Rotary Ressurection Updates
08-03-2003, 10:53 AM
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 173
Well as some know i am getting rid of my lt1 350 in my 3rd gen. I am also putting the car down for a year or so to totally rebuild it.
This is what has been done so far.
I have removed about 50 percent of unneeded wiring just from the front and right side where all the ABS sensor ecu fan relays yadda yadda yada stuff was at. It all weighed im sure about 10lbs. It felt pretty heavy. I removed the ABS unit which proved to be an over heavy son of a bitch. It felt heavier than the 25 lb. weights at the gym.
I began ripping the interior out and consoles. I have to go back to my manual to find out how to pull the big dash out. I removed the ABS computer in the back by the taiillights, but now must remove all the wiring that went to it.This is really proving to be awesome.yikes. All my heating and a/c controls have been removed.
My stock guage cluster has been removed. Stock steering wheel is gone.
I have the complete exhuast system removed. Front bumper and front fenders removed. Engine ready to be pulled. Reverse lights removed.
Whats next?
I am removing all 3 tailight sections for customization. Tailights will recieve circular type pattern(no not the 99 spec either). The middle section im not sure yet what i want to do with it.maybe black it all in except for some lettering maybe ,dont know.
I am removing the rest of the wiring.I will remove the a/c heater blower fan. Remove the vent tubing and electric mirrors.
I will then also go over the whole front with a degreaser and a water hose. Then the bay gets painted black and anything in it.
Hey i seen one of jason's(jt imports) post a little while ago.Do you think he can still get me a 3 rotor for 2 grand?
This is what has been done so far.
I have removed about 50 percent of unneeded wiring just from the front and right side where all the ABS sensor ecu fan relays yadda yadda yada stuff was at. It all weighed im sure about 10lbs. It felt pretty heavy. I removed the ABS unit which proved to be an over heavy son of a bitch. It felt heavier than the 25 lb. weights at the gym.
I began ripping the interior out and consoles. I have to go back to my manual to find out how to pull the big dash out. I removed the ABS computer in the back by the taiillights, but now must remove all the wiring that went to it.This is really proving to be awesome.yikes. All my heating and a/c controls have been removed.
My stock guage cluster has been removed. Stock steering wheel is gone.
I have the complete exhuast system removed. Front bumper and front fenders removed. Engine ready to be pulled. Reverse lights removed.
Whats next?
I am removing all 3 tailight sections for customization. Tailights will recieve circular type pattern(no not the 99 spec either). The middle section im not sure yet what i want to do with it.maybe black it all in except for some lettering maybe ,dont know.
I am removing the rest of the wiring.I will remove the a/c heater blower fan. Remove the vent tubing and electric mirrors.
I will then also go over the whole front with a degreaser and a water hose. Then the bay gets painted black and anything in it.
Hey i seen one of jason's(jt imports) post a little while ago.Do you think he can still get me a 3 rotor for 2 grand?
08-04-2003, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 173
Well after looking into some things ive decided to go with a rear engine project.
I have found a company that provides a kit including:
4.5lb flywheel
pilot and throwout bearing
adapter plate
pressure plate
8.5lb starter
heavy duty clutch
They supply this for a porsche transmission to any engine wanted.
The porsche transmission has the differential built into the bottom of the transmission with a lsd. I will have to get some new halfshafts built of course,but like i said the whole car is getting rebuilt anyway.
This weekend though,plans will laid out for the front compartment on how everything will be arranged.The rear compartment will also be laid on a map,until i get a porsche tranny an adaptor kit and block for fitment.
I have found a company that provides a kit including:
4.5lb flywheel
pilot and throwout bearing
adapter plate
pressure plate
8.5lb starter
heavy duty clutch
They supply this for a porsche transmission to any engine wanted.
The porsche transmission has the differential built into the bottom of the transmission with a lsd. I will have to get some new halfshafts built of course,but like i said the whole car is getting rebuilt anyway.
This weekend though,plans will laid out for the front compartment on how everything will be arranged.The rear compartment will also be laid on a map,until i get a porsche tranny an adaptor kit and block for fitment.
08-05-2003, 12:49 AM
#9
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 173
here you go.this is what i was quoted:
Rebuilt 930 transaxle and electric speedometer modification: $4400
Add: Flipping of ring and pinion for mid engine use: $1100
Add: Shortened bellhousing and main shaft for space limited
applications (911,914 or Corvair) or for lighter clutch components: $500
Add: Adapter plate & hardware, flywheel & bolts, Kevlar
high performance clutch disc, HP pressure plate, throw out
bearing, and pilot bearing: $1790
Grand Total (all above): $7790
ZF LSD differentials added to most transaxles: (good used rebuilt) $1200
CABLE SHIFT KITS:
We offer a high quality, affordable, versatile, and easy to install cable actuated shift assembly for the Porsche transaxles. It features a Ferrari style shift lever control box that mounts inside the car, two shift cables which connect to brackets on the tranny, and the linkage mechanism to connect them together. One benefit of cable is it can be supplied in any length for a perfect fit your application. The second benefit is engine and tranny movement, or even chassis flex, will not affect the shifting.
Cable shift kit cut to desired length: (approximately) $750 to $900
High torque, light weight, gear reduction starter: MDL #101 $239
new total: $10119
This is for a completely built transmission
sequential shifting
close gear ratio
hi performance heavy duty clutch and flywheel
starter
high performance lsd
electronic speed
This is still less for a hewland sequential tranny and nothing else for 15 g's
happy motoring
Rebuilt 930 transaxle and electric speedometer modification: $4400
Add: Flipping of ring and pinion for mid engine use: $1100
Add: Shortened bellhousing and main shaft for space limited
applications (911,914 or Corvair) or for lighter clutch components: $500
Add: Adapter plate & hardware, flywheel & bolts, Kevlar
high performance clutch disc, HP pressure plate, throw out
bearing, and pilot bearing: $1790
Grand Total (all above): $7790
ZF LSD differentials added to most transaxles: (good used rebuilt) $1200
CABLE SHIFT KITS:
We offer a high quality, affordable, versatile, and easy to install cable actuated shift assembly for the Porsche transaxles. It features a Ferrari style shift lever control box that mounts inside the car, two shift cables which connect to brackets on the tranny, and the linkage mechanism to connect them together. One benefit of cable is it can be supplied in any length for a perfect fit your application. The second benefit is engine and tranny movement, or even chassis flex, will not affect the shifting.
Cable shift kit cut to desired length: (approximately) $750 to $900
High torque, light weight, gear reduction starter: MDL #101 $239
new total: $10119
This is for a completely built transmission
sequential shifting
close gear ratio
hi performance heavy duty clutch and flywheel
starter
high performance lsd
electronic speed
This is still less for a hewland sequential tranny and nothing else for 15 g's
happy motoring
08-07-2003, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 173
7 aug 03:
I completely removed all interior trunk pieces.
I am now down to the final 25% of wiring needing to be removed
I have removed my antenna,spare tire,seat belt units,side mirrors
Taillights have been removed for customization.
Tried to remove the steering wheel it proved to be a bitch.Try it again later.
Anyone want to tell me how remove the steering wheel in any easy way.
Also how to remove the dash,the big piece that holds the vents and cd player.I cant see screws hold it to anything,is it just glued?
I completely removed all interior trunk pieces.
I am now down to the final 25% of wiring needing to be removed
I have removed my antenna,spare tire,seat belt units,side mirrors
Taillights have been removed for customization.
Tried to remove the steering wheel it proved to be a bitch.Try it again later.
Anyone want to tell me how remove the steering wheel in any easy way.
Also how to remove the dash,the big piece that holds the vents and cd player.I cant see screws hold it to anything,is it just glued?