Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L - Page 34

StealthyWeasel · 03-07-2007, 03:47 PM

yeah, that crate is awesome.

FastCougar · 03-07-2007, 05:29 PM

Thanks guys!

I used 6 2"x4"x8's and have some smaller cut-offs left (ranging from 4"-16" in length) and one that is roughly 3' feet long. I used 3" screws, so it can be broken down really easily. The main idea was to box in the engine so it wouldn't move on the crate and also to make sure if anyone bumped into it during shipping, it would be protected.

Topik · 03-07-2007, 06:58 PM

Who are you using to ship it? If you use estes, make sure you put a box around the crate. It will help.

FastCougar · 03-07-2007, 10:21 PM

I work for a logistics company, so we get an insane discount with carriers since we give them so much business. Even with a heavy discount, it's costing me $216 to ship door to hub! Same company quoted me $485 without our corporate account

Blackcoog · 03-08-2007, 09:08 AM

Yup, around $200 is about what we normally pay to ship an engine. We normally use American Freight to set it up.

Nafunu32 · 03-08-2007, 09:55 PM

Just read all 34 pages, want to say congrats on how far you've gone. Wish I would have taken the time to clean and paint my 3L when I put it in my car.

FastCougar · 03-22-2007, 04:41 PM

Update: Well, I replaced the speedo sensor and installed the washer tube, so the car can now be inspected and driven legally on the streets. It's been insured since I turned it over and got it titled in-state, but after title work is done, and the car is registered, they give you 10 days to get a state inspection. Without the inspection sticker, a cop will most definitely write you up if you are pulled over for something else and add it to the ticket. Luckily for me, I'm only 4 miles from the nearest inspector and they take appointments.

I have this coming Sunday blocked off to work on the car all day. The plan is to make more progress on removing the rear window tint as I think that might stop me from passing inspection. I will also be pulling off the front bumper again and mocking up my FMIC placement and finalize pipe routing. If time permits, I will be doing some welding of the pipes. So, more updates to follow Sunday night

RodneyBur · 03-22-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastCougar

So, more updates to follow Sunday night

consider it a date.

FastCougar · 03-25-2007, 10:10 PM

I spent the day fixing a neighbor's Go-Kart, so I didn't get to work on the Cougar ... at least I got paid

Oh yeah, I also rolled my wife's Go-Kart! Slammed the thing in reverse and gunned it, kit the brakes and turned the wheel to do a 180 and she lifted onto two wheels. I couldn't get balanced and she tipped onto her side ... took it VERY well and only has minimal scrapes as proof

warmonger · 03-26-2007, 09:56 AM

You have a thing with turning four-wheel vehicles over don't you???

Bwahahah, j/k

03-07-2007, 03:47 PM	#331 (permalink)
StealthyWeasel NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,123 Images: 5	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) yeah, that crate is awesome. __________________ Currently: 215whp/194wtq runs 14.4@97 The new plan: 04/05 3L, Wrapped WR Headers, WR Y Pipe-->2.5"ss QTP electric dump valve in place of cat, SVT Cams, SS3/Fidanza, 24# Injectors, Dyno Tune, Quaife LSD + B1 Gearset

03-07-2007, 05:29 PM	#332 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,507 Images: 743	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) Thanks guys! I used 6 2"x4"x8's and have some smaller cut-offs left (ranging from 4"-16" in length) and one that is roughly 3' feet long. I used 3" screws, so it can be broken down really easily. The main idea was to box in the engine so it wouldn't move on the crate and also to make sure if anyone bumped into it during shipping, it would be protected. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Parting out car: Engine for Sale \| Trans for Sale 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 - $700 shipped!

03-07-2007, 06:58 PM	#333 (permalink)
Topik NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MY HOUSE Posts: 5,462	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) Who are you using to ship it? If you use estes, make sure you put a box around the crate. It will help. __________________ Barack the cnt hunter 402whp 379 ft lb. 1999 3l turbo cougar 1998.5 ShtVT contour #3162

03-07-2007, 10:21 PM	#334 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,507 Images: 743	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) I work for a logistics company, so we get an insane discount with carriers since we give them so much business. Even with a heavy discount, it's costing me $216 to ship door to hub! Same company quoted me $485 without our corporate account __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Parting out car: Engine for Sale \| Trans for Sale 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 - $700 shipped!

03-08-2007, 09:08 AM	#335 (permalink)
Blackcoog 3L Install Maestro Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,606	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) Yup, around $200 is about what we normally pay to ship an engine. We normally use American Freight to set it up. __________________ Current Rides 1999 MTX Cougar, 3L Supercharged 325hp and 278tq 1999 SVT Contour, Ported 3L Visit: http://www.3lduratec.com For info on ready to drop in 3L's and our supercharger kit.

03-08-2007, 09:55 PM	#336 (permalink)
Nafunu32 NECO Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 740	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) Just read all 34 pages, want to say congrats on how far you've gone. Wish I would have taken the time to clean and paint my 3L when I put it in my car. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1804161 Check out my slow progress...

03-22-2007, 04:41 PM	#337 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,507 Images: 743	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) Update: Well, I replaced the speedo sensor and installed the washer tube, so the car can now be inspected and driven legally on the streets. It's been insured since I turned it over and got it titled in-state, but after title work is done, and the car is registered, they give you 10 days to get a state inspection. Without the inspection sticker, a cop will most definitely write you up if you are pulled over for something else and add it to the ticket. Luckily for me, I'm only 4 miles from the nearest inspector and they take appointments. I have this coming Sunday blocked off to work on the car all day. The plan is to make more progress on removing the rear window tint as I think that might stop me from passing inspection. I will also be pulling off the front bumper again and mocking up my FMIC placement and finalize pipe routing. If time permits, I will be doing some welding of the pipes. So, more updates to follow Sunday night __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Parting out car: Engine for Sale \| Trans for Sale 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 - $700 shipped!

03-25-2007, 10:10 PM	#339 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,507 Images: 743	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) I spent the day fixing a neighbor's Go-Kart, so I didn't get to work on the Cougar ... at least I got paid Oh yeah, I also rolled my wife's Go-Kart! Slammed the thing in reverse and gunned it, kit the brakes and turned the wheel to do a 180 and she lifted onto two wheels. I couldn't get balanced and she tipped onto her side ... took it VERY well and only has minimal scrapes as proof __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Parting out car: Engine for Sale \| Trans for Sale 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 - $700 shipped! Last edited by FastCougar; 03-25-2007 at 10:28 PM.

03-26-2007, 09:56 AM	#340 (permalink)
warmonger NECO Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 776	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) You have a thing with turning four-wheel vehicles over don't you??? Bwahahah, j/k __________________ My project website Nautilus Performance We are now an authorized SCT Dealer![SIGPIC]

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