Sent you a PM with a long list of stuff I could sure use some help with.

Things I got done recently:

1. Got the starter installed and the passenger side header installed tonight.
2. Located, drilled a hole and installed the fuel pressure regulator on the fenderwell.
3. Consolidated wiring around the battery to clean things up.
4. Installed the adaptor and the autometer temp sensor.
5. Installed the new temp switch for the electic fan.
6. Installed engine ground wire.

Things left to do.
1. Make and install power wire for electric fan.
2. Install alternator (coming soon, will be next major update with pictures)
3. Heater hoses (will probably show pics on this too)
4. Wire ignition controller
5. Reinstall fuel pump and fuel tank after cleaning them.
6. New throttle cable wire
7. Serpentine belt
8. Coolant plug for passenger side head
9. Oil filter and oil
10. Coolant
11. Get a fire extinguisher
12. Make some noise.

:thumbsup:

Jody

Here we go, starting working on it again after a long hiatus.

Decided that I didn't like the look of the x-stream filter lid and also after multiple reports of performance issues, I decided to use this AFCO aluminum lid.

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Time to install the nitrous bottle.

First I drilled a hole for the nitrous line to run through and rough routed the braided hose. Note: this will need a rubber grommet that has not yet been aquired or installed.

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Next, I had to decide where I wanted the bottle. I had to keep in mind where the bolts for the bracket would end up so that they wouldn't interfere with the gas tank. Another consideration I had was the small area to pull the bottle in and out of. This made me decide to install the bottle sideways. While this is NOT the prefered direction to install the bottle, I felt the ease of reaching the valve and removing and replacing the bottle was more important for me. I will rarely use the nitrous, and only with a full bottle.

Here is the template in place.

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Test fitting the bottle on the template, BEFORE drilling.

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I'm ok with this for clearance.

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First I start drilling with a small pilot drill.

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And finish with the final drill size.

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Very important, don't forget to debur the holes.

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Now I fasten the brackets using the holes I drilled. It's important to put the head size of the bolt on the underside of the trunk floor. This allows for adequate clearance between the bolt and the gas tank.

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Now, how do I tighten these bolts when I am on the underside of the car? Do I have magically long arms? Nope, I have a wife tool. A girlfriend tool or a kid tool can work as well. Some people might even find that a beer drinking buddy tool can be helpful.

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Bottle installed and hose hooked up.

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Now I'm ready to clean the rust in the trunk and paint it. Also, my gas tank is ready to reinstalled after I cleaned and painted it.

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Almost down to just needing the wiring done. Really not looking forward to it.

Here's the 6LS installed on the firewall. It ALMOST fit the exact same footprint of the Mallory HyFire IV box I had there before. Just had to really force one screw in to make a new hole for itself.

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Now for the moment you've all been waiting for. Ok some of you have been waiting for. The installation of the alternator bracket and adaptor/spacer I fabbed earlier. https://lateral-g.net/forums/show...3&postcount=78

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It does sit a little high, but that's because I used the upper outside hole on the head instead of the lower one I mocked it up with. I like the belt angle and clearance this position gives me. However, not sure if it will clear the hood. Actually thinking it won't after giving a good look at it. I will give it a shot with my old hood I have sitting outside after it dries off.

Hey Nathan,Looks like it's coming together really well!
Sorry I have not been in touch, things have been a little nutty here......but should smooth out very soon.

After staring at the location I installed it, I decided it was way too high. I did the worlds WORST counter bore for the upper outside most bolt since the nut would interfere with the cylinder head when I moved the outer head bolt to the lower location. It like this location a lot better.

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And here's the world worst counter-bore. It works though, everything is VERY close to touching.

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Someone on another board asked me why I didn't just get a bracket from car Y and space that out and use a late model alternator.

I had a known good, fairly expensive Powermaster one wire alternator already from my previous SBC/BBC installs. Also already had the BBC alt bracket and the adjustable rod. The aluminum was basically free to me, just had to do someone a favor for it. So I am out labor and the $10 or so for fasteners. Oh, plus the $5 pulley. I think I'm making out like a bandit and my electrical setup stays exactly the same as I had it before.


Side by side before and after.

BEFORE.

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AFTER.

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Hey no problems. Let me know anytime you want to come over, have a few beers and do my wiring for me! :lol:

Here's a minor update. Added a gromett and painted a little.

Here's the gromett covering the hole for the nitrous hose.
Before:
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After:
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I did a little painting with this stuff:
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Thought one bottle would be enough, but it wasn't. I will need to touch up a little with another bottle later.
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Before:
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After:
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It leaves a nice rubberized texture, just curious how well it will last.
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And with the bottle installed.
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There was a question about using the stock hood with this intake and carb. I will have to say, not possible unless you don't run and aircleaner or a choke horn. And even then, it might be a little close.

I'm running a K&N drop base bottom, a K&N 3" filter, and an AFCO dome top lid. Plus, I have a .5" nitrous plate. This will push me to a 4" or taller cowl hood. Someone running no nitrous plate or spacer, plus a flat top, drop base filter will need a 2" cowl at least. Or get really creative.

The blue line represents the top of the aircleaner (not the domed part, just the lip edge. My dome top really pushes me to need a bigger cowl) The red line is the firewall cowl which is the same height, roughly, as the hood.

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