Cover up these ac lines. Moisture gets in the system in this weather really quickly and then you will have to replace the dryer when you reinstall the freon. Use a sandrich wrap and rubber bands..it will help to keep the water out

Heres what I did today clean up pretty much everything:

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I've been doing lots of cleaning and painting I'll try to get some pics up this evening

quote Originally posted by NCTyphoonKid: does it matter which harmonic balancer I use? Can i use the stock 2.8 one?

Yes, you can use the 2.8 one, but if you use the 3.4 one, make sure you transfer the Timing mark from the 2.8 balancer to the 3.4 balancer.

quote Originally posted by mattwa: Yes, you can use the 2.8 one, but if you use the 3.4 one, make sure you transfer the Timing mark from the 2.8 balancer to the 3.4 balancer.

Thanks Matt
Korey

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Korey "Plastic Makes It Possible"
86 Pontiac Fiero SE gold on black options incl luggage rack,power windows,power door locks,sunroof,4 spd,GT lace wheels,3.4 swap in progress
86 Fiero sport coupe 2.5 4cyl/5speed
86 Fiero GT black,grey ground effects (in pieces)
86 Buick Grand National bone stock
93 GMC Typhoon #1710 black on black bone stock

I know you folks like pics so here are some pics

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Looks like you decided to go the 'factory look' route. Which injectors did you end up using?

I hope you drilled and tapped the starter mounting holes on the opposite side before you put all the top end stuff on that block....
I didn't note that you mentiond it anywhere, and that engine is awfully tuff to spin over and get it rightside up again on that stand now...Just saying....

quote Originally posted by randye: I hope you drilled and tapped the starter mounting holes on the opposite side before you put all the top end stuff on that block.... I didn't note that you mentiond it anywhere, and that engine is awfully tuff to spin over and get it rightside up again on that stand now...Just saying....

No not yet but it actually isn't too hard to get it rightside up imo.I've already done it one time with the top end stuff on and I didn't have a problem

Got the starter drilled last night (Thanks Galen) Today the engine is coming off the stand.

Got the motor back in Friday and yesterday I finished putting all the hoses and the exhaust back on the car. It may be running tomorrow if everything goes right.
Korey

Looks good, Korey.....How's it run?

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quote Originally posted by CowsPatoot: Looks good, Korey.....How's it run?

I'm hoping to try and get it running today The timing is way off on it.

Wow I haven't been on here in awhile mainly because I've been busy with the gf,school and other projects.Anyway as some of you may or may not know the gold cars 2.8 blew a headgasket and destroyed the bearings in it but the block is fine and we think the crank is fine also.The 4spd out of the gold car went into my 86 SC so I have one running and driving right now . The 3.4 which was planned to go into the gold car will be installed into my black 86 GT. As for the gold car it has no motor/trans in it, the 2.8 is on the stand and will be getting rebuilt, I'm also buying a rebuilt 4spd from John in Asheboro. The gold car will be going back to stock but I intend to make improvements it will be getting pretty much all poly bushings,brake lines will be getting replaced,pretty much new suspension,new hoses,new paint,already got the wheels I want (the GT lace wheels) so one thing is done. I will try to post pics soon
Korey

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today i'm going to be removing some of the old hoses from the car. Anybody recommend a good paint to paint the space frame and suspension pieces

We are using POR15 on Fierfly...but Kento does a wonderful job with powdercoating there in Winston. Sandblasting the cradle might be an issue though.

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quote Originally posted by CowsPatoot: We are using POR15 on Fierfly...but Kento does a wonderful job with powdercoating there in Winston. Sandblasting the cradle might be an issue though.

Greg do you know where I can get POR15 at? I saw that Kento was doing powdercoating I may see if I can get him to do some parts

No. Try again. There is a plus between the two pictures. Look at the pictures again, this time without seeing "color".

quote Originally posted by NCTyphoonKid: Greg do you know where I can get POR15 at? I saw that Kento was doing powdercoating I may see if I can get him to do some parts

I have found it is easiest just to order it directly. Can't seem to find it any cheaper...and their shipping charges are real good ($11 to ship a gallon of Metal Ready and 2 quarts of paint). http://www.por15.com

quote Originally posted by CowsPatoot: I have found it is easiest just to order it directly. Can't seem to find it any cheaper...and their shipping charges are real good ($11 to ship a gallon of Metal Ready and 2 quarts of paint). http://www.por15.com

Thanks Greg I think I'll be looking into that since alot of people use it and have had good results

Just remember....just like any paint, most of the results are determined by the prep. POR15 has some really specific prep instructions, and if they are followed it is real easy to get good results even with a brush.

quote Originally posted by NCTyphoonKid: Paul I just don't see it I've been looking at the two pics for the last five mins and I can't see it

Whats in the first picture? What's in the second picture?

quote Originally posted by L67: Whats in the first picture? What's in the second picture?

first pic: Ford Tractor second pic: paint cans with paint

Tractorrrr........ ?????

He's referring to tractor paint.

Painnttttttt..... ?????

quote Originally posted by 1986 Fiero GT: He's referring to tractor paint.

I kind of figured when he said to look at the pics again

quote Originally posted by 1986 Fiero GT: He's referring to tractor paint.

Yes. Best stuff in the world.

Tractorrrrr Paintttt!!!!!

I use Valspar. It's really tough stuff, cheap, and stores much better than POR15. You can get it at Tractor Supply.

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quote Originally posted by L67: I use Valspar. It's really tough stuff, cheap, and stores much better than POR15. You can get it at Tractor Supply.

Cool I'll look into this also.