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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #40 on: December 02, 2016, 11:12:14 AM »
Very good numbers from a street car got to be very happy with that.
Forgot to ask what's the rear gears you running this could be real fun.

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Am running 3.5s in the back with a Muncie. The boys tell me it might be a bit of a hand full if my driving gets to spirited :grin:
The words "Make sure the clutch is a good one keep ringing in my head" :drag:
Are you planning on getting it dynoed in the car , it would be very interesting to see what it comes out at the wheels .Ray
Need to finish the conversion and get it back on the road before anything like that but maybe in the future! I would say app 25% loss would come close though.
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #41 on: December 02, 2016, 12:53:27 PM »
when it comes to clutches, I lean towards Centerforce clutchs.
worth a look when you buy a clutch,
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #42 on: December 02, 2016, 02:51:11 PM »
when it comes to clutches, I lean towards Centerforce clutchs.
worth a look when you buy a clutch,
Bfit
Allready running a Centerforce Clutch. Just tossing up whether to get a new clutch plate or just a whole new setup. Its doesn't have that many klm's on it. It had some heat spots on it and had a small shudder on take off but I blocked the pressure plate face down with some emery cloth and a block and the heat spots have dissapeared. Looks like I have machined the face. Didn't take much to clean it up. I'm thinking it should be ok. The plate still has plenty of meat left on it too.
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #43 on: February 15, 2017, 08:49:35 PM »
Ok! Decided to get off my backside and get some work done. Thought I should do some work on it seeing I haven't touched it since Christmas decided to get a move on. My son keeps reminding that his year 10 formal will be on around September and he wants the car going in no uncertain terms.
Cut and made up some new spark plug leads on Saturday.
Ripped the dash and console out today.
All ready to dummy everything up.
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #44 on: February 18, 2017, 06:17:33 PM »
A good opportunity to insulate the firewall all the way up to the windscreen pain  job but the end result is good

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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #45 on: February 18, 2017, 06:36:34 PM »
Missed the dyno sheets before, looks good! :drag:

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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #46 on: February 18, 2017, 10:28:24 PM »

A good opportunity to insulate the firewall all the way up to the windscreen pain  job but the end result is good

I'm going to insulate the firewall but not sure if I should go with the factory style felt and insulation or get some Dynamat.  Interested to hear if anyone has done this before and whag kind of results they got.
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #47 on: February 19, 2017, 05:44:22 AM »
Dynamat the inside firewall and floor/Tracy tunnel   (  dynamat 10465 will do the complete inside of the vette  9 of  48''x 24'' sections )
And do the under floor,trans tunnel, lower firewall with DEI-050502
I got good results with the above
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #48 on: February 19, 2017, 09:20:17 AM »
My 78 is insulated with a high density foam 10mm thick with aluminium foil  backing works great. Foam is similar to the expansion joint material they use in concrete is available from bunnings & clarke rubber about 2.5 m does a C3. I have patterns for the floor

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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #49 on: February 19, 2017, 04:54:45 PM »
Dyna matted all of the car interior with 10465 just a Bfit stated  then used the factory installation on the under dash area. Used a very good carpet insulation on the rest of the floor before the carpet.
This installation had a aluminum backing to it. Took some time but very happy with result.
Still have a little heat coming from the long tube headers as they only sit a about 1/2" from the floor near the transmission tunnel.Have wrapped them in that heat tape but may need to put a second layer over them.

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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #50 on: February 24, 2017, 08:37:37 PM »
My 78 is insulated with a high density foam 10mm thick with aluminium foil  backing works great. Foam is similar to the expansion joint material they use in concrete is available from bunnings & clarke rubber about 2.5 m does a C3. I have patterns for the floor
I would be interested in the patterns! Sirfixalot.
It sèems the Dynamat seems the way to go for sound insulation
Dynamat the inside firewall and floor/Tracy tunnel   (  dynamat 10465 will do the complete inside of the vette  9 of  48''x 24'' sections )
And do the under floor,trans tunnel, lower firewall with DEI-050502
I got good results with the above
Bfit
Did you do the underside of the floor and if so how does DEI handle the elements?
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #51 on: February 26, 2017, 10:11:32 PM »
Hope I remember how to put it back together!
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #52 on: February 26, 2017, 10:15:21 PM »
Pretty easy if you need a hand give me a call

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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #53 on: February 27, 2017, 09:48:11 PM »
Pretty easy if you need a hand give me a call
Thank you for the offer.
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #54 on: March 23, 2017, 09:13:31 AM »
Just realised that the Idler arm bracket has been chopped of in the conversion.
Just on the off chance, anybody got one of these that they have taken off a previouse conversion.
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #55 on: March 23, 2017, 10:20:01 AM »
It wouldn't ne hard to make. I can measure one for you if that would help
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #56 on: March 23, 2017, 05:51:07 PM »
I have a piece cut for RHD steer box  support  it hasn't been bent yet all you will have to do is bend it the opposite way. Piece of 50 mm x 3  flat bar & an angle grinder will also do the job Make a template out of a cerial box much easier to cut & bend to get  right.Rescued the AC bits for you from the departure lounge

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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #57 on: March 23, 2017, 09:22:40 PM »
I have a piece cut for RHD steer box  support  it hasn't been bent yet all you will have to do is bend it the opposite way. Piece of 50 mm x 3  flat bar & an angle grinder will also do the job Make a template out of a cerial box much easier to cut & bend to get  right.Rescued the AC bits for you from the departure lounge
I have a similar piece welded on there for the RHD box that was on there. But trying to keep it looking original as I can. Can buy the bit from USA for $15 but seems silly by the time they stiff you for delivery and conversion to AUD you have payed $50 for 2"×2"of 3mm plate with a hole drilled in the middle of it. Let me know when is a good time to pick up those aircon bits :drunk:
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It wouldn't ne hard to make. I can measure one for you if that would help
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If you are taking the measurments from an original one that would be good. I could copy ot all down on a piece of cardboard and superimpose it on to some 3mm plate and fold it up and mig it on.
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #58 on: March 23, 2017, 09:50:32 PM »
I'll get it done Saturday
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Re: Right to Left Conversion #2
« Reply #59 on: March 25, 2017, 03:04:28 PM »
I found it easier to make the bit than draw it .
How do we get it to you
You will need to get this in the correct place ,
Does your chassis still have the original engine mounts
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