Project Geosynchronous Orbit

[5-Speed XJ]

coming along nicely

 

[xcalibur223]

Can't wait to see this thing at NAC Fest.

 

[XJLI]

Can't wait to see colin roll this thing at NAC Fest.

fixed

 

[MoparManiac]

New trans mount location.

Big dumb bellypan. Getting the countersink bit from a friend, so those hex heads won't be staying. Also ran out of gas so I couldn't bring up the ends of the rear crossmember to match. I'll handle that one night this week.

I also moved my LCA mounts outboard in order to clear the new front driveshaft I'll be making (1350 CV stuff). I checked tire and frame clearance and everything clears.

 

[ROBZ95Xj]

if this was facebook id be likng the shit out of this, and why the need for countersunk bolts, your gonna be in orbit, no need fo that shit

 

[RCman]

Looks good! When is shakedown #2 for this rig?

 

[ROBZ95Xj]

Looks good! When is shakedown #2 for this rig?

i have conection for awdsome high speed runs, and amazing bbq after

 

[MoparManiac]

if this was facebook id be likng the shit out of this, and why the need for countersunk bolts, your gonna be in orbit, no need fo that shit

I was gonna say I have to countersink them for reduced drag...but there's no air in space :laugh:

Looks good! When is shakedown #2 for this rig?

Thanks Bill. I wish I knew :laugh:

I'm hoping for end of May, but we'll see what happens. The 440 is almost finished being built, just waiting for my uncle to put the finishing touches on porting the heads, then off to the machine shop for the weekend and one night during the week to button it up.

I'm trying to wrap up the underbelly/mounts as soon as I can so I can get started on exhaust/cooling and buttoning up the drivetrain.

i have conection for awdsome high speed runs, and amazing bbq after

Sounds tits.

 

[RCman]

i have conection for awdsome high speed runs, and amazing bbq after

I'm there.

 

[mini=man]

Looks good! When is shakedown #2 for this rig?

i have conection for awdsome high speed runs, and amazing bbq after

I'm hoping for end of May, but we'll see what happens.

I'm in.

 

[MoparManiac]

Y-pipe was a bit more complicated than I anticipated but I think it came out pretty good.

Made the driver's side downpipe removeable in case I have to access the oil pan. Doubtful with a brand new engine, but I figured it was still a good idea.

I'll probably redo the brake line on the axle, and I'm going to point the ram fittings straight up instead of leaned back. Didn't realize that wasn't a good idea to begin with (traps air). The driver's side downpipe gets about 1/2" from the diff with it at full bump.

3" downpipes to a single 3" outlet. Should have plenty of flow. I'll finish the rest of it during the week.

 

[ROBZ95Xj]

Rediculous

 

[MDXJ]

U R THE MAN

 

[twodoorXJ]

Looks awesome as usual

 

[MoparManiac]

You guys are too kind.

 

[ROBZ95Xj]

440's are dumb, your welds are hoorible and you fabwork is pitiful. happy now

 

[MoparManiac]

:thumbup:

 

[kastein]

your brake fluid is going to hate you so bad.

But I'm not really sure where else you could run that line, except for maybe running a separate line from the frame on each side of the axle.

 

[MoparManiac]

Easily run it out front on the truss.

Also remember the axle will be about 5" below this at ride height.

 

[kastein]

true. Pulling the coils out seems like a really good way to avoid any unpleasant surprises when it comes to clearance, I'm going to remember that.