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Daryl M
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JAN 30, 10:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by msweldon:
Will, no plastic intakes for any LLT's, they were introduced on the LFX's and on with the LGX. Only exceptions were the LF3 and LF4 with the integrated IC's
Daryl,
FieroGuru makes a very nice shift bracket and cables for the F40 setup.. I have a set and have test fit the bracket only thus far.
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The camaro LFX intake manifold, although still plastic and ribbed, should be able to be reversed and utilized and V8Roadsters makes a nice carbon fiber cover for it.. |
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Yes, I know he does, but i'm really having fun fabricating. I never knew it was so much fun .
So is there a big problem with using the stock Impala intake? I seems yo fit the space well and allows for over 300 hp.[This message has been edited by Daryl M (edited 01-30-2019).]
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fieroguru
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JAN 30, 10:26 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Daryl M:
Yes, I know he does, but i'm really having fun fabricating. I never knew it was so much fun . |
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Whatever route you take, don't use a Getrag Select cable for the shift cable... The shift motion puts it beyond the usable limit, which will cause buckling on aggressive 2-3 upshifts and you will eventually break it... that is how I ended up with my current solution that has been rock solid going on 5 years and 40K miles.
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Daryl M
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JAN 30, 10:30 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fieroguru:
Whatever route you take, don't use a Getrag Select cable for the shift cable... The shift motion puts it beyond the usable limit, which will cause buckling on aggressive 2-3 upshifts and you will eventually break it... that is how I ended up with my current solution that has been rock solid going on 5 years and 40K miles. |
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Sorry for being so uninformed, but which cable is the Select and what is the other cable called. I really need to learn the names of these parts.
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fieroguru
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JAN 30, 11:20 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Daryl M:
Sorry for being so uninformed, but which cable is the Select and what is the other cable called. I really need to learn the names of these parts.
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Shift cable is for the front to back movement at the shifter. It connects to the ball end on the large lever with the counter weight and rotates the shift shaft at the transmission.
Select cable is for the side to side movement at the shifter. It connects to the ball end on the metal bracket right next to the shift shaft and moves the shift shaft in and out of the transmission.
The shift cable is the one that is abused during aggressive upshifts.
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Daryl M
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JAN 31, 08:58 AM
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Thanks for the explanation Guru. I looked at your site just now. You are a talented guy.
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mender
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JAN 31, 10:29 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by msweldon:
The camaro LFX intake manifold, although still plastic and ribbed, should be able to be reversed and utilized and V8Roadsters makes a nice carbon fiber cover for it.. |
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I recall looking into that and at the time felt that the Camaro intake wouldn't fit when reversed because of interference with other stuff. I didn't actually try it though.
I have the Impala intake and have filled and ported it. No flow or dyno tests yet but it should be adequate.
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msweldon
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JAN 31, 10:44 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by mender:
I recall looking into that and at the time felt that the Camaro intake wouldn't fit when reversed because of interference with other stuff. I didn't actually try it though.
I have the Impala intake and have filled and ported it. No flow or dyno tests yet but it should be adequate.
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You are probably correct... "can" it fit? probably, but one may have to pull other items off the camaro LFX to do so, valve covers, etc... as far as it being reversed all I have is anecdotal statements from miata owners performing an lfx swap and pics of the lower intake manifold bolt pattern.[This message has been edited by msweldon (edited 01-31-2019).]
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thesameguy
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JAN 31, 05:24 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by msweldon:
The camaro LFX intake manifold, although still plastic and ribbed, should be able to be reversed and utilized and V8Roadsters makes a nice carbon fiber cover for it.. |
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This just blew my mind. I did not know LFX Miatas were a thing.
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wftb
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JAN 31, 06:29 PM
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Check out Monster Miatas. LS motors too.
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Raydar
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JAN 31, 07:16 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by thesameguy:
This just blew my mind. I did not know LFX Miatas were a thing. |
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3.5 Honda Miatas have been a thing for several years. I have no trouble picturing an LFX...
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