phenryiv1's Rally Cross 87 325- Caged, B25 Swapped, Rear suspension refresh Last Page

[phenryiv1]

So a few updates...

I snagged a 3.73 LSD to replace the 2.93 open that came in the car, which we discovered is not very good for rallyX.

We also (at the first event) discovered a noise from the external fuel pump, so we need to figure out what to do anbout that. I also found that the eta just does not seem to like revving. Maybe the 3.73 will feel a bit better, but if not I think that an M20B25 swap may be in order.

So a few pics from the final prep (my kids picked the color scheme to match WVU colors):





And a couple shots from the test & tune:

[phenryiv1]

One more:

[phenryiv1]

So more info/updates...

The 3.73 LSD arrived, looking pretty clean. Came with a spare cover and 1 complete axle (P.O. could not figure out how to unbolt it with the input shaft not locked in a fixed position. I bolted it to an 8' 2x4 and removed the allen bolts).







I may hold off on the install and use that clean diff cover with a fresh Condor Speed Shop diff bushing, but the funds are tight.

http://www.condorspeedshop.com/collections/e30-drivetrain-components/products/solid-differential-mount-bushing-uhmw

Also removed the pinstripe form the side as I get ready to prep it for paint. Can I really do that...get ready to prep? Sounds a bit redundant.

The fornt fenders will be replaced, so I did not bother de-striping those.



Lastly, started sanding the peeling clearcoat off of the hood. On most of the car, there were no jagged edges at the clearcoat, but on the hood it was bad. I took a razor blade to it and the results were comical. THICK clearcoat and some filler/primer. This looks like a job for a D/A sander.







Last item- sent payment on a Walbro 255 fuel pump already installed in an e30 sending unit. It had about 40 minutes of run time on an S50 swap. Comes with the screen/sock and wiring. My external pump has been squaking at me and I might as well go with a single pump conversion.

[irish44j]

so have you made the decision on the full color scheme yet?

I think the other ETA guys are going to ditch the yellow wheels and go a totally different cosmetic direction with theirs.

I am consulting with them on it ;)

[phenryiv1]

so have you made the decision on the full color scheme yet?

I think the other ETA guys are going to ditch the yellow wheels and go a totally different cosmetic direction with theirs.

I am consulting with them on it ;)

Yellow roof, trunk, spoiler, and hood. Dark blue everywhere else.

[EtaSport]

Sounds like you figured out that pump noise. Mine made noise for years then the car started sputtering with low fuel at track and auto-x. I put one of those fuel accumulators in which helped a bit but then one day the car just quit on me. Found out the in tank pump was out and probably had been for years. Two pumps can be nice but that walbro is all you will need.

[phenryiv1]

Sounds like you figured out that pump noise. Mine made noise for years then the car started sputtering with low fuel at track and auto-x. I put one of those fuel accumulators in which helped a bit but then one day the car just quit on me. Found out the in tank pump was out and probably had been for years. Two pumps can be nice but that walbro is all you will need.

Jon-

Want to come to WV and help me swap in an "i" motor into this '87?

[EtaSport]

I might be up for that. Maybe I can bring help too. Do you need an engine hoist?

[phenryiv1]

I might be up for that. Maybe I can bring help too. Do you need an engine hoist?

I thought about buying one, just to have it. But if that falls through, I would say that it would be a huge help.

Are you still at the same #? I still have a cell number from '10 for you.

[irish44j]

Told you, feel free to have Jason come pick up mine. I won't need it for at least a couple months.

[EtaSport]

Yea I am still at that same number.

[phenryiv1]

Told you, feel free to have Jason come pick up mine. I won't need it for at least a couple months.

Getting him to bring it up on a whim might not be easy. I need to get the motor off of the truck this week, so I'll probably slide it off on my mower ramps covered with plywood and land it on some tires. Of course, moving it after that may not be so easy...

[phenryiv1]

Working on the paint. Got the trunk done and installed the spoiler.

[irish44j]

I was just thinking - you should do the yellow right along the "waistline" seam all the way down the car.....the body panel crease in the pic that runs above the gas filler. Might be easier than trying to make a "line" on the pillars where one doesn't naturally exist...

[phenryiv1]

So not much progress...

Ordered a ton of small parts to rebuild the shifter assembley, a new timing belt kit (in the event that I do a b25 swap, as planned), fuel filter, and new front strut bearings (the old ones looked bad).

I received the fuel pump but have not yet installed it, and I installed the differential (well, hung it on the subframe but have not attached the driveshaft).

I need to get my @$$ in gear, as the next race is next weekend.