It's Alive!!!
Sorry, long time no update.. I took a break to work on my father-in-law's
boat wiring while I waited for intercooler and A/C compressor to get to me.
Empty promises on the A/C compressor still have the truck un-drivable except for a short run down the drive and back (can't put any belts on without it)
but the
power,
ahhh.. the power!!
I'm a bit concerned with how much the engine moves around, probably 2 inches watching the EGR valve as a reference when getting on and off the pedal in 1'st gear around 2500 RPM.
I've never had a hood off to watch a FWD engine, how much movement is normal?
Here is my clutch setup, using the 02B141708A clutch adapter and a custom cable made from a shift cable off a Geo Tracker, or something:
You see how the bracket on the transmission holding the cable has a corner cut off?? If you can't make 2'nd gear, check for clearance!
And here is the intercooler... I don't really like it there, minus 25 points for the "stock look" I was going for, but it will do for now, I'm ready to drive!
I'm also not sure how much HP this little radiator hose rig is going to steal.
I plan to get some custom piping bent, but don't want to spend money on it until I am happy with a better bumper/intercooler combination.
The inside is starting to come together, notice where I relocated the light pull switch since the dash cluster moved-in on its factory space:
More to come when I get the AC installed and can give it a much deserved wash/detail!
--John