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Author Topic: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original  (Read 14197 times)

9193CapriXR2

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91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« on: September 18, 2023, 06:13:51 PM »

This is not necessarily a build thread but more of a motivational tracker to keep me going through the winter months.  I have a 1993 XR2 with 41,000 original miles that other than a few maintenance items like fuel filter and belts it's all original.  It's the car to the left in the picture.  Then I have a 1991 XR2 that I'm going to modify the crap out of.  It's fluid and nothing set in stone at this time bit first and foremost is mechanical.  I've already replaced all the filters, shifter bushings, both CV axles, water pump, timing belt, radiator, cooling fan switch, valve cover and timing cover gaskets, plugs, wires, cap and rotor, battery, center console, door speakers, and head unit. 

Next on agenda is complete brake overhaul to include all calipers (still need to find a right rear) brake hoses, rotors, pads, bearings, seals, and fluid flush. 

Then all four struts with the 2" lowering springs.

Then I'll be ripping out the stock fuel tank, straps, and filler neck and replacing it with a 8 gallon fuel cell mounted in the trunk.  Once this is completed I'll be shaving the fuel door.

Then door poppers and shaving handles and key locks on doors. 

Then I'm either going to have hood, headlight doors, hardtop, trunk lid, and spoiler wrapped in carbon fiber or plasti-dipped in Black. 

Plan on running a stainless exhaust pipe with a small muffler from manifold and have it dump behind passenger front tire.

Removing back seat for weight savings

And many other things clanging around in my skull

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vEQnyVkfSQTi1wZF7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/azdCfZWofAWrLEAC7

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EShepherd

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2023, 05:27:41 AM »

Damn man, the one on the left managed to stay CLEAN. Looking forward to the progress.
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9193CapriXR2

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2023, 07:12:19 AM »

Thanks.  It's never seen a winter.  I'm actually hoping the 91 turns out nicer when all said and done.
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9193CapriXR2

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2023, 08:30:13 PM »

First question...what rating should fuel pump be to adequately pump fuel from fuel cell to engine?  What I've found online is that the stock pump is rated at 60 gallons per hour.  I am assuming I'll need at least that.  Is there any harm going higher?  Will the pressure regulator taper it down to what is needed by the engine?  I found some 100 GPH pumps at a very reasonable price.

Thanks ahead of time.
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Rocketman

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2023, 09:43:05 PM »

Yes, too high a LPH rating will heat the fuel since it's pumping way more than needed and bypassing most of it

I would not recommend a fuel cell in the trunk, I have one in the GTXR2 as I had no other option at the time. I believe it's a 15 gallon
Pros: -Works with the AWD system (driveshaft interference with OEM tank, could not source a OEM awd tank /pumps/ pump controller at the time)

Cons: -Had to add aftermarket fuel gauge to work with the fuel cell sender, Fuel gauge is a bit wonky, does not seem linear
-Popping trunk to fuel up is inconvenient
-Fuel slosh is problematic, with ~3/4 gallons remaining the sump can run dry during cornering
-Weight of fuel moved all the way to the rear and higher up
-Extra expense of external fuel pump, braided lines, bulkhead fittings, evap line/rollover concerns
-My install would likely not pass a modern state safety inspection, would not pass scrutiny of a racetrack either. Do not care for the hazard of having fuel in the rear crumple zone. If I ever get the GTXR2 going again I will be fabricating a custom tank as close to OEM location so I can use the fuel door again, it was my biggest pet peeve with that whole project

Just my $0.02 on experiences with the fuel cell
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9193CapriXR2

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2023, 05:31:47 PM »

Well got started stripping interior out for the color change.  Going from grey to black.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/3CYhST8bkPmFpvKT6
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greywolf27030

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2023, 08:56:39 AM »

You go man, it's great to see someone fixing one of these up.
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Jack Byrd

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2023, 09:50:23 AM »

You know....for a 32 year old car in Upstate NY I really expected SOME rust in the floors....but there is none....

I do however need a passenger seat track the front tab on outer track broke off removing seat.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/3mkxS9qLUJGUaDPXA
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9193CapriXR2

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2023, 09:54:52 AM »

Started process of converting to black interior from the grey.

Here is a rear panel before...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/gi7o93GhDFvy5LMc9

And after cleaning three times using vinyl prep and painting...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Dbf7dPzk2gQjkSPPA

More panels after first cleaning...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pKQAgNe7M299YYf9A
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9193CapriXR2

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2023, 05:23:20 PM »

I think the black is gonna come out real nice.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/EJ2eb4iGJyRNZio47
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greywolf27030

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2023, 12:01:35 PM »

That does look good. All the black dye I could find was just dark gray.
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Jack Byrd

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2023, 10:15:24 AM »

H&R springs and 3 of the 4 struts have arrived.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/64NSABiqrCPzGtTY6

Still in search of another rear strut.
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greywolf27030

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2023, 08:39:06 AM »

Nice
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Jack Byrd

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2023, 06:06:57 PM »

H&R springs and 3 of the 4 struts have arrived.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/64NSABiqrCPzGtTY6

Still in search of another rear strut.

NICE! I was extremely tempted on the springs. Can't wait to see how they look
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9193CapriXR2

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Re: 91 XR2 Modification and 93 XR2 all original
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2023, 10:06:26 AM »

I feel like I'm missing something.  Isn't there some sort of top plate or something between top of spring and mount?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/q3pDm3WtjfXrmL3b8
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