LS2 in a XR4Ti
LS2 in a XR4Ti (Update going 403 c.i.) Well I finally got started on my project. I am in the process of installing a GM LS2 in a XR$TI.
Car has been finished for a while. here is video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8fqFHNfEBM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbXjF...eature=related
motor view
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/DSC00529.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/DSC00531.jpg
more clearance
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/DSC00521.jpg
Car has been finished for a while. here is video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8fqFHNfEBM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbXjF...eature=related
motor view
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/DSC00529.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/DSC00531.jpg
more clearance
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/DSC00521.jpg
Last edited by Grve66; Nov 5, 2011 at 12:38 PM. Reason: video
Thats a pretty neat swap. Those little merkurs are interesting cars and have more potential suspension wise etc. than most people give them. Looks like you got a good start on the swap as well. Good luck getting it finished up.
you mean like this LOL...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19.../sideview2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/grve66/backtop.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/DSC00427.jpg
old engine
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...motorshot2.jpg
rear end 8.8 modified to fit in Xr subframe
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/fullview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/backview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19.../sideview2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/grve66/backtop.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/DSC00427.jpg
old engine
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...motorshot2.jpg
rear end 8.8 modified to fit in Xr subframe
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/fullview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19...6/backview.jpg
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Verdad Gallardo Accessorized more stuff done today. got the accessories put on
trans 6 speed T-56 mounted in the tunnel. I little creative tunnel shaping and she fits nice. Just have to move it back 1/2 "
Hydro clutch mock up.
XR4 gas tank sender modded with Gm level sensor. I am using the GM sender along with fuel pressure sensor for when I make it smog legal.
trans 6 speed T-56 mounted in the tunnel. I little creative tunnel shaping and she fits nice. Just have to move it back 1/2 "
Hydro clutch mock up.
XR4 gas tank sender modded with Gm level sensor. I am using the GM sender along with fuel pressure sensor for when I make it smog legal.
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****!!! i have wanted someone over here to do this swap for years!! im in the UK and we havee loads of XR4I kicking around, as well is the Cossies. 
dose the 8.8 fit without modification to the rear subframe??
was there any work needed to get the T56 in there??
cant wait to see this thing once it built!!
Chris.
PS i think a coupld of turbos might fit in there to!! lol
dose the 8.8 fit without modification to the rear subframe??
was there any work needed to get the T56 in there??
cant wait to see this thing once it built!!
Chris.
PS i think a coupld of turbos might fit in there to!! lol
****!!! i have wanted someone over here to do this swap for years!! im in the UK and we havee loads of XR4I kicking around, as well is the Cossies.
dose the 8.8 fit without modification to the rear subframe??
was there any work needed to get the T56 in there??
cant wait to see this thing once it built!!
Chris.
PS i think a coupld of turbos might fit in there to!! lol
dose the 8.8 fit without modification to the rear subframe??
was there any work needed to get the T56 in there??
cant wait to see this thing once it built!!
Chris.
PS i think a coupld of turbos might fit in there to!! lol
Trans tunnel was just some banging on the underside of the tunnel. right under the blowerbox about 3" back. trans mount was a T-5 coversion piece that can be had for about $75 from a company called Rapido.
this swap would be a hell of alot easier if I switched to a compression strut design. trying to shove the T-56 trans up over the swaybay is where all the banging begins.
turbo's are in the future.
Last edited by Grve66; Jul 4, 2008 at 09:59 AM.
got some more work done this week. DBW pedal mount done, clutch master mount finished.
New carshop inc. oilpan came in and motor mounts. Nice piece similiar to the Autokraft pan.
Got the Corvette exhaust manifolds and cat's. I am happy they clear the steering shaft. so no moving of the steering rack.
Almost done. maybe by the end of this week it will be running.
New carshop inc. oilpan came in and motor mounts. Nice piece similiar to the Autokraft pan.
Got the Corvette exhaust manifolds and cat's. I am happy they clear the steering shaft. so no moving of the steering rack.
Almost done. maybe by the end of this week it will be running.
Updating this. Motor spun a rod bearing!!!! so now it is time for bigger better stronger... I am turning my 364c.i. motor into a 403 c.i. should be roughly around 450ftlb torue and 450 rwhp when done with mild cam..
rod knock video...
started pulling motor...
motor on the ground,,,
the shop that i do most my work at. it my friends Shop and I work there in the summers when My other Job is on hiatus.. only specialize in Newer German cars...
motor mounts they are basic but they work.. I would like to make something more prettier but maybe at a later date
steering rack tapped to accept An fitting with brass crush washers. I hated tho o-ring setup..
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I will post more engine building pics soon..
rod knock video...
started pulling motor...
motor on the ground,,,
the shop that i do most my work at. it my friends Shop and I work there in the summers when My other Job is on hiatus.. only specialize in Newer German cars...
motor mounts they are basic but they work.. I would like to make something more prettier but maybe at a later date
steering rack tapped to accept An fitting with brass crush washers. I hated tho o-ring setup..
.I will post more engine building pics soon..
sent rotating assembly off to be balanced. was able to shave 11.3 lbs of rotating assembly with the super light weight Manley crank and pistons/ probe ultra light rods