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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 ![]() |
Progress is slow......but shiney! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)
(IMG:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4269813912_534cc23e05.jpg) (IMG:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4269813520_4d60663482.jpg) All welded up and then taken to the dirt track shop to have it RE-BENT back into the shape I ordered it in.....and to Electro Plating Specialties for the pretty powder coating job. Not much going on for updates while we wait for the trans and motor. I will get some more pics later this week..... |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 ![]() |
FINALLY the trans arrives!
(IMG:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4275967188_19b9f3b7a2.jpg) (IMG:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4275222095_2674773004.jpg) (IMG:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4275221303_8ef38856d0.jpg) |
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Veteran Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 ![]() |
Sweet!
I could probably google it and find it out, but is the T101 straight cut and dog ring? |
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Experienced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 ![]() |
Randy, will you have any clearance issues with the new transmission due to the shift linkage?
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Experienced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303 ![]() |
Beautiful, just beautiful.
Please continue to document the build and install. This is a project that may be in my future (way in the future). If/when the T-56 lets go, I probably won't put another one back in. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 ![]() |
Randy, will you have any clearance issues with the new transmission due to the shift linkage? I don't think so....but you never know. The T101a is a bit narrower so that helps....also, no TA on that side to worry about....I think there is some extra room there for the TA. The shifter is within 1/2" of the stock location front to rear. It is dealing with the side saddle location that will be fun! |
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Veteran Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 ![]() |
I had to ball peen hammer my trans tunnel for the shifter and shift linkage. It's all in my Jerico thread. 4th gen tunnel is different, though. I also played with the spacers to move the linkage as close to the trans as possible, that might help you out Randy.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 ![]() |
I had to ball peen hammer my trans tunnel for the shifter and shift linkage. It's all in my Jerico thread. 4th gen tunnel is different, though. I also played with the spacers to move the linkage as close to the trans as possible, that might help you out Randy. Gotcha! That DOES help thanks! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 ![]() |
OK. We borrowed an LS block with heads on it so that we can continue fabbing the things on the car.....the new motor is "taking its time" getting completed. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)
So far I have the trans and bellhousing on the back of the LS motor, and 1/2 the exhaust system fabbed in. Should be getting the exhaust finished on Monday. The trans mount came out pretty trick. We have cut enough on the trans tunnel to get the Tex 101A in there and working.....will need to do some more beating on the tunnel and some reinforcing and some boxing to cover the holes. That will be Tues-Weds projects at the fabricators. Will likely reduce the spacers a bit too on the shifter itself. The shifter came out about 1" to 2" more rearward than stock. I had planned it that way...I always had to stretch a bit in 5th and I may move the seat back someday....a rear bent shift lever should accomodate that. The shifter side mount may lead me to bend the shifter towards the center of the car.....we will see when it is all together. No pics.....I maxed out my account this month with all the "For Sale" pics.....should have some in Feb. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 ![]() |
Photo updates:
The old junker motor in there: (IMG:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4328349985_6892a0afdb.jpg) New Trans Mount: (IMG:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4329084362_21b0a185e7.jpg) Uh oh.....there is LINKAGE?????? (IMG:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4328351107_8b8c51b3b9.jpg) My dual muffler system fabbed back in.....Lobaks for everywhere BUT Laguna....Spintechs for Laguna: (IMG:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4329103750_a5e1843653.jpg) Look Ma! I got room for a cupholder now! I can put a whole six pack up there now: (IMG:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4329104244_723b62477a.jpg) Ahhhhh.....linkage likey MUCH better: (IMG:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4329104942_732f751576.jpg) Sexy new Mark Williams aluminum center section!: (IMG:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4328372731_d77d336ec9.jpg) |
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Member ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 91 Joined: 8-March 04 From: Mt Sterling, OH Member No.: 265 ![]() |
nice work..... couple of good places to go
speedway motors stock car products performance bodies arp world good prices and fast shipping. never had any problems with any of these guys for building both my late models |
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Experienced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 ![]() |
SCHWEEET!
Do the Spin Techs flow as well as XR1s/etc., or are they the only thing that will bring the dbs down to Laguna's noise level requirements?? Is that a locker in the work of art MW center? |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 ![]() |
SCHWEEET! Do the Spin Techs flow as well as XR1s/etc., or are they the only thing that will bring the dbs down to Laguna's noise level requirements?? Is that a locker in the work of art MW center? The Spin Techs are quiet....that is why I bought them....Laguna DOES NOT mess around. I haven't heard too much about the XR1s but Lou Gigliotti told me once that they did not knock down the noise too much. No locker....still need my posi. It is a DPI Platinum Track. A competitor has been using them here with great success. Needs a rebuild once a year though. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 295 Joined: 30-July 05 Member No.: 833 ![]() |
any idea what the new trans/clutch package weighs compared to the old setup. I just pulled my t-56 and my left nut is still rolling around some where. I was thinking of doing some thing like you are. Since i need a new clutch assembly and a starter.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 ![]() |
any idea what the new trans/clutch package weighs compared to the old setup. I just pulled my t-56 and my left nut is still rolling around some where. I was thinking of doing some thing like you are. Since i need a new clutch assembly and a starter. Well, I had the Tex 101a and bell shipped to me.....weighed 100 lbs. I shipped out my trans and bell......weighed approximately 150 lbs. Go figure! ;-) |
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 10-May 07 From: fort wayne indiana Member No.: 1,784 ![]() |
any idea what the new trans/clutch package weighs compared to the old setup. I just pulled my t-56 and my left nut is still rolling around some where. I was thinking of doing some thing like you are. Since i need a new clutch assembly and a starter. Well, I had the Tex 101a and bell shipped to me.....weighed 100 lbs. I shipped out my trans and bell......weighed approximately 150 lbs. Go figure! ;-) Yep, 150lbs. Have the delivery paper work to confirm it. Thanks for the transmission Randy ! Now if I could only find a driveshaft (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Veteran Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 ![]() |
any idea what the new trans/clutch package weighs compared to the old setup. I just pulled my t-56 and my left nut is still rolling around some where. I was thinking of doing some thing like you are. Since i need a new clutch assembly and a starter. Well, I had the Tex 101a and bell shipped to me.....weighed 100 lbs. I shipped out my trans and bell......weighed approximately 150 lbs. Go figure! ;-) I assume the T101 is similar in weight to the Jerico. If so, it's about 40 lbs lighter than a T56. http://www.f-bodysport.com/jerico_4_speed.htm |
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Veteran Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 ![]() |
How much (-)camber you dialing into your floater Randy?
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 ![]() |
any idea what the new trans/clutch package weighs compared to the old setup. I just pulled my t-56 and my left nut is still rolling around some where. I was thinking of doing some thing like you are. Since i need a new clutch assembly and a starter. Well, I had the Tex 101a and bell shipped to me.....weighed 100 lbs. I shipped out my trans and bell......weighed approximately 150 lbs. Go figure! ;-) Yep, 150lbs. Have the delivery paper work to confirm it. Thanks for the transmission Randy ! Now if I could only find a driveshaft (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I went to the box store yesterday and bought a tube for it......I just need to get out to the shop on Saturday to pick up the driveshaft. I will ship it on Monday I think. :-D |
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