Made some pain in the butt lower shock mounts, but I had to have them. Just gotta burn em in, no binding, we be happy.



Started the day with the sawsall again, but after another stick of dom, it's getting closer to #racecar

 

What's with all the teaser pics? All top secret?

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Pumps run a lot cooler internal and they work better as a pusher than a puller. Tried various external combinations but internal solved everything.

 

nice work so far Kyle. can't wait to see the racecar finished

 

I know people with them, but I don't. I got the 270-222 Jaz tank. I think I'll just modify the top and then go with an internal since the pump I got with do either. What did you do for the electrical bulk head fitting?

Only reason I flopped so easy on the internal vs external is because I ran a internal on my Ranger with no issues, and since I already have to mod the tank, why not just add an extra hole or 2 to make it internal

 

Ok, ordered all the fittings to run it internal, and I have a plan to mod the tank... Should work out.


Still not sure how I'll pass the wires though the tank.

 

The return less systems still require a pressure regulator. On those systems the regulator is part of the fuel pump module. Does that warlboro setup that way? And it's not the intake, it's the rail. He could simply plug off the return port or just hit up the pick n pull for a newer rail.

 

Yes, I meant rail, my rail just happened to come attached to a new intake too lol. For some reason I had in my mind you could regulate at the filter (such as a vette filter) with no return but that is incorrect.

 

The walbro is just a pump, I'll need a return. Besides, the buggy is already plumbed with nice braided lines, I'll spend 30 to get it to return to the tank.

 

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...tTJBRDRmd6ZtLrGyxwSJAA7Fy-hRAMjsWUsYxvpSgXcmg8YDmYroYBghtmq1SP7BbugABoCStLw_wcB

 

This thread needs more pictures! Just made it to my final destination Kyle, looking forward to watching this thing progress the rest of the way.

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This thing done yet? Geesh, hurry up already....


Anyway, only have a few things left to do, front bumps, and some sheet work, some wiring and about a day of welding. Won't be long now kids.

 

:sonicjay: I try not to rush my builder

 

probably a good call :thumb:

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxTMQHx5b5U

Lets do this :sonicjay:

 

Fuel system figured out and tank is modified. Waiting on a couple adaptors to put a bow on it.

Coilover springs showed up yesterday also

 

Making good progress, feeling like it'll be 90% done by next weekend..... #raceprep

 

Don't make it too nice, it'll get rolled and need a new motor after this race. :finger:

WHERE ARE THE PICS!!!

 

I've heard that from multiple people lol, I hope it stays nice for the weekend at least

 

Oh by the way, the buggy looks great!! Kyle did a great job on it! Very clean!!

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Apparently. Ran good Friday for a very short test/tune.

Ran good for one rbor race. Then during the second race I suspect it spun a bearing. Metal in the oil and knocks. No smoke and still runs decent when it wants to.

His extended warranty company stepped in and is taking care of it.

Metrofab built buggy will back in action by next race :thumb:.

 

That really says something about the previous owner ;-)

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Moar pics please . Looks really good Kyle, nice work!


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Bad ass for sure, AWESOME work Kyle!

 

If you got it out throw some 4.8 flat top pistons in there while you have it apart for some cheap power! (I have the part #'s if you want) I also have quite a few oem parts like cam, lifters, trays, etc if you need them. I kind of started hoarding LS parts haha

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I picked up another 5.3 long block with a 6 month warranty (not by me) :teehee:.

Just a quick swap out, beefs got "bigger" plans down the road.

 

Got it, that's a really awesome thing of you to do for him.

Any plans for the blown motor? I'm going to need a 5.3 ready for when the 3.8 in my wife's JKU calls it quits..

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I believe Metrofab is paying the core charge on it.

 

Kyle sent me these to post up:

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John, you're giving me too much credit, I just bent some tube and welded stuff together, you and your platform, along with beefys ideas made the buggy what it is.

Jason, thanks for posting the pictures, I appreciate it! I should get tapatalk lol.

The buggy still have a few things to sort out, it's basically a new build, and there are still things left to be finished, like the dash, some wiring, and interior stuff, but that's getting back burnered till I free up again or have time to pick off some of the small stuff. I currently have a jeep I need to get finished!

 

I currently have a jeep I need to get finished!

For you or someone else?

 

Lol, it looks pretty good to me....close one eye and look again

 

"That's cuz you're only wearing one shoe"