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Old 07-14-2019, 05:43 PM
mfain mfain is offline
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Haven't posted in a while. Finished up the Decalink rear suspension and rebuilt the trunk where I cut it up to do the rear suspension install. Added a fuel door in the deck lid so I didn't have to open the trunk (with the wing and supports that run through to the frame) every time I refueled. Cut the firewall out to move the motor back 6 more inches (for a total of 15) to get clearance between the dry sump pump and the lower control arms. Turned out to quite complicated since I had to modify the x-member to get clearance for the rear mounted starter motor and so I could pull the transmission from below the car instead of out through the cockpit, but I'm getting it done. Looks like my driveshaft will be 19 inches long - LOL

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The open 3 inch holes get air hoses that bring air from the side scoops to the differential and fuel coolers.
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Firewall before the cut
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Tilton Bellhousing
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Reverse mounted starter
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