Aurora 4.0l / Izuzu 5 speed swap into 88 coupe (Page 3/102)
cptsnoopy JUN 02, 11:48 PM

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Originally posted by Will:

How much of the dogbone mount did you really have to remove?


Will, I looked at the stock dogbone mount and it looks like it would not quite fit the way i have this setup. it would interfere with the PCV hole in the rocker cover at the bottom of the mount.

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Rickady88GT JUN 03, 03:11 AM
Looks like you are having fun
I see that hinge mount is VERY close to the cam cover? I would sugest haveing at least .75inch minimum between that hinge mount and engine. Unless you solid mount it. That just looks to close for comfort. Even with two dogbones the engine will move up and smash the cam cover on the decklid mount? You will have 250+ torque in that bad boy, that is enough to join the cam cover with the decklid mount if they are to close.
Master Tuner Akimoto JUN 03, 03:43 AM
I must commend you on your swap you have "Balls" especially cutting the strut tower that's one project
cptsnoopy JUN 03, 05:32 AM
Rickady88GT,

you are right about that one. the clearance for now is 1/4" I'll have to make that bigger on the next trim. for now the plan is to use rubber or poly engine mounts.

Master Tuner Akimoto,

thanks. the fun will be in trying to weld the inset piece back in. I am thinking a beefy straight across strut tower brace may be in order.

i was able to put the suspension in with the stock springs and all... It will still need to have coilovers to get a reasonable amount of clearance though. for now I can eyeball where the water lines, exhaust and fuel lines might be routed.

fun? you bet!, sleep? not really...

DjDraggin JUN 03, 06:03 AM
wow reallllly great write up on this.. this is also going to be one of my projects soon (have I said that?? ohh well its late and bushing smokes got to me) I will be doing this same thing but to a 87GT with a getrag. please keep up the great documenting. it'll either make me or break me.. if my has to be done in a month 3800Sc doesnt kill me first!!!! L8

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DjDraggin JUN 22, 02:02 AM
update please.. how things going?
cptsnoopy JUN 22, 02:19 AM
Hi DjDraggin,

I am waiting for parts to come in. that way i can figure out how to mount the engine to the cradle without getting in the way of the exhaust, a/c, water lines, etc. I am still trying to find a used alternator if for nothing else to use as a core for checking clearances and then for getting a new alternator. so far i have received a few things but i have a ways to go. I am hoping to pick up the spec clutch and flywheel that Will and GXSRBOBBY are getting made for us. that and i am spending alot of time at work to help catch up on the parts bill... when i get a chance i'll do some more and post pics.

ryan.hess JUL 13, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by cptsnoopy:
here is the clearance between the tripot and the oil pan. i am not sure that it will work through the range of the suspension.


Just a heads up, you can get neoprene boots that don't have "sharp" corners in them, that will probably give you an extra 1/4-1/2" clearance.
cptsnoopy JUL 14, 01:11 PM
thanks for the info ryan.hess. i will ask about those at the parts store.
cptsnoopy AUG 03, 03:09 AM
ok then... the fuel tank is nasty!!! here is a pic of the fuel pump/sending unit. any ideas on how to clean up a fuel tank that has this gunk in it? the outside of the tank looks great, the inside has lots of this dark crud sticking to the walls. any magic solvent to break this junk up without melting the plastic baffles? the plastic looks to be in ok shape for now.

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