The fastbacks get most of the build threads and I'm trying to think of some things I want to do to my car. Bone stock 86 2.5 auto. I wanna see what you guys have done.
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thedrue Member
Posts: 1104 From: Vancouver, WA USA Registered: Feb 2009
This project car started out as an '87 SE (with 2.5 4-cyl and auto tranny) that had crash damage, and a bit of jerry-rigging from the previous owner. It had one foot in the boneyard. But I was able to whip it back into shape. I later decided to turn it into a project car. As a result, it ended up with a sport suspension, a 3.4 V6, and a Getrag 5-speed transmission. Oh, and I made some modifications to the bodywork.
One of these days, I might actually paint it. I need to finish the body work first, though. And that's the problem. Because just when I think it's done, I think of something else to do.
I wouldnt say its wild, but Im pretty proud of all my hard work. Recently finished, pics are from daytona last weekend. Its got a built 3800sc, getrag 5 speed, I did the T-top conversion myself as well as everything else on the car and the paint is less than a month old.
-Joe
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thedrue Member
Posts: 1104 From: Vancouver, WA USA Registered: Feb 2009
no problem Kevin! Im honored. I will post inside pics later. Maybe sometime when Im in the area we can get together and do some cruising. I have family in Sac.
Joe, I love your car! I have been watching the build and think she is darn near perfect. Course I think mine is too so there are obviously many ways to be perfect. How are you liking that 3800SC?
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bmwguru Member
Posts: 4692 From: Howell, NJ USA Registered: Sep 2006
PK how you liking your 88 turbo 3400? and i would post pics of my notchie but i think she is to far from done and not wild enough really
It gets. Its at my mechanic's right now getting a T fitting oil leak fixed because i have no way of getting under the car but once thats fixed its going to get the tune rebuilt so i can kick some a$$ and get better then 10 MPG highway. premium is a b*tch on the wallet at those kinds of MPG
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SeperatedSoul Member
Posts: 469 From: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada Registered: Jan 2011
It gets. Its at my mechanic's right now getting a T fitting oil leak fixed because i have no way of getting under the car but once thats fixed its going to get the tune rebuilt so i can kick some a$$ and get better then 10 MPG highway. premium is a b*tch on the wallet.
ya i bet glad i dont need to buy premium fuel. and only 10mpg on the highway??! wow that thing is kinda hard on fuel you should start a full build on it though if you start doing some more stuff, she is a nice car.
ya i bet glad i dont need to buy premium fuel. and only 10mpg on the highway??! wow that thing is kinda hard on fuel you should start a full build on it though if you start doing some more stuff, she is a nice car.
I have a few plans for it. I kinda wana put the interior back together.
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thedrue Member
Posts: 1104 From: Vancouver, WA USA Registered: Feb 2009
If your really running that rich I would imagine premium is not necissary! It will become more needed as the engine is tuned better and running leaner.
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SeperatedSoul Member
Posts: 469 From: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada Registered: Jan 2011
why would the PO rip out the carpet? lol and ya i can imagine she is a bit loud
1 for weight reduction and 2 i think he said it wont fit with the seat. and its not like i can put the stock Fiero seats back in it because unless your braced in this 88 is one stern mistress to drive.
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SeperatedSoul Member
Posts: 469 From: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada Registered: Jan 2011
1 for weight reduction and 2 i think he said it wont fit with the seat. and its not like i can put the stock Fiero seats back in it because unless your braced in this 88 is one stern mistress to drive.
ok ya i get ya. and i always wondered how a turbo fiero would be she sounds fun non the less
ok ya i get ya. and i always wondered how a turbo fiero would be she sounds fun non the less
Lol your not getting what i mean by the noise though after a day of driving it you litterley go to sleep hearing Revving and blow off valve in your head.
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Archie Member
Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
Lol your not getting what i mean by the noise though after a day of driving it you litterley go to sleep hearing Revving and blow off valve in your head.
oh no i completely bet it would be. it would be ridiculously loud. my 86 duke is loud enough and its all stock pretty much (well except the nasty exhaust someone put on it) but ya i can only imagine how your turbo would be
HECK YEA! i have a special place in my heart for the VR6. i used to own a VR6 jetta. loved that car. lots of power from that little v6. nice!
Seen the thing in person about a year ago. Dave is absolutely the best talent i have ever seen when it comes to engine swapping. when he says hes going to get it done you better believe he is gona deliver on it.
(lol look at me. said i was fastback for life thought i was gona be fastback for life and now 3 notchies later.
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oh no i completely bet it would be. it would be ridiculously loud. my 86 duke is loud enough and its all stock pretty much (well except the nasty exhaust someone put on it) but ya i can only imagine how your turbo would be
Lol you should see when i took it out on a date with this girl I was seeing. I purposely got on it to hit the Blow off valve. Scared the hell out of her. they dont fcall it an RFL (really f***in loud) for nothin.
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ckrummy Member
Posts: 517 From: Lexington, KY Registered: Oct 2008
Lol you should see when i took it out on a date with this girl I was seeing. I purposely got on it to hit the Blow off valve. Scared the hell out of her. they dont fcall it an RFL (really f***in loud) for nothin.
Revin, there was an earlier thread on my car in General Chat a few months ago. I'm not smart enough to post the link, but it will search under " Self indulgent pictures". Thanks for asking to see more.