I agree about the crossover thing. Also, I routed my fuel up the drivers' side to keep the fuel lines well away from the exhaust. Shift cables stay nice and cool as well.
I originally wanted to go with the f body headers, i even made a thread about it, because I wasn't sure if the f body headers would fit. i probably would have used them but no one could confirm if they fit the 3800sc with no issues.
FIEROFLYER modified the front headers and the mustang headers to fit instead. they should be here in a couple days.
For posterity, they fit, but the front one dumps out where the AC compressor would be, so I had to ditch AC and use an off-the-shelf AC delete pulley from NAPA.
i installed a comp cam that was similar to the VS cam. 115 deg LSA, and over .500" lift. In order to make it work, so far i have had to delete the balance shaft, install a double roller timing set, 2 paper front cover gaskets, oil pump cover machined .045", performance springs, retainers and valves. Hopefully it will be worth every penny.
I bought an xp hot cam from ZZP with 105 lb springs and modified retainers. Said everything could be stock with it. Edit for auto correct. ------------------ -----1987 Pontiac Fiero GT Fastback
Science flies you to the moon, religion flies you into buildings. -Richard Dawkins
Officer: Sir, is there a reason why you are not wearing your seat belt. Me: Yes. If my Fiero catches on fire I can get out faster.
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bump..... for anyone following, this is on hold until I move houses and get settled in.... and save enough money to buy the xp set up ..... also still waiting for my exhaust manifolds from fieroflyer 2 months later. hope they show up before I move
....... i would have loved to have this damn swap done 2 months ago..... however my engine starting ticking, the clutch is too shot to drive with, i'm loosing fluid from the brake master cylinder, flat tire, etc. had to buy a daily driver and put the project on hold. and i'm working with a student budget
Maybe I'm missing something here. with those manifolds, Why do you have them "Dumping" towards the front of the engine? Wouldn't you have more room to run pipes going at the back ? Or does the Trans get in the way ? I'm thinking about the F body manifolds, they are plentiful and cheap.
anyone in calgary have the know how to install a cam & supporting mods?
