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ArizonaBOSS

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Sal, that ducting looks "cool"! What is it attached to with the machine screws? Is there some tubing coming down vertically behind there that you've added?
 

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Thank you.

I machined some spool pieces and then bolted aluminum angles to the threaded bosses that were meant to mount the A/C condenser and screwed the ducting to the angles with stainless steel socket drive button head machine screws..
There is rubber edging on the ducting that's closest to the radiator to help with sealing and to prevent chaffing.
 

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I'll just leave this right here.... ;)

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ArizonaBOSS

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Thank you.

I machined some spool pieces and then bolted aluminum angles to the threaded bosses that were meant to mount the A/C condenser and screwed the ducting to the angles with stainless steel socket drive button head machine screws..
There is rubber edging on the ducting that's closest to the radiator to help with sealing and to prevent chaffing.
OK--now I can visualize pretty easily. I might do something similar and make some "stand offs" from bulk Al tubing and some wider side scoops; currently I just adapted the stock rubber shields & some aluminum plate to box in the radiator. TBD until I am willing to take the fascia off the car again :)
 

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When does the cage go in? LOL

Told you that Kevin character can be dangerous (in a good way) :)
Cage is the next round of mods. I have my hands full now.
 

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17553990_10155139157398535_3072904585963714679_n.jpg Kevin Patten attacks my wiring....there's not much this guy can't do.
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Fabman

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And then this happened.....

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295's and 335's
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Five 295's and Four 335's

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Can't wait to see those 335s mounted up and under the flares. Should be an AMAZING amount of grip. I'm jealous.

Me too....!


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If only I lived around the corner from Fabman's shop. I would sweep the floors all day long, just to hang out with the FabElves at night making aluminum 2012 Boss 302 bits.

Nice stuff Fabman!
2HP
 

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And the weight reduction continues....

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Kevin's been very busy with wiring whilst I make parts and do mechanical.

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Treating those wires alone makes me cringe, let alone figuring out what goes where.


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Kevin is very experienced with these cars and he's very thorough.
He's been a huge help with this project. Can't thank him enough.
 

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