My V8 Sierra project ..... maybe I will finish this one !
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My V8 Sierra project ..... maybe I will finish this one !
This project could take a while but I have a fair few bits stashed already.
Got myself a really solid rolling shell, all polybushed with AVO coil overs, Cosworth axles and ABS. No engine or gearbox.
Tracked down a new set of RS 7 spokes but they hit the 4 pot front calipers and I had to make a precision plywood wheel spacer so I could try them on.
Wheels fitted just for some pics then up in the loft with lots of my other bits and pieces for safe keeping
More pics and info to follow.
Bodywork is pretty good for a 21 year old car but it really needs some paint to freshen it up, do I keep it two tone with the black bumper ?
I can't make my mind up.
Mark
Got myself a really solid rolling shell, all polybushed with AVO coil overs, Cosworth axles and ABS. No engine or gearbox.
Tracked down a new set of RS 7 spokes but they hit the 4 pot front calipers and I had to make a precision plywood wheel spacer so I could try them on.
Wheels fitted just for some pics then up in the loft with lots of my other bits and pieces for safe keeping
More pics and info to follow.
Bodywork is pretty good for a 21 year old car but it really needs some paint to freshen it up, do I keep it two tone with the black bumper ?
I can't make my mind up.
Mark
302 V8 Sierra 5 door sleeper under way
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I will keep it looking semi-stock and a 3 inch stainless tail pipe will probably not raise too much suspision with big exhausts being all the rage.
New T56 6 speed gearbox from Ebay
Came with the wrong bell housing for my engine and a genuine tremec aluminium one is $599 + shipping and taxes !
I bought a new bell housing to fit a TKO600 to my engine for £145 and have modified it to fit with a side grinder.
Had a bit of ali plate welded to it and borrowed the CNC machining centre where I used to work.
I may have to sort out a concentric clutch release bearing or cut some extra holes for a release arm as the new bell housing cut out does not match the gearbox.
Mark
New T56 6 speed gearbox from Ebay
Came with the wrong bell housing for my engine and a genuine tremec aluminium one is $599 + shipping and taxes !
I bought a new bell housing to fit a TKO600 to my engine for £145 and have modified it to fit with a side grinder.
Had a bit of ali plate welded to it and borrowed the CNC machining centre where I used to work.
I may have to sort out a concentric clutch release bearing or cut some extra holes for a release arm as the new bell housing cut out does not match the gearbox.
Mark
302 V8 Sierra 5 door sleeper under way
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Going up
Had some time off work to tinker, lifting engine and box up from under the car looks to be the easiest way working single handed.
Engine mounts are being a bit of a pain but I will get some more pics up when they are complete.
Mark
Engine mounts are being a bit of a pain but I will get some more pics up when they are complete.
Mark
302 V8 Sierra 5 door sleeper under way
YES Like it a lot! Must be encouraging seeing the block actually in the engine bay! Don't worry about holding it on a trolley jack at least it's in the car - mines still on the engine stand! Engine mounts look good too! Are you going to put any sort of roll cage in it once the engine is in? What are your plans for it eventually? Keep going!
don't nibble on the barrel, pull the trigger!
Engine mounts are now done, will stick a picture up later.
No roll cage, it's just going to be a fun road car and a cage would make it a pain to get the kids in and out !
Engine spec will be Edelbrock performer RPM heads, air gap inlet autonomics 4 barrel throttle body and possibly a 331 stroker kit.
Mark
No roll cage, it's just going to be a fun road car and a cage would make it a pain to get the kids in and out !
Engine spec will be Edelbrock performer RPM heads, air gap inlet autonomics 4 barrel throttle body and possibly a 331 stroker kit.
Mark
302 V8 Sierra 5 door sleeper under way
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What kind of times were they running ?ian.stewart wrote:There was a 302 Red 3 door at the weald yesterday, and a white 4 door belonging to my mates son with a 4.6 twin turbo RV8
pic of strengthened cross member
I ordered a Scat 3.25" stroker crank today
Edit. crank is here
Mark
302 V8 Sierra 5 door sleeper under way