XB Coupe "Retrobution" Mounting and Astra Electric steering pump & fitting the exhaust Eps 96
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- In this Episode Im Mounting the Astra Electric steering pump up front, running up-sized Starter and alternator cables to the front & fitting the exhaust and headers
Awesome as ever Tom, thanks. I agree with the drop tank and the rectangular exhaust ends, for all that’s worth.
Absolutely ! Cheers mate!
That exhaust looks nice can't imagine how nice the rumble will be thanks for sharing, Tom
You bet Russell, I remember from when i first bought the donor car, it sounded awesome
As someone that hasn't really started their hardtop resto this was great mate, very concise. Can't wait to see the coming progress. Cheers.
Thanks alot mate , alot more to come
Nice work mate, I get what you mean about weight distribution and a drop tank would fill the space up nicely but you could build something that looks like a tank but could house other things like amplifiers/ relocated fuse block from trunk etc just to hide things, anyway just a thought and another 100 hours added to the job lol
Cheers mate
I agree😊
Great to see you working on the coupe
Thanks mate 👍
Put the exhaust up between the boot and the rear window like Ruffian cars in the USA did with the Galaxy and then run a full width functional diffuser out the back.
Nice work Tom slowly getting there just one step at a time cheers mate.
Absolutely Les
Nice job on the wiring and the electric p/s pump mount and the exhaust system coming together great just waiting to hear it start up again thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍
Cheers Leonard!
Nice job. I mounted my Astra power steering pump in the rear hatch in my Torana and had no issues with it. Probably drops psi a bit but works fine, and easily accessible.
Really enjoying watching your progress Tom,I’m sure you’ll be glad when you finish this project and get to drive it for the first time
Thanks Rob , really looking forwards to test driving
Good job!!clap your hands yeah!🙌
Thanks Yui 😂
Hi Tom
Coming together nicely. Your attention to detail is phenomenal. As others have mentioned drop tank or ?? A compartment for a kick arse AMP & bass. Even a custom plugged in laptop for tuning your ECU you name it.
Keep the vids coming.
Cheers & warm wishes from Thailand
Thanks alot mate 👍
Nice work can't wait to see it finished
Thanks Jason👍
if it looks Bathurst that the shit! no brainer.
kool vid bloke its taken shape, its going to be 1 mean untill once its all finished,
Thanks mate I appreciate that!
A nice drop tank is a great idea, especially polished up!
I think so too! but im also considering the balance of weight
Brilliant concept and execution Tom is great to c a master at work I’m in love with this car have u got a final colour/ colours in mind? Cheers and a few beers🍻
Thanks for the nice comment mate, not sure about master though lol! thinking about bronze Aston Martin color
Good to see it's progressing !over your vision for the coupe !!!
Thanks Mate ! 👍
Is there a technical reason that the astra p/s pump is not mounted in the boot? Your coupe build is blowing my mind!
Thanks Jason, The main reason I put it at the front was I decided it was much easier to run wiring than to run Hydraulic lines that long distance , plus I was told that pump would be more efficient the closer it was to the steering rack ( but not sure how true that would be
Drop tank would be sweet Tom
yeah i agree)
Coming along Bit by bit. Wiring Boy oh boy, Not sure if you have thought about it , But where the Main Battery cable is Exposed Black Convoluted (tubing) Covering to Protect it from Rubbing or stones etc Might be a good thing ,even down through the Chassis as there s no way to be held Firm. Because the black tubing is split you Should be able to slide it over the top and feed it thru in place. Its certainly going to be a Beautiful thing when its done . Exhaust Gaskets Generally The Raised side facing towards the head I feel. Cheers
Cheers mate ! thanks for the ideas
@@phatridesgarage3760 hope it helps, you have done Magic mate
G'day from West Australia😉
May not be painted, yet still nice to see the mock up stage Tom.
Wiring going in fuel tank position pondering.
Almost makes me think you might try starting it up sooner rather than later Tom😊
That's the plan Steve !
@@phatridesgarage3760 nice one, get to check all systems, re playing nice with each other, and the builder! 🙂
I was making so slow a progress on my car project I gave up and sold it 😢😢
Glad to see you are still on with yours
What about the chev how is that going Tom
Nothing is moving on the other cars yet, hopefully soon I will get something done
exhaust , no direction? I have blown BF XR6 , 2nd hand. I removed extractors to get ceramic coating, I find this flash gasket, Im 61. cannot find replacement?, rehuse, all goid, cant remember which way was fitted. Dont holes in heads line uo for you?, maybe left and right for you? Maybe does not matter? Good luck, I like build.
Cheers mate
Hello buddy, missed your content
Hi Sam, Thanks alot mate
Nice try a demurer on those holes swarf = Rust
Already did mate 👍
Definately needs a drop tank mate
agreed!
Maybe reach out to Astill designs? He was talking about exhaust coating a while back.
Yeah one of his videos he goes to a place in sydney, Im going to look them up
ceracote
Hi, what model is the hoist? or the width between posts, please.
Hi mate, it is a Bendpak HD -9 Standard width/ 4082 KG Capacity
@@phatridesgarage3760 thanks.
again cerakote
mate you want to get hydraulic cable crimper, ebay $45 best thing ever
yeah would have been handy but all done now
When do you get your assistant back?
Not soon enough mate, bloody Visas holding it up
You've been busy mate, are you going to vee band the exhaust?
Dosnt seem busy enough , I dont know what you mean by Vee band?
@@phatridesgarage3760 like what turbo use, they are heaps better than slip joint's as they don't get corrosion in-between the tubes
Ah ok mate , For now its staying as it is, trying to save any extra work and money if possible. and it is stainless, so should not need to worry about corrosion