How do I keep a functional windshield wiper? |
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How do I keep a functional windshield wiper? |
Feb 13 2016, 07:03 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 144 Joined: 3-June 14 From: Cape May County, NJ Member No.: 223,818 |
The intake I am installing on my 02 Camaro requires that I remove the passenger side windshield wiper. I would like to keep the drivers side wiper.
The linkage from the wiper motor goes to the passenger side wiper then to the drivers side. So remove the passenger side disables the drivers side. Is it possible to run the linkage directly from the motor to the drivers side wiper? Can I index the motor and wiper to accomplish this? How long does the linkage need to be? Or do I need to change to a different wiper motor and if so which one? And how does it mount? By the may this car will see some street use as well as some track days HPDE and such. I'm sure someone has done this so any help would be great. Thanks Craig |
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Feb 22 2016, 11:38 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
I would think with some welding skills you could buy a universal motor and weld up a bracket. Is that manifold worth it?
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Feb 23 2016, 05:07 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 144 Joined: 3-June 14 From: Cape May County, NJ Member No.: 223,818 |
Unfortunately to go a different intake that will give similar performance would cost a bunch of money.
So I'm trying to keep the wiper. I'm sure it can be done and someone has done it. It would just be helpful to get input from someone that has done it. Thanks |
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Feb 26 2016, 08:12 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,690 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Casselberry FL Member No.: 206 |
I can't help you, but I am curious which intake manifold you're installing.
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Feb 26 2016, 10:03 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 |
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Feb 27 2016, 12:23 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
Some people like the truck I take which required cutting the cowl. I think makes pretty good power as a stock intake.
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Feb 27 2016, 03:49 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,835 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
I thought the LS6 intake was a great compromise. Are you really pushing for that last HP?
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Feb 27 2016, 04:05 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 144 Joined: 3-June 14 From: Cape May County, NJ Member No.: 223,818 |
On the 02 I'm using a Edelbrock Super Victor with a 4150 style throttle body.
The throttle body sits about where the passenger side wiper mounts. On my 99 I'm using a Holley Hi-Ram. So same wiper issue different intakes. I can completely remove the wipers but I would like to keep the drivers side on both cars. I would not like to be caught in the rain with no wiper. |
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Feb 28 2016, 12:16 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 |
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Feb 28 2016, 12:39 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
I can completely remove the wipers but I would like to keep the drivers side on both cars. I would not like to be caught in the rain with no wiper. I don't have a car with wipers at the shop, but if I'm recalling the layout correctly, the passenger side pivot assy could be relocated towards the drivers side, and the arms shortened to fit. Might be a more elegant way to do it directly from the drivers side but I'd need to see the whole assy in place to figure that out. |
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Feb 28 2016, 02:46 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
I just had my wipers all apart. I think Alan is correct. It will be a bit of a challenge getting the angles correct for relocated passenger pivot assembly connecting rods, but I'm sure it's possible.
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Feb 28 2016, 02:47 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 144 Joined: 3-June 14 From: Cape May County, NJ Member No.: 223,818 |
I was thinking about going from the wiper motor to the drivers side wiper. I was thinking I could clock the motor and the wiper mount.
I'm not sure if that would work to get the full sweep. I might need to play with arm lengths. If it's to much of a pain I will just scrap the wipers. |
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Feb 28 2016, 02:51 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 144 Joined: 3-June 14 From: Cape May County, NJ Member No.: 223,818 |
On the 02 I'm using a Edelbrock Super Victor with a 4150 style throttle body. So it's a carb style intake with a 90* elbow on it facing the rear like all of the turbo LSxers do?? No elbow, with the set back on the 4th gen F-bodies the TB sits where the passenger side wiper mount is. |
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Feb 28 2016, 03:10 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
Whatever you decide, you know we all love pictures.
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Feb 28 2016, 11:35 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
I was thinking about going from the wiper motor to the drivers side wiper. I was thinking I could clock the motor and the wiper mount. I'm not sure if that would work to get the full sweep. I might need to play with arm lengths. If it's to much of a pain I will just scrap the wipers. If you don't mess with the pivot to arm levers the sweep won't change. Arm length won't affect the sweep either. The motor is pretty well buried in the cowl, I would leave that where it's at and move the pass pivot to a spot with access thru the cowl opening. Shortening arms should be a simple cut, overlap, weld (or bolt) the pieces together. |
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Feb 28 2016, 11:55 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 144 Joined: 3-June 14 From: Cape May County, NJ Member No.: 223,818 |
Alan
Your idea might be the best bet. Steve I'll take pictures and post when I do this. Thanks for the input Craig |
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