Newbie from NYC. Modifying my intake and exhaust in hopes of gaining 100+whp :D

[Redtruck-VA]

That hard plastic hose is the purge valve vacuum. Mine is removed.

 

[chefred112]

FRed, I'm still working on old Red.

o dang! I didn't know you went boosted! nice!!

 

[Redtruck-VA]

The supercharger is a kit, I'm most proud of is the trans swap I did using a A518/46RH trans with a 3000+ stall. It's bullet proof.....

 

[Maximumrisk]

I got the whole vacuum lines issue sorted out by making 2 smaller vacuum manifolds. I also wired 80% of the **** kit. Still need to install the lines and injector going to the inlet tubing; need to order some 90 degree, push in fittings to do so. I also routed the boost signal hose to the boost gauge which will sit in the for now. Here are some random pics

 

[Redtruck-VA]

I don't use the radio, so I made a panel to fill the hole and mounted the boost and trans temp gage. I got the w/m bottle mounted and it will do dual duty. I'll have the oem washer pump and float switch mounted on the bottle. The controller will go in the cubby hole. Here is a couple pics, yours setup I think looks great and very functional.

 

[Maximumrisk]

I would like to install a trans temp gauge sometime in the near future, i have to research to see where to install the temp sending unit.
I thought about making a gauge panel like yours, but in the area where my gauge currently sits, but i only have 1/4 inch aluminum at hand which is way too thick LOL. I will order some 1/16 to a have at hand in case i go that route.
Your water-**** tank looks good where are you mounting the pump?

 

[Redtruck-VA]

When I used the 545RFE trans I used an AeroForce Interceotor gauge, it plugs into the OBDII port and can read trans temp and many of the other sensors. There are also manifolds blocks that you mount inline of the trans cooling line. From some of the piece I've seen you make I believe you wouldn't have any trouble making one. Or weld a **** on the pan. I'm going to drop the pan on my 46RH to change oil and filter. While it's off I'll weld two bungs on it. One for a drain and one for the sensor.

 

[Maximumrisk]

Oh cool! Thanks for the tips.
Did you make a thread about your transimission swap? I am interested in reading about it if you did.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Oh cool! Thanks for the tips.
Did you make a thread about your transimission swap? I am interested in reading about it if you did.

Max, I sent you a PM with the link since it is on another forum.

 

[chefred112]

link me too..you've perked my interest

 

[Redtruck-VA]

You got it Fred...

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Max, had a little time today and got the tank and pump mounted. Ended up putting the pump behind the tank....

 

[Maximumrisk]

oh nice! You cant even see the pump!

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Max if I could hide it all I would.... lol

 

[Maximumrisk]

Max if I could hide it all I would.... lol

i hear you!, that's why I will black everything out (tank, pump, bracket) so that it is much harder to see with the hood closed

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Don't forget to leave a unpainted strip down the side of the tank so you can how much fluid is in it...... lol

 

[Maximumrisk]

Today i started with the fuel system, finally!. I installed the fuel rails and injectors. I also did the y-line that will feed each rail and routed the return lines to the regular. Tomorrow i will drop the tank and install the fuel pump and route the feed and return lines.
I received some 90 elbows to finish installing the water **** feed line, but now i want to use a shallow, 90 bend injector for a cleaner look.
We are getting closer to the end ladies and gents!
Random pics:

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Looks great. The SRT4 2bar MAP has screw mounting to hold it in place. The driver side fuel rail I actually cut and rethreaded the end to take the fitting. Yours is very clean looking.

 

[Maximumrisk]

Aeromotive makes that banjo style fitting that i used to return the driver side fuel rail. It is the most compact fitting that i have seen for this application, but i teared up a little bit when i saw its price, LOL.
As for the map sensor, i did re install the srt4 map sensor but it was not pictured. The one you see there is the stock one that put in there temporarily to troubleshoot my previous red, flashing "volt light" problem.
I am researching dropping the tank looking for tips. I will be doing this on jackstands, on the cold, hard concrete. Not looking forward to this, LOL

 

[Redtruck-VA]

I've dropped my tank a couple of times. I have a siphon hose I drain the gas out of the tank with. Then I use a floor jack with a rectangle piece of plywood to hold the tank in place and remove the two straps. The fill hose of course needs to be disconnected. Then I lower the jack and tank I have AN fittings on mine.to get to the fittings. The return line is connected to a hole I drilled next to the pump and has a hard line directing the return fuel into the basket. This is a picture of top and bottom of the top of the pump. I have since seen a basket with the return fitting on top of the basket along with the feed line, it just took more cutting on the top.