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[QUOTE=Jeff Kleiner;209704][QUOTE=6t8dart;209691]

FFR radiator "is it worth it?" $299 ($450 kit)

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I've used it on all of the cars I have built and vote "yes". Do yourself a favor and couple it with a Breeze shroud:

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IMO there are better options for overflow, hoses, ...

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[QUOTE=insurance guy;209836][QUOTE=russelljones48;209832]It is alluded to in some of these posts but I started my build in March and have had a couple of experienced builders suggest that many panels should be installed with clecos so they can be removed while installing brake and fuel lines - obviously access is easier without installed panels. I had one experienced builder/vendor tell me that his go-karts look like a porcupine because he doesn't install most panels until he's completed his go-kart ...

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[QUOTE=edwardb;209830]Agreed 100 clecos is probably more than you will need. I have probably 60-70 of the 1/8 inch size, and find myself near the bottom of the box sometimes when working on a number of panels, like a whole footbox, the whole trunk, etc. But generally that's plenty. Kind of depends on how you work. But they're not expensive and for our purposes hard to wear out. Get however many you think you need. You may want to get a handful of the 3/16 inch size as well. Not too common during ...

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[QUOTE=R Thomas;200019]I am going the donor route, sort of, I got a 97 Mustang for a donor for $1700 and figure on using the following parts at least initially. Engine and its wiring, Transmission, Rear Gears, Fuel Tank with stock fuel pump, Front spindles and control arms, Brakes and Radiator. Notice there are only 4 things listed that are not part what is needed for the complete kit. When I bought this car used it was in the following condition, mechanically sound except for brakes, and looked ...

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[QUOTE=Jeff Kleiner;206637]Easy solution is to use the shorter outer tie rod ends from Breeze:

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Don't cut the inners until you have these then mock it up and cut only the amount necessary.

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