Project XTC - The Rehabilitation! (Page 20/47)
katatak JAN 22, 06:17 PM
Making a list Rick. We will see what the weather does by the AM. May be going Sunday instead.
Rick 88 JAN 23, 06:10 PM
Maybe a whole rebuildable Getrag? I want to experiment with one, and my "export" gearbox. Maybe make a combo of the two using gearing from both.
katatak JAN 23, 10:38 PM

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Originally posted by Rick 88:

Maybe a whole rebuildable Getrag? I want to experiment with one, and my "export" gearbox. Maybe make a combo of the two using gearing from both.



Hey Rick,

I got your voice mail. I left my phone in the office and did not pick it up till I left town at 5:30 am this morning. I almost called you but thought I'd better not. Anyway, I checked and he does not have a getrag. He does have an Izuzsu but I was pretty sure that would not work for what you want to do. I'm sure we can find one that needs rebuilding. Been home for about an hour. Got a trailer load of parts and I need to sort em out before the weather gets nasty. It's blowing like crazy on this side of town. I'll give you a call in tomorrow.

Pat
katatak JAN 23, 10:45 PM
Just got back from picking up some swap parts for the XTC. Thanks Phil for all your help!

Ok, Here's a teaser:



In order to make the wife happy, I had to do a little sight seeing on the way home. I had her talked into just stopping at the Casino for a few hours but at the last minute, she changed her mind. Here's a few shots of our trip home.

Some old Mission/ruins:



San Andreas Mtns - Just North of Las Cruces, NM


And the res of the teasers:




Now the work starts.
katatak JAN 24, 04:16 PM
I had to do some organizing this morning so I can start the 4.9 swap. Unfortunately, I will be doing this one outside. At least the weather will be warming up in the next few weeks. I had to clean out the garage so I would at least have room to store and later assemble the 4.9 on the cradle.

Moving the beast:



Organizing the garage:


Resting place until I can get the cradle out and ready for the swap:


OMG - What did I get myself into?

Actually, the guy I got the motor from was already in the process of setting up for a Fiero swap. He has the harness already to lay out in the car. Everything is labled as to where it goes/connects to so I think it will be pretty straight forward. I have to say that I can not imagine having to do this from scratch. I have a new found respect for all of those folks that have "been there - done that". I truly appreciate all the hard work and thier willingness to share all the info needed to do this swap. I would never even think about attempting this if it had not already been done - Thanks to all you Pioneers.

And a parting shot for my own inspriation!


Pat
katatak JAN 24, 04:34 PM
So here's my check list of what I need for parts and a to do list. I will update this as I go through it.

Parts/Stuff to gather up:
2 - Outer M/T Fiero axle ends. - On thier way
2 - Lumina APV/Silhouette/Transport axles - Located and will pick them up this week.
1 - Flowmaster 1 in, 2 out muffler - on hand.
Misc. Exhaust pipe/pieces/hangers/tips
Front Motor Mount pieces and parts
Trans Mounts
Solder and heat shrink - related wiring goodies
Idler pulley/belt pieces & parts
V6 Fuel Pump

To Do:
Remove the Duke - Toss the Duke
Clean up the cradle.
Set the 4.9 on the cradle - build the front mounts
Get the ECM Chip programmed????????
Figure out the AC
Figure out the idler pulley pieces and parts - install belt
assemble the axles - check for fit up.
Mock up the exhaust - tack all the pieces together
Test fit it in the car - adjust the exhaust
Pull it out, weld up the exhaust, tear it down for cleaning and painting reassemble, install back in car.
Hook up the coolant lines, fuel lines, AC lines, oil cooler, etc.
Start the wiring process - now I may take a tip from Sanderson and mock up a "firewall" out of plywood and work on the harness while the engine/cradle is still out of the car. It will be a PITA to do this with it installed in the car. I know there are things that I am missing and I'll take care of those when I run into them.

More to come.

Pat

[This message has been edited by katatak (edited 01-24-2010).]

Carver1 JAN 24, 05:15 PM
Hey Pat,
Here are a few pictures for you.
The Donor.







1992 Cadillac Sedan Deville. 84010 miles.
katatak JAN 24, 06:37 PM
Thanks for the pics Phil. Looking into the chip reprogram. Stickpony says he is the only one doing them now.

Pat
Rick 88 JAN 25, 04:40 PM
Two V8 Fiero's in the same household.......I see a pattern developing here.
katatak JAN 25, 11:30 PM

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Originally posted by Rick 88:

Two V8 Fiero's in the same household.......I see a pattern developing here.



It's a disease with no cure.