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well done cbulen! Looks impressive, how long till she's running?
PS - bit of a short build thread pmsl!
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Nice work great idea.... more pictures please! :)
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Sweet indeed. Loving how neat that looks in there.
Can we have some more info on the Northstar engine? What's it put out etc and what you got planned for it?
V8 burbles, oh yes.
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Great build! I saw a northstar in the flesh a few years ago and nearly had heart failure,thats a beast of an engine.
TB Quote of the month:"I split my ear open whilst masturbating" - Jasper Full story Here
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Great work mate, ohh a v8 in a mk2. Any more pics??
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This is the initial fitting only. The V8 is NOT mounted, or running, or driving, etc. It is sitting on a tranny jack. I needed to test fit the motor to see if I should proceed with the project, to see if I should go ahead with permanent modifications (cutting frames, axles, etc.).
I am using the Vin 9 version of the N*. Its rated for 300hp and 295 ft-lbs, at a slightly higher RPM than the Vin Y flavor of N* (the difference is in the cams, I believe). Redlines at 6500rpm. Slightly lower than the Audi ABZ (7000 rpm).
I feel now, that the project is feasable and realistic, so I am going to proceed.
Plans are to just get the thing running/driving. That's enough for now. Bumping HP is something I will look into once the thing is running/driving. I have 2 MR2's. The one pictured is my $900 junker. Once the V8 is mounted/running, I plan to swap the drivetrain into my good 93 turbo. My 93 is in beautiful condition, and this is the car I really love, so I want it to have the V8.
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Last edited by cbulen; 25-01-2009 at 02:08.
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Nice one.
So what gearbox are you using, is it the Fiero one?
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No, the Getrags in the Fieros are weak. The Fiero guys (the ones with a little money) are now using the GM F40 6 speed from the 2006 Pontiac G6 GXP.
The box is derived from the Saab 9-3. I think its pretty much the same as teh saab unit, with a different bellhousing bolt pattern. Saab 9-3 and 9-5 axles fit this trans. The Quaife LSD for the Saab F40 fits the G6 F40
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