Alright, now $200 poorer and another step closer to teh DOHC

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:32 pm

Thanks to Series for his help with finding the right one and bidding for me on one (Even though we lost, it went to $283, and was used, when this one is new for $285)

I bought the flywheel to join with my Spec III clutch today. $294 shipped. Not bad at all consider they are normally about 400.

Ya, this swap will really happen and I can't wait!

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Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:36 pm

I think the 3.4 is all but ready to go on the cradle now. I have every part I need besides engine mounts (Will do that when the time comes).

In addition to the crate motor I have the intake manifolds, gaskets, exhaust manifolds, gaskets, oil cooler, fuel injectors/lines, and all the little things. I still need to get an alternator, and figure out what I'm going to do with the exhaust. I also need an ignition/coils/wires, but those aren't too hard to find.

donk_316 · Post by **donk_316** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 2:00 pm

Thats the one i was looking at. Good deal. What else do you need? mounts and coil / wires?

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 3:56 pm

Engine Mounts-Probably dodge truck mounts
Ignition/coil/wires-Stock ignition, MSD coils, Magnecore wires
Alternator-stock
Wiring harness-Can wait a few months
Pieces for exhaust

That is all I can think of. Most everything else is ready to be put on.

donk_316 · Post by **donk_316** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 4:25 pm

You were looking for the 94-95 wiring harness right?
How about a MSD DIS?
Dodge truck mounts on ebay for 50 bucks shipped for 4 of them.

Series8217 · Post by **Series8217** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 4:39 am

donk_316 wrote: Dodge truck mounts on ebay for 50 bucks shipped for 4 of them.

Holy shit! That is pwnage right there. They are $4 each at every auto store I've bought mine at.

donk_316 · Post by **donk_316** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:56 am

Series8217 wrote:
donk_316 wrote: Dodge truck mounts on ebay for 50 bucks shipped for 4 of them.
Holy shit! That is pwnage right there. They are $4 each at every auto store I've bought mine at.

Actually in Canada they are 50 bucks each.

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:26 pm

donk_316 wrote:You were looking for the 94-95 wiring harness right?
How about a MSD DIS?
Dodge truck mounts on ebay for 50 bucks shipped for 4 of them.

Yes I still need that harness, but it isn't critical. I can mount the engine on the cradle without it.

I do not want to do an all out MSD ignition because I don't need one. It would be certain overkill.

Series8217 · Post by **Series8217** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:20 pm

donk_316 wrote:
Series8217 wrote:
donk_316 wrote: Dodge truck mounts on ebay for 50 bucks shipped for 4 of them.
Holy shit! That is pwnage right there. They are $4 each at every auto store I've bought mine at.
Actually in Canada they are 50 bucks each.

Are you trying to buy them from a dealership or something? It took my 5 minutes to find them for less than $6 US. Still only a bit over 1/5 the price of what you're talking about even after taxes..
http://www.global4autoparts.com/Canada/default.htm
Sealed Power part number 270-2265. 1975 Dodge D100 V8 mount, engine.

donk_316 · Post by **donk_316** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:32 pm

Ok 23 usd for the mounts and 25 us for shipping...

SO

My way is cheaper by 3 bucks!

so go "PWNED!" youself

Kohburn · Post by **Kohburn** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 7:22 pm

donk_316 wrote:You were looking for the 94-95 wiring harness right?
How about a MSD DIS?
Dodge truck mounts on ebay for 50 bucks shipped for 4 of them.

they are like 5$ a peice at autozone

I would recommend using the dickman front trans mount - and one or two of the universal mounts that his mount utilizes for the front engine mounts- then one thin dodge truck mount on the rear trans mount -

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:08 pm

I will keep this in mind, but I want to take the frame out and hold the 3.4 about where it will sit before I decide on how I want my mounts, but I do want it lowered.

Series8217 · Post by **Series8217** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:40 am

donk_316 wrote:Ok 23 usd for the mounts and 25 us for shipping...

SO

My way is cheaper by 3 bucks!

so go "PWNED!" youself

I'm just saying they're not even close to $50 each. You can get deals if you look around. Like Kohburn said, they're $5 at autozone. I've bought them at all the auto parts stores around here.. everyone stocks them. You should be able to get them cheap locally too.
Part number is 2265 for nearly all manufacturers, ask around. Helps to have spares, plus the tolerances are crappy so you can find ones that fit with less trimming.

donk_316 · Post by **donk_316** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:04 am

Series8217 wrote:
donk_316 wrote:Ok 23 usd for the mounts and 25 us for shipping...

SO

My way is cheaper by 3 bucks!

so go "PWNED!" youself
I'm just saying they're not even close to $50 each. You can get deals if you look around. Like Kohburn said, they're $5 at autozone. I've bought them at all the auto parts stores around here.. everyone stocks them. You should be able to get them cheap locally too.
Part number is 2265 for nearly all manufacturers, ask around. Helps to have spares, plus the tolerances are crappy so you can find ones that fit with less trimming.

I dont think we have autozone in canada..do we?

Crzyone bought some for 50 bucks each from Dodge
I found 4 for 50 bucks shipped on Ebay.

I was just trying to help!

Kohburn · Post by **Kohburn** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:56 am

I still don't think they are even that good to use except when in compression only..

the only place I used one was the rear trans mount - the rest are all universal interlocking poly mounts - energy suspension mounts #1130 or something like that - they are good mounts

donk_316 · Post by **donk_316** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:11 am

Kohburn wrote:I still don't think they are even that good to use except when in compression only..

the only place I used one was the rear trans mount - the rest are all universal interlocking poly mounts - energy suspension mounts #1130 or something like that - they are good mounts

Ill let you know how it goes. Dodge used them for a billion years....then redisgned them with interlocks. I would rather have my engine lower and check them every so often. I dont think this engine is gonna go anywhere.

With the 2 tranny mounts and stock front engine mount and then 2 other mounts (one were the "shock" goes and the other is a low mount on the other side) I dont want to run a dog bone. Oh! That reminds me...ill have a solid Fiero Dogbone for sale right away.

Kohburn · Post by **Kohburn** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:16 am

donk_316 wrote:With the 2 tranny mounts and stock front engine mount and then 2 other mounts (one were the "shock" goes and the other is a low mount on the other side) I dont want to run a dog bone. Oh! That reminds me...ill have a solid Fiero Dogbone for sale right away.

doesn't sound too bad - I probably don't need a dogbone on mine - but added one just for extra precaution

you've seen the pics of how low mine sits..

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:21 am

I'm gonna mount mine however I deem best, using what has been shown by swaps like Steven's and Kohburn's.

I want mine low for more ITB-decklid clearence, but I also don't want to bend the axles too much, and Steven brought this to light on lowered cars....

Series8217 · Post by **Series8217** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:41 pm

You need a dogbone even with a bunch of mounts down there. I have four very well designed mounts on mine and I still have to have my dogbone tightened properly or I get a lot of movement. I dont think just one extra mount by the motor is gonna do it.. but it certainly would be cool, since dogbones are unsightly and a pain to make brackets for for this motor

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:52 pm

Series8217 wrote:since dogbones are unsightly

I really like the look of the FFP ones, and will gladly put 2 strapped to my front head (Or rear, havn't decided yet, need the motor in the car) But at $80 a pop, they do come at a price.