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Posted by: andys May 30 2006, 01:46 PM

Since I know I will be re-installing my motor and trans several times during my V8 conversion, I thought I'd fabricate a dedicated jack for safe and easy remove/install. I made this from a $59 ATV jack from Kragen Auto; it has a wider stance than a standard floor jack. At its lowest, the motor will clear the body, and has enough lift to place the motor without lowering the car back down. I'm still going to add restraints to the area where the transaxle will nest. The front portion nests the motor mount bar.

Andys


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Posted by: TROJANMAN May 30 2006, 01:54 PM

very nice. i could have used that this weekend.

Posted by: URY914 May 30 2006, 01:55 PM

WOW and you even painted it.

How's it work?

Posted by: jhadler May 30 2006, 02:11 PM

Wow! Very slick!

Can't wait to see a picture of it with a drivetrain on it.

-Josh2

Posted by: Mueller May 30 2006, 02:14 PM

nice....I'd love to see one that lifted straight up instead..hmmm, I've got some extra leadscrews and some metal sitting around my garage

Posted by: Qarl May 30 2006, 03:23 PM

How many inches of lift does one need again.

Saw a "Goodyear" motorcycle ATV jack at Sams Club today. 17" of lift.

Looked like it would be great for a motor drop.

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut May 30 2006, 03:52 PM

Nice! I'd like to know how it works w/the drivetrain on it as well as see pictures.

Posted by: andys May 30 2006, 04:34 PM

I don't know how well it works just yet. Hopefully next weekend I'll give it a test and post pic's. I believe it goes to 21".

HF has/had a MC lift on sale for $299, but in the sale catalog pic it looked like it didn't go quite flat enough. Mine is 4 1/2"

Andys

Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 30 2006, 04:40 PM

Clever

Posted by: Jeroen May 30 2006, 07:00 PM

nice!
I fabbed something similar, but yours looks much nicer excecuted

Posted by: andys Jul 5 2006, 11:44 AM

Been longer than expected, but here are the pic's of the motor/trans jack with the motor in place. It is surprisingly stable at it's highest point. Also makes it nice as an engine stand while working on the motor.

Andys

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Posted by: Mr.C Jul 5 2006, 12:11 PM

Nice!
I wonder how hard it would be to make a jack that lifts the whole car. Something you could leave lifted and roll around instead of being on jackstands.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 5 2006, 12:17 PM

Looks good Andy!

Is that a 944Turbo tranny or a Audi box? I cant tell without seeing the other side of the tranny.

A BoxsterS 6 speed would bolt right up to your adapter also

Intresting. Did I miss a thread (or 20) about your project?


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Posted by: andys Jul 5 2006, 01:16 PM

Brad,

That's an Audi 01E 6 speed. I haven't posted many pic's of my conversion, but it's basically an LS1 with a Audi/Getrag 01E 6 speed. Built my own adapter that retains the stock ring gear/starter, and uses a QuarterMaster 8 1/2" single disc clutch (good for ~400 ft-lbs).

Will the Boxster 6 speed bolt up? I was under the impression that the Boxster 6 speed is somewhat unique with that weird 12 o'clock starter location. Can't see how it would work on a V8.

(And) While we're talking Boxster, I've got a question for you. The 5 speed Boxster uses the Audi 012 trans, which has a starter pocket at roughly the 4:30 position (when looking at the flywheel) with the staarter pointing forward. How does this fit the Boxster? Would the starter not run into the right side cylinder bank?

Here's a pic of the left side.

Andys

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 5 2006, 01:25 PM

I'll have to look at some pics I have.

The Boxster tranny has two provisions for a starter. One on the top and one in the 4:20 position. I had always thought a typical GM starter bolted to the block (old school style) would reach inside of the Boxster bellhousing. I *think* the older iron block engines had provisions on both sides for a starter.. could be wrong.

Your setup looks SLICK!! I love the new engines.. and the Audi boxes work VERY well.

Awesome idea on the Quarter Master clutch setup. Hope is does ok on the street for you. Do they have regular organic street discs for the multi disc setup now? I know Tilton released some last year for the triple disc 5.5 setup.


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Posted by: andys Jul 5 2006, 01:54 PM

Brad,

The LS1 crankcase is too wide, so the starter cannot fit the Audi trans starter pocket (or the Boxster??). That's why Kennedy makes no adapter for the Audi/LS1. An old school SBC will fit, AFAIK. Yes, the LS1 starter bolts to the block as well, though it does have a different bolt mounting pattern.

Andys

Posted by: JPB Jul 5 2006, 06:37 PM

For 59$, thats a wholelota jack brother. Coulden't make it for twice the price. Everyone should get one and it is safe as hell also.


Good eye mate.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 5 2006, 10:54 PM

so where does the starter go?

Posted by: andys Jul 6 2006, 09:29 AM

Starter is in the stock LS1 location. I had to go to a mini starter, as the stock unit has a long snout with a pinion support bearing that otherwise interferes with the adapter plate.

Andys