Next, start preparing the Crusty Chevy for MegaSquirt.
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TBI Adapter Begins
I plan on converting the Crusty Chevy to Fuel Injection this summer. I can buy an ~adequate~ adapter for about $50, or I can make one out of the old pistons out of the engine, for free.
Machining is next.
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Valve Cover Hold-Downs
I could buy these for about $60. Or I could spend four hours of my time and make them for $5.
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V8 Firefly Now Has a Brake Pedal
No room for a clutch pedal, eh?!
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V8 Firefly Brakes
Mounted the brake master from the donor Firebird onto the V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint wannabe).
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Off to Kindergarten
Each of my kids got rides to school in the Super 7
V8 Firefly Front Suspension
I think it took three or four design attempts to get it right. Now to redo the back suspension….
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V8 Firefly Narrowed Axle
Moser Engineering shortened and re-splined Firebird axles 4-1/2″ each, whilst I narrowed the Firebird axle myself.
I have a preliminary rear suspension design happening, but it’s going to change due to packaging issues.
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V8 Firefly Cage
My very first roll cage. Over-built, but this is first and foremost a street car.
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V8 Firefly Frame
Basic frame TIG’d together. Plans are convert to rear wheel drive, with a V8 under the dash. Yes. I started this project in November 2009.
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