Shelbys Z71

[JollyGreen]

x2 on the access panel. I have a feeling I'm going to be doing that sooner rather than later.

The lights look great on that truck.

 

[shelbyt.67]

x2 on the access panel. I have a feeling I'm going to be doing that sooner rather than later.

The lights look great on that truck.

Thx, I'm gonna repaint soon. same color. Imma prolly gonna copy u on the bumper match. Altho I haven't decided if I'm gonna rebuild my rusted stock rear bumper or fab up a replacement.

 

[DRAGGIN95]

Nice project!

 

[shelbyt.67]

Big 3 on the cheap

Had some 8 AUG 600v wire left over from a Compressor install in the shop.

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From batry; 1 black to frame, 1 black to motor (cleaned original ground) 1 red to alt.

Clean and coat with dialectric grease. Reused original ground.

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Cheapest crimping tool I could find.

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Ground to frame.

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Ground to motor.

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Red to alternator.

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Battery view.

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Zipped.

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Pos connectors got plasti-diped.

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Voltage increase at idle. 600rpm. Previously at 13v blower off and 10v blower on high.

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Cost you ask???? $4 + 1.5 hrs time.

 

[shelbyt.67]

Nice project!

Thanky sir. Itza mix of super low budget/high end. Depending on the funding situation of the day.

 

[shelbyt.67]

Ultimate TBI stage 2

Completely fergot to post this.
Stage 2 consists of rebuilding the fuel regulator or installing an adjustable one, depending on yer horsepower/fuel req + adding a fuel pressure gauge.
I opted fer an 18lb spring with a stock diaphram out of a standard TBI rebuild kit. I'm not pushin much more HP than stock.
I completely fergot to take pics of the reg rebuild so....sorry. If I get real bored someday I may tear it back down fer pics...eh??
So anyhoo heres the pics I did get of the fuel gauge install.

Cut down the fuel line with a pipe cutter. (Home depot,plumbing section Like $10)

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Got this gauge and adapter from summit fer about $20 shipped.

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Installed gauge as far back as I could to clear the air cleaner.Used standard 3/8" rubber fuel hose clamped at both endz.

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Thatz it. Easy peazy.
with the new regulator spring I went from 9-10psi to 14psi. My fuel pump is weak so its not actin right. will replace soon.

 

[JollyGreen]

Big 3 on the cheap.
Had some 8 AUG 600v wire left over from a Compressor install in the shop.

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From batry; 1 black to frame, 1 black to motor (cleaned original ground) 1 red to alt.

Clean and coat with dialectric grease. Reused original ground.

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Cheapest crimping tool I could find.

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Ground to frame.

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Ground to motor.

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Red to alternator.

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Battery view.

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Zipped.

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Pos connectors got plasti-diped.

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Voltage increase at idle. 600rpm. Previously at 13v blower off and 10v blower on high.

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Cost you ask???? $4 + 1.5 hrs time.

I haven't asked anybody that's done this mod, but it's going to be a major PITA to do this on a sidepost, isn't it?

 

[shelbyt.67]

No, mines got sidepost converters. It wasn't a problem.
Thats the crapola battery that came with the truck. Not stock. So I hada put sidepost converters on it. When I get a new batt It will hook right up.

 

[oohunter04oo]

I haven't asked anybody that's done this mod, but it's going to be a major PITA to do this on a sidepost, isn't it?

Just buy a side and top post!

 

[JollyGreen]

Just buy a side and top post!

I just bought the damn thing 6 months ago!