The Official VR6 Engine Swap (Page 47/73)
ALLTRBO OCT 24, 06:34 PM
If the pump can deliver the peak fuel need for any instant, it's enough. It's running full blast, all the time, so no high RPM operation will wear it out or reduce its output further. The only exception would be if the ECU bumped the fueling after extended WOT running (like the N* does), and it was already on the verge of maximum supply. IMO, there's nothing to worry about it sounds like. Dave knows what he's doing.

Seconded on the 'vette pump for others, though, it flows more and is still quiet. When moderately turbo'd, use the (real) Walbro 255*HP* for an in-tank.

Edit: ^ beat me to it.

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88 Fiero GT - garage ornament
'96 Talon TSi AWD - 11.9 @ 116, sorta broke again
'90 Camaro IROC-Z twin-turbo - sorta broke again
'85 Kawi 750 Turbo - sorta broke still
'95 Kawi GPZ1100 - 10 second daily driver, heh
'87 Craftsman 8HP mid-engine mower - WTH?

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ALLTRBO OCT 24, 06:36 PM
I believe it's the LT1 Corvettes ('92-'96).

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bmwguru OCT 24, 07:56 PM
Thanks for the info.
We pulled out the Warlbro due to the ungodly "jet taxiing down the runway" sound. I didn't really appreciate driving the car until that noise was gone. Joey has confirmed that the stock Fiero pump seems to make no difference in the car whatsoever.
I think it will be safe for now.
I drove in my gold GT this morning behind the "VIERO 6" (new license plates) today and I was laughing at how much smoke both rear tires made at one of the stop lights. Then about a minute later, I realized that I needed a better engine in place of my 2.8 if I wanted to keep up.
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We are still discussing our goals with the body shop people and they will be taking the car in around late November. We have already left our $$$ deposit to hold the spot.
When it comes back, I will start on making the interior to Joey's specs, being that she will be the one driving it. I will only insist on the car having one of Shawnhalolush's custom suede headliners and visors(a shameless plug that I will get my 0.00001% commission on)
Austrian Import OCT 25, 05:35 AM

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Originally posted by bmwguru:


I think I have been hijacked.

Dave



I think it's because there is a severe lack of pics in this tread.

Without pics we don't have any attention span worth anything..

AusFiero: I don't think you'll need a whole Cayman. (although I agree, that it would be a great car for "long term testing purposes" )
I think just getting the scoop inserts should be enough to get your creative juices flowing. - besides, you'll need to integrate them with the Fiero anyways.


No worries BMWguru. We'll get the thread back to the Vr-6.
anonymity OCT 25, 03:03 PM
This is great!! Just great!!

Since when is MY car gonna get OUR paint scheme?!?!?

I am absolutely loving MY car.... its a shame that Dave is finding reasons to take it to work. Like testing this... changing that... racing this, that and the other.....

I seem to be able to drive it between the hours of 5 and 7 am.... the neighbors love that!

Dave and I still argue... violently at times.... about who gets to drive the car when and where.... ( I usually win )..... but I brag constantly about how wonderful the car turned out... Dave did a spectacular job... I would like to drive it more, but I understand that he wants to make sure everything is the way its supposed to be... (he is anal like that)

Maybe I'll convince him to get another video soon.....

Joey
gt88norm OCT 25, 04:49 PM
The amount of time you get to drive 'your' car is directly proportional to the amount of time 'till the next project.
Right now the passion for "dialin' it in" is paramount. When planning the next project takes priority then your
"cockpit time" will increase, and maybe . . . just maybe . . . he'll let ya git yer wings in a new plane too.

All in all, except for the "violent argument" part I think things will be OK, the scale always tips one way or the other,
think how boring life'd be if it were static. The best part is makin' up.

Norm
bmwguru OCT 26, 03:29 AM
What Joey means by our violent argument is that we first disagree about who gets to drive the car. Then it turns into a little playful wrestling match. Or one of us will chase the other all over the house to get hold of the keys. No blood has spilled yet. It's all in good fun....and I usually let her win.
Dave
gt88norm OCT 27, 12:41 AM
Oh, . . . To be young again . . . I remember those days, they're still there in memory. Motorcycles, mountain bikes,
& fast cars have raised my titanium levels to such that for the first hour in the morning I feel like Evel Knievel. "Now
where's my cane?" . . . ;^) Stay young, but not dumb, you can still have fun.

Norm

aka:
'Crash Kruse'
pretty much everything but a bus, a boat, and an airplane.
Oh yeah, haven't crashed a train yet (knocks on wood), been RR'n for 30+ yrs..
And still happily married for 26 of 'em!

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kawana OCT 27, 12:52 AM

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....and I usually let her win...



LET her win? Uh huh.....sure

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bmwguru OCT 27, 05:37 AM
lol...yeah I have three disadvantages....If I'm winning, she'll pull my hair, my beard or something else
Dave