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Now we have the engine and trans axle married , we are ready to install it in the 2.5 cradle. The cradle has been sandblasted and primed.
For a front / front mount we used a Summitt Racing ENS-3-1108R mount, bolted to the rear 4.9 caddy mount and a simple piece of angle welded to the front of the cradle. As seen left photo below.
For the front rear mount we also used the same Summitt mount as above , cutting a 3/8 " plate to size, welding a
3/8 right angle to it and adding a gusset.
The hole milled in the bracket allows easier access to the hold down bolt , the mount bolts in original location for the 2.5 center mount. As seen right photo below.
For a front / front mount we used a Summitt Racing ENS-3-1108R mount, bolted to the rear 4.9 caddy mount and a simple piece of angle welded to the front of the cradle. As seen left photo below.
For the front rear mount we also used the same Summitt mount as above , cutting a 3/8 " plate to size, welding a
3/8 right angle to it and adding a gusset.
The hole milled in the bracket allows easier access to the hold down bolt , the mount bolts in original location for the 2.5 center mount. As seen right photo below.
Now it's off to the local PULL A PART franchise to obtain a distributor , fuel rail , thermostat housing , 91 4.9 Deville ecm and the wiring harness from the donor vehicle.
Fuel injectors were Ford pulled from late model wreck. {Requires electrical connection adapters}
Engine and cradle being prepped for install in car.
Fuel injectors were Ford pulled from late model wreck. {Requires electrical connection adapters}
Engine and cradle being prepped for install in car.
Installation was fairly stright forward , other than having to remove the rear engine lift lug after insallation, {hits the chassis }
However because i elected to use the automatic belt tensioner , the hood hinge point had to be cut down.
Many people cringe at cutting the car but to me the auto adjuster was worth adding the
extra dampener to lift the hood.
i have the fasback clip and trunk lid to convert this 86 to fastback.
However because i elected to use the automatic belt tensioner , the hood hinge point had to be cut down.
Many people cringe at cutting the car but to me the auto adjuster was worth adding the
extra dampener to lift the hood.
i have the fasback clip and trunk lid to convert this 86 to fastback.
COMING NEXT =THE WIRING HARNESS DILEMMA
I TOOK THE HARNESS FROM A 94 CADILLAC , ECM , AND FEW OTHER WIRES . REMOVE THE OLD HARNESS FROM THE FIERO WHILE THE ENGINE / TRANS AXLE IS OUT.
LAY EVERYTHING OUT ON A TABLE , GET THE WIRING SCHEMATICS FROM THE CADDY AND FIERO ,PLACE THE ECM ON THE FIREWALL BETWEEN THE SEATS AND START
MEASURING THE LENGTHS , CUT AND SPLICE ALL THOSE WIRES.
Not my favorite job , and several vendors such as Fierofactory and painless can provide them already
assembled.
YOU certainly want to put the harness in before the engine goes back
I TOOK THE HARNESS FROM A 94 CADILLAC , ECM , AND FEW OTHER WIRES . REMOVE THE OLD HARNESS FROM THE FIERO WHILE THE ENGINE / TRANS AXLE IS OUT.
LAY EVERYTHING OUT ON A TABLE , GET THE WIRING SCHEMATICS FROM THE CADDY AND FIERO ,PLACE THE ECM ON THE FIREWALL BETWEEN THE SEATS AND START
MEASURING THE LENGTHS , CUT AND SPLICE ALL THOSE WIRES. Not my favorite job , and several vendors such as Fierofactory and painless can provide them already
assembled.
YOU certainly want to put the harness in before the engine goes back
AS CAN BE SEEN , THE ENGINE BAY GETS PRETTY BUSY WHEN IT"S ALL INSTALLED.
THE ECM RUNS A CUSTOM BURNT CHIP WHICH REMOVES THE VATS {VEHICLE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM }
FROM THE CADDY FILE , AS WELL AS IGNORING VARIOUS BODY CONTROL MODULE ERRORS.
THE CHIP ALSO SHUTS OFF THE FUEL INJECTORS @ 6000 RPM IN CASE OF A MISSED SHIFT
SINCE THIS IS A 5 SPEED , THE AUTOMATIC TRANS INPUTS ALSO HAVE TO BE WRITTEN OUT TO
PREVENT MIL FAULTS.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO CRAIG MOATES AND ALL HIS STAFF.
IF YOU NEED HELP WITH DIY FUEL INJECTION THESE ARE THE GUYS AND GALS.
THEY HAVE MOST OF THE ANSWERS FOR ENGINE SWAPS NO ONE ELSE HAS EVEN HEARD OF.
GREAT HARDWARE AND GREAT VALUE.
WWW.MOATES.NET
CHECK THEM OUT !!!
IF YOU NEED HELP WITH DIY FUEL INJECTION THESE ARE THE GUYS AND GALS.
THEY HAVE MOST OF THE ANSWERS FOR ENGINE SWAPS NO ONE ELSE HAS EVEN HEARD OF.
GREAT HARDWARE AND GREAT VALUE.
WWW.MOATES.NET
CHECK THEM OUT !!!
