Big Motor, Little Truck. The BBR... aka "Tooth and Nail"

[SpeedZealot]

Re: Big Motor, Little truck. The BBR

headers look awesome. home grown is bitchin' plus they look they'll work. Just get some wrap on those brake lines or maybe make a cool heat sheild for the whole master.

[BBR]

Re: Big Motor, Little truck. The BBR

Headers are finally on......

And yes, they were a major PITA.

[PYSCHOWard]

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Nice job on the cell, i'm not sure on those wheels tho, considering the Horse.

[BBR]

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Yep 300zx wheels. ;D

I wanted a wheels:

• that were not flashy
• that you don't see on a Ranger very often
• that were OEM quality
• that would be easy to clean
• that had the correct BS to tuck the rear tires in
• and that were cheap. LOL

Besides, I am kinda sick of seeing prostars and draglites on EVERYTHING at the track. Hopefully these will lend a little bit of stealth to the truck.... when it's not running. ;D

I did have some American Racing wheels that were for a Probe on my first V8 swap Ranger waaay back in 1994.


This is my battery enclosure I made from a govt surplus modular filing cabinet section and drawer. PLASMA CUTTERS RULE. Needed something to make the battery in the bed a little more secure. ;D

Lid on.




Lid off.



What's real funny is that the pickup is a govt surplus item as well. LOL

[stmike]

Re: Big Motor, Little truck. The BBR

nissan 300ZX wheels? nice choice. Haven't seen that wheel swap in quite some time. Ford Probe GT 16's will fit your ranger too. cool project. keep the pics coming.

[BBR]

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Thanks. ;D



Time? Well I've been collecting parts since '05. I had to wait until I was finished building my shop before I could really get into it and it was just a slab when I decided to go with a BB. I actually don't have as much time in it as it seems, since most weeks I only fiddle with it for a couple of hours. I'm going slow, but I want to do it right and not have a bunch of stuff to redo later. Since I am going slow, I have had the luxury to re-think many aspects of this build and avoid mistakes. Besides, I think building them is half the fun.

[shaun callaway]

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this is cool. how much time do you have in it so far?

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Ahhhh..... there. that's better.

Lets see: 5 million horsepower. 50 lb mini-truck. You are a very scary man. My mother warned us kids to watch out for people like you ;D

Actually, this is pretty cool stuff you're doing, even if it's Ford stuff :D . I especially liked your jig approach to the injector galley in the intake - very clever and very clean. I'll be interested to see how this turns out.

[BBR]

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Fuel cell is done.





now to mount the fuel pump.....somewhere....

[fabricatordave]

Re: Big Motor, Little truck. The BBR 12/2

cool looks like a nascar fuelcell rack

[BBR]

Re: Big Motor, Little truck. The BBR 12/2

Today's project:

Fuel cell rack so far. It will be covered in sheet metal per NHRA rules.



The top of the cell will be below the bed and I will make a lid to conceal it and to protect it from stuff I put in the bed.

[terry russell]

Re: Big Motor, Little truck. The BBR 12/2

Very cool truck,

[JoeyG]

Re: Big Motor, Little truck. The BBR 12/2

Cool project

[BBR]

Re: Big Motor, Little truck. The BBR 12/2

Got a few little things done. Reg is moved, VC is notched and the alternator now has a home.

Notch:



That back outside vc bolt is a PAIN to get to......





Alternator Mount: (the long bolt is just for mock-up) The oddball waterpump/pulley combination warranted a custom alternator mount.

[BBR]

Re: Big Motor, Little truck. The BBR 12/2

Running on the passenger side has been my current thought. Flip the fuel rails, run the lines down the front, to the frame then all the way back to the fuel cell.

I think it will work better because:

1. There is a perfect spot for the fuel pump on the passenger side of the frame back by the fuel cell.
2. There is nothing else (wiring, brake lines, etc) running on that side of the frame.
3. The rail returns will be closer to the regulator.

My original idea was put them at the back of the engine so it's not so cluttered looking. Now I am realizing that may just be unavoidable. LOL

Snags like this are really what makes this stuff fun. ;D