So as you can tell the person who was supposed to be sectionong my bellhousing for me was full of it. Kept the trans and bellhousing and spare block for 4 months and didn't do a thing. So since I'm definately doing this one all on my own (I know I should've done it this way first) I was wanting to get some feedback from those of you who have been there before me.
Should I section it and weld it ala Carl H
Or should I create an adapter plate for it (350z 6 speed to vh)
Any other suggestions are welcome as well. Thanks guys don't know how I'd do it without brave souls out there leading the way.
Modified by EMK at 9:06 PM 10/1/2009
Bellhousing modification questions
I found out that if you build it your own way, the alignment of the input shaft and clutch needs to be spot on. otherwise your going to have premature wear on the trans, clutch, pressure plate and release bearing.
I would suggest buying one that is already designed to alleviate you future headaches.
I would suggest buying one that is already designed to alleviate you future headaches.
Re: (tmorgan4)
That was a great suggestion and that's along the lines of what I had in mind just with a lot more time and pieces to A check the fit and B maximize the weld surface area and add some weld area that wasn't in perfect and complete shear.
I'm going a different direction simply because not only do I not have the machines that he does but also because I don't have near the aluminum welding talent or experience of this guy.
Going to do a multi piece adapter plate. Think 2 bolt holes per section and you get the general idea. Not only do I like the idea of bolts better in shear than a weld; but it also allows me an out if that doesn't work out that great to just weld it later. Plus this approach is way cheaper!!! Just bought the aluminum today and it cost me $12 so that plus a week of time and about 20 grade 8 or higher bolts should net me a total investment of less than $50 for a working (hopefully) solution.
I'll take that for a screw up to since it doesn't leave me with unusable components afterwards. I'll post up some photos of it if it works. But gimmie a few weeks since I'm sure work and school will have some curves to throw me.
I'm going a different direction simply because not only do I not have the machines that he does but also because I don't have near the aluminum welding talent or experience of this guy.
Going to do a multi piece adapter plate. Think 2 bolt holes per section and you get the general idea. Not only do I like the idea of bolts better in shear than a weld; but it also allows me an out if that doesn't work out that great to just weld it later. Plus this approach is way cheaper!!! Just bought the aluminum today and it cost me $12 so that plus a week of time and about 20 grade 8 or higher bolts should net me a total investment of less than $50 for a working (hopefully) solution.
I'll take that for a screw up to since it doesn't leave me with unusable components afterwards. I'll post up some photos of it if it works. But gimmie a few weeks since I'm sure work and school will have some curves to throw me.
Re: (tmorgan4)
Wow, that guy has some mad skills. Whole build is cool but that transmission bell housing mod is awesome.tmorgan4 wrote:This guy had a really good idea and it's pretty simple.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum...59603