JohnWPB 1986 GT Fastback worklog (Page 49/71)
JohnWPB JAN 12, 03:10 PM
I think I may have found an engine..... Included with the engine are the north-star throttle body and the adapter plate, the FieroFlyer 3800 Fiero wiring harness and computer. It is programmed already to work with the Automatic transmission and this A/C equipped engine. (Still in the original box it was shipped to him in)

The seller thinks he has the rest of the 3800 mounts for the Fiero, he just has to look around for them.

Looks like my 3800 journey could officially start here.

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GTGeff JAN 12, 06:21 PM

John,

I talked with PR on Saturday night. He may have mounts you need. ( He advised he has some inventory before he would need to make a major investment on raw materials for another batch.)

Jeff
JohnWPB JAN 12, 10:45 PM
Thanks Jeff, I will keep Shawn in mind then. I am gonna wait a little bit though, as they may be included with my engine purchase price if he is able to find them.
JohnWPB JAN 13, 11:29 PM
I have a question I have not seen in any of the 3800 threads that I have been reading over the past couple months, and I have read a LOT of them! How does one go about moving the coil packs from the "Front of the engine" in a front wheel drive setup (Near the alternator), to where they are on the rearward facing side of the engine in the Fiero. (The back left close to the intake) Is it just a wiring harness "bundle" that needs extended? If so, are these for sale, or is it up to making one from scratch?
JohnWPB JAN 30, 05:34 PM
WARNING: Future Red X's possible. I have always TRIED to use PIP, but it fails miserably 90% of the time. I used PostImage.org for these images.


Ok, I have sealed the deal, and rented a U-Haul trailer to head to Alabama in a couple weeks to get the engine. It's a 3800 Series III with around 80,000 miles on it. It comes with a bunch of goodies to get me started

Here is the donor engine, just begging to be cleaned up and painted!


As the Series III is throttle by wire, a Northstar Throttle body can be used with an adapter plate. I am glad to say they are both included:






Lastly, for now, and most importantly..... The FieroFlyer wiring harness for the 4T65HD transmission, with A/C. Included is the ECM that has already been programmed for this engines setup.


He also has a single mount for the 4T65HD transmission to the cradle:


The major parts I still will need are the motor mounts, Alternator relocation bracket, and the axles. There will be a lot more of course, but that's the major stuff.

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Alex4mula JAN 30, 05:54 PM
You have the most important parts. Motor mounts are easy to get. Axles you can build them. Why you want to relocate the alternator? Looks? Do you have the exhaust? If not that is the most complicated if you want a good one.
JohnWPB JAN 30, 11:13 PM
The exhaust........ I totally forgot to even mention it! That is one of THE biggest hurdles remaining. I have yet to figure that part out completely. I do know I want it to be quiet. I have heard 3800 exhausts that have a nice deep rumble on a couple Fieros, and it sounds great! Then you get in the car at 70 MPH and you can not hear yourself think, let alone be able to talk on the phone (Bluetooth through the stereo), or enjoy the radio. I want it as quiet as possible without sacrificing too much HP to do so. A nice compromise of the two.
Alex4mula JAN 31, 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by JohnWPB:

The exhaust........ I totally forgot to even mention it! That is one of THE biggest hurdles remaining. I have yet to figure that part out completely. I do know I want it to be quiet. I have heard 3800 exhausts that have a nice deep rumble on a couple Fieros, and it sounds great! Then you get in the car at 70 MPH and you can not hear yourself think, let alone be able to talk on the phone (Bluetooth through the stereo), or enjoy the radio. I want it as quiet as possible without sacrificing too much HP to do so. A nice compromise of the two.




Take a ride with Brygida on my old GT.
JohnWPB FEB 07, 12:35 AM
Ok, one week from today I Drive the 12 hours to Alabama to get the engine. The U-Haul trailer is reserved and waiting. In preparation, bought a new engine stand today. I went a little overkill and bought the 1,000 pound stand. I like the fact that the legs fold up to conserve space.
Vernon8360 FEB 08, 03:40 PM
You know you need to take that thing to MAACO to be painted so it matches the car.

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