The ClayTonto Fiero Build (Page 10/36)
madcurl MAR 30, 08:31 PM
Cool. Great work.
ClayTonto MAR 31, 12:53 AM
Sweet!
whodeanie MAR 31, 09:09 AM
Getting closer Clay.
so when does Archie think it will be done?
I could go for another road trip

[This message has been edited by whodeanie (edited 03-31-2009).]

Archie MAR 31, 09:56 PM
It's hinged & latched.

Note: rear window is taped in right now & temp. 2x4 prop rod.



















Clay, call me tomorrow about your vents.

Archie
Fiero Thomas MAR 31, 10:10 PM
Archie that is a fantastic piece that you have made there.

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exoticse MAR 31, 10:57 PM

Sweeeeeeeeet !

Clay you are a lucky guy !
Blownbird355 APR 01, 07:47 AM
What kinda rating on that 6 speed torque? Also Are you guys going to use a set of rubber bellows to connect CAI to the filter?
ClayTonto APR 02, 04:34 AM

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Originally posted by Archie:
Clay, call me tomorrow about your vents.


Just got your e-mail, I'll call you Thursday (Today)

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Originally posted by exoticse:
Sweeeeeeeeet !
Clay you are a lucky guy !


Thanks, same to you.
whodeanie APR 02, 09:32 AM
looking good
so when is the road trip? have truck will travel!

I can't wait to finaly see Archies shop, I need more money to spend while I am there though LOL
IFLYR22 APR 02, 09:06 PM

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Originally posted by ClayTonto:
Lastly, and this to me was a major issue, If you are planning on using Held's Wilwood brakes/ or if you already have them, consider this. The rear brake kit comes with a 3/8" adapter plate that bolts between the spindle and hub assembly.
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It also comes with a 3/8" aluminum spacer ring that goes on the end of the outboard CV to keep the CV from pulling up into the back of the spindle and locking down while using the 3/8" adapter plate for the calipers. However, this reduces the CV axle spline engagement in relation to the inside splines of the hub assemblies by 3/8". And with a little torque and traction you wind up with this:

Those were brand new hubs! This happened to me in my driveway on my first hard launch. The pass. side one broke on the car, but what is scary is the driver side only cracked and upon removal for inspection, I accidently dropped it and it split also. Just imagine if you were going down the road and this happened. There goes your wheel. Now how many people are riding around with Held's brake kit?
If you are using, or going to use this kit, first thing you need to do is throw away that 3/8" spacer ring for the CV axle and find a good machine shop. You can have 3/8" of material removed from the face of your spindle which takes care of this dangerous problem. It only cost me $80 to have this done. I have sinced launched the car pretty hard a few times and have no fear of splitting the hub assemblies, because the CV splines are fully engaging the hubs now.

Just thought I would share.



How old was the brake kit?
Mine don't mount that way... They must have changed their design. I installed them about 7+ years ago.
Have had zero problems with the hubs... wonder why they changed it?