Progress Thread Monkeybutt2000's 89 vert build thread- Back on track

[bird_dog0347]

The Time Honored Header Dinging Technique.
Nicely Done

Which honestly has been proven not to change the HP/TQ ratings in a measurable way. Just make them fit!

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

On a side note: Some of the best car advice I've seen from a Fox "Toober" in recent memory:

If you want ceramic coated headers, buy them uncoated, install them, beat the out of them until they fit perfect and [then] have them coated.

I mean, that's usually one of those things you just don't learn until you've done it but pricewise, the out-of-the-box solution looks attractive.

I had considered having the headers recoated,but man it's expensive. I'll roll with the factory "ceramic" for this year (looks like spray paint) and see how they turn out.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Got my LAR performance x-pipe the other day,looks like a nice piece.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Looks lke I've made

the decision on which way I'm going for my next engine build

 

[limp]

Got my LAR performance x-pipe the other day,looks like a nice piece.

I am using their H pipe.. Really pleased with it also...

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

This build is pretty much wrapped up. Decided to test fit my MM strut bar,the Anderson pipe is being a bit of a challenge. Exhaust done,had to reroute some fuel lines and other little oddities. Get the NA tune done and she's ready to go

 

[bird_dog0347]

If you have access to a welder, when you install the brace for good I'd weld the nuts to the back side of the strut tower so you can install/remove it all from the top side. I never got around to it and now with the engine swap it doesn't matter on mine as I won't have a brace anymore.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

If you have access to a welder, when you install the brace for good I'd weld the nuts to the back side of the strut tower so you can install/remove it all from the top side. I never got around to it and now with the engine swap it doesn't matter on mine as I won't have a brace anymore.

For sure,great idea. These verts' need all the help they can get.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Got the tune on the car Saturday afternoon,runs really well. Needs an alignment and two front tires (aged out). I'm off next week so gonna get that stuff lined out. Will be putting some miles on her this year for sure. Glad to be done (they're never done) and enjoy it this year

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Took the Fox down to Mom's for Mothers Day,about 100mi roundtrip. My nephew did an impromptu photoshoot in the driveway,boy technology is amazing With the current 3.31s the car loafs along at around 1800rpm@60mph. Could use more gear but I'm not changing anything that don't need attention. With that said,new front seat belts are needed as the pass. belt wont even retract.

 

[Potomus Pete]

Looks great. I remember when it broke

 

[General karthief]

My vert seat belt did that, cleaned the belt material with mild soap and water, worked like new.
mine also had a black plastic lever on the door jamb, IIRC it released (?) the lock mechanism to retract so it would not get caught in the door when closed.
I think...
maybe not.....been a minute

 

[General karthief]

My vert seat belt did that, cleaned the belt material with mild soap and water, worked like new.
mine also had a black plastic lever on the door jamb, IIRC it released (?) the lock mechanism to retract so it would not get caught in the door when closed.
I think...
maybe not.....been a minute