Lima drifting build

[SloRanger23]

Never thought I would be this happy with a used clutch. Awesome guy, he threw in the throw out and pilot bearings! The T5 might be put in ahead of schedule. This really makes me want to do the suspension.

 

[SloRanger23]

Been awhile since updating but I got some knock off Quick Latch hood pins and I have to be honest, they work perfect and are great quality. Now my ability to measure on the other hand is not so great. Little form... whole lot of function! Truck is dirty as hell and the rain stopped me from bringing out the Dremel to clean up the metal work but still happy with it!

 

[SloRanger23]

Finally got my Tuner Studio registered and have been cramming in on how to tune. I got my gauge layout for my Pi Dash. It’s a little busy but will work well when I start to tune. I got my used MS3x turned on and pulled the tune that came with the unit, it should get the truck running.

 

[SloRanger23]

It looks like parts for the 2.3t are slowly going away. Crowler discontinued their sportsman forged rods. I was originally building for 500-600 hp but now I’m going for reliable 400. Anyone got a set of rods collecting dust?

 

[SloRanger23]

Doing little bits right now:
Have two Explorer 8.8s. Tore down the 3.73 limited slip to see what needed to be rebuild
Painted the valve cover
Finally figured out the manifold to coexist with my ac and alternator.

 

[SloRanger23]

I’ve been waiting for a donor for a bone on my right ankle for almost 18 months. Sucks not being able to walk half the time. Match was found and surgery is Tuesday. Looks like I’ll be buying parts for the next 6 months and hopefully get back at it in February 2021.

 

[SloRanger23]

Doing little bits right now:
Have two Explorer 8.8s. Tore down the 3.73 limited slip to see what needed to be rebuild
Painted the valve cover
Finally figured out the manifold to coexist with my ac and alternator.

 

[SloRanger23]

So going crazy sitting around and I’m starting to build the motor. I got a used header, used for a food deal but it’s not going to clear my AC. So I think I found a solution. I’ll find out more on fitment but it could be an alternative for those that don’t want to use a flip kit, want ac with a center mount header or want to be able to rotate your turbo. The turbo in the pics will probably swapped out for a V band exhaust housing turbo and much better technology. Let me know what you guys think. The turbo can be rotated on the VBand and on my setup, I will more thank like you’re it where the battery is.

 

[SloRanger23]

Cam bearings, HLAs and cam. Started to put the valves in and then I realized that I didn’t order the valve stems seals.

 

[Curious Hound]

Cam bearings, HLAs and cam. Started to put the valves in and then I realized that I didn’t order the valve stems seals.

Just soak some cotton string in oil and pack it in there around the valve stems. Nobody will ever see it anyway.