S197 Boss 302 in Chile Build Thread Profile - S197 Mustangs

[Mad Hatter]

Well the engine is on a plane... go figure... It cost more to track the engine across the US then to fly it to Chile from Miami. Dam Setrab 948 did not make it on time so will have to bring the later. Don't know if we will make it for the march 6th race but certainly for the next.

 

[Fabman]

Well the engine is on a plane... go figure... It cost more to track the engine across the US then to fly it to Chile from Miami. Dam Setrab 948 did not make it on time so will have to bring the later. Don't know if we will make it for the march 6th race but certainly for the next.

Progress is progress.

 

[Fabman]

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Yes the gen 1 part will physically bolt up but there are differences in the sealing surfaces and it comes with -12 fittings. Ford specifically says to run -12 lines on gen 2 and 3 Coyotes. (not -10)
Also, I don't use a thermostat in race cars. Its just one more thing to restrict and divert oil flow unnecessarily.
Just -12 to remote filter, (I'm not a fan of sandwich blocks) then to the cooler with the fittings on top or side (never on the bottom) and back to the block with a minimum of angled fittings. That's it.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Thanks for that!! I just checked and the MMR one I have is -10 though all the lines are -12

 

[Mad Hatter]

So quick visit to Summit and the part is on the way, pretty much given up on the March 6th race as I dont want to rush things. Better have it all right and tested before heading out to battle. My history of last minute work is not steller........

 

[Fabman]

So quick visit to Summit and the part is on the way, pretty much given up on the March 6th race as I dont want to rush things. Better have it all right and tested before heading out to battle. My history of last minute work is not steller........

We are all pulling for you.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Pull pull away.... so far, so very very fustrating... Waiting for a key part to arrive for the new windage tray and its stuck in limbo. Will probably have to run the engine with just its crank scraper and and the new tray with the next oil change.

Dying to get out and try the car, but without the engine in the car I will be stuck making engine sounds in the drivers seat. No engine ready, means no lift time scheduled.... No lift time means no engine in the car...... Hate depending on a external shop. Race day is April 3!! running out of time.

 

[Fabman]

Pull pull away.... so far, so very very fustrating... Waiting for a key part to arrive for the new windage tray and its stuck in limbo. Will probably have to run the engine with just its crank scraper and and the new tray with the next oil change.

Dying to get out and try the car, but without the engine in the car I will be stuck making engine sounds in the drivers seat. No engine ready, means no lift time scheduled.... No lift time means no engine in the car...... Hate depending on a external shop. Race day is April 3!! running out of time.

I'm right behind you. Should have my motor next week.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Yeehaaaa!!! Finally getting close to having a car again! Hope to be logging it by tuesday and racing on Sunday.

 

[Coz]

Nice! Good luck!
But what's the interloper in the background?

 

[Mad Hatter]

Lol,,... no, not mine... car is at the shop. Thats a Nitro S550 thats prepped for drag. One day I would like to have a lift at home.

If I have time, will take the car to a Dyno just for fun. Hoping for some thing close to 500rwhp. @Fabman is getting his version of the same engine together as well. Looks like mine will be first by a hair.

The new "custom" ebay sourced header is much longer then the Kooks. So will have to modify the exhaust as well. Hoping sound will not be affected as our limit is 90db in a sound booth.

 

[Fabman]

Lol,,... no, not mine... car is at the shop. Thats a Nitro S550 thats prepped for drag. One day I would like to have a lift at home.

If I have time, will take the car to a Dyno just for fun. Hoping for some thing close to 500rwhp. @Fabman is getting his version of the same engine together as well. Looks like mine will be first by a hair.

The new "custom" ebay sourced header is much longer then the Kooks. So will have to modify the exhaust as well. Hoping sound will not be affected as our limit is 90db in a sound booth.

I would definitely have Shaun tune that thing before it hits the track.

 

[Mad Hatter]

I would definitely have Shaun tune that thing before it hits the track.

No ifs, buts or doubts!! Pushing to have the car logged Tuesday. Already have the base tune ready. Going un-tuned would be Madness....

 

[Fabman]

No ifs, buts or doubts!! Pushing to have the car logged Tuesday. Already have the base tune ready. Going un-tuned would be Madness....

*whew*

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Putting some miles on it before you run at the track?

 

[Mad Hatter]

Putting some miles on it before you run at the track?

Yes! will take a little road trip and get at least 400km on it before the race. Have to remember how to drive the car again!

 

[Stangra]

... Waiting for a key part to arrive for the new windage tray and its stuck in limbo...

Imagine that, we get our parts from the same place!

... I have a TV, on the back it says "Built In Antenna" I haven't a clue where that is.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Hi tech oilier upper thingy.



Actually worked like a charm and all 12 Liters went in under pressure.

 

[Fabman]

Hi tech oilier upper thingy.

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Actually worked like a charm and all 12 Liters went in under pressure.

Did you pump the oil in where the oil pressure sender goes?
I have one of these from Allstar and that's how I did it....it took quite a while to do 4 quarts.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Did you pump the oil in where the oil pressure sender goes?
I have one of these from Allstar and that's how I did it....it took quite a while to do 4 quarts.

Yes, with the garden sprayer it was actually quite quick, So all 12L of oil went through the oil pressure sender unit. I remember seeing it n your build thread a while back, but this unit cost me about US$30. I gave it to the shop so they use it on all the other Coyotes that are coming in now.