So I just got off the phone with lowfierogt, Tony is a great guy, I dunno why he has so many negatives...?

quote Originally posted by RandomTask: Any suggestions for the belt/ that tensioner?

You need the GTP coil pack/tensioner setup for it to work in the Fiero without it hitting the firewall of the car. It is the cast iron version and can be founds on all GTP motors. They can be found on CLub GP for about $75.00 or get a hold of Ed Morad on the Club GP Forum for one.

quote Originally posted by MstangsBware: You need the GTP coil pack/tensioner setup for it to work in the Fiero without it hitting the firewall of the car. It is the cast iron version and can be founds on all GTP motors. They can be found on CLub GP for about $75.00 or get a hold of Ed Morad on the Club GP Forum for one.

If you can't find one I have it.

so do I need that tensioner on top of those other parts that you listed?

You gonna get personalized plates?

DTH TRAP

already getting them, FYR HZD

I will try to get a pic of my gtp style bracket...its a piece of boat anchor iron though, and I want to get rid of any idler/tensior pulley when possible and try to find a short belt(s) setup...

here is a thread about belt routing.

That picture is a little vague, but I think i see what you're showing... Thanks for the pic.

Sorry, its close to a shortblock right now so I cant get better pix of the pulley setup.

I have a pic of my setup with the coil bracket shown above. I cut the 'dog bone' mount part off it, and I'm also not using it to mount the coils. Let me know if you'd like, I'll post it

So I went up to MD yesterday/last night up lowfiergt (tony's) place. I didn't take my explorer as I was taking the the motor up for him to take the pulley off. This meant I had no AC or radio so I stopped by D.C. to pick my friend up. So when we finally got up there it was 10 PM, and I got to see his Fiero collection. First, that GT that his selling is absolutely gorgeous and worth every penny. Second, my friend and I have determined that Tony is our hero. And last thing Tony, what was it, $250 for mounts (that were not painted and missing two bolts ) $50 for the gas tank, and $30 for your time to pull the pulley, that equates to $330, I gave you $340. I have discussed this with Evan for the difference, either A. Beer, B. Women (Barbie?), or C. (I love this one) Cookout at your place WITH beer, followed by a cruise through MD-27 (which was an awesome road) followed by woman in the hot tub (again, barbie..?) We have also determined your neighborhood, while in BFE, is like a grown up college town. Its friggin awesome! Anyways, we drove straight home (yorktown) from your place last night, took 4 hours, so we got here at 3am.

Also , I'm gonna call today about those fuel rails and see when we can get into the shop.

I had a good talk with you guys, Can't wait to go and see you out in VA. I hope your happy with the parts and if you need more help make sure you call me with a phone that works. Next time you come we will invite Barbie over.

I'm trying to figure out the mounting situation for the front mount... I'm a little confused onto how it bolts up, do you have any pics? or anyone?

haha yea tony definetly has an interesting group of neighbors.. guess i shoulda come over there eh? and thats a hell of a drive for some parts guys.. and Why do you like Rt .27? hehe thats a main drag around here come on out and i'll show you some backroads

PS: i think im gonna set up a maryland fiero get together at my farm .. "way out really in BFE compared to tony and only 20 minutes away from him" .. you guys are more than welcome if you wanna join and im sure we'll have a cruise to do.

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Yeah, I'll be in... just gotta finish this car!

quote Originally posted by RandomTask:

So heres a question, last night I read something saying the clutch needs to be machined down to .840" from the ring gear. I had this one machined to .840" from the mounting surface, (where my hand is) just a little worried, someone have an answer?

i think this is the routing for the belt . the tensioner should pull way up towards the alternator

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quote Originally posted by timmer: i think this is the routing for the belt . the tensioner should pull way up towards the alternator

hahaha, I wish it was that easy . Is there sarcasm inserted in that post? A couple things are wrong. First, the belts are at different spacings from the motor, its two systems, not one (look at the crank pulley) 2nd. The top right pulley in the picture is not going to be there, it interferes with the decklid. talking to tony, I think i have it all figured out. Thanks

no problem ,i didn't see the diffference on the bottom pully . no sarcasm intended. good luck it will be interesting to see it done

Hey Joe, I gotta work today/tomorrow (school is killin me..) I don't know how much time I can commit but hope to come by (weather permitting) sometime. I'll give you a call!!

quote Originally posted by Toddster: You gonna get personalized plates? DTH TRAP

quote Originally posted by RandomTask: already getting them, FYR HZD

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Hahahaha, awesome I'm running over saturday to U WRENCH IT, you want me to look out for anything for you?

quote Originally posted by RandomTask: So heres a question, last night I read something saying the clutch needs to be machined down to .840" from the ring gear. I had this one machined to .840" from the mounting surface, (where my hand is) just a little worried, someone have an answer?

.84o from the mounting surface of the flywheel to the crank - - - to the friction surface for the flywheel.
Sounds like you got 'er where she should be.

GL!
--Allen

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quote Originally posted by RandomTask: Hahahaha, awesome I'm running over saturday to U WRENCH IT, you want me to look out for anything for you?

wish I had some $$$ I'm always looking for the motor/tranny swap

Well there was NOTHING at u-wrench-it (which is now pick-n-pull). Usually there are about 3-4 Fiero's. This time there were none I did however pick up my oil filter adapter the one that pushes the filter foward (WCF list's it for $74). Picked it up for $3 and was on my way... Oh and I got a LOT done over the last couple of days, and have TONS of pictures. Will post them this afternoon.

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More pics to come this afternoon!

quote Originally posted by RandomTask:

<BUMP> so thats what you need help with? Yikes! you have a wiring diagram, right? How's this comin'?

quote Originally posted by USFiero: How's this comin'?

Well, ya went and sold it, huh?