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batousai666
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FEB 06, 02:00 PM
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I FAR I
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FEB 08, 03:48 PM
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batousai666
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FEB 09, 03:55 PM
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oh is that thing loud.....I love it!! stock?? And what color is that!?? it may be a trick of the lighting.....but that's looks real "deeeeeep" in the red dept! wow! kinda Metallic.....but it may be the lighting.
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I FAR I
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FEB 10, 08:02 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by batousai666:
oh is that thing loud.....I love it!! stock?? And what color is that!?? it may be a trick of the lighting.....but that's looks real "deeeeeep" in the red dept! wow! kinda Metallic.....but it may be the lighting. |
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I like it a lot too, Dan.....lol.....You're right though.....It does sound beefier than stock due to it having had some engine 'work', plus a Vortech Supercharger and Truleo headers.......As for the colour, well your eyes are not playing tricks on ya, Dan -- as it does have a custom deep red Metallic paint job that takes on different effects under different lighting conditions.
I haven't really opened her up too much on this motor yet, but when I did stomp the gas pedal -- She Flew --
I'm certain after you got your 3800 SC you also could really appreciate the extra 'Ooomph' forced induction has on these exotic looking babies!
Cheers[This message has been edited by I FAR I (edited 04-23-2015).]
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JanR
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FEB 10, 12:52 PM
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Dan, I want your engine, some dark night I´ll steal it from you :-) I wonder if/when our Danish friend will find this thread?
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batousai666
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FEB 10, 05:40 PM
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batousai666
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FEB 10, 05:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by JanR:
Dan, I want your engine, some dark night I´ll steal it from you :-)
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have a nice swim you need a Fiero with a 3800 SC in your life for sure. its soooo dreamy. the 0-60 is a tight 5 seconds or less.........tons of torque off the line with upgraded suspension and brakes to top it all off. I was not supposed to modify Mera X unless I bought the Prototype......but the chance presented itself and unknown to my knowledge #6001 was being sold at the relative same time. so its funny how life is and I feel all the better for jumping into the fire, so to speak  [This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 02-10-2015).]
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hnthomps
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FEB 11, 01:09 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by batousai666:
I thought I heard a "whistle" in there.....you supercharged your 2.8L Fiero engine?? wow!
I don't wrench on cars so I may not be in the know.....but a hot cam, headders, and a full stack and we are close to 350-400 HP, right? not sure but its doable for sure.
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Dan,
You may be closer to correct than you think about the 3800 SC numbers. One of mine is a Series III with a mild cam (VS), intercooler, N* tv, 3" exhaust, etc. with a conservative tune and it dynoed at around 300 HP and 300 ft lbs torque at the wheels.
Nelson[This message has been edited by hnthomps (edited 02-11-2015).]
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I FAR I
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FEB 12, 06:23 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by batousai666:
I thought I heard a "whistle" in there.....you supercharged your 2.8L Fiero engine?? wow!
I do indeed love wide open throttle......the 3.8L is perfect for the Fiero. I say that for the simple fact of easy mods. I don't wrench on cars so I may not be in the know.....but a hot cam, headders, and a full stack and we are close to 350-400 HP, right? not sure but its doable for sure. I got a V8 SBC I am toying around with ideas......I need a turbo Fiero and am quite impressed with the 3800 powerhouses up here in MI in Flint. but the V8 I got, "Big Daddy Dynamite" may end up being my "Turbo Fiero" instead. not sure.....cuz I think I want a '014Vette. midlife crisis is kicking in and they are finally in my League so to speak. 
now......its nice you showed me what Mera X would have looked like had I painted it that color. I have mentioned here I wanted that color......but now I have to get the Red Chrome instead. its cool............I love that color too  good show on painting that shade. whats the name of it? promise I wont copy you  I knew it would looke sweet
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Yea, with the rebuild done on my engine and the Vortech with 10 lbs. boost I'm supposed to be around 300 bhp.......I'm not familiar with Red Chrome paint colour....Got any pics of it?
As for the colour of my car? Well, I called the guy and asked him if he knew the name for it and he said it was a custom blend........Closest I've seen to it is called Ferrari Rosso Rubino Metallizado..........If you really like it Dan, just go for it.
Cheers
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TXOPIE
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FEB 12, 09:22 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by batousai666:
now......its nice you showed me what Mera X would have looked like had I painted it that color. I have mentioned here I wanted that color......but now I have to get the Red Chrome instead. its cool............I love that color too  good show on painting that shade. whats the name of it? promise I wont copy you  I knew it would look sweet
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Dan
If you are going to go with Red chromium, I would recommend Alsa Corp's red chrome paint. They offer the best chromium paints in my opinion and hold quite a few patents in this area as well:
 http://www.alsacorp.com/
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