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Transmission cooler came in today. 
Rio Red 98 GT Build
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Remote mount!!! This build is getting serious. Getting the car ready for the MNRA coyote class?
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No, not at all lol. Just looking to keep the trans temps down with that big converter.
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Got the new pinion flange today. This will bolt up to the 1350 u joint in the new shaft.
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LMR FR500 steering wheel
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What kind of prep work did you do on the engine and transmission before painting?
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I cleaned everything really good, then scuffed it with scotch brite and thinner. Cleaned it again, then etch primer, base and clear.
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@weendoggy thats kind of a bummer, I was expecting some life out of this thing. And with manual steering, I am certain to tear this thing up.
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Look at the bright side, maybe it won't happen on yours. I just like my cover to be tight as a bull frogs butt in fly season.
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Torque converter delivered today.
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TC?? What happened to the third pedal? Well I'm not surprised many are going the auto route because no human can shift faster than a well tuned AT.
Well I'm not surprised many are going the auto route because no human can shift faster than a well tuned AT.
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Man, the 3rd pedal is still there right now. It’s got a bad throw out bearing though. I’m going auto so my wife can drive it, and maybe to help keep the future turbo spooled upTC?? What happened to the third pedal?
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Swapped the steering wheel today. It was definitely needed. Lucky enough, I didn’t have to modify anything, it went right on. I am going to put a black airbag in there, and I think I’m going to paint the gauge surround grey to match the passenger airbag and see if it flows in to the two tone doors a little better. 
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damn i'll say that wheel needed a replacement...lol...ive not seen one that bad....
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Yeah man, it was pretty bad. It’s been rough since I got the car just never changed it till now.
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Damn! A little duct tape would take care of that. Don't feel bad, mine was that bad when I bought it. Guess some people just don't care.
Don't feel bad, mine was that bad when I bought it. Guess some people just don't care.
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looking at the before/after you don't need to tell me that you now enjoy fondling that thing. Yes fondling is the correct term with as much as you are enjoying it
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This has been on my list for awhile, may have to do it after the solid steering shaft.
That’s on my to-do list.
