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  • Took it good golfing. And couldn't figure out the timing issue so I advanced the timing all the way. Lol. Sucky gas mileage now.
    Last edited by RhodeStiva; 05-14-2013, 01:01 PM.
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    '92 Festiva L M/T
    '93 Festiva GL A/T

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    • Mounted a chrome hood strut from a 2002 VW Jetta on my 1990 Surf Blue (With advice from bravekozak).

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      • Tried to edit and add this but I was too late.
        See picture in previous post.
        Strut is 19 1/2 inches long. The top strut anchor which is 6mm bolt threads is screwed into the top bolt position
        of the hood hinge (replacing the bolt that was there) is from a Ford F150 truck hood strut (bottom anchor).
        (There were short and long strut anchors on the F150, you need the short one). The bottom anchor is the
        original from the VW and is 8mm diameter bolt. I drilled a 17/64th hole in the fender channel and self threaded
        the bolt in. (It's holding OK). I also got struts from a Jaguar which are the same length but the strut is
        a slightly smaller diameter. It works also. To not have to drill a hole and use the middle fender bolt hole,
        I believe you would need a strut about 3 inches shorter.
        Last edited by 1990new; 05-14-2013, 02:42 PM.

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        • Originally posted by 1990new View Post
          Tried to edit and add this but I was too late.
          See picture in previous post.

          I believe you would need a strut about 3 inches shorter.
          Not sure about this...might be 4 1/2 inches shorter...bravekozak is working this out for his and will likely post when he get it all worked out.

          See photos with ruler toward the end of this album.
          Last edited by 1990new; 05-14-2013, 06:56 PM.

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          • More like what I did with my Festiva. Left my house early this morning for Edmonton to pick up a B6 shortblock and intake manifold from festyfreak39. He was at work but I did meet his dad! Turned right around and was home by noon. Getting a head done and once all the bits are together they will be going in my daughter's car... hopefully on the May 25th weekend.
            Ian
            Calgary AB, Canada
            93 L B6T: June 2016 FOTM
            59 Austin Healey "Bugeye" Sprite

            "It's infinitely better to fail with courage than to sit idle with fear...." Chip Gaines (pg 167 of Capital Gaines, Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff)

            Link to the "Road Trip Starting Points" page of my Econobox Café blog

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            • Sucessful JY trip!

              Got IAC pigtail, an unbroken b6 dipstick, fuel filter bracket and holder, EVAP canister(canister and fuel filter bracket were both missing from car when I got it), and a couple of mount bolts!

              I have enough to attempt starting it tomorrow

              All I need for absolute completion is full intake and exhaust. Wanna see if it runs first though before sinking another $400 into it. :lol:
              Buck.
              -1993 Ford Festiva GL, ~200k, B6, Aspire rear, Rio front, 5-speed. '87 Prelude alloys. Happy to be back on the route!!!
              -1999 Toyota Sienna XLE, 346,000
              -1996 Chevrolet K1500 Z71, 350 V8, 198k, hauler

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              • Taped up some showing wires with blue electric tape.

                Cars ride height after engine swap/ engine weight.
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                • Originally posted by RhodeStiva View Post

                  Taped up some showing wires with blue electric tape.

                  Cars ride height after engine swap/ engine weight.
                  Sexy work Rhode!
                  My Fuel Log



                  See post #10 for my tips on fuel economy

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                  • Thanks to Dennis, "Gauge", I'm now rolling on these babies! They look great from a ways off. There was some inconsistency in the powder coating, but I think they turned out great. Tire shop already chipped it a bit around the hub. Not sure if I'm going to put the center caps on..if so I'm not sure what color they should be..





                    -Rafe-

                    Things I have for sale.
                    Random Festiva Parts
                    Festiva Non-Swoopy Power Drivers Mirror

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                    • Those are incredibly sexy.

                      I like how it's a few shades darker than the corner light, but has the reddish hue of the taillights. Really good color choice.
                      Last edited by Spike; 05-15-2013, 05:45 PM.
                      White '92 GL 5-speed BP, G series, Aspire/Rio swapped, "Nancy"
                      White '89 LX 5-speed, Aspire swapped, Weber carb
                      1988 LX 5-speed
                      ​​​1993 L 5-speed B8, E series, Aspire/Rio swapped

                      Gone:

                      1986 Chevrolet Sprint 1990 L Plus Auto

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                      • Originally posted by Spike View Post
                        Those are incredibly sexy.

                        I like how it's a few shades darker than the corner light, but has the reddish hue of the taillights. Really good color choice.
                        Thanks...I think I picked wisely on the color. Matches good. Now to just install the FMS springs and KYBs!
                        -Rafe-

                        Things I have for sale.
                        Random Festiva Parts
                        Festiva Non-Swoopy Power Drivers Mirror

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                        • Fresh B6 swap didn't start.... Have spark and fuel to the rail, but not past that.......

                          WAT DO!?
                          Buck.
                          -1993 Ford Festiva GL, ~200k, B6, Aspire rear, Rio front, 5-speed. '87 Prelude alloys. Happy to be back on the route!!!
                          -1999 Toyota Sienna XLE, 346,000
                          -1996 Chevrolet K1500 Z71, 350 V8, 198k, hauler

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                          • Punt.
                            An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.

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                            • Originally posted by 200KGPGTP View Post
                              Fresh B6 swap didn't start.... Have spark and fuel to the rail, but not past that.......

                              WAT DO!?
                              What are your injectors doing?
                              What's your compression dry and wet?
                              Spark going to all four plugs?
                              Air filter okay?
                              Last edited by Aaronbrook37; 05-15-2013, 10:40 PM.
                              1988 Chevy Sprint Turbo 997cc

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                              • Originally posted by Aaronbrook37 View Post
                                What are your injectors doing?
                                What's your compression dry and wet?
                                Spark going to all four plugs?
                                Air filter okay?
                                No clue
                                No clue
                                Yes
                                Yes
                                Buck.
                                -1993 Ford Festiva GL, ~200k, B6, Aspire rear, Rio front, 5-speed. '87 Prelude alloys. Happy to be back on the route!!!
                                -1999 Toyota Sienna XLE, 346,000
                                -1996 Chevrolet K1500 Z71, 350 V8, 198k, hauler

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