73 K20....crossmember time

[skunked]

So they must want some silicone on one side of that adapter right?

So the adapter came with two gaskets, we used one gasket between the adapter and the manifold. Between the adapter and the FiTech we used the FiTech supplied gasket as it was a little thicker. Sanderson headers show up tomorrow and we'll fire it.

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

Here is the way I look at exhaust.

You don't want a restricted exhaust. I figured the massive dents I have put in several exhausts restricted my flow way more than a couple 90° bends. In addition to crushing mufflers and tailpipes I decided my main goal for my exhaust was to maintain decent flow and to prevent it from being hit. The bendy part of my exhaust has rarely been touched. When the rest is on its straight and easy to replace.

I truly think just about anything will free up flow vs factory and while it's nice to think your extracting every ounce of power your engine has a couple 90° bends aren't going to make a lick of difference.

Keep it up and out of the way. If you gotta put some funky stuff in it no biggie its gonna be way better than factory

Excellent. I'm gonna stuck with what I've got going so far. Only changes I'm making is I'm going to open up to a 3 inch after the two tubes come together. Thanks!!

Didn't you see the dented header video that engine masters put out? I think the flow is a concept that's hard to grasp because you automatically want to think of it being in a single direction but the dynamics of a gas and heat expansion changes the behavior so direction doesn't matter as much, also considered this bend is quite far down stream I wouldn't worry about it either.. mufflers made from square boxes claim to flow better even with flat plate perpendicular to the direction of said flow..
paralysis by analysis...

Interesting! You're definitely right. The stock stuff is all rectangular lol.

Anything is an improvement.

I just ordered the rest of the tube today so I'm getting close!

This. Tubing, flow rates, and flow restrictions are all great in theory. But your goal of having this thing running by summer 2016 is out the window. Pick something and go with it.

Indeed! I'm going to wrap it and do some heat shielding...should be good to go. Most importantly the exhaust will be up and our of the way unlike last time!

Is this done yet...

I wish. I really need some nose beers if anyone wants to sell me some.

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

So the adapter came with two gaskets, we used one gasket between the adapter and the manifold. Between the adapter and the FiTech we used the FiTech supplied gasket as it was a little thicker. Sanderson headers show up tomorrow and we'll fire it.

OK that's my plan too. Ordered the plate today. One step closer to running. I'll try to get some wiring going on this weekend.

 

[mrk5]

So the adapter came with two gaskets, we used one gasket between the adapter and the manifold. Between the adapter and the FiTech we used the FiTech supplied gasket as it was a little thicker. Sanderson headers show up tomorrow and we'll fire it.

Is this one of your dad's vehicles? What is the car & motor? Partially curious because I'm planning to use the Sanderson headers for the 454. Also curious because of the FiTech.

 

[skunked]

Is this one of your dad's vehicles? What is the car & motor? Partially curious because I'm planning to use the Sanderson headers for the 454. Also curious because of the FiTech.

It's my Dad's 57 Chevy with a SBC. Sanderson has some very helpful technical support if you have any questions on fitment.

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

Got the ground straps on, hooked up the oil pressure and water temp stuff. I need to plumb in my temp gauge still and put the fitech on. I've been welding up the exhaust but the parts I need to finish that and bolt on the fuel injection is riding around in some damn ups truck.

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

Put the fuel filter in today, did some more exhaust welding and checked the starter to make sure it worked, which it did.

I ordered new radiator hoses and poly isolators for the radiator. It needs a good cleaning out still though. I may be able to start this thing next weekend. If not, definitely the weekend after that.

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

Starter bolts from arp are too damn short. Wtf! The little shit always gets you.

 

[skunked]

Prob for one of those mini starters. You should be able to get the right ones at vatozone.

 

[campfire]

Starter bolts from arp are too damn short. Wtf! The little shit always gets you.

Duck Tape.

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

Prob for one of those mini starters. You should be able to get the right ones at vatozone.

Havent checked there yet. I think I need 4.5 inch

 

[sreidmx]

Starter bolts from arp are too damn short. Wtf! The little shit always gets you.

I used a few spacers on min just to start it.

 

[skunked]

Look on the help rack

 

[Bent77]

Make em longer!
Miller210 FTMFW!

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

Does this seem normal?

 

[Bent77]

I usually pull the rags...



How does that plate look against the bottom of the FITech?

I generally don't like spacers/gaskets that have the center removed, but I suspect that wasn't the inquiry

 

[blazinzuk]

Yah typically speaking the rags while guarantying you will have clean air are usually bad for the fuel part of the air fuel mixture

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

I usually pull the rags...



How does that plate look against the bottom of the FITech?

I generally don't like spacers/gaskets that have the center removed, but I suspect that wasn't the inquiry

Hahaha good one!

Yeah it looks great on the injector side...

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

Yah typically speaking the rags while guarantying you will have clean air are usually bad for the fuel part of the air fuel mixture

Oh quit ragging on me! haha! remove before takeoff!

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

So very close...