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JohnWPB
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NOV 25, 11:32 PM
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This page is MINE! 
Ok, one step closer! I rented a U-Haul and took the car to the exhaust shop today. I brought the muffler, a diagram of a standard Fiero 3800 exhaust for reference, and my Corvette Z06 exhaust tips. They are not sure of the muffler I brought them, he thinks there is one that is identical, but around 3 inches shorter. This would give a little more clearance and room to work. They are going to call me tomorrow with more information when the main warehouse they order from is open.
Ole' Blue all ready to go to the shop on the trailer:
Up on the lift and the tech getting their first look at what needs to be done:
One thing the tech noticed immediately as we rolled the car back into the bay, was how bad the alignment camber was in the back! Changing an engine, transmission, and axles to completely different ones can cause that I hear
I should have the car back tomorrow afternoon, or possibly Monday, depending if their warehouse is open tomorrow or not. They are not sure if they took 4 days off or not for Thanksgiving.
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JohnWPB
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NOV 28, 07:54 PM
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I got the car back today, They custom made everything, wrapped the muffler and pipes, and installed my ZR1 tips. The total exhaust system, with them providing a muffler, all in, $425.
The Magnaflow muffler I had purchased, with it's 3" pipe, I was told was a bit overkill, as well as it would have been a lot louder. I went with a standard Z28 muffler, -vs- the performance one.
I hope to be actually driving the car here soon!
On another note, I miss this thread being in the General Chat. Seems it gets FAR less traffic and posts here in the Construction Zone.....[This message has been edited by JohnWPB (edited 11-28-2016).]
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Danyel
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NOV 29, 07:59 PM
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DEC 15, 01:05 AM
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JohnWPB
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DEC 15, 11:36 AM
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No.......... I can not get it to run. It sputters, pops and dies. I have checked, and re-checked the plug wire routing, as well as mechanic for verification. They are indeed going to the correct cylinders. New wires & plugs (Properly gapped). Fuel pressure holds at 50 PSI.
In a couple weeks I am going to flat-bed the car to a specialized mechanic that I have known for years. His shop specializes in hard to track down problems, and completely custom installs. It is probably going to cost an arm and a leg, but I know that he will get to the bottom of it, and I will finally have a running car. I am just so over this car and all the problems, I just want it finished, and I no longer have an interest in working on it, engine wise.[This message has been edited by JohnWPB (edited 12-15-2016).]
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nosrac
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DEC 15, 12:30 PM
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WoW, I just finished reading the whole thread. Just WoW. I know exactly how you feel. I had similar problem with my OLD Fiero and finally threw in the towel on my 86 Turbo and started the whole fiasco again with an 88.
This time around it's much better. I think you may have a ICM grounding. Do you have a scanner and FP gauge? It was weird how you had to ground the actual starter and not just the block and frame.
I know your so done right now but a few months off and slowly come back to it. Driving the 3800SC is OMG so worth all the agony and frustration if/when you git it running like it is suppose to.[This message has been edited by nosrac (edited 12-15-2016).]
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nosrac
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DEC 15, 12:36 PM
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If you don't have a scanner PM me for the info. They are cheap ~$20 off eBay but don't get the super cheap ones because it might not work.
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Danyel
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JAN 30, 11:19 PM
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VanGTP5000
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APR 08, 12:25 PM
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Bump to hear how this all turned out John!
I just read this whole thread as I just moved to the area and am hoping to hear that it all worked out for you.
Regards,
Van
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JohnWPB
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APR 08, 01:02 PM
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Wow, I was suprised to get a notice that there was a post to this thread. Since being moved to the construction zone. There seems to be very little traffic in here compared to when the thread was in general chat 
I am pretty close to having it running now. I am having some sensor problems. The computer is getting incorrect air intake temperature, and coolant temperature. This is making the engine run like crap, as it is taking those temperatures as accurate, and trying to adjust air flow and fuel to compensate.
Where did you move to in the area? I am in West Palm Beach (It's the WPB part of my scree name actually  )
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