I posted my build thread on pennocks, and I'm posting it here too, I'll keep it updated
I finally called it quits trying to fix my 1985 Fiero SE's 2.8, the car just wouldn't run, so I made the choice to pull the old iron headed POS and put something new in, 2 something to be precise!
Here's what I started with...
and here's the new stuff!
My F23!
My LX9
I decided on the LX9 3500 for several reasons, it's compact, it's lighter than the stock 2.8, makes good power per liter, and shares some similarities to the 2.8 dimensionaly they also, sound cool!
I cut the bottom of the trunk out to make room for an exhaust, and possibly, turbos!
This is my $15 alternator, went for the bracket, popped the hood, and there it is, a brand new delphi!
Steel crank FTW!
Clutch, Crank trigger, and TB adapter!
Crank trigger semi installed!
LX5 "shortstar" throttle body.
Uh oh!
Here we go!
Obligatory "me in the engine bay" pic
Engine and trans hovering over the cradle.
BEST CREWCHIEF EVER
Remote oil filter adapter and custom plumbing.
Right now, I'm neck deep in wiring, and halfway done with the engine and transmission mounts.
thats my front trans mount, unfinished, I've cut the tab and ground it smoother.
I'm still working on my front and rear engine mount, and my rear trans mount, I'll keep the thread updated, and post lots of pics along the way(like I said, dailup beware!).
I finally called it quits trying to fix my 1985 Fiero SE's 2.8, the car just wouldn't run, so I made the choice to pull the old iron headed POS and put something new in, 2 something to be precise!
Here's what I started with...
and here's the new stuff!
My F23!
My LX9
I decided on the LX9 3500 for several reasons, it's compact, it's lighter than the stock 2.8, makes good power per liter, and shares some similarities to the 2.8 dimensionaly they also, sound cool!
I cut the bottom of the trunk out to make room for an exhaust, and possibly, turbos!
This is my $15 alternator, went for the bracket, popped the hood, and there it is, a brand new delphi!
Steel crank FTW!
Clutch, Crank trigger, and TB adapter!
Crank trigger semi installed!
LX5 "shortstar" throttle body.
Uh oh!
Here we go!
Obligatory "me in the engine bay" pic
Engine and trans hovering over the cradle.
BEST CREWCHIEF EVER
Remote oil filter adapter and custom plumbing.
Right now, I'm neck deep in wiring, and halfway done with the engine and transmission mounts.
thats my front trans mount, unfinished, I've cut the tab and ground it smoother.
I'm still working on my front and rear engine mount, and my rear trans mount, I'll keep the thread updated, and post lots of pics along the way(like I said, dailup beware!).
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