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seajai
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NOV 09, 06:25 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fierofreak00:
If your not going to use them, I'd like to know if you would sell the P/S lines from the rack to the pump from the LH body (and as long as their not rusted,destroyed, or beyond use!).
Keep up the good work, I'm interested in this project. -Jason |
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seajai
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NOV 09, 06:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by diabloroadster:
Can you do me a favor? Measure the front of the crank pulley to the c/v axle. I want to see how long this drivetrain is just for future reference.
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Front of the crank pulley to the axle centerline is 26.5". Subtract 2" for pulley depth for timing cover to axle centerline.
Overall length of engine and transmission is 44.5" from pulley to rear transmission mount.
Track width from wheel bearing hub flange to hub flange is 64.25". For comparison, the stock 88 Fiero rear suspension is 62.5" flange to flange.[This message has been edited by seajai (edited 11-09-2012).]
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diabloroadster
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NOV 09, 08:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by seajai:
Front of the crank pulley to the axle centerline is 26.5". Subtract 2" for pulley depth for timing cover to axle centerline.
Overall length of engine and transmission is 44.5" from pulley to rear transmission mount.
Track width from wheel bearing hub flange to hub flange is 64.25". For comparison, the stock 88 Fiero rear suspension is 62.5" flange to flange.
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Thanks! That would in my Diablo with all kinds of room to spare. Its nice to know just in case another project comes along....
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seajai
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NOV 11, 07:13 PM
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Well, it's been a productive weekend.
Initially, I had trimmed the well area of the trunk to fit the engine on Saturday, today I removed the seam sealer and drilled out the spot welds and removed the entire well. The plan is to weld in a flat plate to make a shallow trunk.
Before:
After:
During the initial mock-up, I found the crank pulley hit the lower firewall bump out area which didn't allow the engine to go as far forward as I wanted. I trimmed an area to allow for some pulley clearance and let the engine move a bit more forward. I will need to trim a little more on each side to make room for the alternator and A/C compressor. After everything is fit, I will box in the areas I cut out to strengthen any weakness I may have caused by cutting.
The cradle was temporarily braced to allow the front and rear cross-members to be cut out.
So here it is, the engine is mocked up in place and the cradle is in. Front and rear crossmembers will be built with everything in place.
I think it looks pretty damn sweet!
I installed the suspension to check clearances, it all looks good, even at full extension. There is about a 3" offset in the axle centerline from trans to knuckle. The drivers side axle looks good but the passenger side axle is shorter because the differential is on that side which makes the angle seem a bit too much for my liking. The track width if the 300 is about 1 3/4" wider than the Fiero which means my axles are a little too long, so I'm still working on a plan for that. The other issue is the upper radiator hose water neck and part of the intake are tight to the firewall. I think I am going to box in the area where the ECM used to be to allow for clearance and maybe "massage" the firewall on each side where the cam covers hit. This should give me another 1" to move the engine forward, further reducing my axle offset angle. The side effect of this is my wiring and cables may need to be re-routed which may be a bit of a challenge.[This message has been edited by seajai (edited 09-28-2023).]
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diabloroadster
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NOV 11, 10:54 PM
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Looking good !!!!
I wouldnt even mess with the factory engine management, Megasquirt all the way...
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hercimer01
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NOV 12, 01:57 AM
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This could get ugly. My boss just showed up on day with this to get it out of his garage, he said he wants me to put it in his concord, but has no money. Its supposed to be low mileage. I like the dual throttle bodies.
He should know better by now that it could end up in one of my cars. 
Ill be watching close! Good luck!
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Project Genisis Lo Budget 3800SC swap
88 Coupe under construction
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diabloroadster
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NOV 12, 06:33 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by hercimer01:
This could get ugly. My boss just showed up on day with this to get it out of his garage, he said he wants me to put it in his concord, but has no money. Its supposed to be low mileage. I like the dual throttle bodies.
He should know better by now that it could end up in one of my cars.
Ill be watching close! Good luck!
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what did that motor come out of??
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hercimer01
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NOV 12, 06:40 PM
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It came out of a 96 Chrysler LHS. I beleive its a Concorde. I haven't seen the car.
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diabloroadster
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NOV 12, 07:31 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by hercimer01:
It came out of a 96 Chrysler LHS. I beleive its a Concorde. I haven't seen the car. |
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So is the intake/dual throttle bodies custom or aftermarket? I never seen one of those engines with dual throttle bodies.....
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Brian T. Brown
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NOV 12, 08:09 PM
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That duel throttle body 3.5 is the first gen, the single throttle body 3.5 is the second gen. ------------------
Brian T. Brown
1987 Fiero GT Fastback
1998 Grand Prix GTP
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