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 Jan 30 2007, 07:52 PM
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So i have had my d50 for a daily driver all summer, and i just purchased this fwd turbo auto laser for 550 bucks. So im going to be swapping the motor and seats in the truck. After i get the motor in and running im going to start the mods. Here are some beginning pics that i took of both cars. just to kinda see what they looked like before. Ill keep updating as i get further and further.
       
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Jan 30 2007, 07:55 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
About ready to start the swap?
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Jan 30 2007, 08:02 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 14-November 04 Member No.: 386 |
well im having charging issues with the laser and will be less of a headache to get it fixed now then to swap it then have me mess up something else and wonder if it had to do if whatever is wrong with it now. *if that makes sense*
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Feb 5 2007, 04:50 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 14-November 04 Member No.: 386 |
Well last night i worked on the motor getting the turbo and manifold off and taking everything off that i didnt need. still have alot to do to it before i get it ready to drop in. Like turn the turbo around on the manifold and make lines for it. and get the intake manifold welded up so the throttle body is on the opposite side. I started tearing apart the truck just a little bit ago. its going to be cheese. there is like nothing there. I have never taken out a rwd tranny so that will be an experience im sure. hopefully everything will go smooth like it has been.
    
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Feb 5 2007, 05:16 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
RWD transmission pulling is just as easy as the rest.
This truck ought to be a little bad a$$! 
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Feb 5 2007, 06:43 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Yeah, RWD trans pulling is a hell of a lot easier without having to mess with the damn axles.
Should be an interesting project! Keep the updates coming! You plan on dragging it when you're done? Or is it going to be just a DD? -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
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Feb 5 2007, 07:13 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 256 Joined: 30-October 02 From: Chicago Member No.: 33 |
What are you planning on doing with the FWD shell? I need some parts from it, if you are planning on parting it out.
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Feb 5 2007, 09:21 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 14-November 04 Member No.: 386 |
I think i might have the shell sold. if it falls threw i will let you know.
anyways I got the dsm seats in. they are 100 times more comfortable. you can actually recline the seat. Way better then the stock 1 piece seat. 
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Feb 5 2007, 10:32 PM
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^^^ Looks good... nice work!
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Feb 6 2007, 07:39 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
110% better already!
BTW - Where are you working on this? Is that garage heated? If not you are an inspiration to me! Gettin done no matter what...Good job man!
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Feb 6 2007, 12:42 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 14-November 04 Member No.: 386 |
Its a garage but its not a very well heated one. crappy heater. But its still alot better then being outside or a garage with no heat. I have to turn on the heater a couple hours before i go work out there. haha.
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Feb 6 2007, 02:42 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Urbana Member No.: 382 |
nice! its easiest to pull the tranny with the motor, its cake!
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Feb 6 2007, 08:07 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 14-November 04 Member No.: 386 |
QUOTE (black92_tsi_awd @ Feb 5 2007, 06:43 PM) Yeah, RWD trans pulling is a hell of a lot easier without having to mess with the damn axles. Should be an interesting project! Keep the updates coming! You plan on dragging it when you're done? Or is it going to be just a DD? Oh im going to race it. Im just curious whats going to give out first. i heard the tranny is weak but people have made 500 hp with them before they give out. so i guess we will see. Im not really sure what im doing for tranny if this one takes a crap. but if the rear end goes out ill be going to a disc break 8.8 ford rear end. I think that will be plenty for what im going to be doing. -------------------- WWW.DRAGSOURCE.NET
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Feb 6 2007, 08:20 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Yeah, an 8.8 will handle damn near anything you'll be able to throw at it.
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Feb 6 2007, 09:29 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
The 8.8in are off center though aren't they?
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Feb 7 2007, 10:20 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
No, the 8.8 housings may look off-center, but the axle shafts are exactly the same length. So everything should center up just fine under any vehicle you want to put one under.
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Feb 7 2007, 12:47 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 14-November 04 Member No.: 386 |
got the motor and tranny out last night. getting closer. just need to start fabbing up everything and get it ready to drop in. have to get the dsm fwd flywheel on the motor. the 2600 pressure plate with the d50 clutch disk. also have to get the intake manifold welded so the throttle body is on the other side. and spin the turbo around so the inlet is on the other side. then it will be ready to drop in.
 
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Feb 7 2007, 12:49 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
I hope your going to at least give that engine compartment a bath!!
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Feb 7 2007, 01:00 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 14-November 04 Member No.: 386 |
oh for sure. IF it wasnt -2 billion degrees out here i would of already done it. there is still painball stuff where someone paintballed my truck before i pulled it in the garage.
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Feb 7 2007, 04:41 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Urbana Member No.: 382 |
nice work!
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