Are you concerned with the starter getting hot next to the header?
CK5
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'89 R3500 Crew Cab 2wd to 4wd conversion & beyond
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Started out with 2wd TBI350 with SM465 to current 4wd with 454, 700r4, NP241
I would do some kind of a heat shield.
I haven't used a heat shield on any of the 4 gear reduction units that I have. Even with headers and the one big block. They don't have the problems that the direct drive Delco ones can. (But I never had a problem with those either)
If that starter has problems due to the headers, it isn't a good starter. There is room for airflow around it.
If that starter has problems due to the headers, it isn't a good starter. There is room for airflow around it.
No, entirely new exhaust. 2.5" off the headers merged into single 3.5". I will be doing what I call "Frankenstein" exhaust using pieces of mandrel bend pipe from Summit.
There's more room than I think that picture makes it appear.
The one that gives me more pause is the oil filter clearance. But I think it will be okay too.
Plus these are ceramic coated headers. Part of the reason I spent the money for the ceramic coating was to keep radiant heat issues to a minimum.
I only ask because I had problems and needed to add a shield however I had an OE style starter.
I will post back if I do.
was that the OE location for the oil pressure sending unit or just where you put it? Only reason I ask it that's where mine was too but I'm moving it to the port above the oil filter. I never liked how the wire runs up to the front of the block for it.
You could always do a remote mount oil filter if the filter seems like it is getting hot when on trail rides.
You know, I don't remember now. It may have been because I'm not sure I would have thought to put it there. If I remember right I couldn't get the NPT adapter to come out, it was starting to round off so I decided to put mine there as well. Haha! Now I'm thinking the same thing you did. I may put a plug in that spot and move my sender as well. Over the oil filter is where I have on the 350 now.
I was thinking that myself. I don't think I would have much luck getting a heat wrap/shield to stay on the filter.
someone say ban stick?
I haven't noticed my filter showing signs of getting hot. I run a 2 qt Wix , they're white and haven't shown any discoloration. I really don't have much run time between changes to see anything with the oil itself.
It will work fine where you have it, just an odd place to wire it.
If I grew a beard and longer hair, that would almost be me!someone say ban stick?
Good to know, thank you.
I was actually looking at getting a 2qt filter as well. RockAuto had some Wix versions on clearance but they sold out before I jumped on them. K&N has one too but I decided I was drawing the line at 8qts of oil capacity. Haha!
I've only ever seen them back by the distributor on any I have owned. Your location is way easier to access.
I was thinking it was on the passenger side and it would be easy to route along with the battery cable to the starter, but then I realized it's on the other side. Just thinking if I move it above the filter I can reuse the wire I already have.
on top of the block right? That's another location you can use on a SBC.
K&N has one too but I decided I was drawing the line at 8qts of oil capacity. Haha![/QUOTE]
C'mon, join the powerstroke club and have like 15 qts of oil. HAHAHA. The more the better.
C'mon, join the powerstroke club and have like 15 qts of oil. HAHAHA. The more the better.
This actually brings up another point now that my memory is refreshed. I may need to leave a port open for an oil pressure switch for the fuel system. I'm starting to do research on how my wiring is going to work for the fuel system. I was hoping to pull the TBI harness complete so I can use it in another vehicle. However that might make things more difficult. Also need to see how the Holley system will figure into the hole deal. I'm wondering if the Holley system has some sort of safety feature to kill the electric pumps. Considering the hobby I'm in, I think it's a good idea to have the fuel system shut down if the motor is dead.
It's really easy to get a pressure sensor for say 10 psi or whatever you want and just wire it to the ground side of your relay so it cuts the pump if oil pressure ever goes below that pressure and you won't get fuel pump until you crank a little to build pressure either.
I was going to add a dummy light. I wonder if the other port above the oil filter is an option?
Edit, the smaller port to the left. Mine is plugged...
