Haus of Guru: The Ultimate Car Build Off (Page 5/58)
JesseM JAN 31, 10:51 AM
If you use windows, open up windows movie maker, and Just shink the filmstrip to the desired length... (If I recall correctly) and it will play faster... It is either that, or you add the effect... Anyways it is really simple and all windows computers should have this program.

Edit: Woot page 2 :]

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bmwguru FEB 01, 08:11 AM
Time to post some pics from yesterday. The video will need to be edited and posted. I'm short on time now, so hopefully some time later this week.

Here is what is completed after day 1.

Engine is removed and engine bay is prepped and painted satin black. Normally, I remove the wiring harness with the engine, but because I need to modify it, I left it in the engine bay. We installed the solid cradle bushings and the bump steer kit. It took longer than expected to install the kit, but no biggie.
The engine and transmission were degreased and painted. The poly engine mounts were installed. We lost a few hours to repair the atrocious install of the swap. They thought it was easier to drill the cradle with a torch and we couldn't get any of the mounts to line up. They also cut the original engine mount bracket off and moved it closer to the front of the cradle. We had to reconstruct the cradle on that side and make it useable again.
I rebuilt the passenger side axle with new cv joints. I don't like aftermarket axles because the joints are much smaller than the original Fiero axles.
The clutch was replaced. It looked like a stock valeo clutch that was installed. The valve covers were painted.
Here are some pics....

The original exhaust manifold


Lunch.....


The list....


we found a lot of wasp nests all over the car...




















the end of the day......



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Finally_Mine_86_GT FEB 01, 10:05 AM
That's a lot of work in one day! Lookin good guys! You sure your gonna need the whole week?

Archie FEB 01, 10:44 AM

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That's gonna leave a stain
bmwguru FEB 01, 05:17 PM
Lol, I hope it will wash off

Here are some pics from today. We still have a few hours to go, but I'm finally taking lunch....

Headers fiberglass wrapped and silicone coated to be cured at 400 degrees.




leakdown test and valve spring upgrade.






machined oil pump cover


double roller timing chain


camshaft being installed and lubed


battery relocation with new a/c hard lines from front to back


trunk shortened, welded and sealed


more pics in a little while with today's final update
bmwguru FEB 01, 08:01 PM
Here are some pics as we close out our day....







and the Guru.....
GuitarFiero FEB 01, 08:04 PM
 
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Originally posted by bmwguru:

Headers fiberglass wrapped and silicone coated to be cured at 400 degrees.


I can vouch for doing this also. The only problem is little tiny pieces of fiberglass will be all over the first few miles of driving no matter what. We painted (rather soaked with paint) the fiberglass and torched the inside for it to bake and this still happened.

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Finally_Mine_86_GT FEB 01, 08:46 PM
Um... i have a question... Why not just make a battery box in the trunk if you were going to shorten it anyway? Less wiring and it's out of the way.

Something like here... Insulate and access panel it.

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Charlie64 FEB 02, 12:11 AM


Texas wasp nests...wonder how those got there? Oh I remember...because my car sat at someone's house in northern Texas for 3 1/2 years instead of being worked on. Thanks for cleaning up the mess Dave!

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JesseM FEB 02, 01:13 AM
Damn you bastards work fast! :]

Oh and I love the Gandalf looking pipe smoking picture




[QUOTE]Originally posted by Finally_Mine_86_GT:

Um... i have a question... Why not just make a battery box in the trunk if you were going to shorten it anyway? Less wiring and it's out of the way.

Something like here... Insulate and access panel it.





Probably so there isn't a visible battery to be an eyesore... also it takes more weight from the back and moves it to the front for a better distribution of weight (as little as it may be lol...)

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