The Accidental Build

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Thank you Jim at JDM.

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Bet no one has ever said this to you ...you have a nice set of pulleys
 

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Well, decided to squeeze some savings on the heat exchanger setup to apply to the ARH headers I want. I also decided that having fans with my driving habits and intended drag strip use was best for me.

picked up a new in box 07-14 GT500 AFCO double pass heat exchanger with fans 80280PRO for $650 shipped over on the Corral.

Paul at PNR welding is going to modify the input/output on it to 1.25" so I can keep everything consistent from the manifold/coolant tank/heat exchanger.
 
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L&M cams arrived today, on left in blue wrapper. I set them next to cam from the scammer 07- blown motor.

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That rear seat delete is awesome.

I am hoping it looks as good in the anodized black. Probably a month before the MM bar shows up. Just hoping the roads are snow free when I need to take it in for the install.
 

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x2! That is probably the best rear seat delete I've seen for the money, I'm considering one of those, would love to see some pics when it's done.

I will definitely be throwing some pics up. Going to put some sound deadener on to make sure it is not boomy.
 

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The deal was just to good, thanks BEEFCAKE Racing. First complete set of new wheels for the ride.

17x7 and 18x10.5

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One more piece of the puzzle, although a pretty big one! :)

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Roll bar painted up and installed. Scott Rod rear seat up next. The rear seat delete is riveted in, so am going to come up with a door access to the fuel pumps.

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Very pleased with the final result. I am 5' 11" and the top loop bar is not a concern with even regular seat belts. The floor mount is also not remotely impacting where I put my left foot. Very happy about that. Gonna play with mounting some safety foam for my left knee. Took me a few seconds to figure out how to get in over the door bar, LOL.

The rear seat delete turned out awesome! The consensus was that it looked better with the top stock sill installed over the aluminum. I may trim the bottom off along the line that runs all the way across.

There is a definite increase in background noise. There is no noise coming from the rear seat delete itself. I did not cover the entire back with sound deadener, but added enough so it wouldn't boom or vibrate.

Am working with Tom (Heartland 4x4 who did install) on best way to install fuel pump access doors. You could just drill rivets out and repop, but I want something better than that.

Have to wait until it warms up to see the car feels when I hit the go pedal.

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