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> V6/V8 Conversions & Starters, Something amiss
dbledsoe
post Jul 6 2005, 08:52 AM
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I'm doing a V6 Buick conversion with adapters, etc. from Kennedy Engineered Products. I also bought an IMI High Torque starter from them. The only thing is, it won't clear the trunk floor so I can put it in. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) The starter is IMI's #101, which is what Kennedy sent me knowing, I believe, that it was going into a 914. Anyone else run into this problem? Or, what starter did you end up using for your V6 or V8 conversion.
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post Jul 6 2005, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE (Neo914 @ Jul 6 2005, 10:31 AM)
Old V6's vibrated so that thinking still pervades RH...

Felix,

Yep, that's their story. I emailed them early on in my project asking about a front motor mount for the Buick V6. They emailed back saying they don't do that conversion anymore. I emailed back saying, "Fine, but wouldn't you still have the jig to build one forward mount?" That's when they started in with the horror stories about how badly they vibrated, even to the extent they were shattering transmissions. What? Give me a break! And (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pissoff.gif) I told them I'll take my chances just build me a front mount. They proceeded to tell me what a fool I am and I said (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) but I still want a motor mount, so I guess I'll look for other options. Guess they never heard of the even fire engines and balancing. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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