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bmwguru
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SEP 29, 06:15 PM
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I saw that they were talking about my swap on VW Vortex. Maybe they'll let me into the VW/Audi show and go this year at Englishtown??? The paint won't be ready, but I'd like to get the car to the track.
Here is the list of drivetrain mods (off the top of my head)...
Port and polish cylinder head slight compression increase (head was shaved)
port exhaust manifolds from 1 7/8" to 2"
Cold Air Intake
A/C and power steering delete
Fidanza 5.5lb flywheel
Gruvenparts 500g crankshaft damper
GIAC custom tuned software as per my specs
Catless mandrel bent exhaust with free flowing mufflers
Peloquin torsional limited slip differential
600hp custom axles
Next step will probably be a bigger brake kit, rims and tires and possibly (if Joey approves) a better set of camshafts (which can be changed in the car in about three to four hours)
The flywheel and lightened damper I thought would be a driveability issue, but it feels perfect. The quickly revving engine is definitely fun.
This car could be 50 state legal with the install of the secondary air, EVAP and Cat...and if need be I could add them in in a few hours. As of right now, I wanted it set up this way. For you tree huggers....I stuck the tail pipe with my emissions analyzer and also my stock 87 GT and the VR6 Fiero was a lot cleaner....even with the mods.
Dave[This message has been edited by bmwguru (edited 09-29-2008).]
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Austrian Import
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OCT 01, 02:51 AM
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bmwguru
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OCT 06, 11:22 AM
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Well, It looks like the VR6 swap is done. The next step is the body work and paint, rims and bigger brakes. Joey and I took the VR6 to the GSF Road Rally and logged in over 200 abusive miles for the day on the VR6. She has been using it for her daily driver since last week and as of right now, we only had one issue...the clip that holds the shifter cable came loose (a 5 minute fix). Other than that, the hasn't missed a beat and is very fun to drive.
I was driving it home the other day and had a Audi 1.8 turbo start revving his engine at the light next to me. The VR6 Fiero left him from the light and he never quite caught back up. I'd have to compare the power to that of my V8 Fiero....only not as torquey.
Dave
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AkursedX
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OCT 06, 01:21 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by bmwguru:
I saw that they were talking about my swap on VW Vortex. Maybe they'll let me into the VW/Audi show and go this year at Englishtown???
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I mentioned your build over at michiganvw.org (Michigan Volkswagen Enthusiasts) and it got a really good reception. My one friend is pushing me to get another Fiero and start one of these swaps, lol. And if you want to make a trip to metro Detroit in June, I will make sure you get into the Motorstadt show next year.
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'88 GT- 257rwhp 319rwft/lbs (9/07) 12.657@110.19mph 1/4 mile (8/08)
www.gmtuners.com
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fierohobby
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OCT 06, 06:11 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by bmwguru:
Well, It looks like the VR6 swap is done.
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You are the man. Congrats on a great build!
-fh
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bmwguru
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OCT 06, 06:59 PM
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Thanks for the good words.
Joey hasn't stopped with this car yet. We have already started talking to the various hands that will be painting this beauty...and unfortunately as of today, the estimate looks to be double that of my orange and black V8....but we'll see what I can do about that. I'm gifted in making great deals. 
Not to give anything away, but the decision was to make her car silver....as for where the expense will be...wait until it is done and you will see. It will be much like my V8...."very unique for a very unique swap" quoted by my wife.
Dave
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topher_time
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OCT 06, 08:13 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by bmwguru:
Not to give anything away, but the decision was to make her car silver....as for where the expense will be...wait until it is done and you will see. It will be much like my V8...."very unique for a very unique swap" quoted by my wife.
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Since she named yours the Gay Orange Fiero... what will you call her car? Just curious  BTW, can't wait to see the paint job!
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Sixstrings
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OCT 13, 12:46 PM
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Got to experience this car first hand and all I can say is "HOLY CRAP".
Car sounded great and several people were commenting on it. It was fast as hell. Very impressive!
Nice job man.
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bmwguru
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OCT 13, 02:30 PM
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Yeah, Sixstrings is the first person to drive the VR6 other than Joey and myself. As of today, the car has been driven (hard) everyday. I drove it to work today and I do enjoy driving it more than my V8 Fiero. The car just keeps wanting to pull.
As for the Motorstadt show...Joey and I are still up in the air about whether we are going to any shows this year. The car will be going in for paint soon, so we'll see how that turns out. If we do decide to go, I'll shoot you a pm.
Dave
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Dennis LaGrua
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OCT 13, 03:08 PM
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Dave: Congratulations on one of the most unorthodox and unusual Fiero swaps that we've seen. I believe that European engines have been put into Fieros before (in Europe) but not the VR6 Volkswagon engine. The video seems to indicate that the engine has balls and I believe that you will hold the distinction of being the only Fiero owner with a VR6 for a long while. The only thing that I noticed that was odd was that the car has no A/C? Is this correct? You know woman can get really crabby on a 100*F day without a working A/C in their car. Certainly a man of your talent can get the system working in no time. Might even work with the VR6 compressor and bracket.
Let's make it a point to get the Englishtown track in 2009. I am curious as to how my GM 3800SC will stack up against a VR6. Enjoy it as you've got allot of hours in this swap. ------------------
87GT - 3800SC Series III engine, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
87GT - 3.4L Turbocharged engine, modified TH125H
" I'M ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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