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i was thinking that in order to save weight change the radiator desinge completly. remove the front radiator. all hoses. and under the side vents next to the deck lid put a smaller aluminum radiator under each side. with scoops to feed them fresh air at speed. but also with a fan for each one for air flow when not moving.
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i was thinking make some type of vent for the rear of the deck lid. also battery will be relocated.
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also then could use lower side scoops to feed the motor. like stock setup just with bigger scoops and tubing. and with a vent in the rear of the deck air would flow better
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The side scoops help, if you use the ductwork properly, but the left side already has the air filter. There is a reverse decklid scoop ised in some V8 setups that goes in the middle of the decklid. You could route the air from the scoops up to the radiators, and mostly replace the decklid vents with the radiators, then just use an aluminum cover.

Another issue just occurred to me. You would need to fill from these radiators. Fieros are notoriously difficult to handle the coolant in without getting air pockets. Air pockets lead to poor coolant flow, which leads to overheating. These radiators would be above the level of the thermostat housing, so that would potentially be an issue.
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true. but i am also doin a 3.4 swap using the camaro intake system.
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also lower side panels will be replaced with custom scoops. i just picked up the new fastback to replace my old notch. so i would have room for scoops. i will make my own vent for the rear aswell. also by doing radiators in the rear i could make a custom larger front trunk. but with venting to help stop the lift in front at high speed. of course larger trunk isnt something i really need. dont intend to use it anyway but you never know
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yes. but i dont want something everyone can buy. i want my car to be mine unique. i am redoing the whole inside. outside. everything
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ya i was gonna but computer crashed so had to build another. i have the car striped inside. got new seats with headrest speakers. fastback swap for it. pulled all the 84 electrical. am replacing it with everything from a 86 or 87 fastback gt. will be getting the aero front and rear bumpers. after i sell the old duke i will go get the 3.4 for the car. also while pulling the duke i will blast and paint the cradle and tranny. silver tranny black cradle. then all new poly for better handling. i want a 88 cradle set but none near me complete
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also what needs done to bolt the stock 4spd to the 3.4
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i want my car to be mine unique. i am redoing the whole inside. outside. everything


So you're changing your 84 coupe into an 87 GT with 3.4 4-speed on 88 cradle? That's a lot of work.
Why not install a 5-speed while your at it? It would be a better highway driver with it.

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1. cost. i would only use the getreg and not easy to find. 2. i wont be doing highway driving. i have a 01 concorde for that.

i would love the 88 cradles. but that is a ways away. due to not being able to find a complete one near me. or able to afford one. i can get both 88 cradles bare for 100 though.
also i am going to paint the car while it is apart. i hope. if i do i was planing on walnut blastine at about 75-80 psi from a pressurized blaster. would it be recomended
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or i could just use the cradle i have. and get the bump steer kit for it.
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also i am installing a 3rd brake light.

http://www.blacktopupgrades...ght-housing-level-3/

looks like just a ground and a wire that gets power when you brake. am i right?
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is ther a write up on how to build a rear cradle?
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i know. it was getting lonely in here. lol
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so just pulled the rear cradle. i nned a new throttle cable. any were i can get one?
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Also.. you dont want less weight up front or more in back.
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i will. but was also wondering if i need a certian one. as i am doing a 3.4 also does anyone make new throttle cables? i plan on getting new shift cables and it would be nice to get all new one
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Originally posted by concorde01:

also i am installing a 3rd brake light.

http://www.blacktopupgrades...ght-housing-level-3/

looks like just a ground and a wire that gets power when you brake. am i right?


Just my opinion, but I would recommend getting all of the mechanical done, even having a driving car before doing things like 3rd brake lights, especially ones that cost $69.

 
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2. i wont be doing highway driving.


I just saw this, is this a track only race car?
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no. but there is just windy roads were i live i dont take the fiero on the highway. if going to the track or a show then yes. but not enough to ditch the 4spd. i like the 4spd. also the 3rd brake light is a gift to me from a friend
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pics.

when i brought home the non running $150 car


and the car now



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also the 3rd brake light is a gift to me from a friend


Well hey thats great.
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You got it for $150! Wow! I had to pay $600 to save one from the junkyard. But got it running with a few hours' work.
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The bump steer fix can be done cleaply but don't forget these are suspension parts and if you modify it, it needs to be done right to be safe.

The tie rod on top is shorter aftermarket so when the rear wheels go up and down the toe changes less which = less bump steer. You could shorten the stock tie rod and move the tie rod mounts on the cradle further out.

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2 hours work and it was running. Is ther a place I can get the tie rods like that?
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Its a rcc bump steer kit and I don't know where or if it's available.
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Interesting. I like it. I would like a custom cradle but I have no idea ho to design one.
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Its a rcc bump steer kit and I don't know where or if it's available.


Someone with skills should start making and selling those babys.
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I could If I had a sample
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Someone with skills should start making and selling those babys.


I think Arraut still sells them. But the arrautmotorsports.com web site is incredibly hard to read, has very few pics, and no direct ordering system.
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If they are the Sam for both sides and some one can send on I can make them
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has anyone used these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red...em3ce76f861d&vxp=mtr

also i cant find a complete 88 cradle for my car. is there a write up anywere on making your own?
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I don't know anything about them, I sent them a E-mail asking what kind of warranty they have for these lines. They sell a lot of lines and have awesome feedback.

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i know. and amazing price. might be worth it on a stock crappy beater just as a test mule. could save people some money. a complete set for half the cost of others. i like that idea
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