gbrettin

Engine is in, not with out additional issues. The pan hit the steering rack, so my Moroso pan is out and a custom baffled pan is in. The mad scientist, @independenteng (IG Account), is going to put that together. So yeah, I'm kinda bummed... But this stuff happens when you're not dealing with the run of the mill Mustang swap.

A lot of you already follow me on IG (@gbrettin - by a lot I mean 2 or 3 people) but I tend to post all the pictures here, better or for worse photos. I think it's just as important to show the fails. The oil pan was specifically hitting the steering rack. In the middle of the rack there is an orifice which specifically caused a hang up. The pan must be extremely narrow to clear that.

After seeing the engine in the bay, I do have a sense of accomplishment and it's nice to have that flag planted. It's a mental check point I needed to have. I've been d1cking with that engine since August 2018.

Next steps in the process is to mate the transmission to the engine and build a transmission brace which is likely going to be all aluminum stock. After that, I *think* twin turbo fab is starting which is were things will get real interesting.

Due to anticipated space constraints from the turbo system the radiator will be re-located to the rear of the car. 417 Motorsports Water Manifold was ordered through LJMS (Lil John Motorsports) as well as a Davies Craig remote water pump. Then I can start thinking accessory drive.

And then... no and then. I'm cut off from thinking and then.

- Edit - My wife was unimpressed when I told her I needed to cut my hood. I'm also not sure she understands how violent the car is going to be either... nor do I wish to explain it.