M22 Cobra Build - Tailpipe mock-up/ rear sheet metal

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Lots to update. First the cable clutch, I have the Forte effort reducer but its not really great for a coyote as it hangs egregiously lower than the frame rail. Like if I was landing at night on a carrier, it could be the tail hook. Without it the cable hits the oil pan and you can not install the cable without it. So I drew up a few mock up parts to keep the length but offset the cable so its not crashing into the ground. Ran the mockup parts on my 3d printer and 3 revisions later I think I'm really close. It keeps the cable up and the arm off the ground, above the rail (slightly), only catch is it will put the arm in a less than ideal load angle. The part will be laser sintered stainless 316L, or I could CNC it from A1011. The hand calc says the section is good, FEA says the stress is well within limits of the add on part.... jut not sure on the clutch arm. It will likely wear something a bit sooner but how much is anyone's guess. Chime in if I'm potentially missing something.
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I ordered my FFR PS and everything but the KRC pump arrived....boo. Next steps will be to take out the old rack, ad get the new one in and start eyeing line routing. Have to pause till the pump gets here.
Also got a blasting cabinet and an Eastwood PC kit. Everything but the oven arrived. It says Early Feb... boo.

Which leads me to my last item, I got the dash wrapped in the FFR "material" and finished mocking up all my plates, gauge pods, ect. Now all that's left is to PC the panels (eyeroll) and order the sintered metal coin pod. I left the top flap up to check some fitment but have since glued it back down and it's nice and secured
Lots of hurry up and wait.
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