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Rickady88GT
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NOV 25, 11:42 PM
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I did mine like Will on my 88. But on the 87 I did for my S* ( I did the 87 first then redid it into the 88 ) I just cut the front member and made the new one for it. But I had no probems with it.
I would not think that that is a problem. It looks like all you have to do is cut the littlr tube so it will fit in right. Then get a spacer to fill the gap on the other side?[This message has been edited by Rickady88GT (edited 11-25-2004).]
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cptsnoopy
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NOV 26, 02:52 AM
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I used 1/2" threaded rod through the trailing arm mount bolt holes to maintain the width. I think that started out ok. I wonder if the heating and cooling from the welding caused the front ends of the cradle to curve in a little? if the inner sides of the front arms shrank just a little from the welding that may be a contributing factor. as is obvious, I am learning as I go. 
do you guys think it would be ok to heat of the front arms of the cradle on both sides where the crossmember is welded and bend out the front of the arms to fit? do you think that will destroy the strength of the cradle? the left front mount is straight, the right front mounting hole now points down on the inside edge and also rearward. so much so that I can't get the bolt through it anymore when I try to mount it. it was a hassle before now it is bent just far enough to not want to force it. I also wonder if the cooler temps around here are contributing to it also. I welded it up when it was 110 degrees out and now it is in the mid 60's. anyway I plan on trying to fix it tomorrow... fingers crossed  edit: work got me and now I won't get to fix on the car until next week... [This message has been edited by cptsnoopy (edited 11-28-2004).]
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cptsnoopy
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DEC 01, 01:48 AM
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GSXRBOBBY
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DEC 01, 11:55 AM
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Bobby from NW Indiana
93 Northstar and 5 speed Getrag
thespeedshop@sbcglobal.net
My build thread
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Will
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DEC 01, 08:03 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cptsnoopy:
this is just a teaser shot of the engine... 
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Don't these engines look awesome with the manual transmissions on them? The small size of the transmission underscores the huge size of the engine... NICE!
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cptsnoopy
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DEC 01, 09:19 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by Will:
Don't these engines look awesome with the manual transmissions on them?
The small size of the transmission underscores the huge size of the engine... NICE! |
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poor little tranny. I hope it lasts more than a week... thanks Will, I definitely agree
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Rickady88GT
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DEC 02, 01:11 AM
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Man I said the same thing when I saw that little tranny
I put a 5 speed on my S* and it did not look that little. The N* has that coolant/EGR cross over and water pump that make it look so much bigger than the S*. Those parts hang over the tranny and dwarf it.
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cptsnoopy
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DEC 02, 03:20 AM
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starfighter007@msn.com
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DEC 02, 01:00 PM
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Allright slacker lets get back to work Man this is awesom what you are doing ,You are making this project look so easy .where are you located in Phx.? I am near 12th st. and northern If you need someone to test drive that bad boy when it is done I will be more than willing keep up the good work .
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cptsnoopy
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DEC 02, 01:37 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by starfighter007@msn.com: Allright slacker lets get back to work Man this is awesom what you are doing ,You are making this project look so easy .where are you located in Phx.? I am near 12th st. and northern If you need someone to test drive that bad boy when it is done I will be more than willing keep up the good work . |
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Lol! thanks, it would take a video camera to see what's really going on. i only take pictures after the cussing is over... I am at 40th street and Chandler Blvd. if it ever does get done I'll drive it over and you can check it out.
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