Quad 4 swap (lot of pics) (Page 17/31)
sardonyx247 NOV 09, 03:02 AM
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34blazer660 NOV 09, 03:10 AM
i was out in my garage and they buzzed the house like 4 times, afterburners and all. a couple of B1B's were practicing as well. openhouse at nellis this weekend, its going to suck because i switch to midnights tommorrow, bleh.

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Quad Raider NOV 09, 11:10 AM
Love the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels. Saw the T-birds at McConnell back in September.

I have a stupid question about the wiring harness process. How exactly did you shorten/pin it for the Fiero? Did you attach it to the Quad, then one by one, by using the diagram, attach each wire to the Fiero plug, then go back and shorten each wire as needed?

sardonyx247 NOV 09, 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by Quad Raider:

Love the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels. Saw the T-birds at McConnell back in September.

I have a stupid question about the wiring harness process. How exactly did you shorten/pin it for the Fiero? Did you attach it to the Quad, then one by one, by using the diagram, attach each wire to the Fiero plug, then go back and shorten each wire as needed?




Pretty much, and /or reverse that. IE: from the plug to the harness. I tied in the C500 and the C203 to the harness. I had to unpin the 84 C500 and remove all that was not needed and add the 87 stuff. I think mainly I went from the plug and ran the plug wires to the harness. It isn't too bad, you look at the pinout for the C500 and see alt goes to the alt, coil power goes to the IDI pack, etc... once you get past being overwhelmed, it is not too hard.

The jets are practicing again today, this weekend should be great.
Quad Raider NOV 09, 04:54 PM

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once you get past being overwhelmed, it is not too hard.



That's exactly how I'm feeling. The harness is the only part of this swap that has me concerned. Fabricating engine mounts, relocating the battery, re-upholstering the headliner, all that stuff doesn't phase me a bit, but that harness is intimidating. Really appreciate you posting all the photos and descriptions as you go.
Carcenomy NOV 10, 04:15 AM
With harnesses just take your time. They look super intimidating initially but really it's all just a slow, methodical process. Don't rush it, and if you're making any executive decisions on how things are wired, document them so you don't have dramas later if repairs are needed.
sardonyx247 NOV 12, 12:00 AM
A few more pics of the air show this weekend, then on to the Quad 4 stuff.






And just to show how close they get to our shop. (the silver building)






Now on to the Quad 4 stuff,
I got my A/C worked out today, I pressure tested the compressor.
My friend Dave made me this nice tester.






It hooks to an air compressor and then you can just dunk the whole thing in water.





No Leaks!


On the 91' Quad 4 ECM it needs a A/C pressure sensor instead of hi/low switches, so one had to be added.
Here is the part and part number. BTW it can be bought at O'Rilleys for about $16








It has to go on the high side, the small line.
This is where I put mine.




The new part has to be crimped on, luckly my friend has a crimper.




The piece crimped on in place.






I also got all my wires shortened in the harness, just needs loom and then that's done too.

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Fierostarvin NOV 12, 09:48 AM
Does the pressure sensor screw onto the schrader fitting?
sardonyx247 NOV 12, 06:59 PM

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Originally posted by Fierostarvin:

Does the pressure sensor screw onto the schrader fitting?



Yeah it just screws on to the fitting, if you have an 84' you don't need this as the high side schrader is allready in the engine compartment.
hercimer01 NOV 13, 01:47 PM

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Originally posted by sardonyx247:








I want one! Got a source?