'88 Fiero Build "War Hammer" (Page 2/24)
madcurl FEB 10, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by War Hammer:
Hi Curly,

I have 18"s already on it so 14" rotors should fit. As far as where to get the adapters from WCF I hear take way too long. The car has to be rolling (or more apropriately stopping) within 60 days. D1S sounds ok if they are going to get over their communication problems soon. If I can't find an easy solution soon (this week) I'll start creating one witha fab shop.

Thanks for your input! Keep it coming!

~Paul





You might want to recheck since the Baer 13/14 combo came from a wrecked Corvette with 19/20 combo HRE wheels. Although the 18s might work with the 13" rotor being used, it maybe a different story for the rears.

Original thread here http://www.fiero.nl/forum/F...1/HTML/052624-5.html
War Hammer FEB 10, 10:27 PM
Thanks Curly! I will.

~Paul
Zac88GT FEB 10, 10:41 PM

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Originally posted by War Hammer:

What costs soo much? Please forgive my ignorance but the trannys themselves are only 500 delivered brand new.




Trans $950 (500+350 shipping + brokerage and tax)
Used axles and intermediate shaft from a cobalt ss $450
resplining axles $200
G6 master cylinder assembly $200
Flywheel adapter material only $125
Dakota digital signal converter $100
2 new shifter cables $300
4spd shifter $25
flywheel balancing $50
trans fluid $100
misc material for mounts and brackets $100

On top of that you're going to have to choose a clutch ( I modified one that i already had because it only had like 200km's on it) so that will be at least $300 more, and the cost of haveing the flywheel adapter made if you can't do it yourself. For my design it probably would have been over $500 but you could dramatically reduce that by changing the style.
War Hammer FEB 11, 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by Zac88GT:


Trans $950 (500+350 shipping + brokerage and tax)
Used axles and intermediate shaft from a cobalt ss $450
resplining axles $200
G6 master cylinder assembly $200
Flywheel adapter material only $125
Dakota digital signal converter $100
2 new shifter cables $300
4spd shifter $25
flywheel balancing $50
trans fluid $100
misc material for mounts and brackets $100

On top of that you're going to have to choose a clutch ( I modified one that i already had because it only had like 200km's on it) so that will be at least $300 more, and the cost of haveing the flywheel adapter made if you can't do it yourself. For my design it probably would have been over $500 but you could dramatically reduce that by changing the style.



Does seem a little daunting. However things seem a little cheaper here in the states. Trannys are only $475 new delivered. But it can be quite expensive if you don't have friends. I will document the expenses when I do it.

Thanks fir the info!

Paul

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1988 Fiero
3800SC Series 1 w/5spd
Coilovers
18's w/Pirellis
Corvette Dash Mod

1985 GT
1986 Notchie
1987 Notchie

War Hammer FEB 11, 07:46 PM
OK good news/bad news. I started disassembling the dash today tto see exactly what I have gotten into. It is a little rougher than advertised. There isn't any bracing on the bottom, the gauges were ruined when the previous owner epoxied some vinyl to them, a hydra of wiring, etc. It will take a few days to sort it out but I will perservere. Right now I am looking for a Corvette dash harness so I can finish wiring in the stock switches.

I'll keep you posted.

~Paul

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1988 Fiero
3800SC Series 1 w/5spd
Coilovers
18's w/Pirellis
Corvette Dash Mod

1985 GT
1986 Notchie
1987 Notchie

[This message has been edited by War Hammer (edited 02-11-2008).]

topcat FEB 11, 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by War Hammer:


Does seem a little daunting. However things seem a little cheaper here in the states. Trannys are only $475 new delivered. But it can be quite expensive if you don't have friends. I will document the expenses when I do it.

Thanks fir the info!

Paul



I've wanted to do a 6 speed to my car from the time they started showing up as a swap option, but since you need special stuff to adapt it, (it will bolt up sans adapter) I will wait a little. Cost o up fast in for special stuff.


Keep us posted!
JamesCurtis FEB 11, 09:13 PM
Hey there War Hammer, I'm doing a s1 s/c swap right now, what are your opinions on the performance? Is it a stock engine? And also, any pics would be wonderful

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whadeduck FEB 11, 09:19 PM

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Originally posted by War Hammer:

OK good news/bad news. I started disassembling the dash today tto see exactly what I have gotten into. It is a little rougher than advertised. There isn't any bracing on the bottom, the gauges were ruined when the previous owner epoxied some vinyl to them, a hydra of wiring, etc. It will take a few days to sort it out but I will perservere. Right now I am looking for a Corvette dash harness so I can finish wiring in the stock switches.

I'll keep you posted.

~Paul



Lemme know if ya be needin' any assistance. With any luck, I could have your dash rewired in six to eight months tops.

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Whade' "The Duck Formerly Known As Wade" Duck
'87 GT Auto
'88 Ferrario
'84 Indy

War Hammer FEB 11, 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by JamesCurtis:

Hey there War Hammer, I'm doing a s1 s/c swap right now, what are your opinions on the performance? Is it a stock engine? And also, any pics would be wonderful




Hi James,

I'll get you some pics as soon as I can, anything in particular? The performance is pretty good I havn't driven it far yet. The exhaust is free flowing (no mufflers) so I runs well.

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1988 Fiero
3800SC Series 1 w/5spd
Coilovers
18's w/Pirellis
Corvette Dash Mod

1985 GT
1986 Notchie
1987 Notchie

JamesCurtis FEB 11, 10:37 PM
Well I'm referring to how it feels on the low end, where it seems like it's running out of air, and how it performs when you floor it at 60mph. Just the basics

oh, you mean pictures... Well just a few overviews that cover the wiring would be great. If they relocated the coil packs, maybe get a shot of that? As far as the exhaust goes, can you hear the s/c over the engine in the passenger compartment under WOT?

[This message has been edited by JamesCurtis (edited 02-11-2008).]