'83 3.8L, 50 MPG, big brakes

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No luck with the proposed front springs, just ordered a new pair of Moog CC877

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Not dead. In fact, just got the Moog CC877 springs assembled onto the struts, after a bit of modifying the springs. But these coils can be made to work, and at far less cost than the Racing Beat junk.

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I did a little trimming on the struts, the spring seat, but then when I tried to put the wheels on, the tire rubbed the spring. So I had to undo alot, turn the spring a quarter turn, then I felt I had to spot weld the tip of the coil to the spring seat. Pics to follow. Anyway, now the car rolls.
I need to get the engine and trans in the car, to free up some garage space, before making some custom brackets to mount the Brembo calipers.

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The install wasn't a slam dunk, and the biggest problem seems to be the alternator, but it looks possible that the TB also might not fit under the stock hood either.
There were interferences between the engine assembly and the steering linkage, also the steering rack. The mounts were nowhere near anything, but I'm fixing these. I had to remove the oilpan for a second round of undenting, and I welded on some reinforcement.
Looks like the engine needs a couple more test-fits, I'd hoped to get it done in one.

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right mount from front


left mount from front


right underside from front


left mount under rear

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left mount rear under


transmission mounting I fabbed


progress on clutch release


right mount from rear