So I got some progress done today and it was fantastic weather to do so. I finally got the parts from Lincoln to fix my welder, so I finished cutting and notching the tube on the drill press for the sliders. After that, it was time to buzz these suckers on there.
Next up is the trans. I finally picked it up from my builder and paid him to do this for a 2nd time, but boy did it come out nice. In case anyone is wondering, here is a build list of the trans:
2008+ Reaction shaft, torrington bearing and thrust washer
2008+ Rear Heavy Duty 5 Pinion Planetary (Planetary Only)
2008+ Front Heavy Duty 5 Pinion Planetary (Planetary Only)
All new Gaskets, O-Rings, Lip Seals & Sealing Rings
Upgraded aluminum Pistons - Quantity - 3
4L60E Corvette 2nd Gear Servo
4L60E Super Servo 4th Gear Cover
High Performance Kolene Steel Kit (5-Low/Reverse, 4-Reverse Input, 6-'3-4', 5-Forward, 2-Overrun)
High Performance Clutch Kit (5-Low/Reverse, 4-Reverse Input, 6-'3-4', 5-Forward, 2-Overrun)
4L60E Wide High Performance Band
Teflon Pump Bushing
Delco Front Seal Retainer Clip
4L60E Superior Shift Reprogramming Kit
Hardened Pump Rings
4L60E 13 Vane Rotor Gear
4L60E 13 Vane Rotor Guide
4L60E 13 Vane High Rev Kit
Heavy Duty "Beast" Sun Shell
Heavy Duty 29 Element Sprag
Heavy Duty Wide Rear Sprag
1-2 Shift Solenoid
2-3 Shift Solenoid
Manifold Switch
EPC Motor
3-2 Solenoid
PWM Solenoid
TCC Solenoid with Harness
Novak 23 spline 300M heat treated output shaft
Novak billet adapter to jeep style NP transfer cases
So I bought the monster transmission SS Heavy Duty kit, but I cant say I am completely satisfied with it. I upgraded a couple of the components outside of what came with the kit, which just got me doubles of some parts. Things like the molded pistons and a couple of the bearings are not up to what I would consider a 500hp trans, so I purchased aluminum pistons and different brand bearings. Probably the biggest complaint I have is how they do the front 5 gear planetary upgrade. Basically they tell you to put a 2008+ 5 gear planetary into an older transmission, which then creates a situation in which a rather critical bearing is no longer centered as it used to be and is just inviting failure. I can elaborate more if anyone is actually interested.
Onto the pics:
Finally, I moved onto trying to get the dash done. I only took this one pic and it doesn't look like much, but I spent the better part of the day working on this thing. Its been a serious time consumer, but I am pretty happy with how its coming out. I need to get the final panel cut out on the drive side knee area, cut out some more tabs on the throatless shear, fit the panel, weld the retaining tabs in, drill out the panel and tabs, then mount it. Once its finished, its off to sandblasting and powdercoating.
I'll take some more pics of how I mounted the panels since some have asked.