Possibility of updating early cars with suspension from '88? (Page 2/2)
MulletproofMonk MAY 24, 12:50 PM

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Originally posted by cvxjet:
Using the rear 88 brakes, you would need to convert the fronts to 88s also, using C4 Vette 12" discs- Sluppy123 here on Pennocks makes brake caliper adapters and also aluminum hubs that keep the un-sprung weight down.....In the proportioning valve, I used the red plunger with the softest spring out of all the valves.



Why do you need to use the 88 front brakes? I have a full 88 cradle with adapters and was just going to use my Grand Am brake upgrade on the front...

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My 87 GT Poly Suspension Upgrade (all pics) thread
Removing the roof panel
My HUD install thread
Modified stock air canister and base to 3.5 inch for 3800na

Will MAY 24, 03:34 PM
The Beretta rotors are actually smaller than the '88 rotors. Go to a LeBaron rotor 11.25 kit up front...
KZ88 MAY 25, 01:07 AM

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Originally posted by theogre:

Note the 84 is not the same as others for different reasons that an 88.
84 wiring is like that so don't just follow directions for 85-87 cars.
Other parts are different but close to same as others like use same bushings for suspension as 85-87.
But 87-88 L4 Motor is much different and put in 84 is about same work as V6 and not just wiring issues. Start w/ See my Cave, Duke Quick Ref


Yep, I know the '84 is a very different engine, and a different car. For now, I'm just going to leave the original engine and sub frame/rear suspension in the car and hopefully have it back on the road before too long. Gotta take advantage of the summer months!

[This message has been edited by KZ88 (edited 05-25-2019).]

KZ88 MAY 25, 01:10 AM
Finished stripping the interior tonight. Plan for the weekend is to clean the seats, carpets & floormats (The mice really did a number on them), clean all the interior trim, reupholster the headliner and repair the wiring harness, which shows definite signs of having been chewed.
Mark A. Klein MAY 27, 02:46 PM
Have you heard of Heartland Fiero Club in Iowa. I live in pleasantville IA I currently only have 6 Fieros - none of them currently running.... I have a LOT of parts though...
olejoedad MAY 27, 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by MulletproofMonk:


Why do you need to use the 88 front brakes? I have a full 88 cradle with adapters and was just going to use my Grand Am brake upgrade on the front...





You need to pay close attention to caliper piston sizes when mixing and matching calipers.
KZ88 JUN 02, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by Mark A. Klein:

Have you heard of Heartland Fiero Club in Iowa. I live in pleasantville IA I currently only have 6 Fieros - none of them currently running.... I have a LOT of parts though...


I'll have to check that out, I knew there was a Fiero club in Iowa, but didn't know the name.