For installing the TCABS what size arbors are needed to press out the old ones and press in the new ones? Want to make sure I have all the right tools on hand.

Thank you

 

The closer to size the better. John and I both use tools that I custom made.
Removal can be rather sloppy, they come out easy. For install you MAY be able to find a large impact socket that can fit in the groove of the tcab without damagin the boot, but be VERY careful. Everything needs to be 100% lined up square. And freezing the cabs overnight makes a BIG difference.


On a side note, I cannot wait to get my UCR's installed. Too bad I have to fix the Trans and turbo first

 

The under car rails aren't too hard, especially since I'm sure you have better equipment and knowledge than me and my friend that took us probably 6 hours.

 

Are the holes as hard to drill as those in the rear crash bar for the tow hook? That thing was a ****, even with an 18V drill with a spare battery and titanium drill bits!

 

Bring your control arms to NAPA. They replaced my TCABS for 40 bucks.

 

I was using an industrial drill and it was a PITA but not the worst, just make sure you're using sharp bits and drill the holes in the right spot.

 

What speed where you using? Metal likes it nice and slow

 

Lol i drilled through my crash bar and the **** started glowing red hot

 

read the instructions lol. UNIBIT. STEPDRILL. XMAS TREE DRILL BIT. whatever its called, buy the good ones ( mine cost 65.00 each) they work and last forever. Drill bits are difficult I use black/gold for a starter hole. like andrew carr says, makes it ez

eCaulk says slow. hes right. and cutting fluid as well .


irwin make some good things i hope

 

I've had good luck with Irwin bits, the step bit def makes a huge difference.

Although if you don't have one slow and light pressure with cutting oil will work, takes a lot longer but still works

 

I did read the instructions John, and I did buy a Unibit! But all Home Depot had was Milwaukee brand. Good news it was made in USA. Bad news it lasted 3/4 of a hole. Maybe my drill speed was too high. Maybe the bit was crap. I Switched to titanium bits, using used engine oil (lol) as lubricant.

Now i know. When I get the UCR I'll get a proper unibit

 

I happened to get an Irwin at a local hardware store chain and it worked great for me.

 

i got a surprise from mr. powell today

in the undercover package from CED

i was like...i didnt order anything

 

Steering wheel adapter?

 

tranny mount insert hehe

 

ya I always thought that Milwaukee was a stand up brand. Not any more . Garrett or Starrett or something was what I buy. 65 bux. but i do a lot of them. The only thing I need to master is to avoid the shower of sparks and metal shavings (hot) that fall and burn my arm lol

 

John do you have a separate thread somewhere about the license plate bracket? I'm not finding one... I was gonna throw some pics up.

 

I dont think so. Its buried in here so perhaps you would start one? thanks very much

 

Will do. I'll get some more pics then and start one.

 

the how to has the dimensions in it iirc

 

They make hot-not sleeves (google it) might be a bit extreme and some simple leather welding gauntlets could take care of that.

I wonder if the quality of stuff solid at big box stores (like Lowes and Home Depot) is different than other locations. I know that much is true for the cabinets and kitchen/bath products.

 

ya I know . lol Ii got nomex sleeves from racing . its just i never put them on until its too late lol

 

Sterret

 

So I installed Powell's latest rotated front motor mounts along with a stock LNF rear mount:











Initial impressions are that I can feel the engine a lot more at idle and up to ~1500rpm, not much more between 1500rpm-3000rpm, and about the same as the tired, stock mounts after 3krpm.

No noticeable increase in cabin noise, but I only had it out for a short drive so far.
Hopefully the mounts soften up in a couple weeks.
No more rocking back and forth for the motor and tranny though!

 

^^^great work. Redlines rock