Dug into the GTX today for the first time. At first it was seeming like this would certainly be a miserable project given all the crappy modifications that the previous owner had done. However, it really isn't going to be that bad now that i've spent several hours on it.
Today I pretty much just removed the skid pan, some of the turbo heat shields, the radiator, the intercooler and associated plumbing, some ****ty wiring from the previous owner, the grill and the AC system.
Having all of this out of the way makes it look like the tranny R&R is going to be pretty straight-forward. I'm more used to doing transmissions in RWD cars (I own a miata and work on a lot of E30s) so this looks like it is going to be awkward getting it to stab onto the engine.
Anyway, pics!
The engine bay as it sits right now.
The rusty master cylinder and brake booster. Yuk. What is that hose that runs beneath the master cylinder and goes into the firewall?
This turbo is teeny tiny!
Some of the wiring I removed.
Cracked turbo manifold. Pretty sure i'm just going to have to make a new one using Sched 10 stainless. I have all the pieces lying around except the turbo flange. The way these are cast leaves no room for thermal expansion and contraction. Doubt i'd bother replacing a broken manifold with another one that is just going to break eventually too.
What is this "bucket" area behind the headlight on the Left side? Could be a good spot to hide tools for a road trip or something =P
Anyway, thats just the beginning. It will get more interesting as I redo the turbo stuff and build a new exhaust etc. Eventually I believe I will be retrofitting either RX7 calipers (I have a set in the garage) or Escort GT calipers on VR4 rotors.
Today I pretty much just removed the skid pan, some of the turbo heat shields, the radiator, the intercooler and associated plumbing, some ****ty wiring from the previous owner, the grill and the AC system.
Having all of this out of the way makes it look like the tranny R&R is going to be pretty straight-forward. I'm more used to doing transmissions in RWD cars (I own a miata and work on a lot of E30s) so this looks like it is going to be awkward getting it to stab onto the engine.
Anyway, pics!
The engine bay as it sits right now.
The rusty master cylinder and brake booster. Yuk. What is that hose that runs beneath the master cylinder and goes into the firewall?
This turbo is teeny tiny!
Some of the wiring I removed.
Cracked turbo manifold. Pretty sure i'm just going to have to make a new one using Sched 10 stainless. I have all the pieces lying around except the turbo flange. The way these are cast leaves no room for thermal expansion and contraction. Doubt i'd bother replacing a broken manifold with another one that is just going to break eventually too.
What is this "bucket" area behind the headlight on the Left side? Could be a good spot to hide tools for a road trip or something =P
Anyway, thats just the beginning. It will get more interesting as I redo the turbo stuff and build a new exhaust etc. Eventually I believe I will be retrofitting either RX7 calipers (I have a set in the garage) or Escort GT calipers on VR4 rotors.
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