LS4 / F40 swap - fieroguru (Page 89/216)
Will JUL 28, 12:17 PM

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Thanks! Now I just need to focus on making the rest of the car not a basket case.



I don't need an alarm. Would-be thieves look into my car and think "Damn, somebody already stole this"



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Originally posted by fieroguru:

Part # is ACDELCO OE SERVICE 12635650 Harmonic Balancer. Cheapest place shipped to you is Rock Bottom Auto Parts on ebay. Shipped is $138.78. I just ordered a new one as mine has a wobble on it and I am fighting a slight belt chirp. If you go with this balancer, then you will likely have to go with an electric water pump or use the LS4 one (if it fits).

Here are a few pictures:


With a truck water pump:




Thanks!
It looks like the front face of the balancer is 2 3/4" out from the block face?
fieroguru JUL 28, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by Will:
Thanks!
It looks like the front face of the balancer is 2 3/4" out from the block face?



The picture is crap for reading the tape, but the balance ends on the 3rd fuzzy text inside the 3" line, so that should be 2 5/8"

I might have to look into pocket doors some.
fieroguru AUG 08, 06:24 AM
Last commute tank of gas averaged 22 mpg... right where I wanted it. Now I need to waste some gas with a long interstate trip and break the 30mpg target.
fieroguru AUG 15, 06:03 PM
Last commute tank was 21.4, so the first one wasn't a fluke.

Registered for the Holley LS Fest in Bowling Green, KY: http://www.holley.com/LSFest/Registration.asp
I sprung for the all access pass so I can run the 1/4 mile, autocross, and 3S competitions as well as the show and the cruise. Now I just need new tires...

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Trinten AUG 15, 09:34 PM
Sweet, it'll be nice to see what you get in the performance categories. Here's hoping you get your 30 MPG!
fieroguru AUG 25, 04:28 PM
I printed out all the rules for each event and started going down them to make sure my car passes.

First order of business was ordering a new set of rear tires as the current tread would not pass the 5/32" minimum. For the competition, the tires have to be DOT and have a 200 or higher tread wear rating. I really wanted a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE-11's in 245/45/16, but they are all sold out and on back order. TireRack said that there weren't any currently on the boat, so it would be 6-8 weeks before they had any. That was the only tire they offer in the 245/45/16 size that was 200 or greater tread wear (its right at 200).

I call several other tire places and none had anything that interested me in the 245/24/16 size, so I went back to tire rack and looked at the 245/50/16's and settled in on BFG G-Force Sport Comp 2 (the Potenza RE-11's are not offered in this size). Placed the order for 2 of these and should have them some time this week.

Next item to find and purchase is a 2.5 lb (minimum) Automotive B C fire extinguisher and then mount it with a secure quick release within reach of the driver.

Then I have to go over the car to check all the lights, horn, wipers, etc...

If anyone is in the Bowling Green area and would like to attend, I am looking for someone to video my car during its events. As part of my all access pass, I get 4 tickets to the event and will only be using 1 of them.

12 days till LS Fest!
robiwon1 AUG 30, 08:43 AM
You know, you just don't expect to hear those sounds when a Fiero passes you!
fieroguru AUG 30, 12:07 PM

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You know, you just don't expect to hear those sounds when a Fiero passes you!



Yeah, I saw you yesterday as I passed. Just think, that's with one of the muffler exits blocked off. Its a little louder when both muffler exits are open!
robiwon1 AUG 30, 05:08 PM
If only the '88 sounded like that! Shouldn't be long now....
fieroguru AUG 31, 05:54 PM
Got the new tires installed today and adjusted the speedo for 5% less RPM per MPH so maybe that will help get me over 29 MPG.

Also, fixed the horn, checked all the brake lights/tune signals and installed the fire extinguisher. Per the rules:

"On board fire extinguisher - A 2.5lb minimum, automotive BC fire extinguisher, with a quick release mounting bracket. The extinguisher must be within easy reach of the driver."

I think this will work, it is mounted to the seat frame of the C4 Corvette seats: