Post by: WV Mike on April 12, 2013, 11:44:53 pm
I've been away from the forum for a while and am back. I haven't been able to do anything to my '84 Indy in a long while. It has been sitting in the garage doing not much of anything. I am thinking of getting some new wheels and was wondering if they would fit with stock shocks. I am interested in getting the HP Racing Lightning EVO 18x8 rims with 225/40/18 tires. Will this fit okay? Any issues? Here is a link to the rims:
http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/WheelDetails.cfm?IDNumber=LightningSilver&SKU=227
Thanks,
Mike
Lexington, SC
Post by: Fierofool on April 13, 2013, 08:13:44 am
It might be a good deal on the wheels, but there are any number of other manufacturers that make wheels with that spoke pattern. Surely some of them will have the correct offset. If their calculator doesn't have the 84 listed, do as I did. The 85 GT, 86 and 87 SE and the 86 and 87 GT's all have the same suspension and body lines that would affect clearances.
Post by: Fierofool on April 13, 2013, 08:17:56 am
Post by: WV Mike on April 13, 2013, 08:53:36 am
Did you ever get your brake upgrade done? Tell us about it in the Tech Tips section.
I had gotten started and the 15" GT rims do not work with the 88 Fiero brakes and Corvette 12" disc rotors. So, this is the need for larger rims.
Post by: WV Mike on April 13, 2013, 08:56:05 am
Welcome back. I used the "Will It Fit" function on the dealer's website and by inserting 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE Coupe, which is the identical body and suspension, it says it won't fit. The information that isn't given for the wheels is the offset and that may be the problem. With a custom wheel and tire, sometimes the only way to find out is to mount it onto the vehicle. In the case of the rear of the Fiero, the combo can be bolted to the hub and checked for clearance with the car on a lift since the tire and spring boss on the rear strut don't change relationship as the suspension travels up and down. The front is a little different and must be on the ground to check for up and down as well as clearance when turning left or right.
It might be a good deal on the wheels, but there are any number of other manufacturers that make wheels with that spoke pattern. Surely some of them will have the correct offset. If their calculator doesn't have the 84 listed, do as I did. The 85 GT, 86 and 87 SE and the 86 and 87 GT's all have the same suspension and body lines that would affect clearances.
Thanks.
Post by: redraif on April 18, 2013, 11:55:14 am
I cleared perfect in the front with it lowered 1.5 inch or so on the indy with a 18x8 in a 39 offset (spacer) stock front suspention. If you want... I can try mine on yours and see how everything sits in the rear. it will be a 39 due to the spacer but its darn close. I got tmy fronts with the idea of doing a future brake upgrade and wanted the offset to be correct for the conversion. So that means temporary spacers up front. Tires are 225/40 18 as well. My rears are 18x8.5 45 offset.
Yipes... I just saw you are in sc.... so the trial fit is not going to work. Maybe I can try them on another local members car that is all stock? Would just need a car that would fit the bill...
Post by: Fierofool on April 18, 2013, 03:58:04 pm
Post by: WV Mike on May 02, 2013, 07:08:43 am
Post by: WV Mike on May 04, 2013, 03:27:03 pm
Post by: redraif on May 05, 2013, 03:31:33 pm
Just kidding... looks good!
I have the Drag dr-34s in matte black on my indy. Please post a pic when you get them all the way installed.
Here's the indy... previous owner modded the paint scheme, so I went w it.
Post by: WV Mike on May 05, 2013, 09:28:35 pm
Oh sweet those look awesome! Thanks for sharing. I bought the Drag DR-19s.
Post by: redraif on May 06, 2013, 08:32:18 am
What's the offset on Those?
Post by: WV Mike on May 06, 2013, 08:45:38 pm
Post by: WV Mike on June 16, 2013, 05:50:57 pm
Post by: redraif on June 20, 2013, 09:03:05 am
Post by: Fierofool on June 20, 2013, 09:11:53 am
Post by: WV Mike on June 21, 2013, 09:00:54 am
They look good. I totally feel the work in progress
Thanks. Me too.
Post by: WV Mike on June 21, 2013, 09:04:21 am
What other plans do you have for the car?
I've got to redo the wiring and interior, since it has an internal fire. I want to change it from notch back to fast back. Have the motor rebuilt. Painted. I bought the Indy as a project car for my son to help me work on since he is thinking about being a mechanic.
Post by: Fierofool on June 21, 2013, 12:32:19 pm
I don't know that the Indy's ever came with an econo 3:32 transmission, so with the standard 4:10 transmission, your maximum speed will be about 60 mph. At that speed you are running the engine up close to 4000 rpm. The 5-speed would drop it down below 3000 at 70 mph.
Post by: WV Mike on June 21, 2013, 10:23:11 pm
I think you'll find that the wiring for the rear of the car to accommodate the fastback will be a major task due to the 84's unique wiring and grounding. If you could find one, upgrading to an 85 or 86 4-cylinder and dropping in a 5-speed Isuzu transmission would vastly improve the reliability, streetability and economy.
I don't know that the Indy's ever came with an econo 3:32 transmission, so with the standard 4:10 transmission, your maximum speed will be about 60 mph. At that speed you are running the engine up close to 4000 rpm. The 5-speed would drop it down below 3000 at 70 mph.
Thanks. Did not know much about the transmission. I do have a donor 84 Fiero that I may be taking the transmission out and putting into the Indy, until I can upgrade to a 5 speed transmission.