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Trimming the Quick Time Bellhousing
Hello all, I'm getting ready to trim the bottom of my QT bellhousing (Coyote -> T56 Magnum) similar to edwardb's build— I agree it hangs down way too far for comfort.
Any tips or tricks on how to cut it? I will be attempting to do it while mounted on the car. I assume a metal cutoff wheel is probably the best tool for the job?
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I used a metal cutoff wheel on mine. Then cleaned and straightened using a stationery disk sander and touched up with some Eastwood black chassis paint. But I had it off the car at the time. In place would be a little harder, but still manageable. You could even use a reinforced cut-off wheel in a Dremel. Just be prepared to go through a couple disks. It's pretty tough and thick material.
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Thanks again edwardb. Yeah it looks like it’s going to take some time to cut through it.
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I trimmed mine before I put the motor in, but agree it should be doable from under the vehicle. I used my angle grinder with a cutting disc to make the cut. I then cleaned up the edge with a flap disc and then touched up the bare edge with some POR-15 I had left over from painting my IRS. I used about 2 cutting discs during my entire build, but the single flap disc still has plenty of life left in it. The Dremel is great for small jobs but wouldn't recommend for this.
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Angle grinder with a cutting disc (or 3 ). By the way I call my angle grinder with a cutting disc "the death wheel" so hold on tight and be careful!
Jeff
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Originally Posted by
Jeff Kleiner
Angle grinder with a cutting disc (or 3
). By the way I call my angle grinder with a cutting disc "the death wheel" so hold on tight and be careful!
Jeff
That's a good name for it. I removed the guard early in the build - I'm not sure how smart that is but I find it a lot easier to use without it. I only cut myself with it once!
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Is this a coyote thing mine sits directly in line with the frame rail. No issues but I’m using a 351W
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Originally Posted by
shark92651
I trimmed mine before I put the motor in, but agree it should be doable from under the vehicle. I used my angle grinder with a cutting disc to make the cut. I then cleaned up the edge with a flap disc and then touched up the bare edge with some POR-15 I had left over from painting my IRS. I used about 2 cutting discs during my entire build, but the single flap disc still has plenty of life left in it. The Dremel is great for small jobs but wouldn't recommend for this.
Wow. Mine looks nothing like that. I have to trim off and remove three separate bolt holes.
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Last edited by edwardb; 12-08-2019 at 05:22 PM.
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