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ericjon262
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OCT 11, 06:03 PM
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bubbajoexxx
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OCT 11, 07:37 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Lunatic:
After setting the 88 rear sheet metal in place, I decided to install the fastback and check for fitment. It looked good and I was getting slightly excited. Since the 88 sheet metal I got came from a car that was hit, I simply cannot get some mounting pads to line up. After some double checking of measurement's, it appears as though the rear sheet metal is too damaged to use. It looked okay but upon further inspection, I just opted to use the other sheet metal from an 87 that I had. No biggie, I'll get to it when I get some time.
On a side note, not Fiero related, I dabbled on something else. I had transversely mounted a Northstar (and Getrag) into a VW Golf last year. Yes, in the back! Mid-engine baby.
But as time goes by and you find things in your travels, changes happen. I cut up a Porsche 914 and kept some useful parts for a rainy day. Well it rained and here's the start of the Northstar to 914 transaxle (901) adapter. I drew up the adapter and made a template out of 1/8" aluminum. This was necessary to check the fit, squareness and concentricity before I commit to the 3/4" 6061 aluminum plate. Yes, this is a spare Northstar that I used for the mock-up, don't mind the mess! Oh, and all this because I want to mount the Northstar longitudinally!
This adapter clears the Northstar water log.
Since the template was thin, I had to stiffen it up with angle. All in order to get it perfectly flat so the dial indicator could it's job. So far, it's within tolerance. (Which the factory calls out for 0.00" - 0.010")
These transaxle's are made of magnesium and are very light. Don't mind the mild scale build up. It's only in the mock-up stages now anyway.
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remember there is a 1/8 x1/8 register lip on the inside of the adaptor to register the transaxle if it is not there you will be in for some nasty repares
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bubbajoexxx
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OCT 11, 07:47 PM
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 the register is where the red a line is this is what locates the trans axle to the engine a must to have
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Lunatic
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OCT 13, 08:38 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by bubbajoexxx:
The register is where the red "A" line is. This is what locates the transaxle to the engine. A must have. |
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Thanks Joe. Nothing gets by you, does it? Lol. I'll change the drawing to reflect that recommendation.
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Lunatic
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OCT 13, 08:43 AM
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I know some of you are interested in building your own cradle and need some guidance and measurements.
This drawing needs to be finished. I need to add the lateral end link brackets, trailing arm brackets, sway bar brackets and end caps.
Note: This cradle that I designed was made for "my application". I like the position of the engine, transaxle, suspension mounting points and exhaust routing.
I'm offering a basic material cut-list drawing for those interested in making their own cradle. Feel free to modify it as you see fit for "your application".
I'll work on a more detailed drawing with better measurements and different views, etc.
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Lunatic
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OCT 14, 05:41 AM
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Here's a few more dimensions.
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Lunatic
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OCT 26, 10:19 AM
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I had some free time so I dabbled on the car for a while.
Frame rails dollied straight and sandblasted.
Primed and painted the sheet metal behind the frame rails.
Primed and painted inside the frame rails.
A few 1/4" holes rosette welded and the right side is coming along.
As you can see, it's not 100% finished yet. I'll get to it next time.
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Lunatic
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NOV 02, 07:00 AM
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Here's a few more pictures of the frame rail installation and fabrication. Most of the "big stuff" is done and I've decided to use a good zinc spray and coat all the bare metal. I still have to apply seam sealer and paint the primer before it gets too cold. But that's for another day, Man the time flies, it's already November.
Passenger side.
Driver side.
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zuki709
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NOV 02, 08:22 AM
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Lunatic
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NOV 16, 06:11 AM
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