The Yeti's 27 T Build

[TheYeti]

Ready for the guts to go back in. Dual-Fed Direct, Line to Lube mod, Converter drain enlarged. A few secrets..

I've modified the wiring harness for full manual use. You use the pressure sensors to control the A and B solenoids. You are in whichever gear you select via the shifter. Just have to provide a switched 12v source to the solenoids and use a vacuum switch to ground solenoid for TCC.

 

[TheYeti]

The big draw back of the wiring mods for full manual is no EPC solenoid.. meaning full line pressure. Hard on the pump, among other components.

Don't need whiplash with this one. I built a TH350 that was a U Joint destroyer in a V8 S10 when I was young and dumb. (Deleted waves, deleted accumulator, drilled separator plate).

So they make a vacuum modulator but it's a $200 kit. I've hacked apart (precisely hacked) one of my old EPC solenoids. They seem to be using a hacked up TH400 modulator (can anyone verify?).

Looking to DIY this one. I'm 1/2 way there.

 

[TheYeti]

Here's my chopped up EPC.

 

[TheYeti]

I think I found the modulator they modified. Ford A4LD.

 

[TheYeti]

I've found one at the local AZ.

I'm going to do some more couch R&D first, but I think I may make a youtube video showing this 4L80E Vacuum Modulator project for other people to duplicate.

 

[TheYeti]

It's Turbo Time!

Remote mount water pump and custom alt mount... incase you were wondering how in the world is he doing accessory drive?

 

[DonnyRay]

Your mechanical skills are very impressive. YOU GO MISTER MAN !!

 

[TheYeti]

Your mechanical skills are very impressive. YOU GO MISTER MAN !!

Thank you. People tell me I should have been a mechanical engineer rather than being an automotive technician for a living..

With a welder and a gear heads imagination, anything is possible.

 

[Neshkoro]

I like the custom intake manifold!

 

[TheYeti]

I like the custom intake manifold!

Lol. I haven't found a good deal on a used manifold yet. New they are almost $400 so I haven't pulled the trigger yet.. it's not stopping me from driving this pile of parts at the moment.

But I did measure one and I know where the carb is supposed to sit. The paint cans are pretty damn close.

 

[TheYeti]

Does anyone else day dream about building their bucket?

Like imagining what goes where and can this go here?... what about over there?

I've built this thing 50 times in my head...

 

[Indycars]

YES ! It seems that's the way most of my projects go is in my head !

 

[DonnyRay]

With a welder and a gear heads imagination, anything is possible. Well stated Yeti.

 

[TheYeti]

My homemade electric rad fan. I remember my V8 S10 days and learning that factory fans typically pull more air than most aftermarkets.. I went junkyard searching measuring, and now cutting.

64-66 China 3 row mustang rad and a modified pt cruiser fan.

Should keep a turbo 6.0 liter cool?

I'll give it a coat of black when it's done.. should look OK.

 

[TheYeti]

Still gotta cut and close in the other side...

 

[TheYeti]

2 more 1/4-20 bolts and its done. Now to flip it over and start mounting the trans cooler!

https://youtube.com/shorts/FQjCROjy01c?feature=share

Making big process lately. I acquired a bandsaw and that thing is making life so much better than when using an electric angle grinder.

 

[TheYeti]

Derale 13504. Biggest cooler I found that wasnt outrageously priced. It's rated for a 22500 GVWR vehicle.

 

[TheYeti]

Got the transmission cooler brackets made and painted.

The rad shroud will get a coat of paint when it comes back apart to change the motor...ofcourse low speed would quit after I did all that. Luckily it bolts in. Another $20 at upap.

I'm calling the cooling segment complete for initial build at this point. Moving on..

 

[TheYeti]

My wife got me a drill press for Christmas. Now I can drill precision holes and start making brackets!

I used it to drill out my 3/4 accumulator delete plate and drill the hole that will be used to feed 3rd for transbrake.

 

[TheYeti]

Heres some kind of an update.

Measured and started cutting frame rail for the T.

Also I had ordered a 4 link kit but I didn't like the front mounts and height was an issue with only 6" of frame kickup available due to channeled body and trunk floor. So I decided to turn them into ladder bars

There will be a 3/4 heim on the front of the lower bar and a safety strap.

The 6.0 engine block has been cleaned, honed, and primered. Parts are here to finish.

I've been investing 3-4 hours a night into this thing after I get home from work.