day 15 of the build

[3kgt2nv]

so today was the tranny's turn to go back in. I installed a new faceplate on the lightweight fidanza flywheel that i wasn't happy to keep but the one i wanted was hopelessly back ordered. It got an act 2900 pressure plate and a solid 6 puck clutch. I installed all new bolts and hardware and torqued everything to spec. the started shim plate was cleaned and resprayed a high temp black. The tranny was resprayed and installed with the solid motor mounts in place. everything went together fairly easy considering the mounts have zero give. next is to start the exhaust manifold and finish the solid mount for the drivers side of the engine

 

[Fastass96]

Looks nice clean!!!!!!

 

[Fastass96]

Looks nice Clean!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[3kgt2nv]

thanks trying to fix all the crap the previous owner did is a work in progress but better to do it all the first time than piece meal it over a few years

 

[talonDSMerr]

Noticed in the first picture the transmission to block dowel pins are missing. Hopefully you put them on after that picture was taken and before the second picture! Also, I couldn't help but notice your clutch master cylinder looks like an OEM replacement part. These two things have been known to cause clutch engagement issues, so I thought I might bring them to light, just in case.

I'm really interested to see how the solid motor mounts will feel. I have a solid front and polys everywhere else and it doesn't feel so bad, other than at idle. Can't wait to see progress on the manifold. Keep up the good work!

 

[3kgt2nv]

the dowels were in the tranny so they are in there. didnt know about the clutch master ill look into replacing it asap as im not looking to have to deal with an issue down the road. thanks for the heads up

as far as the solids go i had full solids all around on my 3000gt along with many other people so i dont think it will be bad. there is still enough vibration damping through the subframe bushings.

 

[DSM_PWR]

Get rid of that ugly coolant bottle

Are you going to replace the front crossmember with the tublar ones? Would look much cleaner

Looking good so far

 

[92AWDHX40]

ITs not bad coming along.

 

[3kgt2nv]

coolant bottle was just to test some spacing for some ideas and yes eventually i will be making all tubular sub frame bars all around the car. before that happens though i want to get it running