Waylon Deno's 1984 Hatch Build

Started by IggyEGuana, 01:00:49 AM / 02-Jan-11

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Quote from: Deezus on 06:42:29 AM / 10-Feb-11
Im seriously debating on this vh swap for my 240. I want a v8s reliability and torque so bad.

Did you ever figure out what the weight was compared to an ls1? Weight is the only thing making me second guess myself.

Yes, I too am starting to reconsider the VH swap option... I wonder how close the Iron VG's are to the Aluminum VH's.

I am saving the front section of my old rusted 88 SE shell, so that I can do all the mock-ups without having to down my Daily Driver  87 SE.  Have been planning a VG30DE swap, but...

Deezus

the weight, and the fact i cant weld is whats making me hesitant. Ill make up my mind before fall so i can get a motor and freshen it up before it goes into the car.


Quote from: hotdoghogie on 03:30:07 PM / 15-Oct-10
Deez why the flip are you so smart sometimes.

Quote from: Arro on 03:02:02 PM / 25-Jul-11
OMFG THE TROLL IS OUT!

Quote from: Athens on 11:48:05 AM / 28-Jul-11
Deezus is always in maximum trollverdrive mode.

IggyEGuana

its about 500lbs in stock form with no trans attached.  there was somebody on another forum who weighed it on the egine hoist.  they had an electronic scale that went in on the lift chain.

the VG30DETT weighs MORE that the VH45DE.  I think the non turbo dohc VG is either very close to the VH or maybe still a little heavier.

If you cant to the fab work or cant pay a shop to do it then the VH is not gonna be for you.  Mazworx and Xsessive offer conversion parts that are for S13 and S14.  dont know if they'll work for S12 without mods but i kno they dont always work for the cars theyre designed for without some modding so..

Waylon Deno - Silhouette Autosports (check it out on facebook)
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Quote from: Arro
you sir are emblazoned with win.

Deezus

oh well i want one for my 240, not my s12. S12 is and always will be KA haha. I just dont wanna put crazy work into it and then have to deal witht he irs...

Ill probably buy some of the mazworx stuff like the z32 trans adapter plate.

Im a horrible welder, but im sure i know someone who will weld my mounts and what not for me, ill just cut them and mock them up.


Quote from: hotdoghogie on 03:30:07 PM / 15-Oct-10
Deez why the flip are you so smart sometimes.

Quote from: Arro on 03:02:02 PM / 25-Jul-11
OMFG THE TROLL IS OUT!

Quote from: Athens on 11:48:05 AM / 28-Jul-11
Deezus is always in maximum trollverdrive mode.