000]

Oh, the blue? Imitation can be the greatest flattery! What can I say, I like ‘em black and blue like my engine compartments, steaks and girlfriends.

 

[xtiaan2000]

I need another beer, ‘Babe’

 

[xtiaan2000]

Getting these two thing together is a bit wonky. What do you all think about these flexible hoses?

 

[xtiaan2000]

 

[tucker74]

Get you a silicone elbow and trim to fit, slinky’s suck

 

[xtiaan2000]

I thought that was going going to the response.

 

[REZARF]

Agreed. Buy a silicone universal elbow and make it work.

 

[Pighead]

What you need is a Pringles can and some duct tape.

 

[xtiaan2000]

As I accrue more scraps and scratches that will more my approach, gI have some stuff ordered. I am hopeful for easy,

 

[PabloCruise]

What you need is a Pringles can and some duct tape.

Bonus - it's snack time on the Pringles while you are fabbing!

 

[PabloCruise]

Sadness- I did make some lemonade out of it though.

Been planning since last year to return to SAS. All was loaded and I was on the road with my boy Dave after having gotten all the work stuff done. We left Ventura area round 11am. About Three hours out of Vegas, outside temp was running 110, my AC stopped working. The compressor kept clicking on and off, never engaging. click click click Could figure out what it was while driving. When I got going faster I couldnt hear it, so jsut keep going.

About two hours out of Las Vegas, outside temp 119, the engine started losing torque. Engine wasn't overheating (highest it got was 200) just didnt have any power going up hills. Stuff that should have been doing 70 up was now doing 60 and dropping in 3rd gear. There a 6liter in there for God's sake!

In Baker I opened the hood and my steering pump reservoir had overflowed, hit the fan belt and flung all over the engine compartment.

Not happy. My phone was in the shade but had gone to standby because it had overheated. The dash dials were actually hot to touch. Dave bought me a ice cream and we limped on.

I pulled the plug in Vagas. Fortunately, I have a friend in Vegas and with the proper elixirs I was able to wash away my disappointment. The craps tables with such pretty girls walking by also helped!

Left for home 2 days later. Left early morning, 80*, no problem all the way home. The AC even worked.

That sounds brutal.
119F and no AC...

 

[xtiaan2000]

Was a struggle!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Cooled it down in Vegas w a couple cocktails and dice throwing!

 

[xtiaan2000]

I think I’m on the right path.

That cardboard will work right?

 

[xtiaan2000]

Damn! Put a divot in the screen!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Gonna try this way first. Might get a prettier finished product with three separate pieces. It is proving to be difficult to bend sections into place.

Thoughts?

 

[bobm]

Only issue I is engine moves independently of body

 

[xtiaan2000]

Bailed on that pretty quickly and moved to the three piece attack.

This piece will be welded to the air box and I will connect the two with a silicone connector.

I figure with the cobra head off the throttle body and the silicone between MAF and airbox there might be enough to compensate for the movement, no?