Modena's progress update

[Modena]

I have had the Easter/ANZAC break off from work, and it's been great. Some great family time and the odd block of hours to work on the Cobra. I have been getting stuck into the wiring. The fuse block is under-dash, and both front and back body looms are run.

I love the build threads with pics, and sometimes I think we need more of this on here and less "rubbish," so here is my contribution for a while.

I have now done about half the fuel system plumbing, still to plumb in the low-pressure lift pump and surge-tank overflow lines, and to make some folded aluminium guards for the surge tank and the high-pressure pump as they're mounted in the wheel well and being aluminium I want to protect them from flying stones. I am using the Corvette filter/regulator combo. All my fluid lines are Aeroflow stainless braid with black fittings. Fuel is -6AN Teflon lines. My pumps are Fuelab, enough for 600+HP in "low" speed mode, and over 1200HP if I want to add PCM speed control;





Had the rear flexible brake lines made-up, so rear brakes are done. Also bought an Optima RedTop battery and had the battery cables made-up for + and -.



Originally I relocated the LS3 purge valve from the OE position at the front of the motor near the throttle body to the rear of the manifold, but since changed my mind again and now it's on the trans-tunnel, the hanging hose will connect to the inlet on the back of the inlet manifold that was originally meant for the brake booster;



And speaking of booster, there isn't one. The three master cylinders are now bolted up, all pedals are done and clutch hydraulics are ready to receive transmission;



It's been in for ages, but the Improved Racing oil thermostat is seen here along with the Aeroflow powder coated black washer bottle;



The Scosche Bluetooth car kit arrived, and with my planned external amplifier and speakers is an easy install (still need to source amp and speakers);





For wiring the under-dash rat's nest looks worse than it is, it's all clear and well laid out and coming together well. I built the fuse panel and looms myself, haven't happened across to many mistakes yet from my pre-planning. It will look much neater once it's finally sorted and zipped together;