De36's GE8
#122
LEARNING SO MANY THINGS FOR ME NEXT FIT. lol The S2K rack bushings are a probable maybe, what's your result with them? I'm so happy I read this thread, I always hated that clutch delay valve. Also, thank you for letting me know I can fit a 225 in front with a little massage work, I'll definitely be doing that too.
#123
Steering Rack Bushings and 225/40R16 Fitment
The 225 isn't an easy fit. In order to fit and not rub I had to install:
1. Roll center adjusters
2. Camber adjusters (plates or bolts)
3. Coil-overs (it took a lot of time to find the correct height)
4. Larger Front Sway bar
5. Modify plastic wheel well lining.
6. Rolled fenders
7. Maybe more
Last edited by De36; 10-28-2014 at 07:58 AM.
#124
The lightened flywheel is going to throw a CEL most likely. Not sure exactly what causes it, but this is the main reason flywheels aren't readily available for the GE. I was lining up to get a JUN flywheel and then they suddenly stopped production and when I inquired this was the reason. Wish I had more info, but you might want to source another stocker in case.
#125
Fly Wheel Lightening
The lightened flywheel is going to throw a CEL most likely. Not sure exactly what causes it, but this is the main reason flywheels aren't readily available for the GE. I was lining up to get a JUN flywheel and then they suddenly stopped production and when I inquired this was the reason. Wish I had more info, but you might want to source another stocker in case.
Last edited by De36; 10-28-2014 at 07:56 AM.
#128
Fly Wheel Lightening
The OEM GE8 fly wheel is ~14.8 lbs. The OEM FW is light and thin to begin with. The material the machine shop removes is the outer ring; in terms of inertia (I=mr^2) is the most critical mass. The fly wheel is so thin already they may not be able to safely get it down to ~11 lbs. I will post a complete install with data and pics.
Last edited by De36; 10-28-2014 at 07:55 AM.
#130
Simota Catch Can
I had to upgrade the hoses, the hoses that came with the can collapsed when the engine was running.
http://oilcatchcan.com/
EDIT:
The can worked well. But after a couple weeks the can started to leak and the car was running lean. I contacted the whole-seller and the refused to do anything about it or refund my money.
So I contacted Simota directly and they told me the can was a fake... A bootleg of a cheap $60 catch can??? It's my fault, I got what I paid for; cheap junk.
http://oilcatchcan.com/
EDIT:
The can worked well. But after a couple weeks the can started to leak and the car was running lean. I contacted the whole-seller and the refused to do anything about it or refund my money.
So I contacted Simota directly and they told me the can was a fake... A bootleg of a cheap $60 catch can??? It's my fault, I got what I paid for; cheap junk.
Last edited by De36; 03-20-2015 at 10:53 PM.
#132
OEM GE8 Fly Wheel
Here are some before pics of the OEM flywheel. I have sent it to the machine shop to lighten. The OEM weight is 14.8lbs. The ring marked in RED is the material the machine shop removes. Part number 22100-RB0-005
Last edited by De36; 10-30-2014 at 04:03 PM.
#133
looks like they can drop the weight down pretty close to 10 pounds if they wanted. that inner hub area (casted slope) can be step ground in 4-5 steps, to maintain strength while dropping over a pound.
Similar process was used on an old VX flywheel of mine. Believe factory it was in 11-13 pound neighborhood, dropped under 10 pounds after cutting. lasted over 100k miles, its in some kids car as of 2 years ago, and I believe its still running around
Similar process was used on an old VX flywheel of mine. Believe factory it was in 11-13 pound neighborhood, dropped under 10 pounds after cutting. lasted over 100k miles, its in some kids car as of 2 years ago, and I believe its still running around
#134
Disappointing Update:
I finally got back the flywheel yesterday after waiting 3 weeks just to find out the machine shops fly wheel lathe is down and they have no intention of fixing it in the near future... Yeah about that...
I finally got back the flywheel yesterday after waiting 3 weeks just to find out the machine shops fly wheel lathe is down and they have no intention of fixing it in the near future... Yeah about that...
#135
That sucks, maybe you can fine another shop that do the work.
As for the rest of the work you've done on your car it's pretty sick.
I haven't been on here in a long time and just started working on mine again. You have given me some great ideas, thanks for all you time and hard work.
As for the rest of the work you've done on your car it's pretty sick.
I haven't been on here in a long time and just started working on mine again. You have given me some great ideas, thanks for all you time and hard work.
#136
3 weeks with no words? Either the shop is very busy, they set t down and forgot, or they got lazy for a bit.
Either way, there are plenty of places around that will do the flywheel.
flex your google-fu I guess lol
Either way, there are plenty of places around that will do the flywheel.
flex your google-fu I guess lol
#138
If it works out well, PM me shop details, Id like to have additional options wen I park my car in the spring and prep it for another season of fun. Lighter flywheel, finally install my lightweight crank pulley, have throttlebody bored out a bit, have intake manifold fabricated, and redo entire exhaust from head back. I dont expect this weaponR to last much longer
#140
GE8 Spoon Front Sway Bar
Finally, after months on back order! It is in stalled. Only took me 2.5 hrs. I made a DIY:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-sway-bar.html
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-sway-bar.html
Last edited by De36; 01-03-2015 at 02:27 PM.