Get a good flaring tool and a roll of brake line and make your own.
I never ran that rear alt bracket on my 2200. I had a large case alternator that wouldnt fit with the bracket. I just used the top and bottom bolts. It ran that way for 30,000 miles and was still that way when I sold it and it never caused a problem.
Update time:
Freshly painted frame
Moog Tie-Rods and Poly arm bushings
New steering rack mounted
Everything mounted in the car
First Problem encountered:
Rot Section 1
Rot Section 2
Measure Twice cut once
First Cut successful
Will be welding plate in the channel and then cutting the same thing out for the other section. Everything underneath the car was removed, and undercoated. I made a parts list to redo the fuel lines using all Russell black nylon and fittings instead of dealing with the rusted steel. Once the rot is taken care of, i can run the fuel lines, install the racetronix pump and re install the fuel tank. I also have the relocation kit including cable so the battery will be in trunk. More updates to follow
XtremE2200CaV: The Build has Begun
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3864109/2001-chevrolet-cavalier-sedan-4d
Looks very promising. I hope to have my 2200 up and running this summer.
Love this thread! It definitely makes me want to get at least one of my projects done.
Vinny wrote:My only thought is that i dont want to pay for machine work and then have an assembled motor and tranny sitting for a long time.
Good call
I probably should add some lube to mine every few years...
jonathan oliver wrote:Looks very promising. I hope to have my 2200 up and running this summer.
Built LN2 sitting on a stand...familiar.
fortune cookie say: better a delay than a disaster
great job with the frame rail patching, i still need to do some of that on mine. I also used the same fittings on the p/s and fuel. Cusrious to know how the rear axle handles after boxing it in like that since i cant use the sway bare anymore with the N body air springs conversion. project looks killer great job!
Thanks Spencer. The frame patching took the longest, but it needed to be done. I think it came out pretty good and def looks as if there was nothing done in that area. Im curious about the rear axle beam too. It will def be super stiff, esp with the sway bar compared to stock.
I noticed you said you used the fittings for p/s. I was debating about doing those lines as well but wasnt sure if the pressure would be too high. Everything worked out for you and you ahvent had any problems?
XtremE2200CaV: The Build has Begun
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3864109/2001-chevrolet-cavalier-sedan-4d
Lookin good bro. Is there a specific reason you decided not to use the battery box in the background of some of the pictures? I ask only because I have the exact same thing and haven't decided what I want to do with it yet.
"In Oldskool we trust"
YellowCav, I was going to use the box, then i wasnt going too. The tray i made is not mounted in the picture so i do not have my mind made up on it. I know with the box helps the fumes from the battery stay contained, while the tray holds it in place better. The box takes up more room but looks cleaner in my opinion. Once i tamper with the cable and get that 100% i will make my decision with the box/tray.
XtremE2200CaV: The Build has Begun
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3864109/2001-chevrolet-cavalier-sedan-4d
they make the AN fittings for the power steering, i thinks its Earls or aeroquip. Had to go name brande to get the pressure stuff, you need to use the line thats made for power steering however. And yes i ran it for 2 years without any problems, and am currently working on a new setup for the v6, being that 3400 has the horrid lines that hoop over the alternator.
looks like Aeroquip steel power steering fittings, got mine from Jegs.
Looks great! I'll have to play catchup!
Awesome update, keep plugging away at it.
Im interested in how the stiffened rear beam works out. Ive always heard that stiffening torsion beam rear ends makes front wheel drive cars really skatey in the rear end.
My auto lasted 3 months ..... but I was running 25 psi.
nice updates
RIP JESSE GERARD.....Youll always be in my thoughts and prayers...