Project Cleaning the Clutter in Our Engine Bay

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by BLACK10

btw- where did you get the a/c line covering? i seem to have missed that. thanks

Good eye! You didn't miss it, I just forgot to mention it. There two pieces that come from the factory I recycled. One goes on the factory fuel line and I can't remember where the other goes. It's much nicer than the Russell or Painless. I wish I could buy it in 10ft. length. I would use it before anything else. Perhaps somebody here might know where to get it.

Originally Posted by greenmachinedriver

You will need a power steering puller to remove the pulley. You can rent it at most parts stores. Could you post the sizes of the bolts you are using please? It would save me some time.

I'm updating the OP with all the parts I'm using as a reference point for everybody.

Originally Posted by blackonblacksls

I'm going to take a video of me doing it tomorrow.

You Da Man!

Originally Posted by EZ SPEED

Glad I could help

If you haven't already figured it out... remove the 3 bolts that hold the power steering pump to the bracket by turning the pulley till a hole lines up then remove each of the 3 bolts. then you can just slide the whole pump assembly over and get the bolts out for the power steering bracket

Thanks again!

[Moreno1]

Oh, I'm going to rent the tool to pull the pulley off the pump. I'm also removing the pump to sand, polish and brush. Never removed one before, so if there's any should know before hand, please let me know. Anything helpful tips such as best way to drain it, torque specs and sequence, reinstall tips, DIY links, etc...... would be greatly appreciated!

As always, thanks for the help!

Nathan

[Zman12]

Originally Posted by mikepage0007

i cheated here, i bought this and painted it iom..

Who makes this? Any shots of the underneath side of hood?

[GlennP]

Nathan,

What size T bolt (or item number preferably) are you using from mcmaster for the vararam coupling?

Also, where did you locate the black coupling?

Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[mike.nite]

Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Mike, I actually got a 4"" couple from Patrick at Vararam. I was speaking with him and mention how I was looking for a black couple. He said he had one lying around. To send him an e-mail and he would mail it to me. I can't say enough about their customer service.

The Vararam couple is 2" in width. So I only needed half. If you PM your address, I will mail you the other half. Let me know if you would like me to pull out my trustee Dremel and make the hole for you.

Nathan

Nathan - that would be very nice! I'll send you a PM as soon as I am at home! Thank you in advance - and keep up the good work.

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by mike.nite

Nathan - that would be very nice! I'll send you a PM as soon as I am at home! Thank you in advance - and keep up the good work.

Do you want to to put the hole in it for you?

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by GlennP

Nathan,

What size T bolt (or item number preferably) are you using from mcmaster for the vararam coupling?

Also, where did you locate the black coupling?

Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Glenn, I will edit this post later with the parts #. Don't have it just now. Just didn't want you to think I missed your post.

Originally Posted by tonytahoe

Nathan, Just wanted to say your doing a great job with that engine bay.I am just getting started with the engine in my 2SS.I have gathered together some of the parts I have read about you using in your thread.1 more question I have,do you have a part number for the ARP bolts you used for the KATECH tensioner? I want to use the same 12pt.bolts so they match.Thanks,and once again Great JOB! Tt--

Originally Posted by greenmachinedriver

You will need a power steering puller to remove the pulley. You can rent it at most parts stores. Could you post the sizes of the bolts you are using please? It would save me some time.

Guys, I updated the OP with all the links and part numbers for all the ARP bolts I've replaced. Let me know if you if that helps.

[mike.nite]

Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Do you want to to put the hole in it for you?

Nathan - I don't need the hole. I stil have to decide if I want to use a breather to eliminate the the clean air line on the coupler.

If I remember correctly you have been in contact with Vararam regarding this topic. Did they tell you about any disadvantages by going with a breather / deleting the clean air line?

[greenmachinedriver]

Wow, thanks for posting all that info in the first post, im shure it will help out alot.of people

[bigdaddygene]

if u could help me out, im in the process of doing the same thing you are as well, an i want to get the same fuel rails as you, i know the web site but they dont show them at all, do i have to call them or is there somewere else i need to go, please help me out, and btw ure bay is looking great, keep up the great work..

[mikepage0007]

Originally Posted by Zman12

Who makes this? Any shots of the underneath side of hood?

http://www.southerncarparts.com/cama...rs-p-2955.html... got from here , they are a vendor...american car craft makes it ...i did not want all the bling, so i had it all painted iom...process of intalling a 427 lsx whipple with 200 shot direct port nos when we finish audio build

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by mike.nite

Nathan - I don't need the hole. I still have to decide if I want to use a breather to eliminate the the clean air line on the coupler.

If I remember correctly you have been in contact with Vararam regarding this topic. Did they tell you about any disadvantages by going with a breather / deleting the clean air line?

I spoke with Patrick in length. The short of it is, ideally, the keep the line. It would make more power. By the way, they are coming out with a spacer that should help increase power. Hes been testing it for a year on his personal car. Should be out soon. One thing you could perhaps do is rotate the couple 45 degree towards the right as I did and then run the line under the throttle body attached to a cool fitting. So that it's not sitting on top.

By the way, when I was research the best case scenario, one thought was to run the line under and into the actual intake but he discouraged me from that also.

Originally Posted by greenmachinedriver

Wow, thanks for posting all that info in the first post, im sure it will help out a lot.of people

Your welcome. That's my idea, help save time researching all this stuff.

Originally Posted by bigdaddygene

if u could help me out, im in the process of doing the same thing you are as well, an i want to get the same fuel rails as you, i know the web site but they don't show them at all, do i have to call them or is there somewhere else i need to go, please help me out, and btw ure bay is looking great, keep up the great work..

yes, Call and speak with Jim.

Originally Posted by mikepage0007

http://www.southerncarparts.com/cama...rs-p-2955.html... got from here , they are a vendor...american car craft makes it ...i did not want all the bling, so i had it all painted iom...process of installing a 427 lsx whipple with 200 shot direct port nos when we finish audio build

Can't wait to see it! Take your time install them with all the fresh paint. Patience is your friend.

[Moreno1]

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[tonytahoe]

I went on the site looking for those fuel rails too,and couldn't find them either.Just haven't had time to call them.I want them in black or a nice satin/brushed aluminum finish.Nathan,can you let us know.Tt--