The Official VR6 Engine Swap (Page 10/73)
Fieroseverywhere JAN 17, 10:15 PM
I like where the intake comes out. Keeps it out of the way of the shift cables. As long as there is no battery in the stock location looks like it will work out great. Looks Keep up the nice work. Cant wait to hear it run.

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bmwguru JAN 18, 06:36 PM
I had an hour to play today. I mounted the cradle and did a final torque on the bolts. The suspension will be going back on next week. The engine and trans is out right now while I reinforce the mounting points. From here on out, the engine is goiing in and out through the top..with plenty of room to spare. I have Tuesday planned for the transmission teardown and inspection. If all passes my criteria, the Peloquin LSD will be going in.
Today, I removed the dog bone mount and removed the front engine mount bracket from the cradle. Smoothed it so it looks like it was never there. I also had seven other cars to get done before 3pm today.
That's it until Tuesday.
Dave
Saxman JAN 19, 12:02 AM
Had some "alone-time" with the VW Fiero today, huh? I didn't hear about how the party went while Anonymity was out of town.

This is great stuff - and what's better is that nobody is giving you sh** for using that engine. When I asked about a non-GM swap my first month here, I thought I was going to be strung up! Of course, I was a noobie, too, so what do you expect.

Cheers, Dave!

BTW, if Anonymity is out of town, who was the blonde in this chick-in-the-engine-bay shot? (I guess I owe you another beer...)

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fierohobby JAN 19, 06:16 PM

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BTW, if Anonymity is out of town, who was the blonde in this chick-in-the-engine-bay shot? (I guess I owe you another beer...)




It's a good thing he likes you.

I just wanted to chime in guru, and say I think this is awesome. Good work.

-fh

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Saxman JAN 19, 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by fierohobby:
It's a good thing he likes you.

I just wanted to chime in guru, and say I think this is awesome. Good work.
-fh



I don't want to be on his bad side - for sure! His wife would probably kick my butt...
bmwguru JAN 24, 09:47 AM
I ran into a few problems. First, both of my laptops have fried out on me, so I can only access the internet from the shop. Time to get at least one of the laptops fixed.
Second, I was about to install the Peloquin LSD and found issues with the transmission. I ordered another transmission this morning and should have it in a few days. Then the LSD will be installed into that one. In the meantime, I'm going to use this trans as a mock up, so I can still make some progress with the swap.

fifth gear must be pressed off to split the case.


pulling the syncro and gear.


case opened. You can see the bearing damaged. There were other damaged parts not shown here, but the cost of the parts was about $800. A used trans with 60,000 miles was $500.

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Austrian Import JAN 25, 02:51 AM
Cool... updates
anonymity JAN 25, 01:39 PM
Just had to say something in this thread, so here goes...
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SOMETHING!

Just kidding, Love you, Honey!


Ya know, the only thing that worries me more than Dave working on the VR6 engine swap....
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is Dave working on the VR6 engine swap when I'm NOT around.

You're doin great, Honey!!

Joey
bmwguru JAN 25, 02:55 PM
The most crucial part of my swap arrived in the mail today....................
The Keychain.


I also was concidering the problems the ugly blue underdrive crankshaft pulley would create. It is a known fact. Blue pulleys lose .75% horsepower. Also, it is a fact that the Fiero has a rep for running a little hot. Slowing down the water pump to gain 3% horsepower is not good in my book. So, doing my research, I purchased a Gruvenparts non-underdrive billet aluminum crankshaft pulley. It weighs in at 500g. and costs $159.00 If I subtract the power steering and a/c compressor, I have my 3% back....not to mention that ugly blue crankshaft pulleys lose .75%, so I just created an advantage.
Ok enough of the BS. Here is a pic.
bmwguru JAN 30, 10:16 AM
Here is the latest update. I received the transmission and all looks well with it. I am waiting for the Peloquin LSD to arrive...should be any day now. In the meantime, I removed most of the needed wiring and gas pedal from the Jetta. It has all been laid out to see what needs to be shortened/lengthened/removed/added


This is why it is good to get the whole car. I am also parting out the Jetta as I go and have just about broken even on the parts and LSD purchase....and there is a lot of Jetta left.
I'm going to try and spend a few hours today playing with the Fiero.
Dave