2152 The Build - Page 5

prp289 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-28-2015, 04:57 PM

DanEC Found out from Brent Lykins from Lykins Motorsport that the pivot on the Fox body 5.0 is on the pass side. Never built one up so I never new that. Used to the 60/70 mustang style... He said the push type was better for that style.

prp289 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-03-2015, 08:39 PM

Have a question to you all? Going to run the TKO600 with the upgraded Synchros per Liberty High Performance or Sure Shift up-grade by Lykins Motorsports. Question is which of the two companies is a better choice?

prp289 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-24-2015, 04:52 PM

Ok, the latest. Went to machine shop to start the engine build. 5.0 stroked to 331. Should receive the short block in mid January. Started laying down the floor panels. Should have foot boxes in this weekend. Hope to have the engine in by March.

xb-60 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-24-2015, 06:49 PM

Looking good Phil. Any more details on the engine other than it will be stroked to 331?

Cheers,
Glen

J.Jensen · #5 (**permalink**) 03-11-2016, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by prp289

Ok, the latest. Went to machine shop to start the engine build. 5.0 stroked to 331. Should receive the short block in mid January. Started laying down the floor panels. Should have foot boxes in this weekend. Hope to have the engine in by March.

Did you paint/powdercoat the floor panels and inside of footboxes - or do they come like this from ERA?

prp289 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-27-2016, 04:47 PM

Its been awhile since last post. Foot boxes are in ,pedals are in, oil cooler and radiator and panels in, front wheel well panels in. Block still in shop hope to have it soon, change of plans on heads. Going with the Vic Jr heads, better bang for the buck.. was gonna go with AFR185... Question to you all? Wheather seal on wheel wells, do you coat the rubber part. I know it says it in the book to use a RTV or undercoat on it.. If any of you have pics like to see what and how much to cover them.

1985 CCX · #7 (**permalink**) 02-27-2016, 04:57 PM

I used automotive PUR seam sealer. Goes on with a brush.
Chose that for rigidity however you have stiffer frame.
I would go natural. No cover up .....,

DanEC · #8 (**permalink**) 02-28-2016, 05:49 AM

I used a Marine grade, black sealer/adhesive (in tubes) I found a West Marine to seal the laps/joints in all of my aluminum panels. When everything was in, I then ran a bead of it between the rubber bulb seal and the body from the well well side. I think I may have run a bead on both sides in the trunk. The results were neat and being an adhesive as well as a sealer, it sticks like glue. I would not want to ever try to separate the panels again however. I undercoated my panels so it's kind of hard to see in this photo.

You might want to put in your side louvers before the rest of the wheel housing sheet metal. The little screws are kind of a pain to get back in and tightened.

The car is looking good.

prp289 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-23-2016, 08:45 PM

Here are the pics.

xb-60 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-02-2016, 04:38 AM

Phil, you slacker! Don't you realize there are plenty out here waiting for your updates on ERA2152?

Please post more pictures and more information on 2152's build

Cheers,
Glen

prp289 · #11 (**permalink**) 06-09-2016, 09:02 PM

Its been awhile..... Been slow these last few months, I have installed the front suspension and just laid color on the dash. Hope to have my short block back soon...... Looking to build engine in July and I am shooting for Aug/Sept to install eng and tranny... If all works out. Here are some pics.

xb-60 · #12 (**permalink**) 06-09-2016, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by prp289

Its been awhile..... Been slow these last few months, I have installed the front suspension and just laid color on the dash. Hope to have my short block back soon...... Looking to build engine in July and I am shooting for Aug/Sept to install eng and tranny... If all works out. Here are some pics.

Good to see. Getting closer to the pointy end of the build now.

Cheers
Glen

prp289 · #13 (**permalink**) 07-17-2016, 03:37 PM

Update.... A month ago picked up block and stoker kit....brought them home and found a few pits on cylinder walls, was refunded for block work and went to the machine shop who built my last motor.... a little set back on engine install. working on dash, wire harness installed, and rear cockpit bulk head installed.... should be installing rear next weekend.... Moving forward....

prp289 · #14 (**permalink**) 11-21-2016, 05:09 PM

Here is the latest on the build. Wiring is complete. Just recieved my engine block from shop. Going to start assemly of motor after Thanksgiving Holiday. On the fence again with the TKO 600 and the Toploader. Had a close ratio unit up until the summer. Tail housing was wrong size and it needed a rebuild. Talked to both Lykins Motorsport and David Kee. I'm leaning again on the Toploader, draw back is David will not have any until end of January/February.

ACHiPo · #15 (**permalink**) 11-22-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by prp289

Here is the latest on the build. Wiring is complete. Just recieved my engine block from shop. Going to start assemly of motor after Thanksgiving Holiday. On the fence again with the TKO 600 and the Toploader. Had a close ratio unit up until the summer. Tail housing was wrong size and it needed a rebuild. Talked to both Lykins Motorsport and David Kee. I'm leaning again on the Toploader, draw back is David will not have any until end of January/February.

I can see! Thanks.