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engine man
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AUG 08, 01:05 PM
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ya from what i could see the clutch is the problem looks like it takes some special stuff so to make it work like a small triple disk and i think it would cost so much $$$$ it wouldn't be worth it . the gearing would not be to bad since the engine stock red line is 6600 rpm and they bump that up to 7000 rpm but if i had the R8 engine it has a red line of like 8200 rpm
  [This message has been edited by engine man (edited 08-08-2012).]
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FieroWannaBe
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AUG 08, 01:29 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by engine man:
ya from what i could see the clutch is the problem looks like it takes some special stuff so to make it work like a small triple disk and i think it would cost so much $$$$ it wouldn't be worth it . the gearing would not be to bad since the engine stock red line is 6600 rpm and they bump that up to 7000 rpm but if i had the R8 engine it has a red line of like 8200 rpm
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With the R8 engine your looking at a "Lambourghini" AWD Transaxle, and a drivetrain value that exceeds almost any Fiero's value.
But I do wonder if the latest manual transaxle there is a dual clutch unit.
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engine man
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AUG 09, 07:25 PM
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Well just gotta add 1 more pipe and finish welding and make it look prettier
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ericjon262
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AUG 10, 01:01 AM
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whoa!? you're actually building this?
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engine man
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AUG 10, 02:06 AM
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yes i felt it was worth doing [This message has been edited by engine man (edited 08-10-2012).]
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gmctyphoon1992
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AUG 10, 02:17 AM
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Im looking forward to hear this run..probably sounds great
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Austrian Import
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AUG 10, 02:20 AM
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This should help with inspiration:
Here's the whole crazy long thread: 4.2l Audi V8 6speed in a Lotus Esprit
I hope this thread, as well as contacting the builder will help you complete your project.
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engine man
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AUG 10, 05:52 PM
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I wanted to go work on the car but my back was killing me after work so i must wait till Monday when my buddy is open so i can finish welding it all up
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seajai
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AUG 10, 06:31 PM
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How did you determine forward engine placement on the cradle?
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engine man
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AUG 10, 06:51 PM
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I measured from the top of the frame to the top of the firewall then from the top of the frame to the top of the engine so i could measure down the firewall to where the top of the engine would be . knowing that from the very top of the firewall to axle center is 20 inches i measured down to where the top of the engine would be then took a plum bob and measured how far forward the fire wall kicked forward to see how far forward i could move the engine then i measured from the front cradle mounts to the axle center line and that was 22 inches this gave me something to measure off on the cradle to position the engine. it just happen to be i could put the front pulley right even with the front cradle mount bolt hole when all said and done [This message has been edited by engine man (edited 08-10-2012).]
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