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**G-forces** · 10-05-2009, 12:02 AM

It's finally in and works REALLY well!!! (I got bumped off the lift last week, so finally got it started yesterday afternoon.) The clutch upgrades and Lentech valve body are very noticeable... it feels like it will handle allot more power with ease. (When ever I have to change the starter, I am definitely going to remove the IM, those top bolts are PITAs to reach, lol.)

Rally... One thing is not right, though. The shift cable is too long and I don't know if I can adjust it at the console shift lever or if I have to (or even can) take that up at the bracket. Right now it's very tight in Park and slips slightly in "D", so I have to hold the lever back almost half way to "2" for it to be in the right place inside the trans. Does the bracket have enough wollow in the bolt holes to make up that length? Can I adjust the cable length inside the car? If there is a choice, which way is easier? Thanks again!

edit: Okay, nevermind the noob question... I ordered some parts from Steve and found out there is no inside adjustment. Then I stopped being lazy and just bent the bracket until it was right. Everything is tight and right!

Rally... Steve says your the man, and I agree. Thank you for walking me through my first ATX build! The tranny is now ready for the HP I want to put through it. All is good!

10-05-2009, 12:02 AM	#48 (permalink)
G-forces Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,027	Re: ATX rebuilds It's finally in and works REALLY well!!! (I got bumped off the lift last week, so finally got it started yesterday afternoon.) The clutch upgrades and Lentech valve body are very noticeable... it feels like it will handle allot more power with ease. (When ever I have to change the starter, I am definitely going to remove the IM, those top bolts are PITAs to reach, lol.) Rally... One thing is not right, though. The shift cable is too long and I don't know if I can adjust it at the console shift lever or if I have to (or even can) take that up at the bracket. Right now it's very tight in Park and slips slightly in "D", so I have to hold the lever back almost half way to "2" for it to be in the right place inside the trans. Does the bracket have enough wollow in the bolt holes to make up that length? Can I adjust the cable length inside the car? If there is a choice, which way is easier? Thanks again! edit: Okay, nevermind the noob question... I ordered some parts from Steve and found out there is no inside adjustment. Then I stopped being lazy and just bent the bracket until it was right. Everything is tight and right! Rally... Steve says your the man, and I agree. Thank you for walking me through my first ATX build! The tranny is now ready for the HP I want to put through it. All is good! __________________ Stockholm Getaway: Escort Cosworth vs Supra... on YouTube. Don't try this at home. (For some reason I thought this was a Focus the first time I saw it... now I have to find a new Signature.) Last edited by G-forces; 10-05-2009 at 06:05 PM. Reason: Answered my own question.