1982 GS! - Its Getting Close!!! - Page 9

BigIslandSevens · 11-15-2009, 09:38 AM

Late model Rodeos(91-95ish) from Izuzu had a real close gear ratio from the get go. Also some early 90's late 80's camaros and firebirds were real close as well. I am thinking of this route as well. Since I have seen far to many FB trannies blow out on track.

RotaryProphet · 11-15-2009, 10:22 AM

So, you going to build her up while you're still in ohio? I'd love to see your motor get some tuning time on my dyno... particularly if you're rocking the Megasquirt.

Whizbang · 11-15-2009, 01:23 PM

im only gonna be in ohio for around a week before i have to move out to idaho so it doubt ill be able to.

Whizbang · 11-15-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigIslandSevens

Late model Rodeos(91-95ish) from Izuzu had a real close gear ratio from the get go. Also some early 90's late 80's camaros and firebirds were real close as well. I am thinking of this route as well. Since I have seen far to many FB trannies blow out on track.

i noticed this in a tag number breakdown for WC transmissions. This route is extremely tempting since there is usually less cost associated with isuzu transmissions.

BUT i found myself an Rx8 transmission on the cheap and this will be going into the car that this thread is the subject of. BUT i am going to still run a T-5 behind my rally project for a variety of reasons.

Whizbang · 11-18-2009, 09:21 PM

okay i have sourced the rx8 transmission and an s4 counterweight. Now i just need a flywheel and clutch setup, an rx8 starter and do something with the slave and i can get the thing installed. Ill figure out the driveshaft once its all done.

Whizbang · 11-24-2009, 02:50 PM

picked up a smaller steering wheel thingy since the factory one and my legs like to occupy the same space. Darn racing seat.

***TitaniumTT*** · 11-24-2009, 03:41 PM

See if you can find a TII driveshaft on the cheap and mod the flange to fit the flange on the axle........ wait, do the FB's have a flange or the break-apartable-u-joints?

Whizbang · 11-24-2009, 03:48 PM

the earlier ones had rebuildable ujoints, the 81 up did not, but a driveshaft shop can cure that.

you think it would be the right length?

Nismo · 11-24-2009, 03:53 PM

All U-joints are replaceable, just a little more work.

Here is a place in Canada that sells them, and does the work, about $70/joint:

http://www.euro-drive.com/U-Joints.htm

***TitaniumTT*** · 11-24-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravity Fed

the earlier ones had rebuildable ujoints, the 81 up did not, but a driveshaft shop can cure that.

you think it would be the right length?

Couldn't tell ya on the length but it's a good place to start. Easy enough to add or subtract length from a driveshaft. Important part is the splines/diameter

Whizbang · 11-24-2009, 04:46 PM

quite true. once the rx8 installation is complete, ill be looking to finally build a better engine. Will also be going with an FC front suspension i think. Will be able to use FC coilovers up front then, get a better steering selection, may run power steering, maybe, well see.

Whizbang · 11-26-2009, 02:03 AM

im excited because i think i finally found something i can really enjoy running this car in, the Idaho hillclimbs!! While im sure ill go plinking around autocrossing, hillclimbs are such more fun. higher speed. etc. Not sure if the current wheel and tire package will be of ANY use (yay for spending more money) but as long as i get to see what this can do, im cool with it.

plus its motiveation to get the next engine built.

BigIslandSevens · 11-28-2009, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravity Fed

the earlier ones had rebuildable ujoints, the 81 up did not, but a driveshaft shop can cure that.

you think it would be the right length?

I rebuilt my 81 driveshaft with u-joints from Advance auto parts. 20 bucks total. Took 20 minutes to replace both u-joints. Manufacturers like to "say" they are not rebuildable so you buy another 400+ $ shaft. I have a GSL sgaft here that I am going to rebuild as a spare if your intrested in that one. It has replaceable clip style joints in it as well.

If the joints do not have clips holding them in( mine had them) then the caps are held in place internally with nylon that is injected into the caps at assembly. Heat up the caps until they melt the nylon out. Then proceed as normal. I have not met a driveshaft yet that I couldn't replace the u-joints on.

***TitaniumTT*** · 11-28-2009, 09:53 AM

Nicely done. I'm going to have to remember that little heat trick. Do they have recesses for the clips after the nylon is removed?

Hows the rebuild on the tranny coming along? Did you crack the bitch open yet?

Whizbang · 11-28-2009, 11:07 AM

still trying to get myself to idaho to get it. I am having a serious shitfest on trying to get my move together.

11-15-2009, 01:23 PM	#123
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	im only gonna be in ohio for around a week before i have to move out to idaho so it doubt ill be able to. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

11-18-2009, 09:21 PM	#125
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	okay i have sourced the rx8 transmission and an s4 counterweight. Now i just need a flywheel and clutch setup, an rx8 starter and do something with the slave and i can get the thing installed. Ill figure out the driveshaft once its all done. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

11-24-2009, 02:50 PM	#126
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	picked up a smaller steering wheel thingy since the factory one and my legs like to occupy the same space. Darn racing seat. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

11-24-2009, 03:41 PM	#127
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	See if you can find a TII driveshaft on the cheap and mod the flange to fit the flange on the axle........ wait, do the FB's have a flange or the break-apartable-u-joints? __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

11-24-2009, 03:48 PM	#128
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	the earlier ones had rebuildable ujoints, the 81 up did not, but a driveshaft shop can cure that. you think it would be the right length? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

11-15-2009, 09:38 AM	#121
BigIslandSevens Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 201 Rep Power: 18	Late model Rodeos(91-95ish) from Izuzu had a real close gear ratio from the get go. Also some early 90's late 80's camaros and firebirds were real close as well. I am thinking of this route as well. Since I have seen far to many FB trannies blow out on track.

11-15-2009, 10:22 AM	#122
RotaryProphet Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 147 Rep Power: 17	So, you going to build her up while you're still in ohio? I'd love to see your motor get some tuning time on my dyno... particularly if you're rocking the Megasquirt.

11-24-2009, 03:53 PM	#129
Nismo 400WHP or bust Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kincardine, Ontario Canada Posts: 165 Rep Power: 18	All U-joints are replaceable, just a little more work. Here is a place in Canada that sells them, and does the work, about $70/joint: http://www.euro-drive.com/U-Joints.htm __________________ 1986 GXL- Being built with a 13B RE... http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...ead.php?t=9602 1986 Base-RB Exhaust, HKS filter, Solid Aluminum motor mounts, S5 TII motor, ACT Clutch, HKS SSQV, Light Weight Flywheel, Haltech E6X, 720cc 2ndaries, Koni Yellows, Tein Springs Koyo Rad, 250 WHP 230 FTLBS Stock turbo, and stock IC at 10psi. RIP!! The daily bitch- 1995.5 Toyota Tacoma- Trueflow airfilter, and Bilstein HD shocks. 2009 Toyota Corolla "S" TRD Filter... 40MPG

11-24-2009, 04:46 PM	#131
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	quite true. once the rx8 installation is complete, ill be looking to finally build a better engine. Will also be going with an FC front suspension i think. Will be able to use FC coilovers up front then, get a better steering selection, may run power steering, maybe, well see. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

11-26-2009, 02:03 AM	#132
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	im excited because i think i finally found something i can really enjoy running this car in, the Idaho hillclimbs!! While im sure ill go plinking around autocrossing, hillclimbs are such more fun. higher speed. etc. Not sure if the current wheel and tire package will be of ANY use (yay for spending more money) but as long as i get to see what this can do, im cool with it. plus its motiveation to get the next engine built. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

11-28-2009, 09:53 AM	#134
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Nicely done. I'm going to have to remember that little heat trick. Do they have recesses for the clips after the nylon is removed? Hows the rebuild on the tranny coming along? Did you crack the bitch open yet? __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

11-28-2009, 11:07 AM	#135
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	still trying to get myself to idaho to get it. I am having a serious shitfest on trying to get my move together. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook