[MerryFrankster]

The 1gr compressor will not protrude any further forward than the alternator and at least it will be mounted securely, like stock, not jimmy-rigged.

 

[MerryFrankster]

Another thing to consider is 2gr pulleys and belt are 7-ribbed. Spyder pulleys (assuming this is a Spyder compressor you are trying to use) have six ribs.

 

[illatouch]

Finally, my tools came in. I should get some progress done if this 2nd pfizer dose doesn't knock me out this weekend.

 

[illatouch]

My thug life a/c kit is complete. Time to start building this weekend. Might purchase a miller 220 and do my own runners and x pipe

 

[Gouky]

Awesome!

 

[illatouch]

Sorry progress has been slow. My job authorized overtime for the summer. Had an issue with the threads on the heads. If you've had a problem with internal threads or are generally trash at threading like me get the NES 1025 kit and the mini kit. bolts go in easy and snug.

 

[illatouch]

Got some work done and its all downhill from here. Only other major obstacles are the axles and axle carrier. I will cross that bridge when I get there.

 

[illatouch]

Lucky enough, I didn't have to file the rings. Everything was within spec. Pistons are assembled and going in the block in the morning.

 

[illatouch]

I got one piston in, then the cheap tool broke.

 

[Roadblaster]

always something!

 

[illatouch]

I got the rest of the pistons in. Clearances are all good. I mic'd them and they're within spec. Then I plastigaged them just in case and we're all good there too. The ARP rod bolts are 12pt. 3/8 not 10mm so I got lucky I didn't round one off. Having a/c and a 65in definitely made things really easy. Next up are the heads, I have to double check the keepers and make sure I dont get a dropped valve.

 

[evilthorne]

This is a great build. Keep up the good work.

 

[FormInFunction]

This is a great build. Keep up the good work.

+1
Can't wait for installation & the maiden voyage

 

[illatouch]

ARP bolts came in.

 

[illatouch]

ARP thread cleaning chaser came in. I spoke with ARP and you dont have to heat cycle head bolts unless specified by the gasket maker. Just make sure the threads are fully cleaned. I bought a long thread cleaning chaser but @ $80 i thought about making my own. Needless to say, dont do it on something important like the block/head.

 

[Gnuhpynot]

Can’t wait to see your build. Frankenstein motor works will be releasing headers soon.

 

[illatouch]

So the dowel pins on the cams are too large and don't fit the cam gears. In my desperation I tried sanding down the pin. I gave up at 3am. I just clayed the pistons and I got a bad thread on cam bearing and dowel pins that are too large to fit can gears. 3 of the rockers have a stripe on them. Might as well replace them since all the little things want to pop up. Fun times.

 

[illatouch]

I should've mic'd the drive pin but you know it goes with builds. I emailed catcams about the dowels. 5.007 over vs 5.000 the oem cam pins.

 

[Node]

I should've mic'd the drive pin but you know it goes with builds. I emailed catcams about the dowels. 5.007 over vs 5.000 the oem cam pins.

Well that's BS. Why would they do that?

 

[illatouch]

Well that's BS. Why would they do that?

I'm sure they're not aware. We will see what happens next. Whether I get them from toyota or catcams themselves.