Aurora 4.0l / Izuzu 5 speed swap into 88 coupe (Page 45/102)
cptsnoopy JUL 11, 11:58 PM
Been doing a little puttering around with the plumbing and also looking at how Russ's ITB setup will work in the engine bay.

Just some teaser shots of the ITB setup.







Here is a picture of how the 3/4" line is running along the firewall. It seems to be out of the way of everything.



This is the lower 3/4" line from the surge tank to the engine.



This is a look at how little space is left over for the cold air intake... You can see the 3/8" line from the engine to the surge tank in this picture too.
cptsnoopy JUL 20, 01:18 AM
Does anyone know if these Dorman Quick Disconnect fittings are considered safe to use?



Getting closer to electrical.

Erik JUL 20, 05:57 AM
:dro ol:: drool::droo l:
Erik JUL 20, 06:00 AM
forgive me ..I had a moment or 2 of nirvana
Will JUL 20, 07:47 AM

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Originally posted by cptsnoopy:

Does anyone know if these Dorman Quick Disconnect fittings are considered safe to use?



They aren't even close. Your car will explode the very first time you pressurize the fuel rail.

Kidding.

I ran those for a year and a half daily driving my Northstar car and had zero problems.
cptsnoopy JUL 20, 12:26 PM
Lol, Erik you crack me up!

Thank you Will that was the kind of info I was hoping for.
Russ544 JUL 20, 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by cptsnoopy:

Does anyone know if these Dorman Quick Disconnect fittings are considered safe to use?




I think it's a different brand that I use, but they look the same. they do feel funky when you clip them on, but I've never had one leak or break, and it sure is nice to be able to just clip them on (or off) as needed.


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Getting closer to electrical.




so you'll be pulling the engine out again??? I thought you had the harness on the engine already.
Wile I was working on my itb air box the other day I noticed that the oil dipstick is going to become VERY hard to get at pretty soon so next time I have the engine out I plan to either look at the possibility of drilling for oil (for the tube) on the other side of the block or building a long honkin extension for the existing one. that's something you might want to look at also.

Russ
cptsnoopy JUL 20, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by Russ544:
so you'll be pulling the engine out again??? I thought you had the harness on the engine already.
Wile I was working on my itb air box the other day I noticed that the oil dipstick is going to become VERY hard to get at pretty soon so next time I have the engine out I plan to either look at the possibility of drilling for oil (for the tube) on the other side of the block or building a long honkin extension for the existing one. that's something you might want to look at also.

Russ




Hi Russ, thanks for the input.

Yes I will be raising the car yet again... I had the engine out between the last two posts but after some work I had to lower the car to check clearances. The holley harness looks pretty nice but I have a ways to go in figuring out how to setup the electrical.

I may have to do the same as you with the oil dipstick but for now it is reachable. It is not in the stock location as this is not the stock dipstick. I had to bend it around and remove the original mounting tab to get it to fit. So it most likely is not where it normally would be. I did put the required amount of oil in the engine and the dipstick reflected the correct level. I hope it will work out ok. I am more worried about it leaking than anything. Glad to hear things are starting to relax for the season.

Charlie

[This message has been edited by cptsnoopy (edited 07-20-2008).]

cptsnoopy AUG 19, 01:08 PM
One month update: A couple of things have come up that needed my time so the electrical has been delayed a little bit.

Here is the rear of the motor, mostly complete.



Here is the front of the motor, lots to do yet...
cptsnoopy AUG 30, 10:09 AM
Dohhh! Wrong temp. gauge/idiot (me) light sensor... Ordered the correct connector from the Fierostore.com