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All Things Fiero => General Fiero Discussion => Topic started by: pgackerman on November 01, 2015, 09:18:13 pm
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F85gtron and I picked up an '87 Fiero rescue and some spare parts yesterday.
It's slightly infested with lizards and 3.4L'ers. The wasps were evicted by the previous owner just before we moved the car.
As you can tell from the photos, f85gtron couldn't wait to start working once it was pushed on the trailer: https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6212335626585613409?authkey=COTZ94f__Nj51AE (https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6212335626585613409?authkey=COTZ94f__Nj51AE)
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Looks like a worthwhile venture.
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I have a complete upper intake and TB if you need one. I don't see one in your collection of parts. Might even have a dogbone mount, too. With the 3.4 sitting out would be an opportune moment to do a full 7730 DIS with digital EGR since you have the crankshaft sensor, knock sensor all available to build your harness.
Don't forget to check on our 4 truckloads of parts for anything you may need.
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Donations gleefully accepted. ;D
F85gtron has a better idea of what's needed.
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You guys never cease to amaze me!
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As long as you're paid members, the truck loads of parts are yours, free for the picking.
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It might be time for me to 're-up? Can't remember when I paid dues......
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Membership dues run with the calendar year. Anyone paying after RFTH is afforded October, November and December plus the following calendar year.
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I saw at least one upper intake in 4-truck loads of parts that we picked up.
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Please Call First So I Can Let The Dogs In.
Six Seven 8-Nine 8 Five- Zero Five Six 8.
Thanx
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Part of the Fiero Rescue purchase included a new-to-me 7730. The good Fiero shepard (f85gtron) and I installed it in my '88 GT. His '85 already has one.
I can't believe the difference! Response is incredible. Might not have more horsepower, but the power comes without delay. The car is even more fun to drive. 5th gear is usable at a lower speed, which should increase my MPG.
You need a 7730 upgrade if you don't have one.
;D
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1. Where do I sign up?
2. $$$ ?
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We picked up the 7730 with the Rescue Fiero. So for $1000 you too could have a spare Fiero with two 3.4L's, and extra transmission, spare doors, extra seats, and a 7730 with harness.
The (almost) ready-made harness is what made this doable.
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$625.
Includes initial tune.
Car must be in good running condition with half tank of fuel, no exhaust leaks, hot blonde in passenger seat.
Weekend turn around time. (With blonde, may take longer)
-$100 if you already have 7730 ecm on hand
+$100 if dis conversion.
Ron
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I have some questions about other 7730 options but I don't want to divert this thread about your rescue project. Start another so we can ask some questions. Maybe some pictures of your installs, too.
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Great suggestion.
New thread started in market section
http://www.gafiero.org/bbs/index.php?topic=2256.0 (http://www.gafiero.org/bbs/index.php?topic=2256.0)
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Not much progress on the rescue car. Been busy with life.
Pgackerman and I have collected almost all the parts needed to get this puppy in the road.....Just need time. I attempted to drop the cradle because I don't like the wiring the previous owner installed but immediately ran into a problem with the cradle bolts.....specifically the ones in the back that you have to cut a relief window in the metal to get out. Figures.
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...immediately ran into a problem with the cradle bolts.....specifically the ones in the back that you have to cut a relief window in the metal to get out. Figures.
Can you remove the rear bumper bar, and jam a BF screwdriver in beside the nuts to stop them from turning? Might be able to spray some penetrating oil on them, too.
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Rear bumpers off. I'll try the BF screwdriver idea. Willing to try anything simple before cutting! Online, the consensus is that cutting doesn't hurt anything, but sounds like a lot of trouble. However, it may prove to be a dirtier, quicker solution too?
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We worked on the Rescue car today.
- Interior is mostly back together.
- Passenger side rear rotor and caliper replaced
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I REALLY like the interior on this car. The darker colors really simplify and clean things up allot! After working on this car, then getting into my 85, my car feels too "busy" with all the contrasting shades of gray and blue (used to be charcoal gray....i think).
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How did the cradle removal go?
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It didn't. I removed the bumper, which provided a clear view of the offending stud thingy that's spinning, but not enough room from the back to get a set of vise grips on it. Looks like cutting a relief for entry will be the only option.
Good news is, the car has no rust on the trunk and rails. Good sign.
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Cradle removal update!
Pgackerman came over today and he was able to get a set of vise grips on the captive nut in the frame, accessing it from the bumper side, thanks to his unnaturally long skinny arms! Awesome! Thanks Paul! Did not have to cut the frame.
We didn't have time to properly drop the cradle. That will have to wait for another day.
Paul Did get the interior mostly back together and it looks great with sunfire seats. They are VERY comfortable too! The styling goes well with the fastback look, but my opinion is that they wouldn't look right in a notchie.
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Here are some pics of the seats:
https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6258732971484192785 (https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6258732971484192785)
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I like those!
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Today's update.
https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6261679394227151841 (https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6261679394227151841)
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Spoiler alert! (My but crack makes a cameo appearance in one of the shots!)
It feels really good to get the cradle dropped. It will be MUCH easier to get the wiring right. Looks like that's really the only issue....other than the cross coolant tube. Some of the ac wiring looked iffy too. Shouldn't be too long now. I'm getting excited! How bout you, Paul?
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Not about the butt crack.
Its been removed.
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What ever happened to this one?
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It's in the exact same state, still sitting in my garage! It's now used as a shelf and workbench. Neither of us have had corresponding time during mild weather to finish it up. Its possible that it may get dragged to the VoTech school for finishing. They're excited about getting to work on an "old" car.
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That's a great idea! Maybe it'd generate some interest in a Fiero.
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What will happen with the rescue Fieros, now that f85gtron is moving/moved?
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One is in the work shop in Augusta, close to being completed. We have hopes it will be completed in August sometime. It will be an 87gt 3800sc 5sp. Should be super-fun!
The 4 banger 84 went to my brother, who is a professional mechanic by trade and I’ve managed to get him hooked. His first observation of things he likes about working on the fiero is that the service books are real books. He doesn’t have to wait for pages to “load” lol! (He’s young)
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Glad to read this. Maybe your brother will try RFTH.
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So, is the 87 GT up and running?
How about your brother with the '84? I hope he's having a blast.
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Here are some pics of the seats:
https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6258732971484192785 (https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6258732971484192785)
And these.