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heater valves and enclosure installation and engine status update

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, 05-05-2012 at 09:45 PM (1513 Views)

I'm getting closer to the point when I will have to drop engine in. But before that I wanted to finish my heater/fresh air enclosure.
First of all, I had to install coolant supply and return valves.
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Then drilled holes and install rubber grommets and air supply duct connection.
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Then it was time to run the wires and install the box
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Last week I was working on the engine as well. Here is an update:
fuel rail with 60lbs injectors installed(upgraded fuel pump to in-tank 255l/h)
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Installed all temperature and pressure sending units for gauges, upper intake manifold, throttle body, thermostat and thermostat housing and some coolant hoses.

Last week I was able to pick up transmission from a local guy and a nice guy from FFR forum sent me stock Mustang drive shaft which I took to the drive shaft shop to cut, weld and balance it. These guys installed 3000hp rated u-joints.
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David, if you reading this post, thank you very much for the drive shaft:)

Today put the wheels on the car... yes I called it a CAR, with wheels on it looks more like a car:) Now I'm trying to get alignment as close as possible before I take to the shop