The UnNamed Wagon's build thread - Let it begin! Work in Progress

[SVOboy]

Indeed! That's clever for both cargo and aero.

[XFi]

Been away for work in the Pittsburgh and West Virginia area. Got back Yesterday. I have limited access to the net using my phone while traveling. Anyway...

My springs had arrived while I was away. I borrowed a strut spring compressor (tool loaner program) from AutoZone and I was able to install all four of them today. Here are some poor quality pics. The springs lowered the car approx 2". The ride quality isn't that bad at all for lowering springs. I would definately recommend the Megan Springs....a good value and decent ride. Here is where I purchased mine from: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=110089826322

How Low Can You Go?

Installing the springs...

Definately sits lower!

Mini tune-up in store for tommorow

[SVOboy]

Looks nice,

How much were those springs, again?

[XFi]

$90 plus shipping. They were the least expensive set I could find.

[SVOboy]

Not too bad, na.

[XFi]

Nothing too exciting today...mini tune up done (except fuel filter). I also installed a shorter drive belt when I removed the A/C compressor today.

[XFi]

Today, I found a manual rack from a 1991 Escort Pony. They only had these for a couple of years with the base models. I purchased it with the needed steering knuckle/joint. Yeah!


I had to drive to Philly today for work and decided to take the UnNamed Wagon. Before I even arrived at my destination, the battery light came on intermitently. On the way home it stayed on constantly. So, this afternoon I replaced the alternator. Here is a pic of my work area today. Can you guess where I stood?

If you said directly between the two space heaters, you are correct!

[Frederick]

Kooka la ****sa.....my mods are nothing compared to you guys! Congrats for paving the way. And a successful sticker taping day!

[Stan]

XFi, my garage used to be uninsulated like yours until I dropped a few bucks at Homer's. Glass insulation made a HUGE difference and was cheap and easy to install!

[XFi]

Got back from a trip for work yesterday and taking today off. Raining something fierce here, but still went to the U-Pull it yard. I found some 14 x 5" 2nd Generation Escort LX 7 spoke alloys with like new tires on them....I Couldn't Resist .

This wheel/tire combo does not weigh any less (32.8lbs each), but is a half inch thinner than my 14 x 5.5" rims and almost all of that 1/2 inch is saved in track width. This will give me some good usable tires (plus the tires are a little skinnier too) until I spring for some lightweight rims, plus will help give me a little more room for the wheel skirts. I kinda like the look of them too.


Exhaust Suggestions?
On a side note: my tailpipe fell off of the muffler today and It sounds like an aftermarket coffee can racing muffler now. I gotta do something about that! Any suggestions on exhaust modification? Is stock the best for low end torque or should I go bigger. Also thinking about a header, will this help increase efficiency at low rpms or am I just throwing my money away?...anyone have any suggestions?