Remove Rear Lid ‘87 GT (Page 3/3)
Gene1000 SEP 02, 08:03 PM


Patrick SEP 02, 08:46 PM

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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.



Sweet! What's it powered by? (All I can tell is that it's not a SBC.)



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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.



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).]

Gene1000 SEP 02, 11:14 PM
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.
Gene1000 SEP 02, 11:16 PM

Patrick SEP 02, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by Gene1000:

Thanks for the tip about putting the lid on the roof of the car. Looks like it worked out well.



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.



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Originally posted by Gene1000:

The engine is an original 454 BBC, destroked down to 427.



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!