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From: Riverside, California
Update 7/25/20
Ok first off, after 4 windshields breaking at the waterjet shop, I gave up and made a Lexan windshield. Not my first choice but I’m not gonna keep throwing away time and $200 a pop on this. I figure I’ll stop at the $750 I’ve already invested. So, $275 later on a 1/4” 4x8
sheet of Lexan and I’m good to go.
Next, the engine starts and runs (screams) however I have been chasing down a couple of vacuum leaks that cause it to idle at 2800 rpm.
I’ve got to pull the injector hat and fix that. I’ll post a running video once I get it to idle.
sheet of Lexan and I’m good to go.
Next, the engine starts and runs (screams) however I have been chasing down a couple of vacuum leaks that cause it to idle at 2800 rpm.
I’ve got to pull the injector hat and fix that. I’ll post a running video once I get it to idle.
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Ok first off, after 4 windshields breaking at the waterjet shop, Yeoww, a valiant effort, no doubt. I gave up and made a Lexan windshield. Not my first choice but I’m not gonna keep throwing away time and $200 a pop on this. Don't blame you, only so much one can do. I figure I’ll stop at the $750 I’ve already invested. So, $275 later on a 1/4” 4x8
sheet of Lexan and I’m good to go. That should be fine & dandy.
Next, the engine starts and runs (screams) No doubt. however I have been chasing down a couple of vacuum leaks that cause it to idle at 2800 rpm. Not a good thing, but sounds like you are certainly gaining on it.. .
I’ve got to pull the injector hat and fix that. I’ll post a running video once I get it to idle. That would be awesome, I can only speak for myself, but I'm sure many are looking forward to that video.
sheet of Lexan and I’m good to go. That should be fine & dandy.
Next, the engine starts and runs (screams) No doubt. however I have been chasing down a couple of vacuum leaks that cause it to idle at 2800 rpm. Not a good thing, but sounds like you are certainly gaining on it.. .
I’ve got to pull the injector hat and fix that. I’ll post a running video once I get it to idle. That would be awesome, I can only speak for myself, but I'm sure many are looking forward to that video.
I see you got the additional space needed for the 8-71 sorted out. That looks very clean. 
