oil pan and header bungs

[azgolfrat]

Hey Guys,
for those wondering if/how..

I added a bung (for supercharger oil return line) to a recently purchased OEM oil pan, which will be going in soon. This replaces the sorta iffy connection the vortech V7 JT kit advocated. Thanks to site members who have helped me with their input on this one. This welding was done by a local shop in Mesa AZ named Jan's.

Also, I added a bung into the driver side SW long pipe exhaust header in order to thread in the wide band fuel sensor for the associated autometer gauge. This TIG weld was done by a young man who owns his own mobile welding business...only 20 something and doing a great job...so much for 100,000$ college degrees in liberal arts eh? His welding school bill was 18,000$. Pretty good investment I'd say.

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The added bung on the exhaust (top of photo) is from the Autometer kit. I feel like it is a little short, as it doesn't protude away from the header itself very much, but perhaps this is for the benefit of proper sensor operation? Thoughts?

[blazen71]

Glad you got it sorted out. Start up's got to be in the next couple months? Can't wait!

[azgolfrat]

Blazen,
Soon.
1) Finish gauge(s) install
2) Change oil pan
3) Reinstall Header..
4) Charge all fluids
Engine oil
Transmission fluid
Brake fluid
Power Steering fluid
Radiator fluid

At the same time, add some tires....

Ready to go..

While we are at it.... do you happen to know the best way to tap into the dash dimmer switch..2 of the gauges call for being connected there..I have the dash off...can see the connector.
Thanks

-KK

[blazen71]

I don't recall which wire to tap for dimmer. Someone here will.

[azgolfrat]

Did some searching on the site...decided to tap into the dimmer / lightbulb voltage that goes to back of oil gauge meter. Could have used voltmeter gauge as well.
Pulled back the electricians tape on the wire bundle, cut the orange/black wire (prior to the connector opposite the gauge side), added in a 3rd wire to go to the pillar gauge, used a small metal tube crimp and some shrink wrap, pushed the 3 wires into the tube, compressed the crimp and we are on our way.

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