He's gonna Mike B weld it... ( I bought the company from JB,...I used up all of their supply for 2017)
Build Thread Enola- Finishing touches
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Uuuhhhh.... mostly where my el-cheapo mig welder didn't do it's job. Little pin hole leaks across the weld joints, wouldn't be a problem but this has to hold a solid vacuum.
Yes I am buying stock. Can't pass up a chance to use this ever so versatile grey goop. It smoothes it seals it does all the things.
Most of the back of the m90 case was jb weld..... so I know it holds up under hard use.
Today was fruitful, I realized that using the stock rails is going to suck. That said aftermarket rails with lines and a regulator will cost a large some of money that I don't have for the build..... this is problematic as once the injector bungs are welded in you can't change the angle... stock rails 15* aftermarket 0*.
I did get this much done.
gonna need a cover plate of some kind.... almost lost the blower when the clamp on the bandsaw came loose. 
don't mind the clutter believe it or not I used all those tools to work on this project so far....
close up on the holes for the injector bungs.
bypass installed it lines up well
I drilled two 3/8 npt holes and tapped em out one is for the sensor in the pic the other will be a barb to feed the vacuum block.
I know it's still ugly but I will jb weld to my hearts content soon enough.
I did get this much done.
I know it's still ugly but I will jb weld to my hearts content soon enough.
Well there you go Jeeves,...seems two of us are having a better day.Today was fruitful, I realized that using the stock rails is going to suck. That said aftermarket rails with lines and a regulator will cost a large some of money that I don't have for the build..... this is problematic as once the injector bungs are welded in you can't change the angle... stock rails 15* aftermarket 0*.
I did get this much done.gonna need a cover plate of some kind.... almost lost the blower when the clamp on the bandsaw came loose.don't mind the clutter believe it or not I used all those tools to work on this project so far....close up on the holes for the injector bungs.bypass installed it lines up wellI drilled two 3/8 npt holes and tapped em out one is for the sensor in the pic the other will be a barb to feed the vacuum block.
I know it's still ugly but I will jb weld to my hearts content soon enough.
I'm glad you got the boost solenoid to work, I was worried that it was going to be a flop at first. I guess we did get the circuit right after all.
once you get the fuel sorted out that thing is going to make all kinds of crazy power.
Maybe a thread title change will net some more traffic through here...... I feel like I'm talking to myself most of the time.
It's one of those things,...what you know, and what you are willing to do exceeds the capabilities and talent of the majority of what the average "car guy" is willing to learn/do.
It always killed me when I'd go to the track back in the day......a couple of my friends wondering out loud why I would want to get all greasy and dirty working on my own car...stating that I looked like I'd be happier working on a computer instead...
I'd tell I do this stuff because:
A. I can.
B. What I don't know, I'll do anyway.
C. I can't afford to, nor do I desire to pay anybody else to do it.
D. If there's no skin in the game,....It's not really my car...
Even so it's not like what I'm doing is that crazy...... I think.... maybe.
It would just be nice to have more participation maybe I don't rant and ramble enough. I'm more of a facts/ get to the point type of guy. He'll even just some input on the fuel rails would be nice if someone know a cheaper option. A cover plate suggestion, or even a slam for how bad the conglomeration of junk looks visually.
oh well
I already made a cover plate suggestion (I made two of them matter of fact)Even so it's not like what I'm doing is that crazy...... I think.... maybe.
It would just be nice to have more participation maybe I don't rant and ramble enough. I'm more of a facts/ get to the point type of guy. He'll even just some input on the fuel rails would be nice if someone know a cheaper option. A cover plate suggestion, or even a slam for how bad the conglomeration of junk looks visually.
I've already slammed you for making things harder than they have to be,...I've already offered to source/weld things for you...
You can lead the horse to water................
And furthermore....I didn't consider rebuilding a 4R70w (having never done it before), drilling the case for a vacuum modulator, and modifying the valve body w/ all of the little balls, springs, pucks and related pistons
All that difficult either....
But lets have a show of hands.....Who here would do it?
Well,......besides him?
or even a slam for how bad the conglomeration of junk looks visually.
A lot of times this is in direct proportion to the availability/access to proper tools and equipment. If all a person has is a hacksaw, duct tape and JB weld the results will not look good, does not mean it wont work. A more efficient and visually appearing result can be had with above mentioned access/availability of equipment/tools and of course money.
Speaking of fuel rails, I need to find a way to mount them.... I can't/won't mount them to the blower case
Not sure if we are on the same page for the cover plate (what I mean by cover plate) I do appreciate the offer Mike but after this everything will be powder coated steel I have equipment to do steel.
My lack of a proper aluminum welder has done me in on this one. Once I get it sorted out it will look fine I believe. But hey can't bash a guy for trying. Appreciate the input.
I would, absolutely friggin try.And furthermore....I didn't consider rebuilding a 4R70w (having never done it before), drilling the case for a vacuum modulator, and modifying the valve body w/ all of the little balls, springs, pucks and related pistons
All that difficult either....
But lets have a show of hands.....Who here would do it?
Well,......besides him?
If they are aftermarket (rails),...drill a hole clear through the solid portion of the rail and run a bolt through it. Then make a bracket that you can attach that bolt to, that is either attached to the manifold, or the head/ valve cover..
like.....this.
like.....this.
I like it Mike but I will probably reuse the stock rails. I have a similar idea however, it will involve a long bolt tapped into the adapter plate w some form of bracket to hold onto the rail.
Just chiming in to let ya'll know I'm lurking and if I have anything constructive I will say so, but don't hold your breath, you will pass out.
I'm working on the fuel rail mount issue but I need to know, stock or aftermarket, stock are shiny and have their own tabs, keep the jb weld handy.
I'm working on the fuel rail mount issue but I need to know, stock or aftermarket, stock are shiny and have their own tabs, keep the jb weld handy.