My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga

[GTRS Fiero]

I'm terrible at painting, but I gave it a try.  For the record, they make it sound so much easier than it is.

[GTRS Fiero]

After seeing how nasty my Fiero looked in some pictures. I decided to try a different method of getting to the dirt.  I used a water-pic.  Much cleaner, now.

[GTRS Fiero]

This weekend, I'll prep my Fiero for a drive next weekend, then won't see it for most of the summer.  This seems backward.  Shouldn't I be driving it in the summer?

[GTRS Fiero]

Ran through 2 tanks of fuel today.  34.7MPG and 35.1MPG, respectively.  No city driving, on the second tank, but did have my headlights open for the second tank and windows down for both tanks.  I'm not sure about and impact on fuel mileage from the windows, but am rather sure the open headlights have a detrimental affect on fuel mileage.  There was road construction, for the second tank.

[GTRS Fiero]

In looking through my collection of parts, usually, the door hinge pins and bushings are in my way.  I have 2 sets for both doors, so a total of 4.  Now that I'm looking for them, I can't find those, some grommets, or a few other parts.  I tore apart my storage unit and the room at the house, twice each, looking for them.  Just watch,  no sooner will I have ordered more, than the ones I have now will show up, repeatedly.

[GTRS Fiero]

For anyone who has done the 7730 conversion, is running rich on startup normal?  I'm being told that it is.

[GTRS Fiero]

I've been looking at some C6 tail lights.  Those rings are very nice.  Maybe I cojld incorporate them into a panel for my Fiero.  Of course, I'd have to add halos to my headlights to match.

[GTRS Fiero]

The problem with my heat-coated EGR block gasket should now be fixed.

[GTRS Fiero]

Although not a fan of loud vehicles, the comparison in sound between Richard's exhaust note and my Fiero's exhaust note was unavoidable.  My Fiero just does not have nearly as nice of a sound.  I'm considering a replacement of my Spintech muffler, but am unsure of what would produce a better sound.

[GTRS Fiero]

Since my starter is original, and may be dragging, I'm considering a replacement.  TopNotch had mentioned that he used a starter from a 1998 through 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, IIRC, and that this starter would work.

Then there was mention of a "gear reduction starter".  Not sure about that.

Any other input on starters?

[Raydar]

TopNotch's starter is a gear reduction starter.

This one is, too. It's what I ordered for my Duke. Will also fit a V6.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AN5WAU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[GTRS Fiero]

What is the benefit of a gear-reduction starter?

[TopNotch]

What is the benefit of a gear-reduction starter?

It weighs a lot less than the stock starter. Less weight for the engine to move, and less weight for you to lift when installing it.

[GTRS Fiero]

Ah.  Those all sound like good things.  Does it require more battery to operate?  Amperage, that is.

[GTRS Fiero]

In pursuit of corrdcting the ride height on my Fiero, I have looked at lowering ball joints, drop spindles, and lowering springs.  Drop spindles seemed to be the way to go, but not the set I got, which will go straight back.

Honestly, since my life depends on the quality of this part, I'm a bit scared to do this.