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Re: '68 Cougar Sniper Install
« Reply #15 on: April 27, 2022, 05:07:13 PM »
Noted! Thanks Ross
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Re: '68 Cougar Sniper Install
« Reply #16 on: June 06, 2022, 08:19:54 AM »
May not look like much, but big hurdle for me.....buttoned up all the wiring Saturday and clicked the key on, everything powered up as it should! I was pretty nervous about this whole deal, especially after cutting the sniper harness completely apart, but it all worked out. I will push the car out of the workshop this week and get it on the 4 post lift for some fuel lines, then we can see how it works.

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Re: '68 Cougar Sniper Install
« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2022, 10:12:38 AM »
I feel your pain, starting this one right now....347 AFR heads, blower, Ford branded Victor Jr and a Sniper

Building the engine is the easy part, need to make an air tight pass through the bonnet for all the Sniper wiring!  May need to hire you :)





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Re: '68 Cougar Sniper Install
« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2022, 10:53:50 PM »
Haha you're going to be in the same spot I was! Snipping all their wires splicing everything back together. It's really not that bad, the biggest headache for me is it was such small gauge wire, harder to deal with.

That setup looks neat!
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Re: '68 Cougar Sniper Install
« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2022, 08:58:31 AM »
I haven't made it a ton further on fuel lines, however Neal (at Tin Element) is almost done with the hood scoop. We gave him the fiberglass one that was on the car and he built one from aluminum that is about 2" taller, trying to get some more airflow through the engine bay. We drop off the hood today so he can final fit it.

Dilemma: Do we paint it the same color as the hood again, or paint it a lower gloss black?



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Re: '68 Cougar Sniper Install
« Reply #20 on: July 11, 2022, 11:46:59 AM »
Interesting question about the hood scoop color. Just my opinion but I'd say paint to match the hood. It's taller that stock so will be plenty visible. The vinyl roof already provides a different black texture.
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Re: '68 Cougar Sniper Install
« Reply #21 on: August 09, 2022, 07:52:30 PM »
Any updates on the Sniper?  8)

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Re: '68 Cougar Sniper Install
« Reply #22 on: August 11, 2022, 10:58:02 AM »
Noting yet! I've had 2 trips and just got the COVID last week, so not much car stuff has been getting done. Just needs fuel lines and it's ready to test out. Hopefully within the next month.
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Re: '68 Cougar Sniper Install
« Reply #23 on: August 11, 2022, 03:09:12 PM »
I'm looking at possibly doing either the sniper stealth or the terminator stealth for my mustang.  What fuel pump are you planning on running?

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Re: '68 Cougar Sniper Install
« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2022, 09:39:28 PM »
Make sure you flush the fuel lines real well and after a little running check the prefilter screen on the built in Sniper regulator. It is very small and fine and is easily blocked. I check mine now as a part of regular maintenance.