Be sure to use large washers and lock washers on the bolts that hold the carrier bearing bracket to the frame. For further precaution, a setscrew in the adjustable spring seat can be used to secure adjustment. My 91 is gonna growl! Oh yeah, and for future reference, the 2nd gen and 3rd gen engine bays are virtually the same. Lower displacement, less power, more expensive parts, and it'd just be a pain in the ass to swap out the mounts to achieve less power. The weight gain for a 4 cylinder to V-8 swap is about 150 pounds, depending on the V-8 engine used.
Had an opportunity to finalize the front suspension height. The firewall and tunnel are contributing to the structure's integrity. . Ben Wootson started with a 2000 Cavalier convertible and over the past several years has transformed it into something crazy. Body Styling When it comes to Z24 Cavaliers, you have quite a few options to choose from when picking a body style that you like. Use thread lock on all U-joint set screws. Bet your ass Ive thought about it.
Most of the chassis has been replaced with tubular support. Haven't heard if it's good. Plus a 0-60 mph time of as low as 5. Let's assume you actually did any of these things. The real star of the Z24 lineage is the 3rd gen.
The owner of this mundane daily driver did what any logical person would do. I just like to play around with my cars and change them around from time to time. Cavaliers aren't really show car material. We have kits for all stick shift and automatic Fieros. Let us know what you think in the comments! Reminds me I need to ask him what that sucker put down at the last dyno day. I'm not going to bash the guy for wanting to try something different. You beat me to it.
Also to clarify your comment on a 2. Run tie rods to steering arms and check for clearance with the oil pan. I know a long time ago, Eli posted pics of cut springs that basically blew out the side of the springs. Through a lot of effort and talent Steven owns one of the most unique Cobalts on earth. Most other spring kits offer only one set ride height when installed. In the end, it's just cheaper to buy a rear drive car and hop it up. Put a header alone on that engine and you'll have about 220hp, 255tq.
The 3rd gen Z24 came in a coupe and convertible the entire time it was available, and the general public loved it. As requested, pics of the firewall and tunnel. Did I just lose to a Cavalier?! Unless you plan on putting 500lbs of concrete in the trunk. The only hurdle being the space for a longitudinal V8 engine. The lower end that fits up with the strut is wound tangential. Pulling the plugs on 2-4-6 involves pulling the motor, as well.
For whats invested in this and the wow factor, i personally couldn't do cut springs. You have seen our V-8 Fiero kits in action in all of the major publications. The paint has seemed to dulled very badly indeed no shine to it …its the most faded paint i think ive ever seen. Requires custom motor mounts and even then the pulley will barely make it in there. Bright white, fully loaded with a 5 speed! Trust me you dont want to do that. So I used springs from a third gen Canaro.
The end that mates with the rotator might have been as they were wound a little different and ended up as a square end to fit flat against the rotators. With over 800 hours of work invested, the project is a labor of love. It is after all one of the most boring cars that we could possibly fathom. I dont know your budget, but some coilovers would benefit you in so many ways. The first step to installing the 6.