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Build it backwards. Start with polishing the paint/dip, cleaning the glass. Think systems that sit on top of each other and need to access them. Do not put in any part or drill any hole until everything is laid out. I installed the factory seats on day 2 after unpacking everything. I put...

Still shredding belts. New configuration: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01601ODQY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Ditched RCR pulley and Katech pulley. Switched back to Holley auto tensioner pulley for the Holley AC bracket. ICT for alternator bracket and pulley...

In my GT-R I ran coolant tubes under the center tank and heater hoses up the right side of the frame. Better to not run hot stuff under the tank. I would recommend (next build?) to run only electrics under the tank or make the access panel and do a custom tank with internal pumps. Would be a...

What is the benefit to doing it this way vs using the heater inlet and outlet on the water pump?

I haven't put in my windows for several months. If raining, not going out in the race car. If too cold, not going out in the race car. The heater in these things are pretty amazing. I have some more foam to seal the cockpit, but it stays toasty when desired.

I got the kwik-load and do not need ramps, but I do have the front air ram lift kit. If front end is down, my GT-R is not going to make any trailer without 8 foot ramps minimum.

The Gurney flap? H made mine out of mild steel. Curved in multiple planes, but with rivnuts holding it in, as long as thin enough, will cinch up to body.

I am 18 months in on the Kwik-load Texas rollback 18' dual axle. Do not use it as much as I would like, but that is more of a car building/tweaking thing. It is rock solid. It had some mild shifting in the tilt mechanism and I initially solved this by welding on tabs and adding pins to lock...

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The tank has a separate vent line on the front next to the fuel filler line. I have a check valve and vent in that line. It is now mounted vertically so it can suck in air upward, but downward gas in the loop closes the ball check.

Going to test out the cooling system for leaks today. Hoping for some stop and go traffic and 75 degree weather. Next up is the gas tank venting issue. When I fill up the tank and run hot, gas boils out the Sparco cap. There is the RCR supplied valve and a mild steel reducer in the factory...

pics upside down.

Welded tubes would be nice. I prefer rubber flex hose so whenever something else changes, I can just push them out of the way or reroute them. Would use rubber until car is complete and then decide if worth going to metal. Would also recommend not running AC/brakes/cooling down the center...

Replaced clamps and hose at front of water pump and top of radiator. Simple hose clamps and rubber flex hose. Took off 10 more clamps and 5 feet of extra SS pipe and 9 degree silicone connectors. Less connectors means less leaks. Awaiting parts to redo the vented Sparco cap.

No idea what happened, but this time out the heater servo valve quit working. Could not get hot air blowing. Superlite GT-R Vintage Air slimline OAP 50-1555 electronic valve. Troubleshooting: Test that switch/dial is getting power- done. And grounded. Now what? I ordered a backup valve in...

Drove home from work. Gas blowing out top of Sparco cap. Little coolant leak at radiator. Need to tighten some clamps.

Drove to work again. You learn on the street where to use the ram lift.... Also: at 362miles on odometer. Took 10.5 gal this AM. Fuel gauge is variable based on tilt of car (duh, long narrow tank along the center axis of the car. 12.67mpg

Weird. I have the Painless Performance one (I think), should not be prone to failure.

Drove to work. 18 miles. Heater works. Railroad crossings at full lift in front still bang the heck out the front suspension on full soft. Need to go slow until you know it is ok to go over 5mph. Successful drive. Rattles much better with windows out (much louder ambient noise).

Why are you replacing? Overheated?