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Gene1000
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SEP 02, 08:03 PM
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Patrick
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SEP 02, 08:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Gene1000:
...attached is a photo of the vehicle parked next to the Fiero in my garage. It’s a beast and a joy to ride. All 800 horses.
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Sweet! What's it powered by? (All I can tell is that it's not a SBC.)
| quote | Originally posted by Gene1000:
In a 100th attempt to install the center plug adjacent to the firewall, I dropped it again. I think it could be wedged between the engine and the heat shield as Patrick had mentioned. Not sure what I’m going to do about it.
Even with the deck lid off, it was hell attempting to install a spare center plug. After more hours of trying, I was finally able to accomplish the task.
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Unless you've got forearms the size of Popeye's, I'm not sure why you're having so much trouble with this! lol
 [This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 09-02-2025).]
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Gene1000
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SEP 02, 11:14 PM
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Patrick,
Thanks for the tip about putting the lid on the roof of the car. Looks like it worked out well.
The engine is an original 454 BBC, dstroked down to 427. Racing engine built by Russ Miley racing engines of Petal, Mississippi. Forged max-strength internals, aggressive cam, balanced & blueprinted, aluminum heads, dual holly 850 blower referenced carbs, 671 Roots, currently 9% overdriven, built 2800 stall, built 2-sp quarter mile Powerglide, allowing full power to rear wheels, Hurst, Ford 9”, Wildwoods, heavy duty cooling and more. Runs a blend of racing fuel and 93. Nosebleed acceleration. Made many modifications myself back when my body allowed me to do them.
Took so many trophies that I ran out of room to keep them. Had to throw most of them out. No one wanted them.
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Gene1000
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SEP 02, 11:16 PM
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Patrick
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SEP 02, 11:56 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Gene1000:
Thanks for the tip about putting the lid on the roof of the car. Looks like it worked out well.
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Of course, when I did it (while standing in the trunk), I just laid it down right side up... but I'm glad that flipping it over worked out for you.
| quote | Originally posted by Gene1000:
The engine is an original 454 BBC, destroked down to 427.
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I suspected it might be a BBC, but I couldn't tell for sure with all the aftermarket goodies on the engine. I love BBC engines. The nicest car I ever had (back in the 70's) was a '67 Chevelle SS396 that I had done a lot of work to the engine. Damn, that engine had balls.
I'm sure your lil' hotrod is an absolute blast to drive! 
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 07, 03:19 PM
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The easy way to change the spark plugs on the front side is to use an engine tilter. You remove the dog bone and place the tilter in place with the two bolts. You tighten the tilter it and the engine will tilt to the trunk side allowing plenty of room to work. Check out Lisle 22550 engine tilt tool.
Thats the way we do it here. The tool can occasionally be found in the used market on eBay.
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" 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 " [This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 09-07-2025).]
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Vintage-Nut
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SEP 07, 03:57 PM
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| quote | | Check out Lisle 22550 engine tilt tool... |
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IF you're lucky enough to find one to buy!
The tool is not listed on Lisle's site, and I always got "This product is currently unavailable" or "Out of Stock" when searching for it...
https://autoplicity.com/111...22550-specialty-tool------------------
Original Owner of a Silver '88 GT
Under 'Production Refurbishment' @ 136k Miles
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 07, 05:16 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:
IF you're lucky enough to find one to buy!
The tool is not listed on Lisle's site, and I always got "This product is currently unavailable" or "Out of Stock" when searching for it...
https://autoplicity.com/111...22550-specialty-tool
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This tool is periodically listed on eBay, Unfortunately used is the only way to find this tool but it may be possible to make one with two eye bolts and a long nut.. If you can find this tool the last ones that I saw went for $50-$75. Not cheap but it saves your knuckles.
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" 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 " [This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 09-07-2025).]
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Vintage-Nut
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SEP 07, 06:10 PM
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| quote | | The tool can usually be found in the used market on eBay. |
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Unobtanium - No Lisle 22550 matches found on eBay from June to the present....
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i....Complete=1&LH_Sold=1[This message has been edited by Vintage-Nut (edited 09-08-2025).]
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