Terminator Fox Awakens!

[419forest]

Well, I got the dashboard apart so that I can tig weld the terminator evaporator fittings onto the fox evaporator.

 

[419forest]

It's now time to layout the fuel system so that this thirsty beast can drink!

 

[419forest]

A lot more planning is required before this engine bay can be cleaned up.

 

[whiteponygt]

how do you plan on wiring the motor in you gonna farm it out splice the harnesses or convert everything over? And what times are you running on the car?

 

[419forest]

never taken it to the track. gets expensive fixing things that are weak points on your drivetrain that are exposed at the track.

I am using the 03 oem harnesses. The wiring will be done by a local speed shop.

 

[bgraiders323]

Nice thread here. Subscribed

 

[419forest]

I became a new father as of dec 13. This project has been pleasantly placed on hold for the time being. Craig

 

[bgraiders323]

Congrats man! family first always. keep us posted

 

[419forest]

Congrats man! family first always. keep us posted

thank you! Craig

 

[Bill]

Congratulations. Plenty of time for toys later.

 

[419forest]

Congratulations. Plenty of time for toys later.

thanks. Craig

 

[Speedtospare]

Did you run a T56 in your swap? If so, what driveshaft did you use?

I have a t56 with a SN95 rear in a 93 coupe and it was a direct bolt in.

Are you going return style fuel system?

 

[419forest]

yes, I am going with a return fuel setup.

 

[419forest]

I couldn't rely on a 20 yr old evaporator, so I purchased a new one and had cobra fittings tig welded onto the new fox evaporator. Extra work, but piece of mind is worth the effort. On to the next item...

 

[ponyboy89lx]

Why did you have to cut the box Craig, just curious. seal it up with a bead of silicone on it and call it done, no one will ever see it anyways lol

 

[Speedtospare]

Now I'm jealous. That one of the things I have to tackle on my fox.

 

[Bill]

Yep...me too

 

[bgraiders323]

Why do you have to use the Termi fittings on the evap?

 

[419forest]

Most people leave the evaporator in place and cut off and weld new fittings, but I wanted to have a totally new evaporator. Unlike the heater core which has a removable access panel, the evaporator is permanently enclosed inside of the ventilation box. It's my opinion that this is purposely done during oem manufacturing because the heater core is made of inferior metal (copper) which is commonly replaced whereas the evaporator is made up of superior aluminum. Therefore, I assume that the evaporator was never intended to be removed, and was thus permanently enclosed.

 

[419forest]

Why do you have to use the Termi fittings on the evap?

You have to change the fittings if you want to retain the factory AC components that go along with the 4.6 4valve engine.