Project: Auto FWD

[carltalon]

After Three differnt trips to the track this summer with shifting problems, and never getting a clean pass I've decided to jump on the auto bandwagon. Aaron set me up with 99% of the parts I need for the swap so progress has already started. So far I have the clutch/ brake pedal assembly swaped out with the auto pedal. And I have the auto shifter and cable installed. I still have to add the TCU harness to my wireing harness, and get everything bolted up under the hood. I feel like Im making good progress so far considering I still have the rest of winter to collect parts and finish the swap. My goal will be to have the car back together to make some shakedown passes at opening day at Grove Creek 1/8th mile in the spring.

I plan on running

-reprogramed TCU with full line pressure and shift points
-restalled stock converter (I'd like to find somewhere local to do the restall if anyone knows a good shop)
-Kiggley or IPT end clutch
-I'll be putting my LSD insert diff from my 5-speed in the auto
-26x10.5x15 slicks ( these will be the last think puchased if I can find the money If not I'll be running my Hooser DR's or 24X9X15" slicks)

IF any Auto guru's see anything missing let me know I'm trying to keep this as cheap as possably so any info on doing things right the first time would be great.

[turbotalon1g]

I can't wait to see this car, I remember us running at RF together 2 yrs ago.
Shame we never got to run on the street.

[carltalon]

Here's whats done so far

Auto Brake pedal installed.
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/Auto%20Swap/DSC02972.jpg
Auto shifer installed.
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/Auto%20Swap/DSC02979.jpg
I had to cut a hole through the floor boards to run the cable.
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/Auto%20Swap/DSC02969.jpg
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/Auto%20Swap/DSC02974.jpg
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/Auto%20Swap/DSC02976.jpg

[DSM1G]

If you want an auto fwd why dont you just buy my car. It already has an IPT racing tranny and stall converter in it.

[turbotalon1g]

^Your car is $3800, all he needs is a trans. he got all the swap stuff for $200.

I'd say why don't you part your car, and don't jack other peoples threads, esp. project threads.

Carl, get some pics up of the shell. I want to see what it looks like with the new wheels.

[carltalon]

If you want an auto fwd why dont you just buy my car. It already has an IPT racing tranny and stall converter in it.

If I had $3800 I would have. Your car looks amazing.

If you ever deside to part it I'd take the conveter

Carl, get some pics up of the shell. I want to see what it looks like with the new wheels.
Heres what I have of the shell I only have a few camera phone pics since the wheels were powdercoated.
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/car/20100922194257-1.jpg
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/car/0922101812-00.jpg
Cobra R's Powdercoated satin black Thanks to Premo Performance
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/car/0922101502-00.jpg
A few when the wheels were still chrome
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/car/grey.jpg
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/car/DSC02719.jpg
My favorite pic of my car in action at BIR
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l569/Carl_Simonson/car/232323232fp_83_nu32_8_2_2__8_WSNRCG336955465335nu0 mrj.jpg

[GG_9_SE]

I love this car! And its fast as hell it went 101mph through the traps at grove creek spinning the tires. I can't wait to see it again with some auto trans action. Nice work carl!
If I don't make sense drunk posting FTW :D

[turbotalon1g]

^At 4 pm? lol

The wheel do look good like you said. I wish I could fit some good size rubber on the auto.
Get that boost control via link working and you should be golden.

[GG_9_SE]

^been drinkin since 12:30 its snowin nothin better to do :D

[ovaboost]

you might have to mod your intercooler pipe that goes from the fmic to your intake with the auto trans by the fact that is bigger i had to have my piping custom made