The Official VR6 Engine Swap (Page 38/73)
bmwguru SEP 05, 08:31 PM
yeah, ask anyone who works for me...I'm a complete ass, but the cars leave my shop 110% because 100% is just sloppy.

Dave
buds SEP 05, 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by bmwguru:

I'd like to see how the finned ones look on a Fiero. The second one down is nice, too.



Here are the finned from fiero warehouse
bmwguru SEP 08, 07:05 PM
I had a few free minutes to assemble the interior to 100%. We officially have Joey's approval of the interior, but the shifter may need some getting used to...and I'll probably shorten it an inch or two. I've been playing around with the adjustments of it and I have no problems finding any gears.



Here is a shot of the OBDII connector mounted in the Fiero's stock location. The VW computer is mounted in a fabricated plastic carrier similiar to the stock Fieros. All diagnosis and programming are done with the VAG-COM or factory VW laptop.


If all goes well, the exhaust should be completed with the Porsche tips by tomorrow. After that is begins the fine tuning and the gauges should be installed by next week.
Dave
ps...Any request of pics or how I did what? I can answer them as best as I can.

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Gokart Mozart SEP 08, 09:09 PM
Color?
aconesa SEP 08, 09:56 PM
Dave,

WOW, You did say it would be done soon. When can we see a new video of it all put together and running? This time no throttle in the hands, please. :-)

Abe
bmwguru SEP 08, 10:03 PM
Not sure of the color yet. Joey has the final say in that.
As for videos...Abe see page 9 of this thread. Maybe new videos after state inspection passes it this week (with no cats)
Dave
Austrian Import SEP 09, 01:39 PM
I would love to get pics taken from the bottom of the engine bay, the VeeDub computer and maybe some engine bay pics with all the covers on.

Would maybe a VW shortie shifter conversion work? You've done so much fabricating, maybe a already made aftermarket part would do the trick?

P.s.: I like the OEM location ODBII connector. Makes it look like it's always been there.

-Max
bmwguru SEP 09, 02:08 PM
got some exhaust finished today. 100% mandrel bent.....nice Porsche exhaust tips and a nice low rumble with a few small flames out the tail pipes....I might have to retune a little bit.


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bmwguru SEP 09, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by Austrian Import:

I would love to get pics taken from the bottom of the engine bay, the VeeDub computer and maybe some engine bay pics with all the covers on.

Would maybe a VW shortie shifter conversion work? You've done so much fabricating, maybe a already made aftermarket part would do the trick?

P.s.: I like the OEM location ODBII connector. Makes it look like it's always been there.

-Max



I'll get those pics when I can put it back on one of our regular lifts. I have it on a mid rise lift now because the customer's cars are on the other lifts. Thinking about the shifter.....After all the fabrication I've done, what is a few more hours on the shifter. I still have the CAI and gauges to go, but it is all downhill from here.
Austrian Import SEP 11, 05:29 PM
Maybe include some detail shots as well.

With an almost artistic quality. i.e.: Vr6 Custom axles, where Fiero meets VW, design features you're particularly proud of. Have fun with the camera.
We what you find, we're all curious.