D-a-n-i-e-l Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Close to dropping this in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 is all that fitting under the hood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 How 'bout we try that in my car first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I really like the white subframe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 If it goes anywhere near as good as it looks ... it will be a real winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 To quote Kool-aid man,"Oh YEAAAH!"Very nicely done, my subframe is now polo green with envy.KDirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Corvanti Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 looking forward to more info & pics as it progresses!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 This is where I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 I am stuck on the clutch pedal and master cylinder. Right now I am waiting on this ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/290997494956?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 )but I have no way to k ow if it will work.Any one have other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Well, I figured this car would fly once you got er done, but now we have visual proof that it does already! When charting unknown waters, rough patches are to be expected. I think you and F-14 Crazy are the only documented ones to attempt putting clutch pedal in a Reatta.But if your stooping to putting bloody English parts in there, couldn't you at least use Lotus parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I believe Greg Ross installed a Getrag 5 speed and supercharged engine several years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 The 5 and 6 speed transmission are fine, BUT you can't miss a shift with an automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 True but I will not have to replace tranny after tranny now. I am on my forth and I do not drive the car to its full engine potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Automatic Transmissions can be hardened like I had done to mine. I have pushed it pretty hard and had no problems.I also use type F fluid. (less slipage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claret Red 89 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'm sure it is not as easy as dropping a Viagra in the tranny. What exactly does it mean to have a tranny hardened, where do you get it done, and how expensive is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Wouldn't that be easy?There is a business here in the greater Chicagoland area that builds hardened parts for GM And the guy who owns it just happens to like Buicks.He has a GSX that is completely rebuilt with a hardened trans. I ran into him at a cruise and got to talking about the transmission in the Reatta.He mentioned that he had never done one and would be willing to do mine for a reasonable price,seening as though he would be experimenting with mine.What did I have to lose? The out come was a hardened transmission that he says I can do donuts in the parking lot for ever. The only down side is the dowb shift to first is sometimes hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thought I I would post a couple pictures.why do they have to be black?I think I have enough sound deadening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Very nice job, Daniel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Thing Greg used the m/c and slave from a 90 Pontiac Grand Prix with 5-speed Getrag. Sizing is a matter of throw vs pedal pressure. Also the clutch selection makes a difference. With a stock clutch my Judge was torture on my left leg is slow speed cruises and parades. Now that I have a CenterForce it is much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Do not this is the the final boot but it is still sweet to see a manual shifter in my Reatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 A little closer. This is taking longer than it normally would as I am doing a few other things in conjunction with the swap. If you look close you can see the clutch master cylinder. Also thinking of doing a true cold air intake unless some one can make a good argument for keeping the charcoal canister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I removed the canister and ran the intake down into it. It does make a difference.If you are going to do this, try to not have any 90 turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 It has been slow going with life getting in the way, but I have got the engine in now to customization of all the connections to each system. Also I know I had said that I would not revisit the subject but I am including a picture of the Fiero engine bushings installed. The center washerer were paint scrapers but do fit well once past the openings. Also I will have all my old ones up for grabs after I finish this swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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