What little custom touches have you done to your cars?

Blas · #1 (**permalink**) 12-19-2009, 07:02 AM

Superformance Related:
The brake lines run along the top of the chassis on the drivers side just below the exhaust header. I also have my fuel line relocated in this same area.
The tubing in this area can easily recieve a heat-soak from the exhaust header, heating both the tubing and its contents and occasionally causing vapor lock in the fuel line after a long ride on a hot day and spongy brakes if the brake fluid boils. This would most likely occure after parking the car for a short periods when hot. (like stopping for gas, etc)
It's easy to install a heatshield in this area before the engine is installed but a tough area to access after engine installation. Here is my solution; all installed from below the car without even taking off the tire. Tapping the 4 holes for the mounting screws was the hardest part because two of them go thru a double section of steel. Pop rivits would make for an easier installation. I think the total cost for the modification was $10 without the addition of the heat tape. Made a big difference on hot days after a long ride after stopping and restarting the car. I think the photos tell the story best.

*13* · #2 (**permalink**) 12-19-2009, 07:09 AM

After a couple years of storage I put a driver in the seat

I built a a new Y-manifold with fuel log & have a filter box in the works for the Carbs...

Gunner · #3 (**permalink**) 12-19-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by *13*

After a couple years of storage I put a driver in the seat

Best possible feature.

ICBomber90 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-19-2009, 05:38 PM

I cut my DS door...

Gave me all the elbow room I need!

Finished!

Blas · #5 (**permalink**) 12-20-2009, 02:59 PM

That's It?
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Randy Rosenberg · #6 (**permalink**) 12-20-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blas

Superformance Related:
The brake lines run along the top of the chassis on the drivers side just below the exhaust header. I also have my fuel line relocated in this same area.
The tubing in this area can easily recieve a heat-soak from the exhaust header, heating both the tubing and its contents and occasionally causing vapor lock in the fuel line after a long ride on a hot day and spongy brakes if the brake fluid boils. This would most likely occure after parking the car for a short periods when hot. (like stopping for gas, etc)
It's easy to install a heatshield in this area before the engine is installed but a tough area to access after engine installation. Here is my solution; all installed from below the car without even taking off the tire. Tapping the 4 holes for the mounting screws was the hardest part because two of them go thru a double section of steel. Pop rivits would make for an easier installation. I think the total cost for the modification was $10 without the addition of the heat tape. Made a big difference on hot days after a long ride after stopping and restarting the car. I think the photos tell the story best.

Wow! What a great solution! The clearance I have with my 460 block is like an inch (maybe 2 at the most), and I think this heat shield would have huge positive affect on problem. I tried making a shield myself a couple of years ago, but custom fablication is not my forte, so I gave up. I imagine that every SPF owner with a BB could benefit from a shield like this, especially one that can be installed without pulling the engine.