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| After owning Fieros for 25+ yrs, I vote this as the Best Mod. Plus update on 87 GT. (Page 3/3) |
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Notorio
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NOV 17, 07:54 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by DimeMachine:
You do need a block of wood and a hammer to make a little "room" for the booster. It doesn't take much but you do need to add a little clearance. |
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Pardon me for not looking up the 'how to' posts but I'm curious how much sheet metal beating is involved. How bad does it look with the new booster in place?
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DimeMachine
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NOV 17, 08:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Kevin87FieroGT:
Enjoyed the video. Nice work.
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Thank you kindly - I appreciate it!
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DimeMachine
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NOV 17, 08:09 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by lou_dias:
I'm running the 82 Corvette BMC on one of mine ... how does that compare? |
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I have no direct experience with that master cylinder so I an not able to comment.
Seems like folks on here have tried just about every combination through the years so perhaps someone else will chime in.
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84/87 NB, 3800SC, E-85, VS Cam, 2.8 Pulley, 4T65E-HD, HP Tuners, AEM Wideband, Regal GS Gauges, S-10 Brake Booster. 1/4 mile -11.85 at 114mph
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DimeMachine
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NOV 17, 08:18 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Notorio:
Pardon me for not looking up the 'how to' posts but I'm curious how much sheet metal beating is involved. How bad does it look with the new booster in place? |
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Short answer - I have not noticed the slight dents needed to make the booster clear since I put mine in - and I am fairly particular about my cars. If it is a show car- you may want to pass on this - but you would anyways in that case since this is a visually noticeable modification.
AustinH from the forum did a nice how to vid on this if you are interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=589fTgO7q6o&t=564s
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84/87 NB, 3800SC, E-85, VS Cam, 2.8 Pulley, 4T65E-HD, HP Tuners, AEM Wideband, Regal GS Gauges, S-10 Brake Booster. 1/4 mile -11.85 at 114mph[This message has been edited by DimeMachine (edited 11-17-2020).]
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BillS
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NOV 19, 11:44 AM
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Good video for a useful mod.
I'd only take issue with one statement - that there were no anti-lock brakes when the Fiero was designed. There were some American cars with anti lock systems from the early 70s and a friend owned a British car from the 1960s that had a form of ABS. Several European cars had forms of ABS in the 70s/80s. American manufacturers tended not to incorporate such things unless forced to by legislation as it increased prices and many/most buyers didn't care if a car had it or not.
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DimeMachine
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NOV 19, 02:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by BillS:
Good video for a useful mod.
I'd only take issue with one statement - that there were no anti-lock brakes when the Fiero was designed. There were some American cars with anti lock systems from the early 70s and a friend owned a British car from the 1960s that had a form of ABS. Several European cars had forms of ABS in the 70s/80s. American manufacturers tended not to incorporate such things unless forced to by legislation as it increased prices and many/most buyers didn't care if a car had it or not. |
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Thank you for the comment & correction - I appreciate it!
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84/87 NB, 3800SC, E-85, VS Cam, 2.8 Pulley, 4T65E-HD, HP Tuners, AEM Wideband, Regal GS Gauges, S-10 Brake Booster. 1/4 mile -11.85 at 114mph
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Notorio
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NOV 21, 11:48 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by DimeMachine:
Short answer - I have not noticed the slight dents needed to make the booster clear since I put mine in - and I am fairly particular about my cars. If it is a show car- you may want to pass on this - but you would anyways in that case since this is a visually noticeable modification.
AustinH from the forum did a nice how to vid on this if you are interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=589fTgO7q6o&t=564s
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Looks pretty invisible. Thanks!
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