Fired up the car today AND took her for a nice little drive (sans exhaust system/y-pipe) ... damn loud! This thing rips at only 1/2 throttle in 2nd/3rd gear.

Started right up no problems what soever. I pulled the fuel pump fuse & disconnected the coil pack and cranked for 10 seconds. Stopped for 30 seconds and then cranked another 10 seconds to build up oil pressure in the HLA's. Connected the coil pack and put back in the fuse and she fired immediately without hesitation. I have some video of the big moment and will post it later.

I feel like a ton of bricks are off my shoulder. Now all I have to do is straighten up the garage and get started on finishing the turbo system.

Quick question. I never capped the oil return line 45* elbow that I tapped into the block above the pan. I'm assuming this should be capped ASAP no?

For Sale: 1997 Explorer XLT V8 AWD