Anyone in the area that can help me install my diff brace?

[Shanezam203]

It came a week or so ago and I just havent had time to get it installed. I am near the track in Joliet rt66. I live between Joliet and Naperville, south of Chicago. I dont know if anyone has done the diff brace before and mind watching over a new guy. If anyone can give me a hand, please drop me an email, or post on here. Thanks a lot, Shane
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[gnxs]

It came a week or so ago and I just havent had time to get it installed. I am near the track in Joliet rt66. I live between Joliet and Naperville, south of Chicago. I dont know if anyone has done the diff brace before and mind watching over a new guy. If anyone can give me a hand, please drop me an email, or post on here. Thanks a lot, Shane
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Sounds like a job that might be able to be done at the Mokena meet?

 

[ChicagoMike]

Requires jackstands and jack. Probably not a mod you want to do at a meet, because that person will be under the car for a while. It's not like swapping pullies or adding a chip.

Sounds like a job that might be able to be done at the Mokena meet?

 

[Shanezam203]

yeah I cant make the meet either. I was kinda hoping someone not too far from me has done it on their cobra, and can offer to give me a hand doing mine. If anyone is in the area and has the time/expierance let me know. Thanks much, Shane

 

[Shanezam203]

I think I found a guy that can help me with the diff brace. Thanks man.
Anyone else in the area done a boost overlay? I need some help getting that installed, I had a hard time getting behind the dash to the boost gauge, and I dont have a hand pump to calibrate the boost gauge.
Thanks again, Shane

 

[hj16]

I think I found a guy that can help me with the diff brace.

Who's that?

 

[Wharf Rat]

I've had one of these things sitting on my workbench for about 2 months now. How big of a pain in the arse is this to install? How much time?

 

[gnxs]

I've had one of these things sitting on my workbench for about 2 months now. How big of a pain in the arse is this to install? How much time?

We did mine on a lift and it took about 30-40 minutes. I imagine doing it on your back would take alot longer.

 

[Dana]

I have the install down to about 20 minutes now.
Takes longer to get the car on stands than to do the install.

Shane,
If the other person can't help, my offer still stands. Just let me know.

Dan

 

[The Pun]

I will bring mine to the next Monkea meet and pay anybody to but it on if they can.

Then I can use my Drag radials on the 16th....

 

[Shanezam203]

Dan thanks much for offering to help. Its real nice having all the guys offer the assistance. Hank offered to lend me a hand. We were going to try to do it one night during the week. If that falls through, I'll plan on taking my car over to your place.

I think Im going to be able to get my hands on a little hand pump (my buddy has one for bleeding breaks) with a little pressure gauge on it. So I can calibrate my boost gauge/overlay. It'll be nice getting the boost overlay on, the custom tune loaded, and irs brace installed. Then all I'l have to do is plugs. Exhaust, and 2.93 went right on.

Thanks again everyone for the information and assistance. :cool1: Shane

 

[Flatliner]

PS.. the boost gauge behind dash? You could tee in behind the glove box... that is for aftermarket gauge... and still have stock gauge work...

 

[Shanezam203]

PS.. the boost gauge behind dash? You could tee in behind the glove box... that is for aftermarket gauge... and still have stock gauge work...

It isnt an aftermarket boost gauge. It is just an overlay. I needed to recalibrate it because I have to pull the needle off, and break the tab so it can go beyond 10psi. The overlay goes to 16. If that doesnt work out accuratly, I'll get an aftermarket boost gauge and just T into the boost vaccuum line in the back. :cool1: Shane

 

[dun4791]

where did you get your brace from? Im going to get started on my clutch and suspension mods now that im all settled in my new place and winters comin! I can hardly wait to do the bushings! Makin a list.

Dan im gonna need that jack when i get started on the clutch if you dont mind. Lyle

 

[Dana]

Anytime you're ready Lyle, just let me know.

Dan

 

[Shanezam203]

Dan did you get me message this Sunday wont work for me? I have a meeting for work at 7. Maybe next Sunday, let me know if that will work for you. Thanks again for the help, Shane

 

[hj16]

Dan did you get me message this Sunday wont work for me? I have a meeting for work at 7. Maybe next Sunday, let me know if that will work for you. Thanks again for the help, Shane

Dammit, just bring it to MSC on the 16th, we'll have that thing on in a second. :headbang:

 

[Dana]

Shane,
Sorry, as I told you, I don't check the PM's too often, that's why I gave you the e-mail address.

Anyway, we'll figure out something for the install.

Dan

 

[Shanezam203]

Hey Dan, how are ya? Sorry I havent been on the site much lately. I've been real busy with work. I was able to get the 2.93 off, and 2.80 on last weekend, and I changed the plugs out, and installed a 100mm idler. I just havent gotten around to doing the diff cover. Can I still take you up on your offer of assistance? The best day for me is a Sunday afternoon. I am going to be putting my car away pretty soon, so I'm not in any rush. (i dont think I'll be making any passes in the quarter mile till 05)
Let me know if we can still do it one of these nights. I'll try to get out your way. Thanks again, Shane