4T80E/Turbo-S/C... TIME FOR A NEW THREAD?
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This is the first time I've popped in to read this whole thread/project. All I can say is....WOW!!!!
Nice work!!!
Now I'll follow this project until it'* end.
Thanks for the great project for us couch mechanics to follow...
Nice work!!!
Now I'll follow this project until it'* end.
Thanks for the great project for us couch mechanics to follow...
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Originally Posted by lash
This is the first time I've popped in to read this whole thread/project. All I can say is....WOW!!!!
Nice work!!!
Now I'll follow this project until it'* end.
Thanks for the great project for us couch mechanics to follow...
Nice work!!!
Now I'll follow this project until it'* end.
Thanks for the great project for us couch mechanics to follow...
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IT FITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used the front mount from a 90 LeSabre and it put the engine right where it is supposed to be! (I was able to check it referencing the original torque axis mount and it is in the exact same spot in relation to the body!)
The transmission actually clears everything under the hood. i was afraid the large girth would hit the inner fender, but it clears like it was made to fit! The only thing I have to do is move the ABS brake lines closer to the fender by removing the clips that separate the lines and keep them still, and then anchor them directly to the fender using some good old steel line clamps. I also have to move the ABS unit 2 inches forward to clear the transmission fill/dipstick.
It'* a tight squeeze, no question!
The front notch
A second notch in the left rear
The steering rack hits a little rib on the back of the transmission. I will remove the rib. (no pic)
I wanted to see what is was going to do in the car... now I will remove the k-member and build three transmission mounts. The engine will sit on three Energy Suspensions urethane GM transmission mounts in custom brackets (as long as they fit...) and the stock GM front engine mount. I will consider using a single top dogbone as a torque strap IF it moves around too much, but I really don't think it will.
More Thursday!
I used the front mount from a 90 LeSabre and it put the engine right where it is supposed to be! (I was able to check it referencing the original torque axis mount and it is in the exact same spot in relation to the body!)
The transmission actually clears everything under the hood. i was afraid the large girth would hit the inner fender, but it clears like it was made to fit! The only thing I have to do is move the ABS brake lines closer to the fender by removing the clips that separate the lines and keep them still, and then anchor them directly to the fender using some good old steel line clamps. I also have to move the ABS unit 2 inches forward to clear the transmission fill/dipstick.
It'* a tight squeeze, no question!
The front notch
A second notch in the left rear
The steering rack hits a little rib on the back of the transmission. I will remove the rib. (no pic)
I wanted to see what is was going to do in the car... now I will remove the k-member and build three transmission mounts. The engine will sit on three Energy Suspensions urethane GM transmission mounts in custom brackets (as long as they fit...) and the stock GM front engine mount. I will consider using a single top dogbone as a torque strap IF it moves around too much, but I really don't think it will.
More Thursday!
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I went back and started reading the whole thread to see what was anticipated and what came to pass... here are a few quotes!
YES!!!! can you believe it?!?!?!?!? With the early engine mount, the cv axles are dead-on equa-distant (the -80 uses equal length half-shafts, both female, too, same part left/right)
And to check myself:
I went back and measured again the other day... the -80 and the -65 both have the same input/output cL. So with the engine where it should be, the axles are, too![/i]
Originally Posted by 95naSTA
Holy crap.
Is that d/* cover even going to fit in the engine bay? Or are you going to have to shift the engine over to the p/* side?
Is that d/* cover even going to fit in the engine bay? Or are you going to have to shift the engine over to the p/* side?
And to check myself:
Originally Posted by pontiacjeff
One other thing... the -80 centerline is ~.375" wider than the -60/-65 (9.500" vs. 9.125") so the axles will have a slight rearward slant... not nearly enough to even give a second thought about.
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Originally Posted by petraman
Good Work! That transmission should have been in our cars in the first place!
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Originally Posted by J Wikoff
To use an upper dogbone on a H-body, you will have to reinforce the radiator core support. It'* been done, IIRC.