First ghetto bracket mock up
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First ghetto bracket mock up
Not pretty, but gets the job done.
This is the pass side, driver side going to be more interesting.
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Comparo between 3800 bracket & new one
Yeah, and you thought the pvc intake was ghetto
edit: All three brackets lined up
The new one will be slightly longer than the 2.8 brackets, but has a bigger base and different mounting bolt locations.
This is the pass side, driver side going to be more interesting.
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Comparo between 3800 bracket & new one
Yeah, and you thought the pvc intake was ghetto

edit: All three brackets lined up
The new one will be slightly longer than the 2.8 brackets, but has a bigger base and different mounting bolt locations.
Last edited by Project: 85 2.8 bird; Jan 17, 2004 at 10:55 PM.
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damn.. you're already competing with my passenger side manifold for '04 ghetto fabulous piece of the year.. keep up the good work
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um, are you trying to start a fire under the hood on this one too
j/k (trying to get ya back for the 90hp comment
)
Looks like it needs some small fine tuning, but atleast it gives you an idea of whats needed.
j/k (trying to get ya back for the 90hp comment
)Looks like it needs some small fine tuning, but atleast it gives you an idea of whats needed.
West Coast Fiero makes 3800 engine mounts for fieros. Maybe you could talk them into working with your to make them for thirdgens. You could get a quality mount out of it and everyone else would have a supplier for the parts.
http://www.westcoastfiero.com/mounts/mounts.html
http://www.westcoastfiero.com/mounts/mounts.html
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I understand why but wonder why? hehehe
Most people I know would of just set it in there with the stock 3800 mounts and welded them down where they touched.
Quick easy install.
Most people I know would of just set it in there with the stock 3800 mounts and welded them down where they touched.
Quick easy install.
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Originally posted by dennis6
West Coast Fiero makes 3800 engine mounts for fieros. Maybe you could talk them into working with your to make them for thirdgens. You could get a quality mount out of it and everyone else would have a supplier for the parts.
http://www.westcoastfiero.com/mounts/mounts.html
West Coast Fiero makes 3800 engine mounts for fieros. Maybe you could talk them into working with your to make them for thirdgens. You could get a quality mount out of it and everyone else would have a supplier for the parts.
http://www.westcoastfiero.com/mounts/mounts.html
fords.never.die@fieros.westcoastfiero.com
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Originally posted by Gumby
I understand why but wonder why? hehehe
Most people I know would of just set it in there with the stock 3800 mounts and welded them down where they touched.
Quick easy install.
I understand why but wonder why? hehehe
Most people I know would of just set it in there with the stock 3800 mounts and welded them down where they touched.
Quick easy install.
Fords Never Die, I'm gonna improve the model, & do the drivers side next. Then, maybe.....

edit: You should also notic that my base for the mout is significantly smaller thatn the stock peice. The 4th gen driveline has brackets on either side that connect the tranny to the block. Most likel;y due to having to be installed as 1 assembly & not stressing out the bell housing bolts. Glad I don't have to worry about that
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Not so ghetto ..........................
New & Improved 1
New & Improved 2
New & Improved 3
btw, DA PATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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New & Improved 2
New & Improved 3
btw, DA PATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:lala: :lala: :lala:
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Go the drivers side done today
http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ulti...c&f=8&t=004705 3.4 block, rods & ecm & harness for sale
any way, pics soon, and maybe even some bonus ones too
http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ulti...c&f=8&t=004705 3.4 block, rods & ecm & harness for sale
any way, pics soon, and maybe even some bonus ones too
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boooyyy, you about made my face
Don't even want to know the words that were running thru my mind tell I clicked that link.
Don't even want to know the words that were running thru my mind tell I clicked that link.
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Transmission: 6sp / TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.55 posi / 3.23
Originally posted by Dale
boooyyy, you about made my face
Don't even want to know the words that were running thru my mind tell I clicked that link.
boooyyy, you about made my face
Don't even want to know the words that were running thru my mind tell I clicked that link.
anywho,
Pass side test fit
Drivers side 1
Driver Side 2
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