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batousai666
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JUN 01, 08:48 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by mera7:
is that a stinger or a real f308gtsi? |
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it listed as a Real FERRARI 308 GTSI both on Jalopnik and E-bay....i believe the engine is the 2.8 fiero engine. least thats what it says in both the adds...i will see if i can find more....swing back to page 29 of this thread and find REHOLMS post about half way down it was working yesterday....all the info and a link to the e bay add were still active.
*EDIT* Thomas?? is that ducting like for the opening by the doors? i bet if it is you get better results while driving...like a RamAir effect. the RamAir is a Pontiac thing. is it not?? looks at the FireBird TransAm's...ect...that is cool. wonder if one could use it as fresh/cold air intake for say maybe a turbo....speaking of turbo ....Nelson is M.I.A. also....OH...NELSON you still out there??
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PS TOMMY WHERE THE HECK HAVE YOU BEEN!! i miss you. plus its Summertime picture season....hint...MR. Paradise....HINT.
ohh and i feel bad sometimes for HighJacking your thread....sometimes..  [This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 06-01-2010).]
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batousai666
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JUN 01, 09:10 AM
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ohhh....Black. i likey....project car??? looks showroom too me! whats it need?
also, Pal, ole buddy...could you do me a favor??? (and as a ploy to keep you here more.)
i have for sometime now, wondered about a "whale Tail" for Mera X and was wondering if you could see if that Tail on your black 88 would fit on the Mera with the OEM Fiero overhang?? thanks in advance
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batousai666
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JUN 01, 02:02 PM
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the silly rabbits at this dealership tried to sell me a new GTO today.....naughty, naughty!
out for more, later
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Fiero-in-Paradise
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JUN 01, 02:12 PM
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Big D,
Howzit! The "whale tail" is your standard Fiero tail. I have installed original IRM (no longer in business) extensions to it, so it does look taller/wider/bigger. I will take a measurement for you though after work.
I'm not sure on that ram-air effect, being on the side. The aerodynamics of the car may actually put that outside of the "jetstream." That area is accessible by removing the tire and the front part of the inner wheel well.
Yeah, that looks like a 2.8 Fiero, but different. Taller distributor shaft, carburetor instead of F/I, etc. Guess he did not want to mess around with the ECM, harness, etc. But just sounds strange...he spent all that time and money for the setup, to include $1400 to rebuild the trans, and no telling how much to modify the chassis to accept the Fiero engine/trans chassis...wonder why he just didn't put in a V8 at the same time? Car looks awesome, then bam, you open the back lid and with all that space....disappointment. But then again...good project for the next buyer!
Off to work!
Edit: Our posts must have crossed. Love that picture with the Pontiac sign in the background! Dang, I should have take pics before the Pontiac dealerships closed up a while back. There was only a couple here on the island. And no worries on hijacking! This is probably the best-ever Mera thread on PFF!
Tom[This message has been edited by Fiero-in-Paradise (edited 06-01-2010).]
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Rick 88
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JUN 01, 03:54 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by batousai666:
the silly rabbits at this dealership tried to sell me a new GTO today.....naughty, naughty!
out for more, later
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Where did you find a Pontiac dealer that still has new GTO's in stock, much less any new Pontiacs at all?
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batousai666
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JUN 01, 04:33 PM
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PORTAGE MI. on S Westnedge Ave. they had all kinds of Pontiacs....G 5,6,....and the mighty 8.
this dealer is staying open cuz its Cadalliac and Buick also...what a passle of Ding Dongs tho! cant tell cuz i did a little photo edit. the one pic with the Pontiac over the roof is supposed to have a "Caddy" sign next to it Sup. no harm no foul... 
them chumps tried playing me. the one guy comes out while i was lying on the ground to take a few snaps...and he like.....duh-hoy. "can i help you". i say "hello, i am just trying to get this exclusive Pontiac in a pic with your sign before you all take it down." then he says ..."what makes you think we are going to take it down?" i told him about the Pontiac Appreciation Day tribute thing, they all scoff...and announce sarcastically..."hey guys its Pontiac Appreciation Day".....by then the showroom was empty for the sales peeps are out with meooking at the "Ferrari"....till they find out its a Fiero.....(cue the crickets)...i did find out that they cannot sell "new" cars but can sell "used" cars. so get ready for alot of "USED" "low Mileage" Pontiacs in the used section. i see the scam high dollar "used Pontiacs" as far as the eye can see.[This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 06-01-2010).]
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batousai666
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JUN 01, 04:46 PM
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Rick 88
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JUN 01, 04:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by batousai666:
PORTAGE MI. on S Westnedge Ave. they had all kinds of Pontiacs....G 5,6,....and the mighty 8.
this dealer is staying open cuz its Cadalliac and Buick also...what a passle of Ding Dongs tho! cant tell cuz i did a little photo edit. the one pic with the Pontiac over the roof is supposed to have a "Caddy" sign next to it Sup. no harm no foul...
them chumps tried playing me. the one guy comes out while i was lying on the ground to take a few snaps...and he like.....duh-hoy. "can i help you". i say "hello, i am just trying to get this exclusive Pontiac in a pic with your sign before you all take it down." then he says ..."what makes you think we are going to take it down?" i told him about the Pontiac Appreciation Day tribute thing, they all scoff...and announce sarcastically..."hey guys its Pontiac Appreciation Day".....by then the showroom was empty for the sales peeps are out with meooking at the "Ferrari"....till they find out its a Fiero.....(cue the crickets)...i did find out that they cannot sell "new" cars but can sell "used" cars. so get ready for alot of "USED" "low Mileage" Pontiacs in the used section. i see the scam high dollar "used Pontiacs" as far as the eye can see.
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Well, I wonder if there are any "nused" Solstice GXP Coupe's out there?
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batousai666
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JUN 01, 05:03 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fiero-in-Paradise:
Big D,
Yeah, that looks like a 2.8 Fiero, but different. Taller distributor shaft, carburetor instead of F/I, etc. Guess he did not want to mess around with the ECM, harness, etc. But just sounds strange...
Tom
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dont the F-cars all have Carbs?? he was trying to be tricky...maybe?!
also thanks for gettin the Measurements for me. can't wait. i like the taller tail too...when you say wider... does that mean if i find a tail in a junk yard it will be different that yours. i know that the OG Fiero tail is not that tall, but do the IRM tails extend farther than the Fiero OEM??
ohh....yeah Tribute Day lake action.....yes its a different lake...i have 5-6 big a$$ lakes with in 5 miles of me...later
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batousai666
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JUN 01, 05:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rick 88:
Well, I wonder if there are any "nused" Solstice GXP Coupe's out there? |
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i'll go look for ya. back in a flash.
later
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at least a 3.4L for some future mods. esh.....bloody wish i had a job. its a commin i can feel it....next car is this Lotus i had my eyes on before i got X.