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I've been getting a lot of work done on the car since I don't have a commute anymore (working from home) and the weather has been nice. I'm behind schedule, but I guess it doesn't matter since race season has been postponed 'till who knows when.
Was that the white car on craigslist? I have been considering the M113K swap for some time and trying to find a low mileage engine at a reasonable cost has proven more difficult than I thought. The other issue is finding a local PNW shop that can re-code the ECU to the correct VIN.
Was that the white car on craigslist? I have been considering the M113K swap for some time and trying to find a low mileage engine at a reasonable cost has proven more difficult than I thought. The other issue is finding a local PNW shop that can re-code the ECU to the correct VIN.
Yes, it was. I was watching Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for quite a while before I found a good deal. You can also find some good deals on car-part.com, especially if you need the engine shipped. Most scrapyards can ship engines for much less than an individual would be able to.
The exhaust was made by Stainless Headers Mfg. in Minnesota. I put my entire OEM system on a pallet and sent it to them and had a custom setup made that follows the same path and has all the same mounting points, but flows better. And yes, it is beautifully made! They can make anything -- ask for Steve if you call them. He's been great to work with.
The exhaust was made by Stainless Headers Mfg. in Minnesota. I put my entire OEM system on a pallet and sent it to them and had a custom setup made that follows the same path and has all the same mounting points, but flows better. And yes, it is beautifully made! They can make anything -- ask for Steve if you call them. He's been great to work with.
Checked out their site. Wow! They build some nice headers.
The exhaust was made by Stainless Headers Mfg. in Minnesota. I put my entire OEM system on a pallet and sent it to them and had a custom setup made that follows the same path and has all the same mounting points, but flows better. And yes, it is beautifully made! They can make anything -- ask for Steve if you call them. He's been great to work with.
I got a lot of little things done this week. I mounted the fuel system components, made oil and transmission cooler lines, insulated the trunk tank, and got the battery mounted.
Nice Joe. Is it a requirement to have the battery in a box?
Also what did you use to wrap the ice tank and where did you get it?
Since I have removed the rear seat, the batter is considered "inside the driver's compartment", so NHRA rules say it has to be in a box that is vented outside and bolted through the floor. The Taylor box is NHRA approved.
The tank is insulated with self-adhesive 1/4" neoprene panels that I got on Amazon. Here's the link: https://amzn.to/2z9oJgH
Last edited by JoeJErnst; Apr 18, 2020 at 10:58 PM.
Fantastic build! I appreciate the attention to detail including parts/installation, write ups, and photos! I'm a big fan of unique builds such as this; most people swap over the electronics of the donor car to do the M113K swap but going the standalone rout is even more rare (the youtuber "sk8215" also runs a standalone on a M113K and even swapped in a manual transmission). That exhaust is a work of art! The manifolds look similar to the $350 W209 Top Speed performance headers, but I imagine they are double the price and weld quality is much better.
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