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LostNotForgotton
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AUG 18, 04:57 PM
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Unfortunately I'm still unemployed but I've finally started to work my way back into the garage last week. If I could only make a career working on Fiero's I'd be in my glory  I've also buckled down and spent countless hours getting my editing software working properly again. I believe the next video I was going to put out was replacing the lower intake manifold gasket so that's what I worked on. It's a slow process but I'm trying to get back on track. I haven't taken any time yet to research the missing items on my project build spreadsheet. I have some work ahead of me getting that back up to date but I'll get there. Anyway, lets change gears and focus back on the project at hand.
This video goes through the steps I took to replace the lower intake manifold gasket. From what I was told this is a common weak area on the L67. The old plastic gaskets eventually crack and leak so it is better to replace them now with better metal ones than to put it off and and have a bigger and harder project to do later. Originally I wasn't planning on removing the supercharger or the valve covers because I wanted this to be more of budget build. The valve covers are swapped in my fuel rail conversion video that will hopefully be posted soon. I'm still waiting for my fuel rail to come in the mail. Once I get it I can finish that segment and get that video posted. had I planned on removing these components in advance I would have painted them some cool color before reinstalling. Replacing the lower intake gasket wasn't as bad as I thought and so far my overall opinion of the 3800 is despite it being a more modern and advanced engine than the Fiero's 2.8 it seems much easier to work on than the Fiero engine. If I had to replace the lower intake gasket on the 2.8 engine I'd probably dread it and put it off for as long as possible. Having to disconnect wires, remove the fuel rail and especially taking off the vacuum lines would be a pain. On the 3800 it was a lot less stressful to do and I didn't mind it at all. When reinstalling the lower intake plenum you just have to remember to torque the bolts properly and sequentially. Here is the latest addition to my 3800 build series. Hopefully the other videos waiting in the wing won't be far behind in getting posted The next one I've been putting back together is swapping the supercharger pulley. Look for that coming soon!
Here are the parts I bought for this video:
Fel Pro Supercharged Lower Intake Gasket - $61.19 (20% off)
Fel Pro Supercharger gasket - $9.59 (20% off)
[This message has been edited by LostNotForgotton (edited 09-11-2016).]
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Fierokid87
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AUG 25, 09:40 AM
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Gonna follow this thread for sure! ------------------
Go here to see more of my Formula: [URL=http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/430754[/URL] 
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LostNotForgotton
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SEP 11, 12:35 AM
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I’ve finally gotten the next video posted. This one is a little out of order but I got the editing finished on this one first and figured I’d post it now. This video was on changing the supercharger pulley using the ZZP Pulley Puller. I swapped the stock pulley for a 3.4 pulley which I believe is the smallest pulley you can put on without having to chance the fuel injectors and cam. I also changed the sparkplugs to a colder plug that was more appropriate for this setup. The plugs I ended up going with were Autolite 104’s. I had to get them on Amazon because I had trouble finding them anywhere else. While changing the plugs I did notice that the plug closest to the alternator wasn’t removable with the alternator attached. The alternator ended up having to come off so that I could change the plug so my suggestion for anyone changing their plugs is to change them before mounting the alternator. It will save you from having to take it back off later. Here is a list of the parts used in this video:
Modular Pulley System - $99.98
Supercharger Pulley Puller - $109.99
Autolite 104 Sparkplugs (6) - $11.34
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TheLateGreat88
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NOV 25, 01:47 PM
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Any updates on this thread? Does our hero find a new job? Will the 3800SC ever start? Staying Tuned!! [This message has been edited by TheLateGreat88 (edited 11-25-2018).]
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Dennis LaGrua
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NOV 25, 06:38 PM
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This is a well detailed instructional build thread for anyone doing the 95-02 3800SC series II /4T65eHD swap. For those doing the series III swap 04-07 GTP just note that the later 4T65eHD trans mounts are different and use a different PCM.
While I love my 3800SC swap and there's nothing wrong in having one; I've just come to realize that this is now old technology. Today's GM high feature engines are 33% lower in weight and make 300-325HP stock. In short far more power for less weight.
As for his employment, I really hope that he's back to work by now. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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LostNotForgotton
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JAN 23, 09:49 PM
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Thanks for checking in on my build thread! After getting laid off things got hectic and I didn’t keep up on this build thread at the same rate I was building the car. Life has thrown me a lot of drama the past few years. I did eventually find another job but not in my field of work so it was a huge pay cut. The Blue car engine swap WAS eventually finished but it took about 2 years longer than I was hoping. There are videos on the build process that I will post here with a description behind them. Unfortunately in September 2018 while driving my supercharged Fiero a car coming the other way made a left turn in front of me totaling the car. I will post more on that later as well as some pics. In November 2018 I pick up a new 87GT to swap everything over from my wrecked car but 2 weeks after bringing the car home I got hit with divorce papers so that project has been severely slowed. Can’t catch a break I tell ya. I have been making a new set of Fiero videos on this new swap project that I hope to have out later this year. More on that later as well. Anyway I should update this thread with the last sets of videos. ------------------
87 Fiero GT 3.4 Pushrod with 7730 ECM & DIS
88 MERA #8013
85 Fiero SE with 3.1 pushrod
86 Fiero SE 2.8 stock
www.youtube.com/LostNotForgotton
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LostNotForgotton
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JAN 23, 09:50 PM
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LostNotForgotton
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JAN 23, 09:51 PM
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In this video I will be swapping out the stock 3800 fuel rail for a custom made one that works better with the Fiero. You can order your rails on this PFF thread
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/065100.html
You can email FieroFreak00 (Jason) directly with the email seen in the YouTube video. I do not embed email links in the text of YouTube descriptions or post in forums to prevent spamming. That is why I list email address in the video. The redesigned fuel rail involves relocating the front mounting bracket to be able to facilitate using rails with an inter-cooler and that's using either the short stack or the full stack. Instead of using the injector spacers, rail spacers or buying an aftermarket set you can use this one with no issues. This helps with serviceability, in that you don't have to remove the fuel rail to service the supercharger. Install the injectors into the fuel rail with the clips first, then install the fuel rail onto the engine. Be sure to use a little petroleum jelly to lubricate the O-rings to allow for an easier instillation into the rail and into the head (this includes the regulator). Also, you can clock the regulator for ease of installing the vacuum lines.
These rails use quick connectors from the Pontiac Transport braided stainless fuel lines, that you can get from another member on PFF or can get one at the junkyard yourself. They are the newer Push lock style fittings and the inlet and outlet exit at the valve cover which is directly over the top of where the Fiero lines are and allows easy access to them. This gives the rails a cleaner look as well as being safer than bending the original rails or running rubber hoses over the supercharger which ruins the look of the engine compartment and is possibly a fire hazard. You can buy the Pontiac Transport braided stainless fuel lines or get a set from the junkyard and put them together yourself using instructions located in a couple of threads here on the forum
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/062079.html
I highly recommend picking one up. Serviceability of your fuel system, supercharger or accessing the valve covers are much easier This video also covers the swapping of the valve covers. The oil cap would be on the back side of the engine compartment so it is wise to swap them around. When removing the valve covers it is recommended that you replace the gaskets. Here is a link to those gasket kits: FEL-PRO Valve Cover Gasket Set (supercharged options) VS50465R
https://www.pepboys.com/pro...L/0/V6-3800%25203.8L
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LostNotForgotton
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JAN 23, 09:52 PM
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LostNotForgotton
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JAN 23, 09:54 PM
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In this video I install the engine wiring harness. The harness I use was purchased through a company called Injection Technology. These harnesses are built brand new and are not old re-pinned harnesses. I decided to use their harness because of the fact that the wires and connectors are all brand new. There is no concern of plugging up and harness that might have a worn connector or broken wire. Injection Technology also offered a 1 year warranty so I had the assurance that if there is any issue they would correct it. As of now I am not sure if the company is still in business but either way the video should be helpful in showing how to route the harness around the engine.
http://www.injectiontechnology.com/pr...
http://www.injtechnology.com/prices.html
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