Project Genisis Lo Budget 3800SC (Page 7/42)
hercimer01 JUN 26, 01:22 AM
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
sportcoupe JUN 26, 08:06 AM
The coil pack does fit there if you turn it 90 deg. and remove the decklid springs (mine hit the SC anyway).
JumpStart JUN 26, 08:41 AM
Mine hit also but I did not want to move the battery up front so I mounted mine on the firewall, right behind the driver seat, between the mount for the decklid hinge and the hole in the firewall for the wiring harness going to the ECM.

Steve
Garrettpen98 JUN 26, 12:04 PM
Oreillys will not price match online stores or Wal-Mart.
hercimer01 JUN 26, 11:33 PM
Thanks Guys. I think I will try to keep it in the same location, Trying to keep it "Lo Budget" here.
hercimer01 JUN 26, 11:52 PM
I mocked up my alternator and idler pulley today. The idler is the one from the super charger belt with a smaller diameter pulley from a 2000 Trailblazer. The dogbone bracket was milled down to the flat surface and the idler bracket will be about 5/8" thick welded to the dogbone bracket. The alternator will probably changed to a 1/4" aluminum plate with an extra mounting hole. Once I get the final product done i will post drawings with measurements. Im still revising so this could change.









Edit; Progress. Idler bracket done but still needs to welded. I will post drawings later.



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hercimer01 JUN 27, 12:02 AM
I borrowed a 3/4" NPT tap. I plan to put aluminum fittings in the two antifreeze lines. I dont know will they have to be straight or 90 degrees?



Edit; Sorry, I was being lazy. I went out and looked at it and they will have to be 90 degree elbows. I had to hog out the manifold hole. It looks like i will have to take the LIM back off to install it.



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Pete Matos JUN 27, 01:33 AM
Hercimer,
Just wanted to get in here and say what a nice job you are doing on your build. REALLY like that roll around engine cradle cart you made, care to share the specifics or better yet a drawing of it. I would love to have something like that when I start my build, I HATE crawling around on the floor to work on stuff and that looks like it puts things where you need them. Nice touch and again nice work. Having ridden in a 3800sc and having gotten to drive it I think it is safe to say you will NOT be disappointed. Makes for a very quick and responsive car. Too fun!! peace

Pete
hercimer01 JUN 27, 02:02 AM
Thank you Pete. The dolly is from Europe's site.I still havent put the cradle bolts int yet though.
http://www.fieros.eu/?type=diy&page=41&lng=en

Edit; This should help too.

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hercimer01 JUN 29, 08:36 PM
I think i got ahead of myself by taping out the heater hose attach holes. I can make the LIM work, but the timing cover will probably have to be replaced or welded. I have a friend who welds aluminum so im lucky there.