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| My 1988 LFX F40 build. (Page 12/68) |
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pmbrunelle
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FEB 06, 07:06 PM
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Engine fits like a glove.
Handy to have a lathe around, isn't it?
I've been using my dad's lathe for the last few weekends straight that I've been working on my car.
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Daryl M
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FEB 06, 10:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by pmbrunelle:
Engine fits like a glove.
Handy to have a lathe around, isn't it?
I've been using my dad's lathe for the last few weekends straight that I've been working on my car. |
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Yes, having a proper shop is wonderful! This is the first time in my life I've had a real shop to work in. Retirement is proving to be quite fun! I just wish I was better at using the tools I now have.
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Dennis LaGrua
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FEB 07, 06:57 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Daryl M:
According to Ryan (aka Darthfiero) THE BCM IS ALSO needed do a the automatic. That was one factor that I considered when I decided on the F40. |
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According to a guy on You Tube that has done LFX swaps on trucks, he has been able to make the powertrain work and shift with an auto, I believe without the BCM.
BTW, nice job on the fit.
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Daryl M
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FEB 07, 09:15 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
According to a guy on You Tube that has done LFX swaps on trucks, he has been able to make the powertrain work and shift with an auto, I believe without the BCM.
BTW, nice job on the fit. |
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Thanks Dennis. Btw another consideration for the automatic is the size of the tranny. I didn't actually test fit it, but it did seem to be bigger than the available space. I did wonder if the Impala cradle and suspension could just be bolted to the Fiero.
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Daryl M
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FEB 08, 07:40 PM
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I just received the ends I am going to try for shift cables on my swap. Sticking with my plan to make as much as I can myself and only buy stuff when I can't do it myself. I cut the old ends from the cables that were on my Fiero and threaded the ends. These 10mm ends seem to fit the F40 transmission and thread onto the cables . If they work, great. If not, I spent a whopping $16.
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Will
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FEB 12, 08:26 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by thesameguy:
Wow.... I thought an M30 in an E30 was tight, but that's incredible. |
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Lol... you should see a Northstar in the engine bay. The LFX swap is spacious.  [This message has been edited by Will (edited 02-12-2019).]
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Rickady88GT
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FEB 12, 12:04 PM
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iluvsd619
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FEB 12, 12:16 PM
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Im so glad to see this swap getting done. I have been wanting to this for awhile. Can't wait to see and hear it drive. Great job!
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Will
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FEB 12, 01:58 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by RacerX11:
Only the older C-series Honda V6's are 90 degree. The J-series are 60 degree, and fit the Miata just fine. |
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Interesting. Thanks!
Gives me evil thoughts dropping the current 3.5 into an NSX with twin turbos...
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Will
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FEB 12, 02:00 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rickady88GT:
The "sort star" v6 Northstar (LX5) is a huge chunk as well. But did fit.
Notice that the front Valve cover is under the deck lid and rear window, hidden from view.
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The 90 degree bank angle is basically similar between the two engines in terms of clearance to the firewall and trunk wall, but you have WAY more clearance to the strut tower.
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