Cascade Crew

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:02 pm Post subject:

Transmission is in! Thumbs up

I cut the floor, installed the shifter and console and everything fits. Now I will have to remove the carpet so I can do the necessary work to put the floor boot in place and cover the gap in front of it.

QwkTrip · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:23 pm Post subject:

I've been waiting for this modern Ice Age to end so I can tinker again. Still waiting.

QwkTrip · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 10:40 pm Post subject:

We lost our snow about two weeks ago and it finally got warm enough to be in the garage this weekend.

I installed a set of Hotchkis springs. FINALLY, I have a set of springs that fits the BMR spring pockets. Although, saying it fits is a bit generous. It squeezed in tight. But at least the front isn't slammed on the ground any more and I can get rid of those ridiculous drag springs.

I also ordered up an intake u-built-it kit. Unfortunately, the MAF I chose is a bit large on the outer diameter and the couplers for 4" pipe won't fit. Does anybody know where I can get a cheap reducer coupler in a 4" --> 4-1/4" size? The one I found is $66 and I think that is outrageously expensive! Shocked

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:03 am Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:19 pm Post subject:

Well that's a bummer.

I am ordering coolant lines tonight. From what i can tell, the hot ticket is Jeep Cherokee lower hose (Dayco D71321) and a 3.4L 4th gen upper hose. Is that what you guys hear, too?

iansane · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:20 pm Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 4:59 am Post subject:

Oh, ya!

aaron_sK · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:53 am Post subject:

Well I'll be damned. I actually went through the catalogs of all the usual suspects for cheap sillycone and couldn't find one in that size. Embarassed

iansane · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 7:54 pm Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:24 pm Post subject:

You probably did. Laughing

I primarily used SIS (siliconeintakes.com) couplers for the last few cars, with some Vibrant and some other brands mixed in.

Alphius · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:46 am Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:10 pm Post subject:

Ya, you're right about the upper hose. The LS1 4th gen hose works well and sits in the 3rd gen support on the upper shroud. It also clears 4" intake tube at the throttle body. You can guess that I did try the 3.4L hose and I can tell you that it does not work well (it goes in the "things to sell" pile). It is too long, has wrong approach angle to the water pump, and hangs free without support. I got the idea at thirdgen.org and I don't know how anybody ever came to a conclusion it was better than the LS1 hose, but it seems to be common advice.

Now somebody at thirdgen.org did nail it with the Cherokee hose. It is the correct diameter and bends around the idler bolts. The only reason it would hit the idler bolts is if the person didn't cut the hose short enough at the radiator. And isn't the F250 hose too large diameter and has to be squeezed really tight and often leaks?

I made a graphic since I'm better at that then working on my car. Very Happy

I am going to trim a little more off the radiator side to pull it even a little further away from the idler bar.

Alphius · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:43 pm Post subject:

My Ford hose fits better than the Cherokee hose. It was the right size on both ends as well. You cut off the flare part that is too big and it fits perfectly. I'll take a picture when I get back home.

The Cherokee hose will work fine I'm sure but it's not optimal. Plenty of people use it anyway.

QwkTrip · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:05 pm Post subject:

Weather is whacky. The temp was in the mid 70's this weekend and it was absolutely perfect car working weather, especially after dark. Can you believe it is going to snow tomorrow??? Rolling Eyes

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:48 pm Post subject:

.... And it did snow. Enough to cover everything in white. Looks like the garage will be cold again for a while.

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2320

You know they make things called "heaters"? Makes it all warm and shizzle!!
Laughing

aaron_sK · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:28 pm Post subject:

There are poor starving mechanics in India who don't even have a garage. So put on a cap and jacket or something and get to work.

Or just be Gabe and install your fuel pump in a carport in the snow while wearing a t-shirt and windbreaker like some sort of crazy he-man. Laughing

QwkTrip · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:24 pm Post subject:

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Back up a few sentences.... You've seen somebody from India fix a car???

aaron_sK · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:33 pm Post subject:

Looks fine to me.

QwkTrip · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:35 pm Post subject:

That's a white guy driving. Although I do believe the exhaust was sourced locally.