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Ok, word on the street is that the Solstice, being RWD, has an Ecotec motor with a Corvette tranny. Same 6-speed that's in the F-body (Camaro Firebird) cars as well.
Now, does this mean that the Ecotec has the same bolt pattern as the Chevy 350 small block???
If it does, I will kiss Bob Lutz, cause he just saved me from having to weld new transmission mounts, make new shift brackets, and get custom ($$$) axles.
I'm putting an Ecotec into my Fiero. I have everything for it, motor, tranny, turbo kit, and a separate engine cradle to build it on. Motor and tranny are from a 2003 Cavalier (manual 5-speed).
Now, here's the deal, the Fiero transmissions can bolt onto a Chevy 350 small block (and many other GM motors) with an adapter plate from www.v8archie.com. Many people have v8 Fiero's nowadays, but I wanted to be different with a turbo Ecotec.
Might I add, the Soltice is what inspired me to do the Ecotec conversion.
Now, common logic would suggest, that if the Ecotec mated to the STANDARD (no adaptor plate, no custom bellhousing) Corvette tranny, then it has the same bolt pattern as a 350 smallblock. If the Ecotec has the same bolt pattern as the 350 small block, then all I have to do is get an adaptor plate for a V8 Fiero, and my Ecotec will bolt onto the tranny that's already in my car.
If I can do that, then I will save over $2000, and shave off about a months worth of work.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Petty Officer Michael C Casaceli
United States Navy
www.fieroturbo.com, www.suprememotorsports.com
P.S. If someone can supply a photo of a 350 Chevy bellhousing or its transmission, I can match it to my Ecotec for comparison.
Now, does this mean that the Ecotec has the same bolt pattern as the Chevy 350 small block???
If it does, I will kiss Bob Lutz, cause he just saved me from having to weld new transmission mounts, make new shift brackets, and get custom ($$$) axles.
I'm putting an Ecotec into my Fiero. I have everything for it, motor, tranny, turbo kit, and a separate engine cradle to build it on. Motor and tranny are from a 2003 Cavalier (manual 5-speed).
Now, here's the deal, the Fiero transmissions can bolt onto a Chevy 350 small block (and many other GM motors) with an adapter plate from www.v8archie.com. Many people have v8 Fiero's nowadays, but I wanted to be different with a turbo Ecotec.
Might I add, the Soltice is what inspired me to do the Ecotec conversion.
Now, common logic would suggest, that if the Ecotec mated to the STANDARD (no adaptor plate, no custom bellhousing) Corvette tranny, then it has the same bolt pattern as a 350 smallblock. If the Ecotec has the same bolt pattern as the 350 small block, then all I have to do is get an adaptor plate for a V8 Fiero, and my Ecotec will bolt onto the tranny that's already in my car.
If I can do that, then I will save over $2000, and shave off about a months worth of work.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Petty Officer Michael C Casaceli
United States Navy
www.fieroturbo.com, www.suprememotorsports.com
P.S. If someone can supply a photo of a 350 Chevy bellhousing or its transmission, I can match it to my Ecotec for comparison.