My last engine swap build thread, FANTASTIVA

[freshtiva]

Hmmm, that doesn't seem right...maybe after some drive time the springs will settle in a bit in the back...they are brand new NOS FMS springs right?

Yes sir, NOS FMS lowering springs. I've also got to consider that I'll have more weight up front now with the BP over the B3. Been working on my cable to hydraulic converter today. I'll have some pictures shortly. Remember the prototype ?

[freshtiva]

Finished cable to hydraulic clutch converter. Still needs a tab on the bottom of the lever for the cable to go through. Wanted to dry fit first.

[jdobbs86]

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[freshtiva]

But the noticeable difference in the length of the front FMS spring VS stock suggests a considerable lowering of the front. I fear I'm going to end up with a nose down stance. The car seem to sit level with the FMS springs in the rear and the stock springs up front.

Just as I feared, this thing is slammed now. Think about putting the stock springs back on Before picture below

[FestYboy]

looks like the springs are in backwards....??? i have a set of FMS springs in Scrappy and even added MORE spring to the rear and only because of that do i have a slight rake in my stance. your rear is sitting WAY high.

[Prafeston]

It looks good if you asked me! Though the rear does seem pretty much the same for a supposedly "lowering" spring!

[shadetree]

Make sure you roll it , as in drive it or move it around and let suspension settle . I have had the first I don't like , then moved / drove and second look was perfect !

[freshtiva]

If I put a light knee on the rear bumper it will drop a couple of inches instantly. Maybe with the spare tire, jack, rear seat, fuel in the tank etc. it will settle some. Or maybe sag a little over time. If I recall those are aspire rear struts, don't they have a higher perch. I did just notice one benefit, my front axles are almost perfectly level now. I might leave it for now and see how it goes.

[freshtiva]

Make sure you roll it , as in drive it or move it around and let suspension settle . I have had the first I don't like , then moved / drove and second look was perfect !

I did wiggle it around and rolled it back and forth some.

[zoom zoom]

Haha I love the wheels!!! I have the same ones on babyspire with 185/60/14's

[freshtiva]

Haha I love the wheels!!! I have the same ones on babyspire with 185/60/14's

How did your BP swap turn out ?

[freshtiva]

Bled my brakes and clutch today. Hook up a few stray wires. Worked on air intake routing some, there is no good place for it yet. I really want to use the edelrbrock air cleaner I have so I can put the edelbrock decal on the back window with my OBX decal.

[freshtiva]

My latest intake configuration, I think I can unwind enough of the VAF connection to make a clean cross over the timing belt cover. Now I'll have room for a turbo..not !

[Festevil3]

I am diggin' the air cleaner, really good idea!

[freshtiva]

I am diggin' the air cleaner, really good idea!

Thank you, the credit for the idea goes to BigElcat. It was his idea, his fabrications ( he made three different backing plate for optional mounting positions)and he donated the breather, I still owe him one...or two !!