Ben Hedrick
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Kiwis RCR40 Build
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Ben Hedrick
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I am really looking forward to seeing your GP Headers (bundle of Snakes). I am seriously considering these too. I wonder if anyone else running these GP Headers on their GT40?
Thanks, Ben
Thanks, Ben
Ben Hedrick
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Thanks Steve!
Steve R
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Used the CVF alternator/Ac conversion kit for the 351W. Used the CVF AC bracket and turned it upside down and got a short tensioner. Got a shorty water pump and got my CVF pulley modified and got new belts to fit. Got a shorter belt for the Alternator that came with the package. Gates K080330 and Gates K080400. Now wait to see if all fits lol
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Steve R
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Just for you Ben lol. If they don’t fit I will go back to the shorter ones.
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Ben Hedrick
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Beautiful...!!!! Looks fantastic!!
Steve R
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Thanks for the idea. In my quote it says 35mm to 50mm air horns and of course they came as 35mm. I didn't know that they came in 2” 3” and 4” so I got 3” they look so much better
Thank you
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Steve R
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Another day in the office. Got the trans, clutch, clutch slave cylinder, and Starter all hooked up. Added height to my airhorns ( hope they fit ). Now I just need the car lol. Thank god Im going to New Zealand for a month over Xmas that should keep my mind off the waitView attachment 133671View attachment 133672View attachment 133673
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Steve R
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I tried to give you a few angles. These are brushed stainless steel. They give you pvc pipe to mock up the rest once you have Engine in car so you get the right angle. I love them. I have not seen the RCR ones but have heard they are also great.
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Steve - looks marvelous!
Have you checked with RCR to ensure that the headers are tall enough to clear the dog bone between the upper control arms?
I am presuming that you’re also going to mount the transmission support to the dog bone.
Have you checked with RCR to ensure that the headers are tall enough to clear the dog bone between the upper control arms?
I am presuming that you’re also going to mount the transmission support to the dog bone.
Steve R
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No I have not. But these guys have done a few for the RCR40 so pretty confident all is good ( if not not back to the drawing board lol) Sean Tinnell has same ones on his build. Yes I will be mounting to dog bone.
Hi Steve, good luck with your build. I have an RCR same set up ZF gearbox and headers from RCR. PM built 351 stroked to 427. I can tell you unless you set the motor back and lower it you will have a problem with the pulleys. The headers are really close to the dog bone to begin with so if you lower the motor they will not clear the dog bone. Where my motor is set, I have about 1/8" clearance (between dog bone and collectors). I made my own A/C bracket and modified a CVF bracket for alternator. Front pulley system is really tight even tighter with the additional upper control arm reinforcement covers on the chassis. The starter will also be a problem. If I were you, I would notch the oil pan to clear the rubber covered terminal (unused terminal) on the starter with the starter rotated (unused terminal) in the parallel position to the oil pan, it's either that or notch the chassis. If I ever pull my motor (which I will probably have to) I will notch the oil pan about minimum 3/8"- 1/2" I have some better photos I can send you, I'm having problems with my pc at the moment. the A/C bracket in photo is just a mockup before final fabrication. Feel free to PM me.
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Getting ready to order my exhaust and front accessories for my RCR. Did your exhaust and accessories fit?
Pat
I too am considering using Pirelli Pzero 345/35R15's for the same reasons you have stated. (Y Speed and DOT Approved in AU). I am mounting on original magnesium GT40 rims (15" * 14" W Rear) and (15" * 10"W Front). The small diameter is not so ideal for street gearing. (3.44 :1 final drive)
