Lots of pictures and information for all!! (Page 5/8)
Richjk21 OCT 11, 07:40 PM
Definitely making progress ... keep it up, and keep us updated..

Rich


WooHoo ... I own page 2

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NYRED85GT OCT 25, 07:53 PM
And I'm back once again!

Old wiring harness:

New harness:

New harness ends that need to be spliced to 91'-93' ends:

The two:

Mocked up front engine mount:


Front mount welded:

Dodge mount set in place:

Rear engine mount:



New massive mount that connects the front, middle, and rear mounts to the engine with 6 bolts:





Whole cradle as it sits now:

Stupid cut off wheel:


Removed the strut tower dog bone mount. It isnt really structural since it is not on the other side so I am not too concerned. I will be adding a strut tower brace though:




Next of the to do list is to finish some painting, mount the engine/trans, and tackle the wiring.

Next year:
Full interior (need carpet, headliner, build dash, guages)
New battery and front mount box
Run all coolant lines
Walbro fuel pump
Mount fuel tank
Run fuel lines
Front brake conversion
Run brake lines (have)
Custom headlights
Mount front bumper (have)
Build rear bumper
Front lowering springs
Make sure everything works!
Mount body panels
Drive car?

And once everything works (I hope) add a T4 turbo!! 350hp is the ultimate goal....


Mike

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Erik OCT 25, 08:01 PM
WOW!!!! That really is a labor of love..that Fiero is so lucky ..I vote you for the one that loves Fieros the most
Erik OCT 25, 08:07 PM
BTW excellent choice on motor
Erik OCT 25, 08:09 PM


i really like your mod on the right motor mount that ties it in with the center mount ..that will really help stabilize the DOHC ..

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NYRED85GT OCT 25, 08:57 PM
Thanks! The two mounts I welded onto the cradle are not too thick- I wish I had some thicker steel on hand. BUT since they are not acting independently (there are 2 and not just 1) I am not too concerned. I don't need a dog bone mount since the trans has 2 poly mounts and the engine has 1 poly and 2 rubber. The girdle will keep the block from having excessive stress on each individual mounting point since they are all tied together and loads are better shared. Basically the three engine mounts welded together to make a single mount absorbs some of the stress and as the front engine mount is pulled up, the rear is pushed down to share forces equally. I tend to over build things than have to re-do it later when it breaks....

Mike
Erik OCT 25, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by NYRED85GT:

Thanks! The two mounts I welded onto the cradle are not too thick- I wish I had some thicker steel on hand. BUT since they are not acting independently (there are 2 and not just 1) I am not too concerned. I don't need a dog bone mount since the trans has 2 poly mounts and the engine has 1 poly and 2 rubber. The girdle will keep the block from having excessive stress on each individual mounting point since they are all tied together and loads are better shared. Basically the three engine mounts welded together to make a single mount absorbs some of the stress and as the front engine mount is pulled up, the rear is pushed down to share forces equally. I tend to over build things than have to re-do it later when it breaks....

Mike



As strong as it is I would not count out a dog bone ...that motor can really move

Erik OCT 25, 10:32 PM
if it doesn't move then I will definately make mine just like yours
NYRED85GT OCT 26, 09:58 AM
I will mount a camera and post a video of when ever I get this thing running to see what kind of movement I get. I left the trunk side mount intact just in case I still needed it and cut out what was in my way of the timing cover. I would just have to add a small re-inforcing strap to the strut tower (like the origional) to keep the trunk wall from bending.

Mike
Lewis87GT OCT 26, 12:16 PM
Viewing your progress has definitely gotten me motivated to get started on my rust issue project. I began taking my car apart about two weeks ago. The rust is not as bad as I contemplated.

I would post some pics, but I don't want to hijack your thread. Watching you do your thing has given me confidence that I can do it too. Keep up the good work and interesting thread, it is appreciated by at least one PFF member.

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