3kgtSL91 - 2009 F150 Build Thread

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11/11/2011
dropped the fuel tank today to inspect if we can fit the aeromotive a1000 pump in it and yes we can so that made me very happy

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11/17/2011
pump came in today!


Stock pump:


Making a custom fuel pump hat:


Done!




Also powder coated the valve covers!

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had to order new headers since the old runners are only 1-5/8 and 2.5" out and the ones i got now are 1-3/4 runners and 3" out (that was done per my request)

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decided to swap out my pa system so that i can have 2 100 watt speakers instead of one. also swapped out strobe lights in head/tail lights to LED ones.

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12/15/2011

Engine is finally coming along! All brand new components!

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12/24/2011

engine is done!






new torque converter from circle-d


started to build a custom in-bed fuel tank

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installing the engine back into the truck





Trans is back in, headers are in!

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also i wanted to get projector headlights but i didn't want to go with cheapo ebay ones, so i decided to go custom with nice projector lenses, etc... finally finished making the reflector for the headlights... more to come!

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custom shroud with new electric fans

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Started on my new fuel tank

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1st piece is done!

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started on the second half