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Don Kraus
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JUN 08, 04:45 PM
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I had ZZP do the transaxle this time,should be able to handle in excess of 800 HP.I'm looking at Sept or Oct to go to the dragstrip.Its a 2007 Impala SS transaxle.
The shop is pretty nice,its 32 X 36 ft,heated,cable TV,restroom,water and most of all a lot of room.My last car I buildt in an unheated two car carage.
Fiero-X,good to see you giving your car a little breakin time,good luck on your runs.
The roll bar does swing out and then has a pin in it once you close it.
Don
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Too Far
60' - 1.491 sec
1/4 mi - 11.323 sec
mph - 116.40
 [This message has been edited by Don Kraus (edited 06-08-2008).]
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RWDPLZ
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JUN 08, 04:48 PM
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Wow  What are you doing for axles? Any more pics of the underbody and suspension setups? Is the suspension setup in the front the stock 84-87 setup with the adjustable shocks and bigger brakes (or is that an 88, I can't tell from the pics)? Hope to see it at the 25th!------------------
1984 Fiero SE
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Don Kraus
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JUN 08, 04:57 PM
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RWDPLZ,its an 88 chasis and I'll be using coil overs in back,I'll post more pictures as it goes together.I'm using the 2007 impala V8 axles,It looks like they will fit with no modifications and they are more heavy duty than than regular ones,they have 8 balls in the outside cv joint versea 6 as an example and real beafy axles.
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Too Far
60' - 1.491 sec
1/4 mi - 11.323 sec
mph - 116.40
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Alex4mula
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JUN 08, 05:04 PM
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Wow! This would be my dream Fiero. Nice LS power and widebody. Hope you finish it soon. Would be great! 
I wonder why the V8 troll is not here already....------------------
Red: TPI V8 + 6-Speed Yellow: Nitrous 3.4 + 4 speed Auto
304rwHP/366rwTQ
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California Kid
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JUN 08, 05:10 PM
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Looking great Don !!! You don't plan on taking any prisoners with that beast !
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Fiero Thomas
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JUN 08, 05:13 PM
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TiredGXP
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JUN 08, 05:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Alex4mula:
I wonder why the V8 troll is not here already....
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Sure, jinx a good thread, why don't you?
Cheers
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Billybo455
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JUN 08, 06:05 PM
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i'm a v8 troll :P archie called me that once. ha ha.
like i said though. i'm serious if you want to do the drag racing thing. i'm always up for vacations!
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troyboy
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JUN 08, 06:13 PM
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WOW 
This is going to be one sweet ride, the craftsmanship, layout, and planning shows.
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darkhorizon
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JUN 08, 06:24 PM
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Doesnt look like a LSX to me, but a ls1/2/7 block. (LSX = iron block, LSx=built alum block)
I dont think you need to worry about using the impala axles, changing the knuckles out just to use a 8ball outer joint is not worth the trouble unless your running faster than high 8's. "MY" axles are in the ZZP TTGT car, and they are just a stock OEM axle modded to fit the length you need. We used 6ball outers, both sides were from a berreta passenger side, with IIRC the passenger side of the car getting the tripot moved down the shaft and a new clip milled in.
At least we dont need to worry about the trans, or the motor breaking now, its great to actually start having to focus time on making the car move out, instead of making power without exploding.
Who made the adapter plate? Those mounts are identical to the ones I am going to be making here in a few days 84-87 cradle bushings I suspect?
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