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Author Topic: Project GTXR2  (Read 34481 times)

Rocketman

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« Reply #45 on: June 16, 2010, 09:21:00 AM »

Here's what the exposed shifter looks like, minus this shift cables -

http://www.werbatfik.com/img/gtxr2/gtxr2_33.jpg

I really wanted to do a gated shifter but I don't think it'll work on this one. Also going to throw some switches and possibly some gauges into the console there too

The headlights are proving to be a tough one for me, they're really hard to mount, and I can't use much of the original lights and brackets. Might not have them done for this year.
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« Reply #46 on: June 18, 2010, 01:38:00 PM »

Got my steering wheel installed...will be adding the cruise back in later this week, need to get switches.

Also fiberglassed my trunk sealed, I had some gaps in the panels. Painted it black, the fuel cell looks awful pretty in there now    also have my -8AN fuel lines and filter to install.

 

 

 

 

 

More updates later this weekend!
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« Reply #47 on: June 19, 2010, 08:11:00 AM »

did you find a hub that works or did you have to modify it ? i like the trunk alot !!! how hard was it to fiberglass it ?
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« Reply #48 on: June 22, 2010, 03:15:00 PM »

is it a pain for the fuel pump set up and the fuel level for the gauge?

would love to do that in the DSM....the tank units are expensive as hell and i have plenty of space for that
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Rocketman

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« Reply #49 on: June 22, 2010, 04:10:00 PM »

Fuel pump is an external Walbro 255lph mounted under where the rear seat used to be. The fuel cell uses a GM 0-90 ohm sender which won't talk to the OEM fuel gauge anymore. I have an Autometer fuel level gauge I need to install somewhere.

I spent
$250 on the tank...
$290 on fuel line / fittings...
$100 on the pump...
$45 on the gauge...

yikes...

Josh - found a hub that required some mods but is an excellent fit
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« Reply #50 on: June 22, 2010, 04:47:00 PM »

so that tank has the lines that feed to the bottom then...

would it of been better to get one that has the fitting on the bottom and the sump in it to use with the external pump..?

on my car i can sell the AWD fuell sell and the tank unit and break about even...one of the other reasons i want to do it...
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« Reply #51 on: June 22, 2010, 05:28:00 PM »

I would have much rather gone with a GTX fuel tank to keep everything OEM style, but I wasn't sure if it would fit, and they weren't the easiest to find. I would have kept my center of gravity way lower & between the wheels, and the tank in a good safe spot.

IMO... Keep the stock tank.

On my fuel cell - it has 3 connections - fuel pickup (tube to bottom) fuel return, and vent/rollover valve. It does take fuel from the bottom of the tank.
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« Reply #52 on: June 23, 2010, 02:47:00 AM »

rocket man im sure you could make a perfect fitting and make castings
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« Reply #53 on: January 03, 2011, 06:17:00 AM »

rocketman i need more detailed pics of your awd conversion, ive been looking at alot of gtx's and will be buying one very soon, then the mayhem will begin!! did you have to extend or shorten your tail shaft?
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« Reply #54 on: January 03, 2011, 07:04:00 AM »

You're not going to cut up a good GTX are you?!??!
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« Reply #55 on: January 03, 2011, 05:36:00 PM »

Yeah I have no choice but to cut one up it works out cheaper to buy a whole car then all the parts needed for the job
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« Reply #56 on: January 04, 2011, 04:45:00 AM »

I can't condone cutting up a good car.

Here's a couple reasons:

The GTX is rare, and unless you've found one totalled out, IMO it shouldn't be sacrificed for a capri.

BG Gtx rearend won't fit like the BF gtx rear fits.

Neither transmission will handle the power you have. (BG or BF Gtx) I don't beat on my Capri, I can't. It'll shred the gearbox.

With these transmissions its almost a novelty thing - yes its AWD - but you can't even launch the car.

If you want AWD that will also perform - go for a Mitsubishi or Toyota AWD gearbox w/ an adapter plate. Or even use a whole Mitsu as a donor. All the high power (~200+hp) GTX guru's have already gone this route.

  http://www.performancecar.co.nz/articles/mazda/heart-of-diamonds-mazda-323-gtx-familia-125  

  http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=567170  

  http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47600  

If I don't end up getting wrapped up in my other Capri projects, I will be going this route in mine. (going to toyota e153 trans)

-Rocket
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« Reply #57 on: April 28, 2011, 02:32:00 AM »

Here's a super small update: I cast a custom trim ring for my custom console    Ill be working on the shift boot & maybe a new knob next. I'm also tinkering with the car mechanically, it's been giving me all sorts of issues because it hasn't been driven much in the last couple months. I'll get it all sorted though  

Pics!

 

 
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« Reply #58 on: April 28, 2011, 03:40:00 AM »

I like it! You really are one talented guy!
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« Reply #59 on: April 28, 2011, 06:56:00 AM »

Yep, clean is cool!
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