D/R conversion

[bigo1966]

How many hours do you think it would take to put an EA82 with a D/R in this car?

 

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/car/771875872.html

 

Would I have to get custom axles in the front?

[Spiffy]

way too long for the ea82... put an ea81 in it if it doesn't already have one...

 

but I'd totally put a d/r into it...

 

 

--Spiffy

[GeneralDisorder]

A lot of work. Electrical, fuel, frame rail mods, etc.

 

Not worth the trouble.

 

GD

[zyewdall]

Since it's an EA81 right now, it'd be way easier if you kept it as an EA81 -- the EA82's are wider engines that won't quite fit in the engine compartment.

 

But... I have an '82 EA81 dual range 4 speed transmission, that you could have if you want to just convert it from single range to dual range and keep the EA81... I'm putting the 5 speed dual range into that car eventually so don't need the 4 speed that came in it.

 

Z

[bigo1966]

Thanks, ill keep that in mind. I cant seem to get a hold of the guy. Do you know the guy with the large Hatch in Lyons thats always under the tarp?

[zyewdall]

Thanks, ill keep that in mind. I cant seem to get a hold of the guy. Do you know the guy with the large Hatch in Lyons that's always under the tarp?

 

Yeah, the one on the highway going up towards Allenspark. He's John, ("the sucker king" on this board. I've talked to him a bit, and am trying to get an on FE coupe that's abandoned out in Arizona, for him... but haven't been out there where it is in a few years now... I think he was driving that lifted hatch a few years ago, but has been using his '79 wagon more recently.

 

Z