1973 Midget build by ianjoub

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Good news! The 'other company' didn't start the buil on the rear wheels I ordered, so they cancelled my order upon request. I will now have a matching set of minilites. I think I will also go with the 205/60-13 fronts instead of the 185/60-13 tires I bought.... Anyone want to buy a pair of Toyo Proxes 888 in a 185/60-13? I paid $164 each for them....

3-21-2012

The limited slip internals arrived! I am way ahead of the game on this one though. I will be waiting about a month for my wheels to arrive. When they do, I will mount the tires and then mount the wheels on the rear end. At that point, I can take a measurement for how much to narrow the rear end. Once measured, it will be shipped to Moser Engineering to be cut down and have axles made for it. When it all comes back, then I can install the limited slip internals.

4-11-2012

Almost enought o make you cum in your drawers...

4-13-2012

Ugh, word from the trans shop is $2,000 to make my currently perfectly functioning transmission 'bullettproof'. That, mind you, is taking the 2 shafts and gearsets to them, not assembled in the cases... :rolleyes:

4-19-2012

I am waiting patiently for my wheels to show up. When they arrive, I can mount the tires on the wheels, wheels on the rear end, then take measurements for the rear end. I will then ship it to be narrowed down.

In the mean time, the engine build is progressing. The head should be back this month. The connecting rods are here. The crank is back from its x-ray and polish. The main and rod bearings have been mic'd.

I ordered my intercooler today. I had to take measurements quite a few times. It will be stuffed in pretty tightly in the bugeye bonnet. This intercooler is sufficient for 750 hp at 25 psi of boost, according to the designer. It will be more than sufficient

The intercooler in the diagram is it, except he had the 2" intake and 2.5" exit reversed. That was corrected and the part ordered. $900 more down the drain ... plus shipping I am sure....