I started this project about a month and a half a go now and it is coming along just fine i am installing a 4.2 ABZ in a 1988 Fiero Gt T top i am going to use a vems ecu from EFI Express . The transmission is a 012 due to it was cheap and available I would have liked a 6 speed 01X or 01E but not in the budget. my goal is to get it running by fall
VERY nice. Didn't know longitudinal was a possibility! I wanted one until I found out that there's no good way to do a stick with an LSx in those...but this kind of alleviates that issue!
yup i noticed that to but any ways this is the engine all the way in but just need to go forward 1 inch . i need to trim the trunk lid hinges about a 1/2 an inch and mod a few things on the firewall
you can see the angle on the axle its about 10 degrees and it is fine up to 25 degrees. i gathered my info on axle angle from the sand rail guys since they run more axle angle then any one so i trust them on what they say.
I guess we will have to see what happens under normal driving conditions due to you can break any thing if you are abusive enough to it no matter how it is lined up
Everytime I have blown and axle up, it has been with a wheel turned. I think the project is awesome. I had considered an audi turbo 5 in a fiero with a lambo kit on it a long long time ago....
I had my OE axels rebuilt by a local guy. he was recommended from other VW guys that would break aftermarket ones easily but his would hold up at ~350hp.
he much preferred doing OE ones "better steel" he also said strength can be as much about consistent clearances, smooth surfaces and balance as material construction, In a bearing torque transfer situation like a CV joint. He also does sand rail axels with extreme angles.
I think you'll be fine. Might see if you can find a rebuilder and talk to him about angles and he should be able to clearance them if needed.
Oh also, looking at your tranny mount there I would be inclined to add another brace to the forward mounting hole too. You'd be surprised how much that drivetrain tries to jump around under power and I can see it cracking the casing using just one mounting hole. Just a suggestion :thumbsup:
ya i think that would b a good idea to add another couple of tranny mounts to i need to do a bit more to the cradle to stiffen it up to add some gussets
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