As the transaxle reacts to the motive torque ,pressure is put to the subframe on the front drivers side.There is other things going on in that corner.Brake cable holes etc,Lower gear ratios,bigger motors all add stress to that same spot.That's why and where.R.T.
As the transaxle reacts to the motive torque ,pressure is put to the subframe on the front drivers side.There is other things going on in that corner.Brake cable holes etc,Lower gear ratios,bigger motors all add stress to that same spot.That's why and where.R.T.
I'm curious to know more about this product as well. So, I hope you don't mind me asking few questions.
1. How did you know it was the "spot" where all the stress goes to?
2. Is there any sources to back up your explanation?
3. How can we install it?
4. Is there any pictures of this product installed?
Thanks.
[This message has been edited by Fiero Vice (edited 05-18-2018).]
I met Roger at one of the Daytona Fiero shows and saw his car there. Roger has been selling parts for a long time, but it was on a site without photos (it think the url had something about records in it). I like that his new site has photos up, but I think Roger is more of a fabrication guy, not a web/tech guy. I know that he has his phone number listed somewhere. Phone number is posted in this thread: //www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/074936.html
I was hoping my buddy akademikjeanius would do an ecotech swap and order parts from Roger. If he does, we could put together a build thread with pictures...
Fiero Vice, The front trans mount has been a weak spot long before R.T. Has been selling the reinforcement. I’m pretty sure there were people selling reinforcements for that spot more than a decade ago. I have personally seen damaged cradles of my own. I don’t know R.T. But I would Think the reinforcement is installed from the underside of the cradle crossmember, then I would assume it’s welded in place. At least that’s how I would do it. It may be installed from over the top, but that would raise the amount and in a stock application would illiminate the ability to use stock mounts
I’ve been watching RT’s posts for a while now. He has some interesting products. I’m doing my own fabrication so I’ll never use any of his stuff. But I’ve been waiting for somebod i’ve been watching RT‘s posts for a while now. He has some interesting products. I’m doing my own fabrication so I’ll never use any of his stuff. If I were to guess he is an older gentleman that’s less tech savvy than some of the other vendors. But I will say I’ve never heard anything negative about anyone buying his stuff.
Fiero Vice, The front trans mount has been a weak spot long before R.T. Has been selling the reinforcement. I’m pretty sure there were people selling reinforcements for that spot more than a decade ago. I have personally seen damaged cradles of my own. I don’t know R.T. But I would Think the reinforcement is installed from the underside of the cradle crossmember, then I would assume it’s welded in place. At least that’s how I would do it. It may be installed from over the top, but that would raise the amount and in a stock application would illiminate the ability to use stock mounts
I’ve been watching RT’s posts for a while now. He has some interesting products. I’m doing my own fabrication so I’ll never use any of his stuff. But I’ve been waiting for somebod i’ve been watching RT‘s posts for a while now. He has some interesting products. I’m doing my own fabrication so I’ll never use any of his stuff. If I were to guess he is an older gentleman that’s less tech savvy than some of the other vendors. But I will say I’ve never heard anything negative about anyone buying his stuff.
Originally posted by KissMySSFiero: Fiero Vice, The front trans mount has been a weak spot long before R.T. Has been selling the reinforcement. I’m pretty sure there were people selling reinforcements for that spot more than a decade ago. I have personally seen damaged cradles of my own. I don’t know R.T. But I would Think the reinforcement is installed from the underside of the cradle crossmember, then I would assume it’s welded in place. At least that’s how I would do it. It may be installed from over the top, but that would raise the amount and in a stock application would illiminate the ability to use stock mounts
I’ve been watching RT’s posts for a while now. He has some interesting products. I’m doing my own fabrication so I’ll never use any of his stuff. But I’ve been waiting for somebod i’ve been watching RT‘s posts for a while now. He has some interesting products. I’m doing my own fabrication so I’ll never use any of his stuff. If I were to guess he is an older gentleman that’s less tech savvy than some of the other vendors. But I will say I’ve never heard anything negative about anyone buying his stuff.
Thank you, KissMySSFiero, for the explanation.
To confirm, I only need one for the front driver's side? Or is it rear driver's side?
The reinforcement is placed in the front of the subframe on the drivers side.I make it out of eleven gauge steel.And is welded to the front of the subframe. R.T.
"Manual Transmission and Automatic Transmission kits available."
Which Ecotec's automatic transmission are you referring to? The 4T45 or the 6T40? (4-speed or 6-speed?) And do you plan to make other parts for the automatic Ecotecs?
Mr. hidalgo; I will have to change that.It should say that I have made an engine cradle to be used with an auto trans.I don't have the brackets for any auto trans.R.T.
Thank you for the clarity. My apologies to the OP.
