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FastIndyFiero
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NOV 29, 07:16 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by yosemitefieros: "I will hit at least 400hp, and then some." You will. The motors start out at 400hp-450hp, and then break in to nearly 500hp. All I can say for you is to make sure your brakes and suspension are up to the task or you will be a quite challenged driver of such a ride. To put it mildly, you will be in a Fiero shaped Viper... without the big disks. Keep up the good work, Gary. (1988 SD Fiero under construction) |
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Thank you, how is your project going? I would love to see you restart your build thread. I wasn't able to spend huge $$$ on the brakes or suspension. I just don't have the cash right now. I did install a vented front brake kit, for what it's worth. I plan on doing coilovers sometime, as well. Right now I'm concentrating on how to get this thing mounted, and actually keep it in the engine bay.  I think I may try to fit in an extra dogbone on the top of the engine, but who knows, with all the plumbing that is yet to be done. Nate
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Key Of David
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NOV 29, 09:49 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by yosemitefieros: "I will hit at least 400hp, and then some." You will. The motors start out at 400hp-450hp, and then break in to nearly 500hp. All I can say for you is to make sure your brakes and suspension are up to the task or you will be a quite challenged driver of such a ride. To put it mildly, you will be in a Fiero shaped Viper... without the big disks. Keep up the good work, Gary. (1988 SD Fiero under construction) |
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Oh I like the sound of that! Wasn't it California Kid who got his signed by Carroll Shelby calling it the "Cobra of the 90s"? Now if I can just find a SD for cheap. ------------------
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FastIndyFiero
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DEC 02, 01:32 PM
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Here's a couple pics of the next toy: 
TechEdge wideband 2A0 unit. I still need to purchase the LSU sensor. It doesn't look very hard to assemble, hopefully I can get that done sometime next week. Nate
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yosemitefieros
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DEC 02, 06:07 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by FastIndyFiero:
Thank you, how is your project going? I would love to see you restart your build thread.
I wasn't able to spend huge $$$ on the brakes or suspension. I just don't have the cash right now. I did install a vented front brake kit, for what it's worth. I plan on doing coilovers sometime, as well. Right now I'm concentrating on how to get this thing mounted, and actually keep it in the engine bay. I think I may try to fit in an extra dogbone on the top of the engine, but who knows, with all the plumbing that is yet to be done. Nate |
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Well, I got sidetracked on another project. My daughter got married (and I got broke!) then I completely rebuilt and restored a 1960 Ford F350 2 ton flat bed truck for my new son in law. When you get old like me, you get pretty relaxed or you have a coronary. I just finished and shipped out the truck last week... 390 ci big block, C6 tranny, dana 77 posi rear end with duallies... 2 tone Dodge Viper Blue and GM brilliant white, DuPont professional clear coat... 4 coats. Now I am FINALLY back to cleaning out the truck mess and getting back on my 1988 SD4 Fiero with the opening side vents. I have lots of digital photos, but my camera died now and I need to get another one before I can take any more. I have been enjoying your thread though... kinda gets my gumption up for the continuing construction. Thanks! BTW, you will need to seriously plan to improve your brakes for your SD4. It will be 'hecka' fast and you must live to build again someday. That is why I started an SD4 build with an '88. Gary
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FastIndyFiero
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DEC 05, 04:22 AM
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Well, between studying for finals and working on the car, I've somehow managed to keep myself busy this week. I'm just finishing up the wideband sensor cable. The controller end of the cable turned out to be quite a ____ . After I get done with the cables, which shouldn't take long, I can get started on the main unit. More later
Nate
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Toddster
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DEC 05, 11:20 AM
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Did the Super Duty only come in a 2-bolt main version? I'm sure it specs out as pretty durable but I would have guessed a 4-bolt version would have been built.
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FastIndyFiero
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DEC 05, 01:37 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by Toddster: Did the Super Duty only come in a 2-bolt main version? I'm sure it specs out as pretty durable but I would have guessed a 4-bolt version would have been built. |
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Nope, no 4-bolt versions were made. In fact, even KRP uses the two-bolt in all of their engines, and there are several KRP engines out there revving to 12,000 RPM consistently. They said they have never had a report of a main failure, or a SCAT crankshaft failure that wasn't due to oil pump failure. Another thing is that the crankshaft doesn't stress the mains as much with excessive flex. The mains are obviously very much improved over the stock engine, no comparison, really. They're also held on with some big 1/2" hardware. Nate
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84Fiero2M4
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DEC 17, 03:34 AM
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FastIndyFiero
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DEC 18, 02:05 AM
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Lately I've been working on assembling the WBO2 unit. I should have that done in a couple days, and I'm finally out of school, so things may start going at a faster rate. My '93 Grand Am daily driver has been keeping me busy enough to not get any real engineering done on the mounts or tranny spacer. Not having a heated shop kinda sucks. I did pop my calipers off to paint them. Word of warning, NEVER buy spray-on VHT caliper paint. I'm going to be spending part of tomorrow sandblasting a caliper. That being said, I'm not moving forward as fast as I would like to. That and the band saw decided to try to kill me by falling on me, but it's all good.  Anyway, I'm going to mock up one of my spare boat anchors on the cradle with the tranny, to see how far I can move the engine over, taking into consideration I'll be using a harmonic balancer as well. After that, then it's getting the plate made, and after that, the motor mounts. Anyone have tips on fabricating a wiring harness?
Nate
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FastIndyFiero
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DEC 20, 02:04 AM
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WBO2 is done. Just need to power it up, make sure everything is ok, and download the firmware. Hmm...Guess that old junk computer is useful as SOMETHING.
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