I just noticed something... that's my car on the lift in the photo... @ JRS...Good choice on suspension Guru...

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...psa950fc51.jpg

If you switch to a TruTrac, can you still use that pump? It looks like it sits right where the differential would go, but I'm not an expert on diffs for sure...

Also, are you pumping out to a cooler? Where are you going to mount it if so?

^^^ that is a super slick setup ^^^

I was thinking you should just buy a Nextel Cup car :idea:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I20MI...6F1DD1B946CD27

OR

http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/ot...27029039pp.htm

http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/ch...45172300pp.htm

Thanks. I hope so... If not, make a change!

Negative? Since I don't care about the noise a locker makes and almost welcome it, the only potential negative thing I need to experience myself is the deal on corners of a road course. Some say it's a little sketchy and takes adjustments and getting used to. Most autoX guys love it.

I've said this before, but I chose Jake and went with his full recipe (as close as I can) on his AIX 2nd gen. He spent 3 years dialing it in and did very well in AIX with it, also something that is on my goal list for the next 5 years.

I believe I can use the pump still. Def not an expert either.

Not gonna run a cooler to start. Gonna run a line from pump out back to the return fitting on the housing.


The locker or the tow hook? :D

Nah, that's unoriginal, just as much fun, and a lot cheaper. :bang:

You're like me, I like the noises, whines, and vibrations that a Hod Rod makes.
I say.. If ya can't feel It, smell It or hear It, what's the damn point!:D

yeah buddy!! :thumbsup:

I agree with Dave and Jerry on the rowdy and rough part. When I put the Mustang in gear - you'd think the tranny or something was going to drop out the bottom -- the whole car goes "CLUNK"! And driving slow through the pits - if you let off the throttle - the rear end bangs and clunks... and the whole experience is just the polar opposite of driving something "normal".... which is exactly what I like about it!

I have a C&R unit that has a Tru Trac in it with the internal pump .. No problem on the replacement of the locker

Now why would you get a unit like this.. a built in pump for cooler & not run it.. i recommend that you run it.. Also when you vent the diff.. try to run a -10 hose.. it will help with pressure the diff builds.. here is pic of the one I did on Blu...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9611e31f.jpg



I believe I can use the pump still. Def not an expert either.

Not gonna run a cooler to start. Gonna run a line from pump out back to the return fitting on the housing.

Good to know...

Cris,

Does that cooler get much airflow? Tucked up against the gas tank like that, it's hard to see how much air would get through the fins? Or is the cooling in this case less about flow and more just about surface area to dissipate the heat? You aren't running a temp gauge on the diff, are you?

:guns:

Because it may not be necessary. My diff temp gauge will tell me what I need to do. :rules: :D

I like to add things only if necessary... you know, like a big SB2.2 engine. :lol:
I can't see why one would install a system like this and not monitor temps. I'll surely run a diff temp gauge.

Where does one install the temperatur probe for the differential? I presume it needs to be at or near the bottom to stay 'in' the fluid... I'm not sure if I've seen one before...

I'd bet you can attach it to the out going line to the cooler

Agreed, but in Dave's case, and more importantly, mine :D , we will neither have coolers, at least to start. So I was wondering, if I wanted to run a gauge to monitor the temps to decide if I need a gauge, how I would go about it?

OH didn't realize you weren't running a cooler :sieg: :sieg

I did some lookin around and drilling/tapping a fitting into the bottom half of the carrier cover looks to be a common method.

WELD in a proper bung.....

I didn't say it was gonna by MY method. :lol:

You got me. WELD is the key word there. :rules:

That's what I assumed, but I'm iffy on the idea of a sensor hanging out the bottom of the housing. I might have to reconsider one of my gauge choices though if I'm going to do enough road course events. :)

Thanx!

I hear ya Bryan. This could be an option?

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...p?Product=1227

Ok more parts coming in as I wait for the big pallet gets here.

Did lots of research on E85 and came with this guy as my carb builder. Braswell and Hendrick Motorsports have had him do work for them.

http://marksullense85carburetors.com/

It's a Holley 950HP main body with numerous modifications for E85. Due to E85 requiring approx 30% more volume than gas, it has #97 jets in it. The relatively small 1.375" venturi size is intentional for excellent throttle response and mid range torque, and it will be a sacrifice of hp on the top end. I figure I got Rob beat on hp by a mile, so I am going after the torque to make it a sweep. :D

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps84779a1e.jpg

And of course an update here would be incomplete without some Nascar reference of some kind. Got some carbon fiber brake cooling ducts that fit over the lower valance openings almost perfectly. $35 on ebay. And yeah it's Toyota stuff, what can ya do.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...psd2e940b2.jpg

The engine is ALMOST ready to the front of the line. All the engines that have race deadlines move up to the front at the shop Mike said. I told him I have a really important dyno contest on the internet I am late for -- does that count?

Oh BTW, that little 781 cube motor ONLY made 1540 hp and 1200 ft lbs. They were pretty disappointed actually. :rolleyes:

That E-85 stuff.... pretty cool being a trail blazer for this community with that. I have always had an interest in the ethanol stuff, even considered farming corn.... but then found out there is a $10,000 fine if you make ethanol without the proper goverment papers. Go figure. You can make bio-diesel. :headscratch:

I can't wait to see this carb in action on that motor. Hot diggity Damn! :D

Imagine if your motor ever actually runs how excited you'll be.:mock:

That carb looks tiny

I have to give DG credit for that E85 idea. Too bad for him my motor will run on it while his is still a pile of parts.

Get help....

Go "Green" brother! Like my Avitar Todd? Ya, you love it! Woo! :cheers:

yep, 2 extra steps and a bag of sugar can net ya some tasty "shine". I ain't knowin notin bout dat. :peepwall:

Well, I won't have a cooler at this point, so I can't really use it. ;) Perhaps you can?

I think I'm going to have Eric weld in a temp sensor probe on the housing, maybe on the lower front area so that the probe would come out facing forward. The sensor itself is pretty small, so it should fit ok. The housing is out right now for some underbody paint and cleanup before final install, so now's the time. :)

Can you share the Ebay info/Seller/store.. i may be keen to pick up some of those TRD items.

Fast forward to 1:50 for plumbing location should you decide to run a cooler...

Is that a corn husk on wheels on top of the carb bowls? :popcorn2:

So what you're saying Is... we can tap the fuel tank after a run and have a party!! :idea:

I think there may be a business venture in there somewhere.... :peepwall:

Won't it be fun when my little motor and little carb set yours on fire? :bitchslap:

Amen. :lol:

Nice avatar! :lol: :action-smiley-027:

I'll snap a pic of where my fitting is on mine when I receive it... looks like early next week.

dano610, but search "carbon fiber brake ducts" and there are 40 options on there right now. Some really cool pieces from Hendrick just showed up.

Thanks Ronnie. :action-smiley-027:

Yep it's like a little corn chariot. :lol:

All that ish looks crazy badass DG!

LOL

It's a Holley 950HP main body with numerous modifications for E85. Due to E85 requiring approx 30% more volume than gas, it has #97 jets in it. The relatively small 1.375" venturi size is intentional for excellent throttle response and mid range torque, and it will be a sacrifice of hp on the top end. I figure I got Rob beat on hp by a mile, so I am going after the torque to make it a sweep.

Did some one say sweep!!!!!!!
Sweep the leg!!!!

Lol karate kid quotes always applicable...

Shane, come by the shop next week ... heard you are interested in some parts we got layin around. :peepwall:

Do you have a problem with that Mr Lawrence? :bitchslap: :D

Will do, when you gonna be there? Sat or Sun?

Not sure. It could be mid week or the weekend... all depends when my pallet arrives. :thumbsup:

Well it's pretty clear to me now why we haven't seen any photos of this MYSTERY PROJECT..... With some kind of oddball "small block" and whacky heads and induction....







Could this be a spy shot??!?!?!?










http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...os/file-22.jpg












http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...os/file-23.jpg

I don't know what the heck that is, but I'll trade what I got for it. :hello: