FD#3... I finally got my favorite color/trim! 1993 SSM Base
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DCT for the win! As I posted, you and I are on the same path to paddle shifting goodness. But I have to stand on the sidelines with mine as the FD is in Asheville and me, Morocco.
I gathered all the parts almost one year ago and the mechanic that is baby-sitting the car is finally starting the conversion. Would be really cool to follow you next year at DGRR and see how the two cars perform.
I gathered all the parts almost one year ago and the mechanic that is baby-sitting the car is finally starting the conversion. Would be really cool to follow you next year at DGRR and see how the two cars perform.
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Daaanng! Go big or go home!
Super exciting!!!
Super exciting!!!
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DCT for the win! As I posted, you and I are on the same path to paddle shifting goodness. But I have to stand on the sidelines with mine as the FD is in Asheville and me, Morocco.
I gathered all the parts almost one year ago and the mechanic that is baby-sitting the car is finally starting the conversion. Would be really cool to follow you next year at DGRR and see how the two cars perform.
I gathered all the parts almost one year ago and the mechanic that is baby-sitting the car is finally starting the conversion. Would be really cool to follow you next year at DGRR and see how the two cars perform.
There were two cars running DCTs at DGRR. Talking with them, they both are very happy with the swap and didn't miss the manual at all.
Same here.. can’t wait to complete it. 👍
I got a couple more pieces in.
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3 Rotor time!
Thanks man! Appreciate the kind words
Motor is good, I'm selling it to a local buddy.
My son and I are going to paint the engine bay.
We are going to be installing this after the engine bay is done
Been sitting on this for about a year and just collecting parts for it.
So excited for 3 ROTOR TIME!
C code block ........ C088
When I first picked up the motor.... already started cleaning up the UIM
Steve
Motor is good, I'm selling it to a local buddy.
My son and I are going to paint the engine bay.
We are going to be installing this after the engine bay is done
Been sitting on this for about a year and just collecting parts for it.
So excited for 3 ROTOR TIME!
C code block ........ C088
When I first picked up the motor.... already started cleaning up the UIM
Steve
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Most definitely big bites, but worth it for me.
My son is a great kid... since about a year ago he's been so eager to learn... rotaries/cars
It's priceless when a father & son is working in the garage together, he's all about getting his hands dirty wrenching
Steve
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WOW you are going big for sure!
So big question - will it be up and running/driving for DGRR next year?
You've got the garage guy skills to do it yourself and do it right for sure!
Interested to see how this all comes together!
Dale
So big question - will it be up and running/driving for DGRR next year?
You've got the garage guy skills to do it yourself and do it right for sure!
Interested to see how this all comes together!
Dale
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Thanks man
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***** deep!!!
Yep!!!
We ***** deep now!!!!!
Had some free time this morning to work on stripping the engine bay for paint.
Plan is to strip it down to about 80% of complete removal and work around what’s left in the bay. ABS will be removed and not sure if it’s going back in??
Getting excited for a fresh engine bay!
Steve
We ***** deep now!!!!!
Had some free time this morning to work on stripping the engine bay for paint.
Plan is to strip it down to about 80% of complete removal and work around what’s left in the bay. ABS will be removed and not sure if it’s going back in??
Getting excited for a fresh engine bay!
Steve
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I've thought about removing ABS on my car, but I've had cases where it really helped out. I also wonder at the liability if you get into an accident and someone finds you removed a safety feature.
But it DOES chew up a lot of damn room under the hood
Take pictures of all that stuff you remove. A lot of that small stuff isn't well documented how it goes in and you typically don't have to pull that stuff (brake booster, brake hard lines, front harness) when pulling an engine.
Will your current Haltech run the 20b or will you have to change it out?
Dale
But it DOES chew up a lot of damn room under the hood
Take pictures of all that stuff you remove. A lot of that small stuff isn't well documented how it goes in and you typically don't have to pull that stuff (brake booster, brake hard lines, front harness) when pulling an engine.
Will your current Haltech run the 20b or will you have to change it out?
Dale
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I've thought about removing ABS on my car, but I've had cases where it really helped out. I also wonder at the liability if you get into an accident and someone finds you removed a safety feature.
I've also wondered about that too... Maybe someone can chime in with more insight on the matter.
Also, I question how good a 30yr old FD ABS system really is??
But it DOES chew up a lot of damn room under the hood
Take pictures of all that stuff you remove. A lot of that small stuff isn't well documented how it goes in and you typically don't have to pull that stuff (brake booster, brake hard lines, front harness) when pulling an engine.
Engine bay is so clean without the ABS..... Yep I've been taking tons of pics
Will your current Haltech run the 20b or will you have to change it out?
Yes, my Haltech 2500 can run the 20B, ill have to add 2 injectors and 2 ignitions runs to the harness.
Dale
I've also wondered about that too... Maybe someone can chime in with more insight on the matter.
Also, I question how good a 30yr old FD ABS system really is??
But it DOES chew up a lot of damn room under the hood
Take pictures of all that stuff you remove. A lot of that small stuff isn't well documented how it goes in and you typically don't have to pull that stuff (brake booster, brake hard lines, front harness) when pulling an engine.
Engine bay is so clean without the ABS..... Yep I've been taking tons of pics
Will your current Haltech run the 20b or will you have to change it out?
Yes, my Haltech 2500 can run the 20B, ill have to add 2 injectors and 2 ignitions runs to the harness.
Dale
Anyone else have input on removing the ABS?
Steve
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In a car that will be predominantly driven (>90% mileage) on the street, I think the risk of unexpected drivers and road conditions demand ABS... no matter how old or not the latest-and-greatest.
I think my simple "60 Minute Rule" applies: If something tragic happened because of your decision and the "60 Minutes" reporters showed up at your home asking hard questions about that decision, would you still feel comfortable explaining your choice (i.e aesthetic vs safety tradeoffs)?
I think my simple "60 Minute Rule" applies: If something tragic happened because of your decision and the "60 Minutes" reporters showed up at your home asking hard questions about that decision, would you still feel comfortable explaining your choice (i.e aesthetic vs safety tradeoffs)?
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In a car that will be predominantly driven (>90% mileage) on the street, I think the risk of unexpected drivers and road conditions demand ABS... no matter how old or not the latest-and-greatest.
I think my simple "60 Minute Rule" applies: If something tragic happened because of your decision and the "60 Minutes" reporters showed up at your home asking hard questions about that decision, would you still feel comfortable explaining your choice (i.e aesthetic vs safety tradeoffs)?
I think my simple "60 Minute Rule" applies: If something tragic happened because of your decision and the "60 Minutes" reporters showed up at your home asking hard questions about that decision, would you still feel comfortable explaining your choice (i.e aesthetic vs safety tradeoffs)?
Steve
Got a few more things to remove and then start the prep process for paint.
Always heard painting is in the prep.. so I’ll be taking my time!
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