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Title: Really sweet rig
Post by: Samurai_Hamster on November 22, 2003, 10:14:44 AM
in my yahoo group, a guy just joined today and he stuffed a xl7 motor in a 95 tracker LSI, complete with big ass tires and a lift.

Haven't had a chance yet to bs with him on this but it is a nice looking ride.

Come have a look
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Maiden Hell on November 22, 2003, 10:40:56 AM
Where's the link?
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Samurai_Hamster on November 22, 2003, 10:49:11 AM
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/trackerattacker/
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: NY_SIDEKICKER on November 22, 2003, 01:07:42 PM
NOW THATS AWESOME :P...WONDER HOW MUCH WORK THAT WAS ???...I'LL BET THAT TRACK  GETS UP AND RUNS WITH THE BIG DOGS :o......INVITE HIM HERE TO SHARE ALL THE HOW TO INFO..... ;D   HAPPY ZUKING ..MATTY D.  8)
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Maiden Hell on November 22, 2003, 04:45:56 PM
That is friggin whacked!  He must have use the XL-7 tansmission, transfer case and front & rear axles to make everything work fine...
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: track_this on November 22, 2003, 06:43:37 PM
uhm the link shows me a stock tracker four door doesnt look very special to me, unless im doing something wrong ???
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Samurai_Hamster on November 22, 2003, 10:20:21 PM
Look for the photo 95 xl7!
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on November 23, 2003, 03:08:40 AM
 I must be retared. I dont see anything but a stock 01 GV.  ???

Do you need to be a member to see it?

Mike
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Samurai_Hamster on November 23, 2003, 03:55:01 AM
Mike you are certainly crazy, possessed perhaps, but NOT retarded!   ;D

Go to photos, if the link is not active, then you have to join the group.  then navigate to the photos link.  Then on the photos page, (it should load up at this point) I use the show all to see all the photos.  Look for the photo called 95 XL7.  Its a red 2 door LSI tracker

Here's the link perhaps this will work.  There are three photos of this rig.

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/groups/g_8481728/My+95+XL-7+Tracker.jpg?bckmPw_ASBTKv6Sh

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/groups/g_8481728/95+XL-7.jpg?bckmPw_AhHb.7XxF

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/groups/g_8481728/95+XL-7%232.jpg?bckmPw_AhfW0i44L
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Samurai_Hamster on November 23, 2003, 03:57:54 AM
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uhm the link shows me a stock tracker four door doesnt look very special to me, unless im doing something wrong ???



Hey!  That "stock" rig on the front page of the group is MY rig!  ??? ??? ??? :-[ :'(
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: SpinalTap on November 23, 2003, 04:15:42 AM
Looks like he's gone with leafs in the front as well...at least I'd guess that from the gaping holes where his front struts should be  :-/
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 23, 2003, 04:57:05 AM
I bet its all stock with XL7 trans and wiring harnesses spliced into the stock 95 body harness? ;D
Looks like he couldn't fit the regular fan and used dual electric fans too.
Hmmm....used 95 rear driveshaft shortened with 2001 front yoke and balanced.Front stock shaft from 2001 with 1.25" spacer.
I bet he pulled his hair out trying to figure out the wiring diagrams and actually getting them to work!!
But i bet it sure helps out passing on the freeways now. ;D ::)
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 23, 2003, 09:46:12 AM
(http://images.snapfish.com/338%3C846323232%7Ffp8%3Enu%3D3238%3E494%3E283%3EWSNRCG%3D32325539899%3A%3Cnu0mrj )
(http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/groups/g_8481728/95+XL-7.jpg?bcsnUw_Ae2Sk7XxF )
(http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/groups/g_8481728/95+XL-7%232.jpg?bcsnUw_AKC08i44L)
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: wildgoody on November 23, 2003, 03:29:25 PM
Darn  it......... First Cal-Mini, now 95 XL7, and
I wanted to be the first to put a V6 in the Kick
:'(

SO.. How she run ??
What Trans??
What Axles??
C'mon Details Man, don't leave me hangin like this  :P
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: nighthawk801 on November 24, 2003, 08:07:51 AM
Man... After driving my mom's GV out of town this weekend I was really fantasizing about putting one of those motors in my Kick. This isn't helping! That's awesome, 95XL7!!!

Of course, we'd love more details and especially more pics. If you want a place to host them, let me know... I'll hook you up.
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 27, 2003, 07:16:11 AM
Anybody know of anyone who makes a polyurethane trans. mount for our trucks? I want to reduce the flex at the crossmember some.  ;)
(http://images.snapfish.com/338%3C%3B98%3B23232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2329%3D585%3D374%3DXROQDF%3E23234756583%3C6ot1lsi)
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: brlj on November 27, 2003, 08:46:17 AM
I just hope he kept track on the wiring schematic on how to get it hooked up... ;) ::)

Later,
Bill
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: mrfuelish on November 27, 2003, 04:29:16 PM
you could call and ask Brent at Trail Tough, they have a full circle type trans mount for the samurai that is not in there catalouge that is real trick!
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Z3bra on November 28, 2003, 06:32:45 AM
Well Energy Suspension makes a bunch of urethane mounts for stuff.  It might be possible to adapt one of those.  

Alternately you could probably make one easy enough.  Just weld the steel part up and make a quick and dirty mold for the urethane itself.  You can buy castable urethane from McMaster-Carr  http://www.mcmaster.com.  It wouldn't have to be beautiful to work just make a jig to keep the steel parts lined up correctly while the urethane cures.

I believe the stuff used for bushings is typically the 80-90 shore hardness or pretty close to it.  (Shore B if I recall correctly, but I might be wrong on that) Might even want to go slightly softer for a tranny mount so you don't get a lot of driveline noise transmitted.  Who am I kidding it's a trackick, it's already noisy. Just use the 80-90 stuff.

Actually the burning question I've got is how you found the drivetrain parts and how much they cost.
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: NY_SIDEKICKER on November 28, 2003, 07:27:57 AM
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Anybody know of anyone who makes a polyurethane trans. mount for our trucks? I want to reduce the flex at the crossmember some.  ;)
([url]http://images.snapfish.com/338%3C%3B98%3B23232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2329%3D585%3D374%3DXROQDF%3E23234756583%3C6ot1lsi[/url])

OK IF YOU DONT STOP POSTING PICS. OF ALL THAT XTRA H.P.  I'M GONNA DROWN MY PUTER IN DROOL  :P  ... HAPPY ZUKING  MATTY D.
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 28, 2003, 07:42:49 AM
If i can't find one made for the trackick i will make one using a GM turbo 350/400 mount. They have them at the local autozone.

As far as drivetrain,motor and trans. are XL7,front and rear ends are stock 512 tracker pieces. Rear driveshaft cut,shortened and rewelded with the XL7 yoke.
Front shaft is XL7 with a 1.25 spacer.
I went from stick to automatic because i bought the engine and trans. together. I don't miss the stick at all since theres still way more power than before.
My tracker doesn't see rocks and only occasional off road duty.
I did the swap mainly so i could get some power back after putting on the larger tires,before i had to forget about passing over 65mph,now its no problem,the OD works great and i can turn it off when needed.
Putting in the engine and trans. wasn't to difficult,but getting a bigger radiator to fit and learning the hard way to use electric fans was,oops!!
I also tried to maintain all the emissions equipment because we have testing here. But some of it has been altered a little ;D
I use the tracker as a toy and have another truck as my daily driver,so i will be looking for some other mods this winter.like a gearless locker and underdrive pully for the engine.                                                  Stu
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 29, 2003, 08:46:50 AM
I will post a few more photos for those of you interested in the swap.This one is of the radiator clearance from drivers side view.
(http://images.snapfish.com/3393375523232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E2329%3D585%3D374%3DXROQDF%3E2323475%3C43752ot1lsi)
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 29, 2003, 08:49:20 AM
Radiator clearance from the passenger side.
(http://images.snapfish.com/3393375523232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E2329%3D585%3D374%3DXROQDF%3E2323475%3C45465ot1lsi)
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 29, 2003, 08:52:20 AM
Exhaust manifold clearance drivers side.
(http://images.snapfish.com/3393375523232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2329%3D585%3D374%3DXROQDF%3E2323475%3C43786ot1lsi)
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 29, 2003, 08:55:45 AM
Exhaust manifold passenger side.
(http:// http://images.snapfish.com/3393375523232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E2329%3D585%3D374%3DXROQDF%3E2323475%3C45443ot1lsi  )
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 29, 2003, 08:59:42 AM
Cat clearance passenger side as you can see its very close, about 5/8 inch from firewall.Drivers side has alot more clearance.
(http://images.snapfish.com/3393375523232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E2329%3D585%3D374%3DXROQDF%3E2323475%3C45455ot1lsi  )
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 29, 2003, 09:02:50 AM
Cat clearance from the bottom looking up,closest point to firewall like i said is about 5/8".
(http://images.snapfish.com/3393375523232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2329%3D585%3D374%3DXROQDF%3E2323475%3C454%3A4ot1lsi )
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 29, 2003, 09:06:15 AM
Transfercase clearance hard to take this photo laying in my driveway,not to mention it's cold up here now!!
(http://images.snapfish.com/3393375523232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2329%3D585%3D374%3DXROQDF%3E2323475%3C437%3B6ot1lsi)
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: wildgoody on November 29, 2003, 09:08:00 AM
Were the clearanes on the Donor XL7 this tight also ???
This looks like a factory install.
You totally transplanted that V6 manifolds and all, good work ;)
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 29, 2003, 09:09:15 AM
Front driveshaft,auto transmission pan and oil pan sump in the photo. Exhaust crossover pipe too.
(http://images.snapfish.com/3393375523232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2329%3D585%3D374%3DXROQDF%3E2323475%3C4547%3Bot1lsi)
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Samurai_Hamster on November 29, 2003, 09:28:37 AM
This has to be the ultimate zuke.  I bet it can tear up the road, and still turn on a dime and give nine cents worth of change! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :o
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: 95XL7 on November 29, 2003, 09:58:23 AM
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Were the clearanes on the Donor XL7 this tight also ???
This looks like a factory install.
You totally transplanted that V6 manifolds and all, good work ;)


I didn't have the whole car with the motor but i have looked at a few xl7's and they have alot more room under the hood,especially in front by the radiator. I actually had the stock belt driven fan crammed in there at one time and when i stood on it one day the fan hit the radiator and tore it up! So i had to go to my original idea and use electric fans....and a new radiator. :-[
You have no choice but to use the stock exhaust manifolds which have the cats welded to them with a oxygen sensor before and after the cat on both sides(4 oxygen sensors).                                   Stu.
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Mike71 on November 29, 2003, 10:27:23 AM
my GV can turn just as well as my track..mabey thats cause of the no power steering lol hmmm

id love to be able to hit 105 not down a hill in my tracker lol
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: Samurai_Hamster on November 29, 2003, 11:39:22 AM
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my GV can turn just as well as my track..mabey thats cause of the no power steering lol hmmm

id love to be able to hit 105 not down a hill in my tracker lol



Its all about being able to turn on a dime!
Title: Re: Really sweet rig
Post by: lil_Truck on November 30, 2003, 12:56:32 AM
I hit 92 mph once when my Tracker was stock and was going down hill with the wind at my back!!!!!

:P  :P  :P   :P

I actually hit 82mph this summer, but under the same comditions!!!