Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L - Page 5

DanG · 09-12-2006, 10:29 PM

If it's not too late, I'm going to try to steer you away from the header wrap... I finally ditched it and got the pipes coated... The damn stuff never stopped "curing" (i.e. smoking like a chimney every time I came off a hard accelleration run)...

DROPdatSCORT · 09-12-2006, 10:31 PM

Nice work man, kinda what want to do to my SVT contour lol

hmmm ive never had the proplem with my heat wrap dan, what kind did you use? and what color

StealthyWeasel · 09-12-2006, 10:40 PM

why did you install the LIM does the wiring harness go above it? I know the 3.0 wasn't like that IIRC

RodneyBur · 09-12-2006, 10:57 PM

I installed my engine by myself with a only a hoist and a chain. No side to side action. I didn't have any problems with clearance on the fender wells and had the DMD installed prior to engine installation. I did have quite a time trying to get the rear motor mount lined up. I ended up removing the front header to give me enough room to move it around and it went in right away. I'd suggest leaving the front header off until it is in the car since it made it a lot easier for me. It only took about 15 minutes to get it back on without the radiator in the car.

nadthomas · 09-13-2006, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RodneyBur

I installed my engine by myself with a only a hoist and a chain. No side to side action. I didn't have any problems with clearance on the fender wells and had the DMD installed prior to engine installation. I did have quite a time trying to get the rear motor mount lined up. I ended up removing the front header to give me enough room to move it around and it went in right away. I'd suggest leaving the front header off until it is in the car since it made it a lot easier for me. It only took about 15 minutes to get it back on without the radiator in the car.

Yep, I did mine the exact same way, except I had someone else lowering the engine while I helped guided it in.

FastCougar · 09-13-2006, 10:35 AM

I can do that ... I have a fresh new (bought nearly 2 years ago) SVT radiator that will be going in AFTER the engine, so no problems getting that front header back on.

This weekend I will be pulling the rear subframe in order to box the swaybar mounting tabs and to remove the stock rear sway bar. That will be sent to GMK since I bought his Aussie Bar & End Links for some $$$ + exchance of stock parts. This weekend I also plan on putting together the Koni & Ground Controls & porting the UIM TB inlet to be less restrictive since I will be using a MAC 70mm Mustang TB.

The header wrap that I got was DEI copper (2000 degree) w/ Silver DEI header paint (also 2000 degree) & many SS straps. The plan is put 2 coats of the paint on the headers, then wrap them, the put 2 coats of the paint over the header wrap ... I hope 2 cans of paint is enough.

Blackcoog · 09-13-2006, 12:38 PM

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The header wrap that I got was DEI copper (2000 degree) w/ Silver DEI header paint (also 2000 degree) & many SS straps. The plan is put 2 coats of the paint on the headers, then wrap them, the put 2 coats of the paint over the header wrap ... I hope 2 cans of paint is enough. __________________

I picked up the exact same stuff and put two coats on. It seems to be holding up pretty well. It does still let off steam if water gets on the wrap and you start it up. It's not a big deal though.

FastCougar · 09-13-2006, 12:50 PM

I'm not worried about the headers since they are Stainless Steel ... more to keep the heat in pipes and out of the engine bay.

FastCougar · 09-13-2006, 01:05 PM

I want to "prove the concept" of my FMIC kit before I drop the coin on sending then off to Jet-Hot. The person that fabricated the headers will be duplicating the kit for me if his price is reasonable. Then I will do a group buy-in in order to get all the kits made at once and then ship those to Jet-Hot ... it will all be included in the price of the kit and whatnot, but that is in the future and off-topic for this thread ... all in due time.

Arhethia · 09-13-2006, 03:57 PM

mavro gato, eivai mia malakia j/k juest messing with you in greek.

Anyways your build looks fantastic. It's good to see your caring about every little nut and bolt on the car. I hope everything works out great for you!!

09-12-2006, 10:29 PM	#41 (permalink)
DanG Dan G. & Son! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 4,171	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) If it's not too late, I'm going to try to steer you away from the header wrap... I finally ditched it and got the pipes coated... The damn stuff never stopped "curing" (i.e. smoking like a chimney every time I came off a hard accelleration run)... __________________ Dan G. '99 Spruce Green 3.0L ADC T3/4 Turbo Cougar- SOLD. 2006 Pontiac GTO - CGM, M6, 18s - !CAGS, JHP Binnacle Gauges 1998 Contour SE V6 ATX <--- Beater

09-12-2006, 10:31 PM	#42 (permalink)
DROPdatSCORT NECO Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 584	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) Nice work man, kinda what want to do to my SVT contour lol hmmm ive never had the proplem with my heat wrap dan, what kind did you use? and what color __________________ 99' turbo zx2- in pieces in the storage unit 91' dodge stealth RT/TT slowly building 00' SVTcontour- old DD now getting turbo'd 96' f-350 quad cab dually 7.3L turbo diesel

09-12-2006, 10:40 PM	#43 (permalink)
StealthyWeasel NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 4,002 Images: 3	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) why did you install the LIM does the wiring harness go above it? I know the 3.0 wasn't like that IIRC

09-12-2006, 10:57 PM	#44 (permalink)
RodneyBur NECO Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,432	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) I installed my engine by myself with a only a hoist and a chain. No side to side action. I didn't have any problems with clearance on the fender wells and had the DMD installed prior to engine installation. I did have quite a time trying to get the rear motor mount lined up. I ended up removing the front header to give me enough room to move it around and it went in right away. I'd suggest leaving the front header off until it is in the car since it made it a lot easier for me. It only took about 15 minutes to get it back on without the radiator in the car. __________________ 1999 Laser Red MTX 14.509 1/4 2.265 60' 2002 3L with SVT UIM, SVT LIM no secondaries, SVT Cams, SVT TB, 24# injectors, WR Headers & y-pipe, AEM Intake, SVT Clutch, Fidanza flywheel, Clevite rod bearings, ST200 valve springs, Underdrive pulleys, Escape oil pan, DMD, Magnecor KV85 Comp Wires, Polished timing cover-valve covers-MAF-TStat, Torsen LSD, Focus shift tower & forks, RP syncromax, SVT ECU, SCT Flip Chip, B&M Shifter, OMP FSTB, Mirko RSTB, Roush RSB, Roush Floor Mats, 2.5" Trubendz

09-13-2006, 10:35 AM	#46 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 7,986 Images: 732	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) I can do that ... I have a fresh new (bought nearly 2 years ago) SVT radiator that will be going in AFTER the engine, so no problems getting that front header back on. This weekend I will be pulling the rear subframe in order to box the swaybar mounting tabs and to remove the stock rear sway bar. That will be sent to GMK since I bought his Aussie Bar & End Links for some $$$ + exchance of stock parts. This weekend I also plan on putting together the Koni & Ground Controls & porting the UIM TB inlet to be less restrictive since I will be using a MAC 70mm Mustang TB. The header wrap that I got was DEI copper (2000 degree) w/ Silver DEI header paint (also 2000 degree) & many SS straps. The plan is put 2 coats of the paint on the headers, then wrap them, the put 2 coats of the paint over the header wrap ... I hope 2 cans of paint is enough. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Just hit 22.1 psi @ 60% duty cycle on boost controller. Power: 391.9 hp @ 6750 rpm \| 374.2 lbs/ft. @ 4250 rpm \| boost @ 11 psi For Sale: 19" Konig Verdicts with Toyo ProxesFZ4 225/35ZR19 Tires - $900 shipped! "There are times when I wish someone would implement facepunching over TCP/IP" - NorCalCoug

09-13-2006, 12:50 PM	#48 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 7,986 Images: 732	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) I'm not worried about the headers since they are Stainless Steel ... more to keep the heat in pipes and out of the engine bay. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Just hit 22.1 psi @ 60% duty cycle on boost controller. Power: 391.9 hp @ 6750 rpm \| 374.2 lbs/ft. @ 4250 rpm \| boost @ 11 psi For Sale: 19" Konig Verdicts with Toyo ProxesFZ4 225/35ZR19 Tires - $900 shipped! "There are times when I wish someone would implement facepunching over TCP/IP" - NorCalCoug

09-13-2006, 01:05 PM	#49 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 7,986 Images: 732	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) I want to "prove the concept" of my FMIC kit before I drop the coin on sending then off to Jet-Hot. The person that fabricated the headers will be duplicating the kit for me if his price is reasonable. Then I will do a group buy-in in order to get all the kits made at once and then ship those to Jet-Hot ... it will all be included in the price of the kit and whatnot, but that is in the future and off-topic for this thread ... all in due time. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Just hit 22.1 psi @ 60% duty cycle on boost controller. Power: 391.9 hp @ 6750 rpm \| 374.2 lbs/ft. @ 4250 rpm \| boost @ 11 psi For Sale: 19" Konig Verdicts with Toyo ProxesFZ4 225/35ZR19 Tires - $900 shipped! "There are times when I wish someone would implement facepunching over TCP/IP" - NorCalCoug

09-13-2006, 03:57 PM	#50 (permalink)
Arhethia NECO Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 76	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) mavro gato, eivai mia malakia j/k juest messing with you in greek. Anyways your build looks fantastic. It's good to see your caring about every little nut and bolt on the car. I hope everything works out great for you!! __________________ 1999 T-Red SVTC #440

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