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bonzo
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JUL 22, 11:18 PM
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Havent looked at this thread in some time. I relocated my LT1 ECM behind the passenger seat. It actualy cleaned up the look a bit. ------------------
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hagans19
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JUL 31, 09:16 PM
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Fiero2m8
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JUL 31, 10:46 PM
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Just got back from the 25th and am now on vacation at the cottage till August 7th.
Planning to swap the PROM chip when I get home and replace the torn axle boot.
Hopefully will be able to bring the project to the SOFA show August 9th.
Ryan
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bubbajoexxx
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AUG 01, 10:46 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fiero2m8:
Thanks - back to the powertrain in the meantime.
I decided to replace the ECM with a reman unit and just transferred the custom PROM:
The lower trunk got a coat of high heat paint and the Nitrous bottle was refilled.
A new 6 foot feed line installed to replace the 20 footer since I'm not using a purge:
The carpeting was redone to surround the new stainless grill.
Once the engine was up to operating temp, the bottle pressure guage reads 1050psi.
NX recommends 1000-1050psi for best results from their jetting charts.
I am currently using the 150HP setup but am planning to change to 100HP jets so I can reduce the timing retard on the MSD box and have the juice last longer:
I also did some work under the car, changing the plugs to new colder NGK TR6's.
I ordered some copper header/collector gaskets as the old ones are starting to burn out.
A minor oil drip turned out to be coming from the oil pan filler bolt, so a new copper washer was installed.
Also added was another chassis to engine ground to serve as a backup.
Lastly, a new 15390 fan belt was installed as the old one developed a cut when I was having issues with the alternator bracket.
After a test drive, the ECM will need a little time to learn the fuel trim blocks but the idle and hot starting has improved.
Keeping an eye out for reasonably priced 16" rims to use with my set of Toyo 225/60/16 tires:
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Ihave a spare set of 16 inch rims here at the house ff you want to see them come by
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Fiero2m8
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AUG 01, 07:58 PM
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Thanks Joe - PM me a pic if possible - I'm interested.
hagans19 - got your PM but the reply didn't work.
I don't think I'd build another roadster, but it was a good alternative to a choptop for me and a great learning experience.
It did take quite a while to build but the reward chatting with others at local cruises has been fulfilling.
I don't have a top planned other than a tonneau cover now that I have another Fiero to drive in the rain 
Ryan
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DL10
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AUG 01, 08:52 PM
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Ryan, It was nice to meet you and Erin at the 25th. I'm looking forward to seeing your roadster someday. . [This message has been edited by DL10 (edited 08-02-2008).]
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bubbajoexxx
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AUG 02, 06:37 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fiero2m8:
Thanks Joe - PM me a pic if possible - I'm interested.
hagans19 - got your PM but the reply didn't work.
I don't think I'd build another roadster, but it was a good alternative to a choptop for me and a great learning experience.
It did take quite a while to build but the reward chatting with others at local cruises has been fulfilling.
I don't have a top planned other than a tonneau cover now that I have another Fiero to drive in the rain
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I have the bareeta GT wheels and The 2002 sunfiregt wheels both are 16 inch
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Fiero2m8
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AUG 03, 09:14 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by DL10:
Ryan, It was nice to meet you and Erin at the 25th. I'm looking forward to seeing your roadster someday. .
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Thanks, you too Dave!
If I knew the weather was going to be so great in Michigan, I would have brought the Roadster (always next time though)
Maybe next show I'll spent more time near my own car so we can talk more - I kept wandering off taking pics of the other 250+ Fieros!
The Predator sure generated alot of questions and interest both at the show and here on the forum.
Bubbajoe - I think the Sunfire rims are 3 spoke as well but the Beretta GT rims sound interesting.
Ryan
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bubbajoexxx
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SEP 04, 02:18 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fiero2m8:
Thanks, you too Dave!
If I knew the weather was going to be so great in Michigan, I would have brought the Roadster (always next time though)
Maybe next show I'll spent more time near my own car so we can talk more - I kept wandering off taking pics of the other 250+ Fieros!
The Predator sure generated alot of questions and interest both at the show and here on the forum.
Bubbajoe - I think the Sunfire rims are 3 spoke as well but the Beretta GT rims sound interesting.
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drop by and take a look
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Fiero2m8
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OCT 06, 06:44 PM
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A few updates but I haven't done much since I bought Bubbajoe's car and I this is my busiest time of year at work.
I decided to part out some of the project to finance finishing the other car.
Saturday I sold the Grand AM GT rims I was never really fond of anyways - here they are just before I removed them to get the rubber taken off them:
The only other Fiero rims I had left were the originals off the car, so back on they go.
The picture angle doesn't show it but now I realize just how wide the fender flares are as the stock tires are so small in there:
As I was driving down my street at the speed limit I decided to see what would happen if I hit the throttle - it felt like the other tires did in the rain. 
(100 feet of two skinny tire marks - luckily I was pointed straight at the time) 
Next to be put up for sale will be the Nitrous kit.
I've only used 2 bottles since the rebuild, so I'm going to find an LT1 owner that is willing to swap intakes with me and buy the kit.
I really don't need it and the Roadster's frame will not object to it being sold:
After that I don't know - a local friend is a Fiero nut and is bugging me to sell him the car without engine/trans as he wants to do a Nissan V6 swap.
I've thought about selling the built LT1 or putting it in the newest project.
I've also thought about selling the rebuilt 4T60 to someone wanting to upgrade their TH125c.
Anyways, I not making any quick decisions, the car is paid for and I've got a lot of time invested in it.
Most of the money is in the drivetrain (engine $3,500, trans $2,500, nitrous direct port kit $2,500)
The problem is that I really don't like having two projects, I'd much rather focus all my effort and energy into one - maybe take the best of both and make one?
Stay tuned - time will tell...
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Indy Northstar-Stretch ~ LT1-NOS Roadster
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