Late model Rodeos(91-95ish) from Izuzu had a real close gear ratio from the get go. Also some early 90's late 80's camaros and firebirds were real close as well. I am thinking of this route as well. Since I have seen far to many FB trannies blow out on track.

So, you going to build her up while you're still in ohio? I'd love to see your motor get some tuning time on my dyno... particularly if you're rocking the Megasquirt.

im only gonna be in ohio for around a week before i have to move out to idaho so it doubt ill be able to.

i noticed this in a tag number breakdown for WC transmissions. This route is extremely tempting since there is usually less cost associated with isuzu transmissions.

BUT i found myself an Rx8 transmission on the cheap and this will be going into the car that this thread is the subject of. BUT i am going to still run a T-5 behind my rally project for a variety of reasons.

okay i have sourced the rx8 transmission and an s4 counterweight. Now i just need a flywheel and clutch setup, an rx8 starter and do something with the slave and i can get the thing installed. Ill figure out the driveshaft once its all done.

picked up a smaller steering wheel thingy since the factory one and my legs like to occupy the same space. Darn racing seat.

See if you can find a TII driveshaft on the cheap and mod the flange to fit the flange on the axle........ wait, do the FB's have a flange or the break-apartable-u-joints?

the earlier ones had rebuildable ujoints, the 81 up did not, but a driveshaft shop can cure that.

you think it would be the right length?

All U-joints are replaceable, just a little more work.

Here is a place in Canada that sells them, and does the work, about $70/joint:

http://www.euro-drive.com/U-Joints.htm

Couldn't tell ya on the length but it's a good place to start. Easy enough to add or subtract length from a driveshaft. Important part is the splines/diameter

quite true. once the rx8 installation is complete, ill be looking to finally build a better engine. Will also be going with an FC front suspension i think. Will be able to use FC coilovers up front then, get a better steering selection, may run power steering, maybe, well see.

im excited because i think i finally found something i can really enjoy running this car in, the Idaho hillclimbs!! While im sure ill go plinking around autocrossing, hillclimbs are such more fun. higher speed. etc. Not sure if the current wheel and tire package will be of ANY use (yay for spending more money) but as long as i get to see what this can do, im cool with it.

plus its motiveation to get the next engine built.

I rebuilt my 81 driveshaft with u-joints from Advance auto parts. 20 bucks total. Took 20 minutes to replace both u-joints. Manufacturers like to "say" they are not rebuildable so you buy another 400+ $ shaft. I have a GSL sgaft here that I am going to rebuild as a spare if your intrested in that one. It has replaceable clip style joints in it as well.


If the joints do not have clips holding them in( mine had them) then the caps are held in place internally with nylon that is injected into the caps at assembly. Heat up the caps until they melt the nylon out. Then proceed as normal. I have not met a driveshaft yet that I couldn't replace the u-joints on.

Nicely done. I'm going to have to remember that little heat trick. Do they have recesses for the clips after the nylon is removed?

Hows the rebuild on the tranny coming along? Did you crack the bitch open yet?

still trying to get myself to idaho to get it. I am having a serious shitfest on trying to get my move together.

[QUOTE=TitaniumTT;103105]Nicely done. I'm going to have to remember that little heat trick. Do they have recesses for the clips after the nylon is removed?
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The nylon is the clip.Melt the nylon,= removing the clip.

thats a nice trick to remember

nice build,hard work pays off i see,hey how do u like the sperco,i am 6 foot tall and i could use alittle more room,also is that a direct fit bracket,thanks,enjoy.

i certainly have more head room, probably the most you can get without cutting stuff. the mount was made poorly though, had to trim it to clear the transmission tunnel. I am 6' as well. ill have to see what the clearances are with a helmet though

Nice work so far.

well the car is in idaho with me. I hope to get cracking on some things soon. Just got a lot going on currently.

welcome to idaho my new friend

is was nice to meet you at the meet sunday!

thanks! im hoping to make it to the meet saturday but without a ride, its looking hard.

When did you drive down? I used google maps, and it looks like you passed through my town in IL!

i got into mountain home on the 4th of december so i would say the 2nd?

went to the auto hobby shop today and took a look at the leak. I determined that it is the pinion seal. There is a nice rotation of oil splatter in line with the flange.

I also trimmed the front fenders. Ill aquire some hardware and get those flares mount asap. lll try to track down a camera as well.

Pinion seal was replaced. An rx7 seal will fit into the Kia 3rd member. Its a little different style but it appears to be working. That said, its still leaking from else where. Looks like one of the bolts. Ill have to jack the car up this week and take a peek.

Im getting rid of the side mount alternator. sorry, atkins, but i just dont see how the kit works with an FC engine. So alternator is going back on top and running both belts. Just need one damn connector to finish that up.

Also, the rallyX7 had a nice glass sunroof which now resides on this car!

Also, having complete my first drive in it. It runs like shit. Will be checking into the tuning asap once the above is all complete.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMrq50Mm1hQ

update video!!

i determined that i have my injectors are wired where i could run stage injection (which currently i am not) and may help the car run much much better. Hoping to try this route this weekend or as early as tomorrow without driving the car.

i got the megasquirt to communicate with the laptop. Had to flash my fireware to the newest MS Extra 2.1.0 release. Ill discuss the changes im making in the setup tonight or tomorrow. Perhaps stay tuned for a video.

well the fender flares are done. I also installed a AEM UEGO for my tuning pleasure. Starting tuning last night. Seems i have a long way to go. Car seems like it wants to "miss" a bit which MAY be due to the tuning but i am not going to rule out any timing or ignition issues at this point.

going to see if i can get the datalogger to work for me today

blew the hell out of the rear end today...

that's what she said.... :leaving:

haha^^

this was quite the read! have any pictures of the car with the fender flares on yet?

my "good" camera should be enroute from my parents soon enough so there will be many a picture. Ill get pics of the aftermath in that of course. Going to find and toss in a standard issue 3rd member so that i can drive the car. But i think something like an 8.8 is in store.

rear end is fixed! 4.78s are still in her! More tuning to come once i have some more funding for fuel...

also the car is having an issue with pulling to the right when i get on the brakes. Going to try bleeding the driver's front caliper. If that doesnt work then i am going to rebuild the calipers. Still needs an FC booster and proportioning valve.

what kind of FC booster... i have a brand new booster from a TII that i dont need.

that would be the one

i was tired when i posted... you did mean booster right? cause when i read what you needed... i read booster and thought master cylinder... which i have... not the booster.

either or. master cylinder is really the important part.