Next Years Power Tour Car - Page 123

**kwhizz** · #**1221** 10-16-2015, 02:03 AM

Took the easy way out today and used the engine hoist to get the Supercharger in position......worked out perfect.....Got everything in position......installed the new fuel rails and injectors......got the adaptors and wiring for the Injectors installed.....everything going smoothly, until installing the coils.........seems the Coil plugs and Injector Plugs are fighting for the same space.........Have to modify the coil mounts brackets to a new position so everything will fit together........Not a big deal but something Edelbrock should have caught..........

resto4u · #**1222** 10-17-2015, 05:00 PM

ken, on all girls garage they did the same install on chevy truck. they said to trim the coil mounting brackets. Roger

**kwhizz** · #**1223** 10-17-2015, 08:51 PM

Like roger said........Grind clearance in the Coil Mounting bracket.......Before and after pic's.....

But........The coils and the injector plugs are still fighting for the same space......I was just going to leave out the top coil bolts and rotate the coils to clear.......Until I was going to mount the brackets that hold the engine cover in place......they use those coil mount holes so ..........I don't like the way these plugs are jammed together though........I might end up making my own coil mount brackets that will move the coils and still allow for the engine cover to mount correctly......But...again.......Edelbrock should have supplied brackets to allow for this situation.......I can make new brackets but what about the guy doing this in his Garage and doesn't have access to a machine shop to do the job correctly.......Poor Engineering on Edelbrocks part.........Just say'in........

You can see in this picture the upper coil bolt is out and the coil is rotated back to provide clearance........you can see the issue....

But......on a better note.....I installed all the pulley's and tensioner........The old belt was a little short so I guessed on the size and went to Autozone and had to go thru the "Sir....What year make and model car routine"........I asked if I could just go and look at the belts.........Guessed at 101.5" .......brought it back home at it fit perfect.........the old belt was 99.7" and just missed going on.........got Lucky !!!!............I got the passenger side Engine cover on........then I decided to reinstalled the radiator band throttle body..........again........everything clears.......

Enough for today........LOL

resto4u · #**1224** 10-17-2015, 10:59 PM

Ken, give vic a call and tell him the problem. Maybe you can make a coil bracket for him to put in the kit. At the very least, give them your feedback.

**earntaz** · #**1225** 10-18-2015, 12:25 PM

You would think if you paid this much $$ for a system -- it would bolt on with having to mod something as simple as brackets ... it appears the R&D folks were taking a break ... TAZ

**kwhizz** · #**1226** 10-18-2015, 05:30 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You would think if you paid this much $$ for a system -- it would bolt on with having to mod something as simple as brackets ... it appears the R&D folks were taking a break ... TAZ </div></div>

I agree...............

**earntaz** · #**1227** 10-18-2015, 05:57 PM

Sometimes a hotrodders best tools are a grinder/grinding wheel and the infamous blue flame wrench!

**kwhizz** · #**1228** 10-19-2015, 01:35 AM

The "Ricks" Tank showed up also.........But........The fuel level module was on back order so I'll have to wait to put it in.........Ordered a Heat exchanger and a new smaller A/C compressor to fit into the low mounting space.........

**kwhizz** · #**1229** 10-20-2015, 12:33 AM

Made a little progress today with a setback also........First.....Talked to the Edelbrock Tech guy today and was told ........"Gee".......You are the first one to have problems with the coils hitting the injectors......LOL........I sent him pictures and haven't heard a word since.........Next......the A/C compressor I had on the car with plans to move it down low fell apart as the compressor is too big to fit in that area available........Gonna have to go with the smaller SD-7 Compressor........So....I made a low compressor mount today just like I made for the LSA in the Chevelle.......Feeling good........Get home and put it on and something didn't look right.....LOL........Duhhhh!!!.......I assumed that the dedicated A/C drive belt position would be in the same place as the LSA.........LOL..........1 3/16" difference.........Guess I get to make another one tomorrow........Darn !!!!..........But......I did get the driver side Aluminum Edelbrock Coil cover clearance for the master cylinder and alternator brackets......Also took the radiator back out so I have some room to get the compressor fit and mounted in that lower position.......two steps backward and one step forward......

Postsedan · #**1230** 10-20-2015, 01:37 AM

Very nice.....sure would be nice if you can remove the "Edelbrock" name script and replace it with....."Kwhizz" [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

BAD Edelbrock customer service with the Tech Guy that never called you back or emailed you.....that really urks me [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

Dan

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