Starting my CR build!

CFD2DC · #1 (**permalink**) 09-05-2021, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by markantioch

Hi Mark. I’d definitely be interested in the bumperetts! On the side pipes, if they aren’t off a CR, wouldn’t they be too short and end up exiting too far forward? I actually tried to find pics of a CR with the shorter pipes to see how it looked and didn’t see any. I am learning as I go for sure and thank you for your input!

markantioch · #2 (**permalink**) 09-11-2021, 04:37 PM

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Fabbing headers out of stainless for the Coyote engine.
Next is getting rid of the 20 plus year old suspension for some Heidts tubular A arms.

CFD2DC · #3 (**permalink**) 09-12-2021, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by markantioch

https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...2d&oe=6163E2B1
Fabbing headers out of stainless for the Coyote engine.
Next is getting rid of the 20 plus year old suspension for some Heidts tubular A arms.

Very nice!

74proii · #4 (**permalink**) 09-14-2021, 07:56 AM

OOOOOHHHHHH, another Coyote. Interesting you went with the Mustang mounts vice the F150 ones. I would be very interested in those header dimensions, as I will not to do so as well. Any more pics? Yes I noticed your Alt mount set up.

markantioch · #5 (**permalink**) 09-18-2021, 07:47 AM

The frame had to be modified some to allow the hood lid to close all the way. The coyote is all heads, so the mounting points had to be lowered just a little. The alt is from a tractor, and it had to be reversed mounted since it's original location was down below. Also, that let me keep the original belt configuration.
I had to refab the drivers side header, since it was made a few inches to long, and the pipe placement angle was wrong. Just part of the long list of of things the builder screwed up.
Fabbing the headers all depends on your engine placement on the chassis.
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markantioch · #6 (**permalink**) 09-18-2021, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 74proii

OOOOOHHHHHH, another Coyote. Interesting you went with the Mustang mounts vice the F150 ones. I would be very interested in those header dimensions, as I will not to do so as well. Any more pics? Yes I noticed your Alt mount set up.

You can see clearly how much longer the drivers side header is compared to the passenger side, do to shoeing the motor in at an angle to clear the steering rods.

74proii · #7 (**permalink**) 09-19-2021, 12:56 AM

I knew it would be similar length wise . I may go the "j pipe" method. Thanks for the pics. I already have Mustang mounts, was planning on modifying F150 mounts. The alt relocation is very similar to the "Power by the Hour" unit. That pic makes it look the radiator looks notched.

markantioch · #8 (**permalink**) 09-19-2021, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 74proii

I knew it would be similar length wise . I may go the "j pipe" method. Thanks for the pics. I already have Mustang mounts, was planning on modifying F150 mounts. The alt relocation is very similar to the "Power by the Hour" unit. That pic makes it look the radiator looks notched.

Same frame, same engine, same problems my CRll had. Those heads are huge, and taller than the old push rod motors. My PCV valve still rubs on occasion on the underside of the hood. My frame mounts were cut off, and relocated lower, and further back, not to mention on a offset angle from each other.
When your motor is ready, drop er in the frame, and place the body back on the frame. Then take note of where ya need to make room for whatever is in the way.