Seths 33- 1133. Famous guy donut post.

[1932]

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[sethmark]

I My goal was for the kid to turn the key by Labor Day. If the fuel line wasn’t 18" too short we could. Now to wait for parts from summit.

Funny the things you can’t plan for. I had no idea that the factory alternator location blocks the an fitting on the fuel rail to allow the crossover to be mounted up front. Silly...but it is what it is.

I have decided to forgo the bias drag tires for radials and go with a smaller tire in the rear. Just not enough clearance.

Battery install was sanitary. Underdash less so. Cold air intake needs one more cut.

[sethmark]

Not a total waste of a day... we finished most of the aluminum with the exception of the kicks and tunnel. Dropped the seat in and mocked up the gas pedal. Brake pedal feels fantastic. Started mock-up on radiator hoses and coolant overflow.

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[JimLev]

Is that the seat FF is now supplying for the 33? I like it.

[sethmark]

Is that the seat FF is now supplying for the 33? I like it.

no. It’s the truck bench. An option gen2.

[HVACMAN]

It’s remarkable how much time I spend thinking about wiring the car and how little time I spend actually wiring the car. Lay out the harness, be unhappy, put it all back. Rinse and repeat. The rear section took way too long. The front section took way too long. I don’t wanna look at it, I wanted to all be totally hidden. Unfortunately, it takes wires to make a car go bang.

under dash makes me want to cry. My ocd is being tested.

I used the Can-Bus gauges from Speedhut. They daisy chain and plug into the OBD II connector. It reduced the dash wiring by at least 50%.

[sethmark]

CAN is 2008 and newer. I’m running an older computer.

[sethmark]

We have fuel to the rail... in theory at least. Can’t fill the gas tank until after the hurricane. I might need it!

Intake is mostly mocked up. What a pain... there’s just not enough space for everything to make it look sanitary. But I’m trying. Ordered a new, small filter for immediately in front of the the MAF. HOPEFULLY, I won’t regret it.

[sethmark]

Engine builds oil pressure, spins over with key... first fire tomorrow with any luck. Need to fill the trans.

[sethmark]

Best 30 grand I ever spent.

[JimLev]

Sounds good.
Only $30K.....your not done yet.

[sethmark]

Mufflers would have helped.... but ruined the reaction.

[FF33rod]

30K, you've barely started The video and reaction, priceless....

[sethmark]

30K, you've barely started The video and reaction, priceless....

Boy you guys are hung up on the number!









We all know the truth....

[JimLev]

Nah, we're just here to help you spend $$$.

[sethmark]

Nah, we're just here to help you spend $$$.

please don’t tell SWMBO.

[sethmark]

I don’t like the corrugated hoses. So I bent up some 1.5" stainless tube. Still playing with the upper..... the stainless should polish up nicely.

[Plimpton]

I am building kit#1128 so, although I don’t read often, I’m following the gen 2 builds fairly closely. I admire your progress so far. This pic prompted me to write... I’m surprised there is not more chatter about the fuel plumbing. It’s been a head scratcher for me. I recently discovered that the standard F5 fuel lines nor the F5 efi option package was compatible with my 302 SBF with Sniper EFI setup from Blueprint so I’m basically starting from scratch. My question for you is, did you run the black braided hoses exposed underneath the car? I’m trying to decide whether to transition from hoses (at tank) to steel (under car) and back to hoses (at engine). Finding fittings for this is a challenge. Maybe other readers can jump in with comments. Sorry for the long post on your thread.

[sethmark]

I ran the braided all the way with AN fittings. I have no idea why they would suggest that the EFI rated line is unacceptable for the sniper. In hindsight I would skip their EFI kit and piecemeal it myself, as I have a lot of leftovers, but it turned out how I wanted. No regrets.

[sethmark]

Trans tunnel. Not excited.

[Plimpton]

Trans tunnel. Not excited.

With wiring approaching, didn’t want to run fuel in trans tunnel. Thanks for your input. I’m pretty sure I’m going to run 3/8” flared steel tubes under car and then, I found some flare x an adapters from Fragola (pricey, but seems they are the only ones who make this particular fitting) that will transition me to -6an hoses for the fitting work at tank and throttle body. Thx again.

[sethmark]

Shoot me and email and I will send you pictures of the entire system as I ran it.

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[FF33rod]

I am building kit#1128 so, although I don’t read often, I’m following the gen 2 builds fairly closely. I admire your progress so far. This pic prompted me to write... I’m surprised there is not more chatter about the fuel plumbing. It’s been a head scratcher for me. I recently discovered that the standard F5 fuel lines nor the F5 efi option package was compatible with my 302 SBF with Sniper EFI setup from Blueprint so I’m basically starting from scratch. My question for you is, did you run the black braided hoses exposed underneath the car? I’m trying to decide whether to transition from hoses (at tank) to steel (under car) and back to hoses (at engine). Finding fittings for this is a challenge. Maybe other readers can jump in with comments. Sorry for the long post on your thread.

I have the Sniper EFI as you. Ran 3/8 hard lines down the passenger side for both feed and return. Used Russell Performance 640610 for the hard line to steel braided hose transition in the engine compartment. Have a look at post #91 (pg 3) of my build thread, there's a pic there that shows it. PM me if you want more details.
Steve

[sethmark]

I think I’m going to successfully build this car with NOTHING below the frame. If nothing else it makes trailer loading easier...

[JOP33]

I think I’m going to successfully build this car with NOTHING below the frame. If nothing else it makes trailer loading easier...

That's saying something...my lower radiator hose is the lowest point on my car , and of course the tip of the Grill only sits 4" off the ground .

[sethmark]

Not super productive this weekend, but I started on the trans tunnel, finished the coolant hoses, finished the intake and got the clutch bled.

[Plimpton]

I have the Sniper EFI as you. Ran 3/8 hard lines down the passenger side for both feed and return. Used Russell Performance 640610 for the hard line to steel braided hose transition in the engine compartment. Have a look at post #91 (pg 3) of my build thread, there's a pic there that shows it. PM me if you want more details.
Steve

Steve, thanks for the info. I looked at to photos you referred to. Yes, that is what I had in mind. Of course, the devil is in the specific routing, bending and clamping the hard tubing but, I’ll give it my best attempt. Your a/c lines have me thinking about what to do on mine. Yours look really good. Thanks to all for your input. I always am amazed and thankful for the collective knowledge from fellow builders and your willingness to share.

[sethmark]

I’ve now unwired most of the car to get the tunnel in place. I do NOT like the grommets and am actively seeking a better idea. Either way, it’ll get done. Rear tires arrived today and I’m pleased. My look will be more symmetrical but without the low profile ride penalty. Rear tire is a hair over 26.5" tall and 10.5" wide. Front measures at 23. Both on 16" wheels....
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Intake is done.

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[sethmark]

Oh...and to answer the most common question I get.... 48" lift height. $2000.

[sethmark]

Handful of loose ends and we drive. Biggest trick was getting it off the lift and turned 90*.

Waiting for fittings to finish the steam port. I had to drill and tap the filler neck to get it to recirc. Other than that it’s seat, belts, and coolant.

[sethmark]

[sethmark]

After two months of efficient, successful building, karma caught up to me. There have been a whole bunch of little, needling issues that have gotten in the way of driving chassis.

The transmission tunnel has put up nothing but a fight. It doesn’t fit real well and it does interfere with the transmission a little. I believe I fit it to the car at least 20 times. Every time I think I’ve got it, I try another piece of the puzzle and it doesn’t work. For example, I had the tunnel fit, test fit the seat and now the bench seat interferes ... where it didnt before adding the center.

Additionally, a bit of my firewall panel bond popped at the thinnest portion of the corner. I haven’t decided how to remedy the problem... options being re-bond the corner or put a screw through it to hold it in place permanently. Fortunately, it is in a spot that is very discreet and a screw would not be noticeable.

Additionally, getting the wiring nested nicely has really put my patience to a test. I have fully wired and unwired the car three times. I’ve tossed about 100’ of unused wire and I just am not happy with how the harness lays. In due time...

Anyway. The car starts like the donor Escalade and comes up to temp nicely. I’m sure will be a blast to drive when I sort out the last details.

Until I get it right it sits. Adding to the chaos, my wife took a job in southwest Virginia and it appears that we’re going to be relocating in the next couple of months. Kind of a normal thing for us due to the nature of her work, but it does make getting the car finished a real challenge. However, it’s much easier to register the car in Virginia than Georgia. That’s good news.

[sethmark]

Need to do a preflight checklist tomorrow and I’m driving.

Car delivered 6-17-19. Started work 7-3-19. First start 9-6-19.

With any any luck we drive 9-24-19. Now comes the part I have no idea how to do.........

[peterh226]

Need to do a preflight checklist tomorrow and I’m driving.

Car delivered 6-17-19. Started work 7-3-19. First start 9-6-19.

With any any luck we drive 9-24-19. Now comes the part I have no idea how to do.........

Just the next phase of the adventure. There are lots of folks that will provide ‘guidance’.

[sethmark]

[sethmark]

And first drive.

I wasn’t really ready to go anywhere, so it’s brief.

[HVACMAN]

Awesome!!!

[1932]

Nothing better than the first time out.

[sethmark]

Two seatbelts later, I have a couple of miles on the car. Round and round in circles. Brakes are acceptable. Power is absurd. Steering is excellent, and really good even without the power. And she is friggin fast.

[FF33rod]

Where's the "love it" button.... the giggles are priceless, I suspect some of them were yours

Steve