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4thfiero
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NOV 19, 05:14 PM
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Yeah that's obvious, I have awesome tires, i was considering a roll cage, suspension is on the list. And I have brembo brakes.
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4thfiero
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NOV 25, 02:29 PM
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They finally got the engine started haha! They finished the new fuel pump wiring and plumbing, made sure the engine turns over with the key. Put some oil in her and boom, she fired up np! Thats super cool.
Now They are working on getting the stock gauges to work with the new engine, ordering those sensors someone posted on page 2 or something. And hooking up the IC pipes.
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4thfiero
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DEC 03, 02:43 AM
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*Update*
They got the cooling system figured and are about 50% done the IC piping, next after that is the exhaust...i have been debating what I wanted for a design on this exhaust system for like a year...nothing really appealed to me. Then i found this pic...
http://www.motormavens.com/...G_7546%20672copy.jpg
To me, thats a SWEET exhaust design that would work great looks wise on the Fiero, have it come out where u stick the licence plate. (My license plate would then go in between the rear tail lights, i have 91 rx7 fc3s tail lights in my Fiero with a custom panel in the middle. So it would fit np.)
However today I was told by my mechanic they could do it...but they would have to cut into the trunk area to get the exhaust tips to come out where the license plate goes....ugh....i havnt had my car in like 6 months so i forgot about that...he said he could go under it and have the tips come directly under the licence plate...but i dont know...So i gotta figure that out. I really wanted the tips to come out in the middle of the license plate spot but...i dont wanna cut into the trunk. So i may have no choice.
Other than that, things are progressing very nicely and they are hoping to start dynoing next week!
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4thfiero
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DEC 08, 04:11 PM
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*Update*
They finished the coolant lines. They are just finishing the inter-cooler piping. Should be finished by the end of today. Tomorrow they start the exhaust, should be done that day as well. They figured out the gauges, and will test once the exhaust is done an they start up the engine again.
The only snag they seemed to run into is the battery. I got a tray from Archie. Apparently it wont fit the battery in the front and have the spare tire as well. (So it's still in the back) Anyone else have this issue? I have an Optima Yellow top. I still want the battery in the front. Any suggestions guys?
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akademikjeanius
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DEC 10, 02:56 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by 4thfiero:
*Update*
They finished the coolant lines. They are just finishing the inter-cooler piping. Should be finished by the end of today. Tomorrow they start the exhaust, should be done that day as well. They figured out the gauges, and will test once the exhaust is done an they start up the engine again.
The only snag they seemed to run into is the battery. I got a tray from Archie. Apparently it wont fit the battery in the front and have the spare tire as well. (So it's still in the back) Anyone else have this issue? I have an Optima Yellow top. I still want the battery in the front. Any suggestions guys? |
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4thfiero
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DEC 10, 09:53 AM
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*Update*
Kay we think we figured out the battery relocation...thank God.
Inter-cooler is all done, Exhaust is all done, just crossing the T's and dotting the lower case j's now. Car will go in for dynoing Monday, and looks like she will be done next week!!!  I plan to post pics as soon as I can. I should have some tomorrow to post. Thanks for the support guys!
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jediperk
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DEC 10, 04:16 PM
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4thfiero
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DEC 12, 12:56 AM
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*Update*
As promised! Pics!! Whole build is exceeding my expectations! They did such a good job, i didnt have time to take too many pics, but i got some good ones of the engine.
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wftb
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DEC 12, 01:18 AM
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jediperk
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DEC 12, 06:48 PM
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