That thing is going to Daytona? Hey Frank, you can already engrave "Archie" on the trophy for Best of Class on Mod coupe. Take another for Best of Show too probably..
This car does not have a roll down rear window. If you look at the pics of the engine compartment, the wiring harnesses go through the firewall into the passenger compartment. You cannot get the window down without cutting through the wires. HOWEVER, I do believe it has a popout rear window, similar to SkiTimes. If you look at the same pics, as someone pointed out, there are black areas in the corners and a line running vertically, looks like a seal. Some things that concern me: the air intake will be sucking in HOT motor air, why not run it to a side scoop??? Second, was that car painted in the shop where it sat?? Man, I hope there isn't alot of trash in the paint or hope they at least wet sanded and buffed the car. I went to the WOW in Baltimore and the lighting there shows EVERY flaw in the paint. Alot of the cars were a joke paint wise and I overheard alot of people slamming cars because of it. If a car is going to be in the WOW it should be sprayed in a booth!
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1) When I was there, he had no intention of a DIY kit, or offering it as a conversion, he may eventually change his mind, but liability is an issue.
2) The doors are (obviously) one of the "never before" mods.
3) The Intake manifold IS the 2nd mod.
TRiAD, Archie showed one of the secrets in has first pic's today and this thread went over a page before anyone even mentioned it. MinnGreen noticed it and said something.
4) He'll have to disclose the third. Someone, somewhere in these 15 or so pages, asked about it.
All I can tell you is; there is more to come, in coming weeks.
That's true, and again no one picked up on it. I'm sure Archie will be posting the third secret when he returns from setting up at the show, tonight. Until then I have to bite my tong.
Arhcie, Outstanding! Sure have enjoyed this thread.
Bob...
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stimpy Member
Posts: 8197 From: Salinas, CA Registered: Jan 2000
the Second big thing ISNT the inake manifold. why would it be, it isnt anything special, plus he showed that right away. Never been done to a fiero before! LT1 wih a moddfied intake manifold! think about it.
I didnt read much of the posts after you posted pics, but i wondered why you didnt put your custom dash in? I was looking foward to seeing that. did you run out of time? anyways, still looks good!!
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William Federle Member
Posts: 733 From: Milwaukee WI, USA Registered: Sep 1999
I think that those doors will make it so that you don't rub against the L.H. bolster of the drivers seat when you get in. It will probably last longer.
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KissMySSFiero Member
Posts: 5541 From: Tarpon Springs, FL USA Registered: Nov 2000
Originally posted by William Federle: I think that those doors will make it so that you don't rub against the L.H. bolster of the drivers seat when you get in. It will probably last longer.
yeah but think about the dash corners.
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Bluemagic Member
Posts: 367 From: Miami,Fl.USA Registered: Feb 2001
I still cant believe how perfect that car is! Every time I look at it I like it more. IT is amazing, and makes a good wallpaper for my computer! You do GREAT work!
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Originally posted by GTFiero1: the Second big thing ISNT the inake manifold. why would it be, it isnt anything special, plus he showed that right away. Never been done to a fiero before! LT1 wih a moddfied intake manifold! think about it.
Triad knows all of the secrets, Archie told him during his dealings with him. So yes, the manifold IS the second secret. What is the advantage to the reverse manifold though?
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LT1 Chop Top Member
Posts: 645 From: San Antonio, Texas, USA Registered: Mar 2001
wll if th ntake manifold is the second secret (which i still doubt it is) its a big dissapointent. i mean, who cares. I still say it CANT be one of the secrets because he showed us tht right away, not much of a secret
Originally posted by GTFiero1: the Second big thing ISNT the inake manifold. why would it be, it isnt anything special, plus he showed that right away. Never been done to a fiero before! LT1 wih a moddfied intake manifold! think about it.
That's too funny.
OK, since some of us are slow...
I've seen the car in person, and have spoken with Archie directly about the car, while looking at it. I know all 3 secrets. Since those 2 have been shown, I made it crystal clear for anyone still unsure what they were. I'm leaving the 3rd, since it hasn't been clearly shown, for Archie to unveil directly on it's own.
Now, the LT1 intake manifold has NOT (to my knowledge, or more importantly, Archie's) been done this way. This allows easier access to the filter, does not require moving the battery, but did require some fabrication to do. I will also ease locating the intake pipe, for customers who require pure insanity, by way of a Supercharged LT1. There's simply more room this way.
Originally posted by SLAMMED87GT: There's always one person in the industry that will take it to the next level.
Archie seems to be that guy.
No Doubt that this car is pretty f*cking TRICK and i know/understand that Archie spent alotta time trial fitting and not violating parts of the car but i'll have to disagree with that comment.
as for the third thing...it has something to do with the rear window; pop out or roll down or push that button where the lighter should be and (walla!) power rear window.
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GTFiero1 Member
Posts: 6508 From: Camden County NJ Registered: Sep 2001
busts out socket wrench and torque wrench, goes down street to camaro, pops hood, relizeses it a 6-cyl, thinks, thinks some more, walks up street turns right and down street to caprice 9C1, pops hood, alarm goes off, cop comes out of his house, starts running...hey i tried. but im still dissapointed
Originally posted by GTFiero1: busts out socket wrench and torque wrench, goes down street to camaro, pops hood, relizeses it a 6-cyl, thinks, thinks some more, walks up street turns right and down street to caprice 9C1, pops hood, alarm goes off, cop comes out of his house, starts running...hey i tried. but im still dissapointed
LOL! OK, that's pretty good, but it's more than unbolting it and turning it around. MmmKay?
CarLislE!? That cars goin to be at Carlisle? I hope its not competing! If so i am going into Daily Driver class! ANyways the car looks great...but doesn't it sit kinda high? Maybe the car has Hydralics?
I like the reversed intake. But if it were me, I'd have gone ahead and plumbed it to the fender vent so it's getting cool outside air. Looks awesome, though! Another coup for Archie!
CARLISLE!? that car is goin to be at CArlisle? If its in my class i am goig into daily driver! As for the third thing....i the car sits too high. Could it have Hydrallics? As for the rear window...it can't roll down can it? It wold hit the wire harness coming through the fire wall.
