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Engine tuck and engine bay shave
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I bought an '89 hatch last year and have been modifying the interior and stereo but since my tranny has blown I've decided to take the engine bay to a new level. I've been doing a lot of research and pick up on things very quickly but this is still new territory for me. I'm new to engine work but not to custom fabricating of all kinds. Any input during this project is welcome and wanted.
Day one: Started with this cluttered bay and finished a little cleaner and hopefully labeled well enough. Attachment 462924 Attachment 462925 Attachment 462926 Day two: Engine out, tranny off, on the stand, and found the reason the tranny died. Attachment 462927 Attachment 462928 Attachment 462929 Attachment 462930 Attachment 462931 Day three: I got ALL the wiring out of the engine bay, removed the charcoal filter, fuse box, headlights, and other odds and ends It went from this...... Attachment 462927 ...to this Attachment 462933 I also removed all the HVAC equiptment from inside to make room for tucking and all the wire is now inside. Looks crazy but I will only be using about half of the wiring and everything I need is labeled well. Attachment 462934 Day four: Removed the cables and brake lines and started shaving the fender and removed the mounts from the firewall. I will be tucking the pressure assist also but haven't taken it out yet. Attachment 462935 Attachment 462936 Attachment 462937 Started welding the holes in the framerail and fender Attachment 462938 Attachment 462939 That's all so far but there is plenty of work left. Once again, any input is welcome. |
Re: Engine tuck and engine bay shave
looks good so far. keep it up. keep us posted
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Is that a late version 97-98 240SX headlight conversion on there?
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Originally Posted by 24TEN
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Is that a late version 97-98 240SX headlight conversion on there?
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There used to be one around my area (San Diego) way way WAAAAY back in the day with that same hood and same front bumper with those lights too (maybe it's the same one?) and I used to think that was soooooo sick back then. Still looks pretty cool to me.
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Originally Posted by 24TEN
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There used to be one around my area (San Diego) way way WAAAAY back in the day with that same hood and same front bumper with those lights too (maybe it's the same one?) and I used to think that was soooooo sick back then. Still looks pretty cool to me.
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looks good so far, cant wait to see it as your work progesses
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that looks bad ass.what is required to do that
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Re: Engine tuck and engine bay shave
Originally Posted by ef_cowboy
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that looks bad ass.what is required to do that
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Where are you located if you don't mind me asking?
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Originally Posted by Clipsed
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Where are you located if you don't mind me asking?
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Look good and that crack look "bad." I like the blue tape style... I use green tape..
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Lookin good. Keep us updated
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nice, my sis lives in st joseph mi. i should stop by n chill wit ya.
do u drive without heater core n blower motor? |
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yeah i love that front end how and what do u need
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probably be using your blue tape technique. good idea.
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keep this up man great work and moving fast im doing my 91 integra as well
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dang dude that front end is boss!
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man I was gonna ask if I could take that trans off your hands if you were somewhere in socal.
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I started welding in the filler plates on the firewall. I'm having trouble not blowing holes in the stock metal and it's pissing me off. A screw hole ends up a 1 inch weld. Can't get this flux-core mig toned down. I might have to do the gas conversion.
Attachment 462896 Attachment 462897 I'm also starting to polish my valve cover. Lots of work left on it. I'm planning on polishing my intake, block, and tranny as well. Attachment 462899 |
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i would try turning the welder down as low as it will go, also just do tacks so it will not get to hot in one stop, look nice so far, its alot of work if you plan on polishing everything
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engine tuck so you going to have a rolling shell at shows lol hahaha
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Re: Engine tuck and engine bay shave
Originally Posted by nsxter
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engine tuck so you going to have a rolling shell at shows lol hahaha
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you mean wire tuck
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I traded my plastic valve cover to a guy for his billet one. He wanted the lighter weight and I wanted the show. It was pretty rough to start wth and had lots of deep scratches. After 2.5 hours of resurfacing and buffing, it's almost done. A couple more rounds of rubbing compound and the light swirls should be gone.
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