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Tue May 01, 2012 11:30 am

JiI wrote: What diameter and wall thickness do you think would work the best for the aluminum coolant lines? I'll be running the lines under the pan to the front.
Jeff

Match the OD of tubing to your radiator inlet/outlet OD's... could probably use 0.065" to 0.083" wall w/o issues... you won't see but ~15psi of pressure in cooling system, but wall thickness is more important for crush/abrasion resistance versus internal pressures.

Tue May 01, 2012 11:37 am

The temp sensor on the engine also feeds back to the fuel system to give it more fuel when it is cold. Is outfront putting cold start programs into the Stinger yet? We had a local guy do it. Tom

Tue May 01, 2012 12:26 pm

Tom_Kathleen wrote: The temp sensor on the engine also feeds back to the fuel system to give it more fuel when it is cold. Is outfront putting cold start programs into the Stinger yet? We had a local guy do it. Tom

I'm sure you know this Tom, but just to clear it up for general consumption... the temp sensor feeds directly into the Stinger and the Stinger controls the A/F ratio based on programmable settings.

Tue May 01, 2012 12:36 pm

streetbuggy8804 wrote: The stinger has a connector that runs to the temp sensor in the water manifold. I believe that this one controlled the fans. From the water manifold I will a " universal water temp sensor adapter ( use that for e-bay search)." the stinger ecu also has a dedicated wire to run to a temp sensor and on that is dedicated to go back to a gage. I believe that this system is integrated so that those two are connected. Can anyone with experience confirm that? I am trying to figure out the whole radiator setup/ plumbing rigt now. I am having a radiator filler neck welded into a piece of aluminum pipe. I plan on running the outlet of the filler to a overflow tank (filler will be the highest point). Anyone have any feedback on this design?

As best I can tell, my Stinger does not have an output for temp, you'll want to run a separate temp sender for your gauge. It does have a tach output though.

Tue May 01, 2012 1:19 pm

It does be a white wire that says its to run to water temp gage. I'm just looking for a confirmation that tho wire gets some kind of feedback from the sensor.

Tue May 01, 2012 2:28 pm

That's odd.. On mine the solid white wire is for an injector.. Pin 11. Yours must be a newer version.

edit: Ahh, I think I see.. you're talking about the outfront wiring harness?

Tue May 01, 2012 3:40 pm

Tue May 01, 2012 5:08 pm

I still dont' see anywhere that has a temp OUTPUT on the actual Stinger.. It has a water temp input and an air temp input.

Check out pages 11 (wiring diagram) and 48 (available output modes) in the stinger manual:
http://www.enginemanagementsystem.com/images/Stinger%20Manual.pdf

Wed May 02, 2012 11:15 am

The only problem with sack and pinion so far

Wed May 02, 2012 11:48 am

I was wondering about clearance when I saw the pic of the rack ontop the frame head.

Looks like you have figured out the resolution though.

Wed May 02, 2012 12:38 pm

I knewt was going to be a problem but I was hoping that I could use a piece of square tube to lift the tank a little. The problem is that it is slightly more than a little. I will be headed to an old timers shop this weekend to modify the tank. Really want to get that fuel tank done and in place.

Wed May 02, 2012 2:31 pm

streetbuggy8804 wrote: I knewt was going to be a problem but I was hoping that I could use a piece of square tube to lift the tank a little. The problem is that it is slightly more than a little. I will be headed to an old timers shop this weekend to modify the tank. Really want to get that fuel tank done and in place.

Have you had the return fitting installed yet?

Wed May 02, 2012 3:05 pm

Yeah. E guy that is going to help me clearance the tank did it already. It was at his house for about 2 months. He went on vacation and forgot he had it.

Thu May 17, 2012 12:54 pm

Got the cage back from the powder coater. Amazed at the quality that powder coating produces. Mirror like shine. Really happy and at only $100 I think I got a great deal.

Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:19 pm

Cleaned it up and started to work on the center console.

Will cover in vinyl and add a top piece covered in carbon fiber

Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:22 pm

Favorite picture yet

Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:34 am

Well how does it sound ?

Is it loud with that exhaust set up?

my body is going in the paint booth next week so I am about to do the exhaust with the same type of mufflers and was wondering how loud they are.

Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:10 am

I had to further modify the gas tank because it was hitting one of the steering u joints. This time I welded it myself and had a couple of areas that I popped through. I am planning on cover the outside with some jb weld or seal all and I have some red kote tank liner in transit. Once I get everything in place there I will be able to gas it up and turn her over. I'm excited for that day and I will definately be putting up a video of it running. I hope it isn't to loud with the silencers cause I love the look.

Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:54 pm

What type of tires do have and the sizes of them. It looks like 205- -17 front ? ans back. Buggy is looking great.

Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:18 pm

Not sure of the tires sizes off the top of my head. 18" wheel in back. Just put some 2" wheel spacers on back. Very happy with the look of them. Can wait too see your spoiler come together hotair.