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bmwguru
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NOV 16, 08:07 AM
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The air filter has the scoop and underside fully open so it is getting colder air over a stock air box.
The camera clipping is most likely because it is a cheap camera. I spent all my money on the Fiero swap. 
The 24v is the same size as the 12v, so I imagine it would bolt right in.
I found a couple of cool backwoods deserted roads that I can open it up on. I also know of a private airport that will let me play at certain times. I might have to wait for spring because it is going into the body shop in a week or two. Then when it comes back I'll be giving it a rim job and bigger brakes.
Dave
ps...I got pulled over last week for the tint and loud exhaust and the cop was a motor head and we talked about the swap for 15 minutes and I got off with no ticket for the tint, illegal license late cover and loud exhaust.
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Austrian Import
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NOV 16, 04:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by bmwguru:
The camera clipping is most likely because it is a cheap camera. I spent all my money on the Fiero swap.
The 24v is the same size as the 12v, so I imagine it would bolt right in.
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Nothing wrong with that.
Cameras just take video. Without great engine swaps, there is nothing worthwhile to take videos of anyways.
So there wouldn't be any need for a great camera. 
When you say "bold right in" do you mean, it physically fits, but you have to do different tranny mounts, engine mounts, different tranny, different hookups for various lines and electrical? Or is it "bolt right in" like swapping Honda engines between different Honda cars?
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Fierology
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NOV 16, 11:24 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by darkhorizon:
99.9% of the air coming into that area comes in from underneath. |
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I would assume that ducting those quarters direct to the throttle body would create a positive ram-air effect. Correct?
(I know that's not what you did; I'm thinking ahead.)
-Michael[This message has been edited by Fierology (edited 11-16-2008).]
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bmwguru
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NOV 17, 06:35 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Austrian Import:
When you say "bold right in" do you mean, it physically fits, but you have to do different tranny mounts, engine mounts, different tranny, different hookups for various lines and electrical? Or is it "bolt right in" like swapping Honda engines between different Honda cars? |
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I imagine that it would bolt right in into my current mounts...The engines are almost identical in external size. I would probably run the six speed manual from a '04 Jetta. When I do the swap, I'd probably start from scratch again and see if I can make it better, but the mounts seem great. There is massive abuse going through he drivetrain now and nothing has shifted and I am not running a dog bone. Each mount has its own counter angle built into it for a little extra protection.
Dave
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bmwguru
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DEC 01, 07:52 PM
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Just wanted to post up that evn with Joey's "spirited" driving ie spinning the tires at every light...the swap is still holding together with no issues (except needing rear tires) and it is averaging 21mpg with a mixture of city/hwy/spinning tires driving. I'm taking a break from any more mods until it heads out to the body shop for paint. I'll post progress pics then.
Also, since my shop has become a GIAC dealer, I will be revamping the tune on the car a little bit more. The current tune is a 8 of 10 in my opinion. I want an 11.
After listening to Joey talk about the car, I think it will only be a matter of time before she insists on a turbo.
Dave
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Brocephus
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DEC 01, 10:02 PM
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I can't believe I'm just now seeing this swap here. It's not all that different from the Nissan CA18DET swap I'm doing in my other '84. (Nissan 1.8L, 16 valve, DOHC, turbo)
I absolutely love the exhaust note. Would really like to hear a couple of drive-by recordings. Where did you do your conversion from VW to Pontiac? If you used the VW axles, I'm assuming you did your conversion at the struts and lower control arms?
I'd love to see a pic of your shift linkage in the back as well. I had to fabricate an entire manual shift linkage from scratch that adapted the Fiero cables to take the place of the Nissan shift rods. I haven't posted pictures of the shift linkage yet as I'm not real thrilled with it, but if you think you might be able to lend a bit of guidance or insight, I can snap a few pics. This is my build thread so far.
Again, I love the build, I love the fact that it's 100% completed, and I'm thrilled that you're both 110% satisfied.  [This message has been edited by Brocephus (edited 12-01-2008).]
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bmwguru
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DEC 02, 08:06 AM
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I used the entire drivetrain from the Jetta. I had the driveshaft shop make me up a set of custom axles this way I could position the engine exactly where I wanted it and didn't have to conform to and particular specs.
Dave
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85duke
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DEC 02, 02:21 PM
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Brocephus Dave owns his own shop that works on german cars mainly. Dave again you are very talented. To think you started with a fiero and a wrecked jetta. Good job.
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bmwguru
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DEC 06, 10:19 AM
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Just wanted to update the fuel mileage....we have been averaging 27.6 mpg on the highway over the last week. I found a small vacuum leak from the intake manifold changeover tuning valve vacuum element. One that was replaced, we picked up some decent mpg.
I'll be taking the car to the Garden State Fiero meet tomorrow.
Dave
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Gokart Mozart
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DEC 31, 07:49 AM
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