shellhouse
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- Nov 8, 2021
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Atlanta,
Georgia
This is the Build Thread for Cayenne Red Pearl 97 GST Spyder. Reply below.
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Nt 4g63 clutch would be a flat flywheel. I also don't think it's possible if you have an f5m33 trans as a gst should. The clutches aren't just different design. They're different diameter also.Recently replaced front hubs, CV axles, and clutch due to some noise while turning. Clutch was also weak, and I think the prev owner may have installed a NT 4g63 clutch for some reason. Clutch switch was bypassed when I got it with around 130k mi.
Clutch is just a higher rated pressure plate and stock type disc.
Currently on ramps to mess with a crossmember and install a VRSF FMIC because I don't feel like cleaning or reinstalling the dirty SMIC and stock piping.
Rigged an intake to get it onto the ramps after the other work. This rig job was then removed and the intake and turbo inlet & outlet capped off while more work is done.
Once it's running around with the FMIC and T25 ok, I will install a MHI Evo3 16G that I bought for it a while back. DSM Link v3, WB, FP, maybe 550cc injectors, & exhaust that are also on hand. Replacement seats on hand as well since the stock tan leather are cracked.
Only plans for this were a fun street build and restoration. Truth be told, I'll either sell this car or my green GST spyder with FP black and built engine. Time will tell.
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That makes sense, thanks. One of my first cars was a 1GB Talon ESI. Never noticed what transaxle it had until now, the F5M22.Nt 4g63 clutch would be a flat flywheel. I also don't think it's possible if you have an f5m33 trans as a gst should. The clutches aren't just different design. They're different diameter also.
Keen observation, and it appears that I've lucked out in a way.I wonder if the motor was swapped by the PO. It looks to have a 95-96 head based on the cam sensor not being on the end of the cam.
Well that's pretty awesome thenKeen observation, and it appears that I've lucked out in a way.
A PO must have done a swap.
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I hope you plan on removing the motor if you're doing the BSE. Its a PITA with the motor still in the car.Timing belt looks like some generic part. No good search hits on the part number or first part of the PN.
Will need to replace ASAP after test driving. Probably BSE at the same time if not already done.
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That's a bummer, but great to know. Will avoid doing that for now and just replace belts and associated pulleys and tensioner with better parts.I hope you plan on removing the motor if you're doing the BSE. Its a PITA with the motor still in the car.