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Not sure bro. Or you can buy my par/quaife transmission for 4k
Funkalicious21's Protege5 Build/Progress Thread~!
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funkalicious21
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*Signature Sound* next weekend we will be taking care of the other wire loom
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Looks like fun... NOT! But awesome 
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Nice work.
funkalicious21
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Yeah, I can't wait to get it back. I wish i had more time to do it myself! XD I miss it so much!
Looks like fun... NOT! But awesome
Hahaha, I could only imagine the headache. When i was doing to the wiring, I was getting so stressed out. Just really tedious.
Thank you, means a lot.
funkalicious21
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*Signature Sound* Worked on the oil system. The billet block off adapter and remote filter mount leave a ton of room for improvement. The flow restrictions have been removed
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We are also working on a cusomized 626 intake manifold that will be tested on the dyno against the 505 intake manifold.
Here you can see progression of the runner porting
hiding the wires completely
And lastly since there was a change of plans for the fuse box, some wires will be rerouted to behind the dash where the AC condenser used to be
Each wire was de-pinned from its connector and routed accordingly. The ones flopped over the passenger fender will be the engine looms, the rest get tucked back in. There were hours and hours spent on untangling and making sure each loom can be individualized for the cleanest path once the motor goes back in.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
We are also working on a cusomized 626 intake manifold that will be tested on the dyno against the 505 intake manifold.
Here you can see progression of the runner porting
hiding the wires completely
And lastly since there was a change of plans for the fuse box, some wires will be rerouted to behind the dash where the AC condenser used to be
Each wire was de-pinned from its connector and routed accordingly. The ones flopped over the passenger fender will be the engine looms, the rest get tucked back in. There were hours and hours spent on untangling and making sure each loom can be individualized for the cleanest path once the motor goes back in.
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nice progress!
funkalicious21
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*Signature Sound*more progress this weekend. Since we will be putting the engine fuse box under the glove box (mounted to the inside of the air conditioner condensor, but still accessible), we had to extend about 58 wires.
Here is the first of 5 looms
We did them one at a time which required tons of untangling, but a necessary evil to ensure no mistakes.
We also eliminated all the Vampire clamps that were on the ECU going to the SSAFC and soldered the connections, and double heat shrink wrapped them.
The wires are also routed behind the dash a little more functional. The power wires were separated from the shielded signal wires so noise interference will be greatly reduced.
So much to straighten and clean up, but important to keep organized for any trouble shooting that may need to happen later on.
ALL of this got eliminated
Here is the first of 5 looms
We did them one at a time which required tons of untangling, but a necessary evil to ensure no mistakes.
We also eliminated all the Vampire clamps that were on the ECU going to the SSAFC and soldered the connections, and double heat shrink wrapped them.
The wires are also routed behind the dash a little more functional. The power wires were separated from the shielded signal wires so noise interference will be greatly reduced.
So much to straighten and clean up, but important to keep organized for any trouble shooting that may need to happen later on.
ALL of this got eliminated
funkalicious21
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*Signature Sound*now it looks like this
So that allowed the hole in the engine bay where the wires for the fuse box previously went thru to be welded shut. A panel was made with the plasma cutter and then mig welded to the car. It will be smoothed out with filler along with many other "eye sore" areas. Here are some before and afters
So that allowed the hole in the engine bay where the wires for the fuse box previously went thru to be welded shut. A panel was made with the plasma cutter and then mig welded to the car. It will be smoothed out with filler along with many other "eye sore" areas. Here are some before and afters
funkalicious21
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*Signature Sound* new home for the fuse box
theres still tons left to do to make it all sealed up. The blower still passes thru this box and will be needed for the heat to function properly. ONLY ambient air will be passing over the fuse box connector wires since the heater core is AFTER this box. So there will be no concern for damage at all. Plus as I mentioned before, access will still be possible from under the glove box.
theres still tons left to do to make it all sealed up. The blower still passes thru this box and will be needed for the heat to function properly. ONLY ambient air will be passing over the fuse box connector wires since the heater core is AFTER this box. So there will be no concern for damage at all. Plus as I mentioned before, access will still be possible from under the glove box.
funkalicious21
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I apologize for the late update guys. These are the latest updates from the past two weeks. I hope you guys enjoy! =)
hey Funk - you still running heat? also you interested in a dual Wilwood MC set up? get rid of that OE MC ugliness?
we are building one for the spicy and can maybe make an additional bracket if you are interested. i can source all the parts for you as well. just a thought since you arr going through all the work to get your bay looking hots
we are building one for the spicy and can maybe make an additional bracket if you are interested. i can source all the parts for you as well. just a thought since you arr going through all the work to get your bay looking hots
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Looks amazing bro. I'm slowly building up enough money for those body parts!
funkalicious21
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Hey Noah, I believe that I will still be running Heat. Im still trying to figure out what MC means. haha For the brakes, I'm replacing all the lines with stainless steel line and deleting the ABS. I am interested in what youre saying. I'd like to know more. I am down for the Willwood setup so I guess it'll all come into play.
master cylinder - I hate when people use abbreviations because i feel all stupid when i dont know what hey are trying to say. I have know idea why I use them sometimes. lazy i guess lol
the idea is we ditch your OE master cylinder and replace with two compact billet willwood master cylinders and ballance bar. a bracket has to be made to mount the master cylinders to the fire wall. stock peddle essembly would be used. I'm making a bracket for the spicy so I can make another for you if interested. your build is crazy enough to warrant a full aftermarket brake set up.
nowadays a good time to do it
the idea is we ditch your OE master cylinder and replace with two compact billet willwood master cylinders and ballance bar. a bracket has to be made to mount the master cylinders to the fire wall. stock peddle essembly would be used. I'm making a bracket for the spicy so I can make another for you if interested. your build is crazy enough to warrant a full aftermarket brake set up.
nowadays a good time to do it
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