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lookin pretty sweet. lots of nice work
 
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So whats the deal with your fuel cell? Running the stock Pump and stuff?
 
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Originally Posted by redranger4.0
So whats the deal with your fuel cell? Running the stock Pump and stuff?

make an adapter that clips the stock one in place..and extend lines thats all you need instead of getting aftermarket stuff..

its easy as pie..

this was what i was GUNNA do..

http://www.3rdshiftkustoms.com/spidey_fuelcell.htm
 
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Very nice work so far. I never thought I would be impressed with an IRS, but I am.
 
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nice work....i am impressed...
 
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looks great nick...

so when can i drive it? LOL
 
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QUESTION!! Ok the rear looks like the height can be adjusted by crankin that bolt correct? Ok, well the plate that comes down to push the spring... is there some kind of retaining slip on it to keep the spring my sliding off the pad? From the recent set of pix I can't tell if there is a spring capture device, i'd just hate to see ya driving and hit a bump or lean it hard in a turn and the spring come off that upper pad and then BAM!! like i said just wondering
 
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Whew glad you got a top on that beer cooler...looks good!
 
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Originally Posted by stRanger
QUESTION!! Ok the rear looks like the height can be adjusted by crankin that bolt correct? Ok, well the plate that comes down to push the spring... is there some kind of retaining slip on it to keep the spring my sliding off the pad? From the recent set of pix I can't tell if there is a spring capture device, i'd just hate to see ya driving and hit a bump or lean it hard in a turn and the spring come off that upper pad and then BAM!! like i said just wondering

Yes, there is a spring cage inside the jack plates.
 
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Originally Posted by zabeard
looks great nick...

so when can i drive it? LOL

whenever you would like!
 
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Originally Posted by redranger4.0
So whats the deal with your fuel cell? Running the stock Pump and stuff?

the factory sending unit needs to be in place for the evap system, plus I already swapped the fuel pump for my engine mods. I couldnt see trying to spend that much more time on something when all I gotta do is make an adapter for what has already been designed for the truck.
 
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Looks good even though i already saw those pics
 
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any updates?
 
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Old 02-21-2008
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Originally Posted by 5speedin2.3
any updates?
not too many, been trying to get caught up with workin... I do have one good teaser pic....


 
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Hawt Hawt Hawt Hawt!
 
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DAMN YOU!!! I want to see more! Is that a turbo and a downpipe?
 
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Old 02-21-2008
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Originally Posted by Roach2004
DAMN YOU!!! I want to see more! Is that a turbo and a downpipe?
no downpipe yet. waiting on more pipe... that is just from the headers to the turbo. im trying to make this to where it can be a bolt on kit so people in search for an alternative forced induction kit can have one!

here is a couple more of the exhaust:








keep in mind, this is just a prototype, not a finished production setup. it may not look "perfect", just give me some time
 
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Old 02-21-2008
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i agree with sean.

are you going to put a turbo on it along with the whipple or what is that?
 
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Originally Posted by 5speedin2.3
i agree with sean.

are you going to put a turbo on it along with the whipple or what is that?
That is an explorer express kit. I will keep you up to date with the setup.
 
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Thats some damn fine work! Wish I could do stuff like that I would drop my truck down in a heartbeat!
 
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uhh dude, this might seem random.. but is that a supercharger on top of the engine there?




Looks like the proper setup for one from the lower right of the picture.. then i ehard you say something about a turbo and saw the teaser there in the far rear of the picture.. yeah, Im jsut confused, and I dont feel liek reading all of the thread.. darn me for not paying attention! :-D



Edit: nevermind, im an idiot.. jsut skip past this post.. after deductive reasoning and seeing it all, I figured it out. Gosh, thats what I get for beign on the computer at 12:30 AM after a hell of a long day at work
 

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thats what i was asking, i know he has a supercharger, but im not sure whats up with the turbo.

could you run both?
 
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Originally Posted by 5speedin2.3
could you run both?
yes....
 
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but nick is not...

old pics! hehe

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Originally Posted by zabeard
but nick is not...

old pics! hehe

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