ok cool,, then Im not gonna bother wasting the money on a different timing cover then.
MTBSully's 04 TR Cobra On3 FF Turbo Build
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ok cool,, then Im not gonna bother wasting the money on a different timing cover then.
More progress in the last few days. Got my harmonic balancer installed again. Injectors installed, upper intake on and torqued down, wires for TPS, IAC, IAT2 and alternator extended.
New goodies (80lb deka injectors, Slot style maf pigtail, and o2 extensions)
OIl and Filter
New Plugs
Wires extended:
Got the headers, o2's and o2 extensions installed as well. Was able to use all of the stock studs on the passengers side and all but one of the stock studs on the drivers side. Was pretty stoked about that since I trust them a lot more than the on3 hardware.
Drivers side:
Also forgot to mention i chose to use new OEM ford gaskets. Hopefully they work out pretty well
Getting the dipstick in between the primaries on the headers and getting everything bolted up SUCKED. I assume its the same for any header install on these cars, but this was my first time on a modular motor so tools and profanities were flying around the garage
You can see the oil filter relocation and 2V oil filter plate in this pic
Wiring up the return kit. Access to the FPDM:
Running wires to the front of the car
Old pigtail vs. 05+ Slot Style
All ready to be soldered. The two grey wires I am holding are for the IAT1 I assume. Still need to talk to my tuner to see if he wants me to wire those up or just leave the stock IAT1 wires as is.
All soldered up. Excuse the dusty/dirty fenderwells
Thats about it for now. I am in the middle of rerouting the coolant lines from the thermostat and then hopefully tomorrow can finish up the hotside. Also still need to install my bumpsteer kit.
Getting there...
New goodies (80lb deka injectors, Slot style maf pigtail, and o2 extensions)
OIl and Filter
New Plugs
Wires extended:
Got the headers, o2's and o2 extensions installed as well. Was able to use all of the stock studs on the passengers side and all but one of the stock studs on the drivers side. Was pretty stoked about that since I trust them a lot more than the on3 hardware.
Drivers side:
Also forgot to mention i chose to use new OEM ford gaskets. Hopefully they work out pretty well
Getting the dipstick in between the primaries on the headers and getting everything bolted up SUCKED. I assume its the same for any header install on these cars, but this was my first time on a modular motor so tools and profanities were flying around the garage
You can see the oil filter relocation and 2V oil filter plate in this pic
Wiring up the return kit. Access to the FPDM:
Running wires to the front of the car
Old pigtail vs. 05+ Slot Style
All ready to be soldered. The two grey wires I am holding are for the IAT1 I assume. Still need to talk to my tuner to see if he wants me to wire those up or just leave the stock IAT1 wires as is.
All soldered up. Excuse the dusty/dirty fenderwells
Thats about it for now. I am in the middle of rerouting the coolant lines from the thermostat and then hopefully tomorrow can finish up the hotside. Also still need to install my bumpsteer kit.
Getting there...
Great progress, can't wait till she is done.
Nice build
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Was crazy buzy with Lake activities and beer drinking the past week or so that i didn't get much done, but I did get some done yesterday and today.
Would say it was about time for new plugs anyways huh?lol New BR7EF's going in
Using copper RTV on all V-bands to hopefully prevent leaks. This is the merge pipe going on
Merge pipes mounted and gasket on
Had to do some errrrr "trimming" to get that big old 76mm to fit. We shall see what kind of NVH effect if any this has. Looks like im going to need a turbo blanket as well
The main event!
4" Intercooler installed. What a pain. Actually had to loosen the crash bar a bit to get it to fit
I am wrapping my drain line in Nashua air duct tape since the drain line is very close to the merge pipe. The merge pipe is wrapped in DEI exhaust wrap which a lot of people say is cool to the touch when the engine is hot, but i guess you can never be too careful. Supposed to me good to 325 degrees.
Bought a new napa belt for a 99 cobra and also got my 99 idler installed
Turbo drain installed on the turbo
Turbo and downpipe mocked up
Valve cover breather installed, MAF flange tig welded on, and BA5000 plugged in and installed.
First startup coming soon. Fingers crossed!
Would say it was about time for new plugs anyways huh?lol New BR7EF's going in
Using copper RTV on all V-bands to hopefully prevent leaks. This is the merge pipe going on
Merge pipes mounted and gasket on
Had to do some errrrr "trimming" to get that big old 76mm to fit. We shall see what kind of NVH effect if any this has. Looks like im going to need a turbo blanket as well
The main event!
4" Intercooler installed. What a pain. Actually had to loosen the crash bar a bit to get it to fit
I am wrapping my drain line in Nashua air duct tape since the drain line is very close to the merge pipe. The merge pipe is wrapped in DEI exhaust wrap which a lot of people say is cool to the touch when the engine is hot, but i guess you can never be too careful. Supposed to me good to 325 degrees.
Bought a new napa belt for a 99 cobra and also got my 99 idler installed
Turbo drain installed on the turbo
Turbo and downpipe mocked up
Valve cover breather installed, MAF flange tig welded on, and BA5000 plugged in and installed.
First startup coming soon. Fingers crossed!
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Looks good!
Can't wait to see what she is going to make. I'm also switching from the hellion hotside to a custom forward facing hotside. Should be in the mail tomorrow.
How is the build coming along?
Nice build! One thing I'd recommend down the line when you have some funds is a better crank damper
Almost done. Build has taken longer than I thought because I have been on summer vacation but oh well.
Wastegate and BOV Porn
Wastegate and BOV installed and Vac lines plumbed. Still working on setting up my eboost2.
The engine bay as it sits now. Still have a few more cosmetic things to take care of.
Loading up a startup tune!
And she fired right up! Only leak was an oil leak from the valve covers which I forgot to tighten down:bash:
Problem is, I disconnected the battery to get better access to the top timing cover and valve cover bolt, tightened them down, and when I reconnected the battery and tried to fire her up again, she roars right to life but wont idle and is running like shit. Im baffled. I have tried loading the startup tune again and still the same issue. Going to call my tuner tomorrow and see what he says.
Wastegate and BOV Porn
Wastegate and BOV installed and Vac lines plumbed. Still working on setting up my eboost2.
The engine bay as it sits now. Still have a few more cosmetic things to take care of.
Loading up a startup tune!
And she fired right up! Only leak was an oil leak from the valve covers which I forgot to tighten down:bash:
Problem is, I disconnected the battery to get better access to the top timing cover and valve cover bolt, tightened them down, and when I reconnected the battery and tried to fire her up again, she roars right to life but wont idle and is running like shit. Im baffled. I have tried loading the startup tune again and still the same issue. Going to call my tuner tomorrow and see what he says.
Check your vacuum lines
That was my first thought too. Seems like a huge vacuum leak as it just won't idle. But I have double and triple checked almost all vacuum connections. Also I didn't change anything near vacuum lines. All I did was remove the battery and tighten down the valve covers
About that fram filter
http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...ant-differences-oil-filters.html#post11793006
http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...ant-differences-oil-filters.html#post11793006
Normally I would say the same thing but the Ultra (XG series) is the best filter FRAM makes. It has metal end caps and is a full synthetic, wire backed media that is high in filtration efficiency (99% @ 20 microns) and considered a long OCI filter.
Looks good dude, you get it to idle yet? Whose doing the tunes?, Pete?
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Havent tried again yet. Pete sent me a leaner tune yesterday and I have been doble checking other things and finishing hooking up the downpipe and my wideband. Will post an update later today If i get it running.:beer:
not sure from the pics but do you have open breathers on both valve covers? I woiuld run them in both... high boost may cause oil drain back issues which may make your turbo leak oil under decell after coming out of boost.
Sorry about the glitch with the tuner, glad things are coming together!
Glad to see your almost finished! You do great work
Hopefully i can get a little more done with my build and get finished up soon too!
Hopefully i can get a little more done with my build and get finished up soon too!
I have a breather on the passengers side and a PCV valve hooked into vacuum on the drivers side. Eventually I will have a catch can setup but that is it for now.
No worries man thanks for being a standup seller:beer:
Thanks man good luck.
Anyways, she runs again. Turns out when i pulled the charge pipe to the intake one of the MAF wires pulled out and my MAF wasn't getting any signal. Plugged it back in and she fire up and idled. Pete was also able to fine tweak the tune so I am good to drive it until I can get down for a full tuning session.
Now I just need to hook up the rest of the exhaust, fix a small oil leak at the drivers side valve cover, couple other little things, and I should be good to start driving it.
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