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Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:42 pm
by Carson21R
my car had it for the auto. and just bolted the manual dog bone in.
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:59 pm
by ronaconda
MY91GT(Z) wrote:for lower dogbone mount for tranny
Nope. There is a bumper on the subframe near the rear of the trans that the it rests against. The dogbone on the 89/90's is still on a bracket mounted to the front of the trans.
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:31 pm
by KFLO 93 GT
I haven't seen that bumper actually touch anything unless the mounts are getting bad.
That's beside the point though, I like where your build is going. As long as you've got cruise and keep a reasonably streetable clutch the 5 speed will be a way better choice. Better mileage while traveling, gear reduction braking, the whole 2 extra gears thing is pretty sweet too.
Keep us posted man!
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:56 am
by scd88ga
I have a left side subframe off of a 90 5 speed if you need one.
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:13 am
by 3X00-Modified
That sub-frame doesn't appear to have the mount he needs though...
I didn't think it was removable when I did Roberts.
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:30 pm
by 90GTZHO
That subframe is off a quad car. notice the two mounting holes toward the front of the rail. thats for the crossbeam to mount to.
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:27 am
by scd88ga
90GTZHO wrote:That subframe is off a quad car. notice the two mounting holes toward the front of the rail. thats for the crossbeam to mount to.
Indeed it is. It's from a 1990 GTZ. I just came across a complete 1990 GT 5 speed, but also have a 1990 Corsica LTZ 5 speed locally that I can pull parts off of if you need anything!
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:55 am
by ronaconda
scd88ga wrote:90GTZHO wrote:That subframe is off a quad car. notice the two mounting holes toward the front of the rail. thats for the crossbeam to mount to.
Indeed it is. It's from a 1990 GTZ. I just came across a complete 1990 GT 5 speed, but also have a 1990 Corsica LTZ 5 speed locally that I can pull parts off of if you need anything!
I will let you know. There is a 90 Z24 5-speed in the yard here that has the parts i am missing but unfortunately no funds. If it leaves the yard before i get to it i will be in touch!!!
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:17 am
by ronaconda
Just a small update...installed an SCX 2-turn that replaced the very badly leaking 2-1/4 turn rack i had on it...i didn't realize how bad it was leaking until i unbolted the tie rods...fluid came pouring out of the boot.
More to come!!! 5-speed swap is next on the list but its going to have to wait a bit more as my DD needs some attention first.
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 12:46 pm
by ronaconda
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:44 pm
by NMBeretta
Can you 5 speed swap mine?
Re: Ronaconda's 89 GT(Z)
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:22 pm
by ronaconda
NMBeretta wrote:Can you 5 speed swap mine?
Go get the parts!!!