04-27-2014 | #61 |
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I used a smear of the RED, HIGH TEMP RTV on both sides of the gasket to stick it in place. That center bolt serves as a convenient hanger to hold the gasket in place. Just have to be careful not to accidentally scrub it out of place while situating the header.
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04-27-2014 | #62 |
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Camshaft Position Sensor
Knock Sensor Below the Knock Sensor would be the Oil Level Sensor mounted on the Oil Pan if the LT5 is a 91' or later. Now.....do not clobber it all up trying to fix it
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04-28-2014 | #63 |
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I have my top end done, less the.cylinder heads and what a difference!!!
The obx headers hit the steering rack and required a ding in the #1 tube to clear. I don't like it and plan on having the #1 tube reshaped. Pete showed me some Jeal and Watson headers and they all needed a ding to clear, but the obx a little more. This car has some balls now and is quite impressive. I will have some new dyno numbers soon to post. Good luck!
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04-28-2014 | #65 |
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The obx are 2", and I am most likely mistaking the brand of one of those headers in petes garage.
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No I think you are right. He has Jeals and Watsons there. Some of the interference is vehicle specific depending on how the motor is positioned. 1/8" can make a diff.
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04-28-2014 | #67 |
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My OBX rubbed on the steering shaft. Had I known this before I had them coated I would have dimpled them. Instead, we shimmed the motor mounts. Don't go too crazy, there ain't much room under the hood to lift the engine.
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05-02-2014 | #68 |
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Wouldn't be any fun if it bolted right in, then any body could do it. It seems like I always have to be a bit more creative when working on the Z. Nothing seems to go as planned but I think thats why we we all seem to enjoy these cars...... there just little different if you know what I mean.
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They sell some velcro heat sheild you could wrap the linkage with. It comes in a few diameters to fit each subject matter. Made by a company called DEI?? If you could removed a small section on the header wrap, would it give the clearance needed? |
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05-08-2014 | #70 |
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What's up Brad...
I had clearance without wrap, but it was too close. I wanted heat protection. It will clear once I get the bend in forward, and the bracket recess opened up inward toward the pan. #1 cleared the steering shaft. Only things I see now is the dipstick, and O2 reach. Everything ELSE should bolt in. No chance of beach time next week there Brad? Gonna' try to get up with J Fletcher and do some range time one day. 9 beds; only me, sis + stepmom... Gonna' squeeze a few .30 Carbine, M1A .308. My Rock-Ola is a REAL tack driver, ESPECIALLY for .30 Carbine...
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