batmanntexas Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hello to all!! It's been a while since I last posted. Just thought I'd drop a few lines to let everyone, or anyone interested, know how my project is coming along. First, let me say that this is a much more challenging conversion than I originally thought it would be. The front end is completely stripped down, the factory motor mounts gone, core support mostly gone, frame rails for the bumper mount have been narrowed. Custom made motor mounts were fabricated out of 1/4" plate steel to hold the new motor. 2'' square tubing has replaced the main core support, located approximately 2.5" further back than original location. The narrowed frame rails permit the fitment of a custom aluminum radiator with high flow electric fan in place of the stock radiator. Still trying to figure out if I'll be able to keep the A/C. The transmission mount has been tossed in lieu of a new unit that locates a T-5 in place of the stock tranny. The transmission tunnel has been cut and modified to fit the T-5. Haven't finished with the tunnel yet, so can't put the dash back into place to see how much I'll have to modify the center section. I'd like to put some pics on the website, and if anybody is interested, I could put some video footage on CD and share it with others. This should be an awesome ride once it is finished. I'm trying for around 500 HP on motor alone, then it's turbo time!! 8) --Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkidmino Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Wow Scott! This sounds like a very involved project, but well worth I'm sure. If you could, post some pics in here, because I would like to see what you cut and fabricated. A NA 383 is sweet, but a turboed 383 is diabolical! Thank god the stock rear ends can handle that(at least that's what I've heard). Good luck and I hope you finish it by next spring so we can all see it on the road!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanntexas Posted September 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Got the front end finished finally!! I'll be able to keep the A/C!!! It is important to have too much(???) power AND keep the creature comforts if possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanntexas Posted September 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Got the front end finished finally!! I'll be able to keep the A/C!!! It is important to have too much(???) power AND keep the creature comforts if possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatuey369 Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 any info on installing a GM 350ci with a 400th tranny in an '86 conquest would be great. what parts do i need?is there a kit i can get? other than motor mounts, what would i need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffQuest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 That should be an awsome ride. I have an 89 Tsi that a friend and I fabed a 408 Mopar stroker in. Needs tubbed bad!!! Smoking tires for a block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffQuest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I think its still posted on www.vintagemusclecar.net Jeffs 89 TSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starion88esir Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I think its still posted on www.vintagemusclecar.net Jeffs 89 TSI That is f'n sick!! What transmission did he go with? Stock rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffQuest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 A 904 auto tranny with a manual valvle body. Had a drive shaft made and used stock rear end for now. Stock rear end holds well but the car doesn't even begin to hook. Never been on a dyno but engine should be between 5 to 600 HP and probly close to same on torque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 It scares me hear that you had to modify the transmission tunnel to fit the T-5. I picked the T-5 over a Tremec for my swap because I 'thought' the T-5 would have fit without modifying the tunnel. Care to share pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star_V8_Quest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 It scares me hear that you had to modify the transmission tunnel to fit the T-5. I picked the T-5 over a Tremec for my swap because I 'thought' the T-5 would have fit without modifying the tunnel. Care to share pics?Tony C on here has a tremec in his,i dont think the tunnel was raped to install it.here is one that had the tremec in it also.http://www.mmatkosky.homestead.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Wow, rack and pinion and all eh? Those wheels look familar . He has some great shots on his site. Too bad they are all like 240x240...sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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