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APR 15, 09:05 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Tony Kania:
What kind of brakes are those? ^^^^^^^^^^ |
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Those would be 1988 Pontiac Fiero brakes... 
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Carver1
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APR 15, 09:22 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Tony Kania:
What kind of brakes are those? ^^^^^^^^^^ |
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They also have wheel spacers bolted to the rotors, if that is what looks different. 
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katatak
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APR 18, 09:51 PM
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Yes - 1988 and yes it does have spacers bolted on the hub. We took the seats out today and stripped the interior. We are adding the factory sub system and giving it a thorough cleaning. Should have it all back together tomorrow.
What's left?
Install new struts in the back - maybe new bushings and ball joints if needed then get it aligned. Next week or 2.
Rebuild the exhaust - the cat is partially plugged and coming apart. Maybe go with a flowmaster 40 series with 1 in and 2 out. Or I was thinking instead of one muffler tucked up in the normal spot, getting 2 resonator type short mufflers - one for each side (with the added length of the body, I can tuck one up inside on each side) and just fab a Y pipe where the stock muffler goes then dual it out from there. I'd like to get a better note from the duke's exhaust but I don't want it to sound like a ricer with a fart can! This will take a little thought. Anyone have a flowmaster on a Duke? Next week or 2. Once the exhaust is done we will get it inspected and registered. I don't think it would pass with the exhaust the way it is.
Next major project is installing the power windows, door locks and remote door poppers. Finaly got all the parts gathered up so it's time to tackle it.
New tires all around - maybe some different rims but I kinda like the stock lace wheels too. By using the spacers, I have a lot more options here.
New paint job. Probably go with the black or a dark charcoal color.
All before August 27th!
What's in store for the future?
New brakes - rotors, pads, etc. What's there is ok (has new pads) for now but they will need redone - next winter's project.
Decide what swap we are going to do next spring. Got to start collecting the parts now. No matter what we decide, I want it to be a reliable swap. We want to be ale to take it a few Fiero events so drivability and reliability will play a major part of our decision. I am leaning toward the 4.9 but I could be persuaded to go with a 3800 SC. I guess it depends on what motor comes along!
Stay tuned!
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Carver1
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APR 18, 10:32 PM
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katatak
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APR 18, 10:51 PM
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I did not say that I wanted to get a motor today! Next thing I know you will be sending me pics of a motor in the back of your truck asking me where to deliver it. You are terrible........lol. But I will say that those prices beat the heck out what they would be down here. I have not found one for less than 1500.00 with high miles. No - Stop - I don't have any room right now. Quit it!
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Carver1
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APR 18, 11:25 PM
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OK. I'll behave.
Not for sale.....(yet)
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Frizlefrak
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APR 19, 12:42 AM
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Carver1
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APR 19, 09:52 AM
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katatak
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APR 19, 12:02 PM
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I can't take the pressure!
Dan, I know that one in your pics is already in a car so stop it!
Crazy Phil's engine emporium.....Now that's funny! True but funny.
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katatak
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APR 19, 06:00 PM
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So I did a little "home" alignment of the front end this morning then took the car out for a putt around the neighborhood. It's close but I will be taking it to the alignment shop tomorrow. Now for the reaaly good news, There are no Fiero's in my garage! Siezing this opportunity, I decided to pull my Monte into the garage to do a tune up, install a new edlebrok carb and an electroninc Dizzy. As I was backing out of the driveway, I heard a "pop" in the front end so when I pulled it into the garage, guess what I found.
I am going to become a suspension rebuild expert!
So the only question here is do I go with stock rubber bushings or do I put poly on the Monte too? I really like the Caddy type ride of the Monte and it definitely is not a "sports car". I think I'll go back all stock on this one. OK, where's the Monte forum?
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