Fiero 2m8 LT1 NX Roadster conversion (Page 35/46)
Fiero2m8 MAY 25, 10:42 PM
Thanks - I was working on the bodywork today but I haven't taken pics yet.
Here are some of the other minor things I worked on this weekend.

The MSD digital window switch was blocked in by the new battery location, so I relocated it to the firewall here for access to the buttons and display:




I am redoing the trunk carpeting and have decided to conceal the nitrous bottle in the lower section.
I'll carpet the upper section with a removable false floor.
Here is everything removed except some heat insulation that has to stay so the carpet doesn't catch fire:




I got around to wiring the MSD Digital 6 plus spark box.
The dials were set up to retard the timing 6 degrees during the 150 shot of NOS and I set the soft rev limit at 6500 rpm.
It also has retard timing start and trans brake rev limiter features that I am not currently using:




I mounted the box on the passenger side firewall close to all necessary wire connections:




Archie's strut bar was bolted to the trunk from the adapter plate and it was moving the whole trunk, so underneath I go looking for a place to attach it from the engine to the cradle:




This spot worked out well - I used 10.9 grade bolt through the cradle.
I don't have to worry about snapping the bolt in the block like I did a couple previously in the cylinder head because the engine tries to pull rearward while the stut bar holds it forward with this setup:




The Nitrous feed line was reconnected, routed to the trunk and all the wiring was wrapped.
I noticed the transmission pan started leaking, so a new gasket is on the to do list.




Also, while forum member GoKart Mozart was in Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend, he gave me a call and dropped by for a visit.
It was nice meeting you Dan and I enjoyed showing you the project.
I was also more than happy to give you your 1st ride in a V8 Fiero
We learned on that test drive (with the new chin spoiler installed), speeding on the highway causes the headlight doors to open automatically

Fiero2m8

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Gokart Mozart MAY 26, 08:52 PM
Well, slight hijack now. Made it home after a great weekend. I'll continue on the Memorial Day thread.
It was good meeting you and seeing the cars. Thanks for the ride, too. Can't wait to see what it'll do when you get the false floor done...
Wish I had more time but the wineries were calling. We made it to 3 and brought home 7 bottles...
I know it'll be hard to bring both but you know you'll have an extra driver if you need one, just hope you get the headlight door issue fixed.
I'll buy the first round at the 25th.
D2inDFW MAY 26, 10:27 PM
Wow!

What agreat thread documentation and results.

How did you mount the shifter and run the cables? Doesn't the shift cable come out the front of the 94 camaro shifter?

Hope you have a few pics.

Regards,

David
Fiero2m8 MAY 26, 10:41 PM
Thanks Gokart - stay in touch.

Anyone else with a chin spoiler have this issue of headlight door opening at 70-90 mph? (I've done it three times now...)

The shifter and cable are stock auto Fiero - only the knob was swapped.
Details of the cable hookup at top of page 4 - thanks for looking

Fiero2m8
Fiero2m8 JUN 02, 08:23 PM
Just a few minor things done this weekend as I was out of town.
The washer pump was finally replaced - I damaged the original one a couple winter's ago forgetting to drain summer fluid from the reservoir:




Also got a new trans pan gasket from Precision Transmission.
Glad to report the fluid after a few years was still in excellent shape:




The cork gasket was put in place after the mating surface and pan magnet were cleaned:




Pan bolts were torqued to spec and the trans refilled.
I topped it up after test driving as you have to measure the dipstick with the fluid hot:




Cheers,
Fiero2m8

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Fiero2m8 JUN 11, 01:30 PM
Well the Roadster stranded me for an hour last week and wouldn't start hot.
My guess since the engine temp wasn't overheated that the new MSD box doesn't like to get warm.
It's the only change I've made recently and the instructions suggest not to install in an enclosed area (like a glovebox)
I'm planning the relocate it to the opposite side of the firewall behind the passenger seat.
In that location, I should be able to adjust it easier and it should stay cooler.
I'll post the results either way.

Ryan
Gokart Mozart JUN 11, 04:06 PM
What about getting an alternator cooling fan from the trunk and tube and force air onto it?
Fiero2m8 JUN 21, 08:59 PM

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Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:

What about getting an alternator cooling fan from the trunk and tube and force air onto it?



Good idea Dan!
I tried moving the MDS box since I didn't have a cooling fan handy (and it's just a theory at this point).
Here's the new location:




Today I installed the new trunk carpeting with the Nitrous bottle hidden below:




Hopefully primer coming soon...




Fiero2m8

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Fiero2m8 JUN 23, 10:58 PM
Brought the Roadster down to cruise night on Lundy's Lane in the falls Sunday night.
It's amazing how much attention the engine bay gets!
It certainly makes the effort of doing everything myself a rewarding worthwhile experience for me.

Well since the mechanical issues seem to be solved, back the the bodywork.
First I finally got around to finishing the shaved look, by filling the "Pontiac" in the headlight door with plastic filler:




The same procedure is being used on the rear bumper cover, but it needs a few coats to get it right:




You can see that I've started painting the silver skirts black.
My goal is to get all the ground effects completed this week even though the chin spoiler still needs a lot of finish work.
The first coat of primer on all the modified body panels is coming soon.
This will improve the appearance a little, BUT show me just how much more sanding I've got ahead of me yet...it feels like I've been sanding for years
The black satin is going to give it a Ratrod look and feel.

Fiero2m8
Fiero2m8 JUN 28, 12:39 PM
Well the no start when warm condition came back - I may have fried another ignition module.
I did get the car out to Mapleview in Burlington on Wednesday and Seaway Mall in Welland on Friday though.

The Roadster is down to two colours now with a coat of filler primer added this week:



Fiero2m8