Day 7
99.9% completed. I need the bracket that goes from the starter to the PS hardline and the long bolt in the front to call it 100%.
I drove it around last night (25 miles) to start the clutch break-in process and make sure everything works. I did notice that the starter was struggling a bit with the larger flywheel (I have the really small Odyssey batter located in the rear of the car). During the drive, I kept shifting between the highest gear and the next two below... did that for 3 miles before I realized that I have forgotten about 6th gear (I was doing 5th, 4th, 3rd). Duh.
I didn't do anything over 3/4 throttle since I was breaking it in.... also, once it hit full boost, both tires lit up.... I guess 205 wide studded snow tires weren't meant to be good on a 300 wHP FWD car on dry pavement.
Working on ordering rims (Diamond Racing 15x9) and tires (Hoosier R6 or A6 245-50-15) this week. I think I will pick up a set of 235-40-17 Toyo 888 as the second set of tires (more for track use). I also need to get the A/F gauge sorted out; more than likely this means sending it back to Autometer for diagnosis.
Researching hydro clutch setup on the Cabriolet. I see that it is a lot more involved that I expected. Darn it. I figure I'll have the transmission out anyway so installing what I need in the engine bay should be easier.
www.eurospeed.ca seems to have the parts I need for this swap. More to come on that later.
Anyway, for those of you that have Internet ADD (too much text, man, show me some pictures), here are the latest pictures.
The fluids and parts needed this weekend....
Transmission drain tool, timing hole cover, bolt with stud for transmission to engine with shift linage bolt down, and the clips for the shift linkage.
The tool....
Some more differences.... first up, the starter (as expected).
And the bolts (02M are longer)
