TPI SBC refresh with G6 6 speed trany upgrade (Page 6/16) Alex4mula NOV 12, 11:37 AM Good thing is at the end today I was able to put the whole thing on the cradle with no issues. Mounts aligned nicely as expected. Also I finished the new braided hoses for the relocator kit. I put oil in and exercised the oil pump to see if there was any major leak. everything was fine. All I need are the headers to finalize the install and wiring and hope no new issues come up. Also I need to finish welding the cradle mod. Goal is to be done by end of November but every day that goal moves. I will need one of those corporate posters "Patience", "Perseverance" in my garage to keep finding motivation. More later Formula88 NOV 12, 12:54 PM Looks great!! Can't wait for the driving impressions. Fierobsessed NOV 12, 02:18 PM It's usually at about the point that the engine and transmission are on the cradle, that most Fiero owners start doing impressions of driving. You know what I'm talking about; When you sit on the floor infront of the cradle in the same relation as if you and the engine were actually in the car, and pretend slamming through gears making obnoxious engine and tire sounds. Looking good, keep it coming! Alex4mula NOV 13, 10:24 AM This is the first time since 1988 that I have been more than one month without driving a Fiero. In this case it is going to be 4 months now It is killing me. Hurts more when I have to see two cars down instead of one. It is so boring driving SUVs and truck.... Formula88 NOV 13, 10:47 AM Hey, Alex, how different is the G6 flywheel setup than the Getrag? I know the G6 has a dual mass flywheel from GM, so I was wondering how much had to be changed. Alex4mula NOV 13, 12:54 PM quote Originally posted by Formula88: Hey, Alex, how different is the G6 flywheel setup than the Getrag? I know the G6 has a dual mass flywheel from GM, so I was wondering how much had to be changed. The F40 shaft is much farther away than the Getrag so there is a big "spacer" between the stock flywheel and the clutch assembly to move it to the right place. Jim_S NOV 13, 03:41 PM Since you are at this point, can you tell me what the width of the built small block and 6 speed is from pulley to the drivers outside case on the tranny? also what is the measurement from the left to right hub flanges where the wheels mount? Thanks, Jim Will NOV 14, 10:31 AM quote Originally posted by Alex4mula: The F40 shaft is much farther away than the Getrag so there is a big "spacer" between the stock flywheel and the clutch assembly to move it to the right place. So how much does the whole assembly weigh? Is the combined flywheel weight up to 40#? THE BEAST NOV 14, 01:35 PM Also how fast can 1st gear get up to? I guess with all that torque all you will really have is a better geared 5 speed tranny (from second through six) JG Alex4mula NOV 14, 03:56 PM quote Originally posted by Jim_S: Since you are at this point, can you tell me what the width of the built small block and 6 speed is from pulley to the drivers outside case on the tranny? also what is the measurement from the left to right hub flanges where the wheels mount? Thanks, Jim 39" balancer to rear trany, +/- 58.5" hub to hub. Will; I have no idea but the aluminum spacer is not too light. I should have weighted it. JG; I hope to find that out before year end My plan is to have it on the ground next week. Still trying to get small pieces here and there for the changes. It is so time consuming... I need some connectors for the trany backup switch and speedo. Archie still owes me the Dakota adapter to correct the speedo. Headers will arrive Friday. I'm changing the top water hose setup to flexible chrome and those arrive Thursday. Etc. etc.. Coolant, trany fluid, dip stick (didn't come with one), and so and so. Oh well. Hang in there