Dirty Rockstar Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Alright guys.. Here's the scoop.. As many know, I got a new Lumina coming.. It is a base 4 door sedan.. THe engine and transmission are shot, but I'm not too worried about it.. I have a new 3.1 my friend n I tore down, and are building back up, and my 4 speed auto trans worked when I wrecked my car.. Anyway like I said, it is a base sedan.. Here are some pics of the beast I pick up Sunday: http://img102.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img102&image=DSC00689.jpg http://img102.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img102&image=DSC00686.jpg http://img102.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img102&image=DSC00685.jpg So, obviously the suspension needs to be changed over.. I gigure it can;t be TOO tough as the engine compartment will be empty.. I need to know a few things here: Stiffest W Suspension I can put on the car.. Bot the front and rear.. (I do plan on adding the ST springs per Slick94's advice.. And upon seein his car, lol..) Highest-ratio steering rack (TGP I believe) How tough adding a Z34 front swaybar I got from White93Z34 to it And also how well a 3100 built on a 3.1 MPFI block will withstand a turbo, but that will become more important as that time draws near.. Any hjelp, please let me know! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Wow, I feel special. I influenced you to get lowering springs in the front! Also, for struts, I would go with KYG-GR2's all around. Seem to be fairly nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 with the engine seperated from the cradle the sway bar seems like it would be cake to install, 4 brackets total, 2 on the cradle 1 on each control arm. i forget the specific sizes of the bolts but it was prety easy takeing it off my old cradle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomshado Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 3100 mpfi? are you talking a hybrid setup, 3100 upper, etc? I think that an engine setup like that would take 6 or so psi boost without too much trouble. I'd try and track down a MAF from a tgp though. I don't know if the map sensor will take that without any troubles. I think a 3100 upper would benefit a turbo setup a ton as it breathes that much better. A 3.4 would be better, but with boost, stuff might break, and the maintainence might become a major hassle. sounds like you've got a full plate steve. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v0idbmx Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Also, for struts, I would go with KYG-GR2's all around. Seem to be fairly nice. Thats what I have and it's sucha nice ride 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted January 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Sounds excellent.. I now need to get the car.. And sufficient funds for the parts.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but why buy such a piece of shit car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Because I have my equipment group 2 Euro smashed to hell with all the parts for the taking.. Ground up conversion is what I'm into.. And of course.. A challenge.. But, the 70 dollar price tag.. Beautiful! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Another question.. As far as suspension goes.. Will I need to change any of my Euro's suspension housings and whatnot over? Like the strut knuckles, etc.. Or because I am hanging the struts totally, it wont be an issue? I am adding the TGP steering rack as well so if that may cause any issues with instaallation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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