Didn't work for a PM so I'm posting them here.

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Chris_Oslo_Nelson@hotmail.com

Oh crap...........I wonder where this thread will go

VIDEO Oslo.........VIDEO.........

Man, those are some BIG wheels. Good-looking car.

I can't put video up on the forum. First of all I don't know how to get it onto the computer (Windows XP is a pain for that stuff...), and secondly even if I did I don't have any hosting space anywhere. Anybody that does have web space, contact me.

Oslo, anyway I can get a copy of all your 20th footage including at Waterford?
That would be sweet!!

Steve

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Now over 400 pics of our 18 Fieros:
http://www.cardomain.com/id/fiero5

Oslo, contact Capt Fiero here on the forum. He was telling people that they could ftp their pics and video to his server.

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Mike...86 GT 4 Speed
"Sucks to be me..."

It's a little more fun watching going down the highway at 60+ so that you cant even see the wheel, it looks like the car is riding on the 13" rotors

One blank tape comming to ya...............

Heya PR,

I haven't heard the stories about what happened to your car. I am a very big fan of what you have done, but I have just caught some people talking about how it broke or blew up, but never went into detail. I hope it wasn't serious. I'd like to see your 1/4 times because I am building a similiar 3800 SC w/o the NOS, and would like to know if any mods might be a hazard for a short term breakdown.

PS Awesome car!

Thanks,
Greg

quote Originally posted by FieroGTguy: Heya PR, I haven't heard the stories about what happened to your car. I am a very big fan of what you have done, but I have just caught some people talking about how it broke or blew up, but never went into detail. I hope it wasn't serious. I'd like to see your 1/4 times because I am building a similiar 3800 SC w/o the NOS, and would like to know if any mods might be a hazard for a short term breakdown. PS Awesome car! Thanks, Greg

Thanks.......gave you a +.........
in this build the only thing you will want to concentrate on is making the lower end bullet proof. You will need $$$$$ and a good machine shop. These are the issues I'm having right now. The second issue you want to nip in the bud is heat. Heat is a destroyer of engines in many ways and boosted engines not only run hotter they are very tempermental with getting hot in a fast hurry. Do EVERYTHING you can to keep the temp down. LMK if you need any more help.

quote Originally posted by PURPLE REIGN: Oh crap...........I wonder where this thread will go .....

Please, I hope no one it THAT petty. I said it before... I like your car. I like your mods. And, it sucks that it broke.

All that other stuff has nothing to do with your car.

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Blue 87 GT w/ 4th generation Firebird interior.
Suncoast Fieros

quote Originally posted by mrfixit58: Please, I hope no one it THAT petty. I said it before... I like your car. I like your mods. And, it sucks that it broke. All that other stuff has nothing to do with your car.

No doubt..........go read the final story in the trash can...........

quote Originally posted by Oslo: I can't put video up on the forum. First of all I don't know how to get it onto the computer (Windows XP is a pain for that stuff...), and secondly even if I did I don't have any hosting space anywhere. Anybody that does have web space, contact me.

PM or email me - video and Windows XP is SIMPLE! If you have MiniDV, I'll convert it and host it ..

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Boomtastic

Hey Boomtastic, when do you think you'll bless your webspace with movies of the Prostreet coming alive? The Dirty Rat vs. Prostreet race is over, we want the Prostreet NOW!

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Christian Thomas
87 Pontiac Fiero GT Maroon/Silver

quote Originally posted by PURPLE REIGN: Thanks.......gave you a +......... in this build the only thing you will want to concentrate on is making the lower end bullet proof. You will need $$$$$ and a good machine shop. These are the issues I'm having right now. The second issue you want to nip in the bud is heat. Heat is a destroyer of engines in many ways and boosted engines not only run hotter they are very tempermental with getting hot in a fast hurry. Do EVERYTHING you can to keep the temp down. LMK if you need any more help.

A "+" back at ya. I am about to post my "plan" as far as mods go. I am still curious what exactly went wrong with yours. You can PM me if you wish. I'll PM you the link of my master plan. I'd love a detailed critique.

Thanks man,
Greg

kinda sounds like the same type thing that killed the 2.8 in my 87. the thing started knocking after I ran it hot for too long, spun a bearing

not sure what happened when it overheated because the temp guage showed normal temps up until i saw steam and heard noises from the engine bay :roll:

quote Originally posted by FieroGTguy: A "+" back at ya. I am about to post my "plan" as far as mods go. I am still curious what exactly went wrong with yours. You can PM me if you wish. I'll PM you the link of my master plan. I'd love a detailed critique. Thanks man, Greg

From what it looks like I had a bad radiator cap up front ( such a stupid small part can cause so much trouble ) when you have a bad cap, it changes the boiling point of your coolant, therfore on hotter days it was always running warm. Also I was running without a thermostat which is a little no no, when pushed on a hot day that is when it overheats. Then when the engine cant get rid of all that heat it will preignite or detonate, firing in a cycle other then the power stroke and beating on the rod bearings. Technically you should hear this happening, sounds lightly like a diesel but I never heard anything no did I see anything on the scanner while driving around for 6 weeks. So I'm still in a wonder of what happened.

damn, those wheels look even better when they're actually turning

too bad ya can't keep an engine in it :P

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My Car

Hey Nice Car and great guy to park beside at the show! Thanks for all the hospitality from you and GTGeff and friends!! Plus a + for you for everything. I feel your pain on the judging side. One minute you say they will come to you and judge it then they wouldn't?! Great show of Fieros but things could have been better.
Matt Jackson

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MRJ
MY 86GT For Sale
More of the 86GT Email ME if intrested!

[This message has been edited by MRJ (edited 07-23-2003).]

quote Originally posted by MRJ: Hey Nice Car and great guy to park beside at the show! Thanks for all the hospitality from you and GTGeff and friends!! Plus a + for you for everything. Matt Jackson

Thanks Matt.......one back at ya......... I've always wanted an 88 maroon GT or Formula

quote Originally posted by PURPLE REIGN: From what it looks like I had a bad radiator cap up front ( such a stupid small part can cause so much trouble ) when you have a bad cap, it changes the boiling point of your coolant, therfore on hotter days it was always running warm. Also I was running without a thermostat which is a little no no, when pushed on a hot day that is when it overheats.

I'll tell ya that I've never run hotter than 210 F, even pushing real hard on the street. At Waterford, after about 3 laps I was running 240 F, which stayed stable but I had my concerns about it going higher. I was pushing it hard just like you were and carring hi rpm into the turns (heck, everywhere on the track for that matter).

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quote Originally posted by California Kid: [QUOTE]Originally posted by PURPLE REIGN: From what it looks like I had a bad radiator cap up front ( such a stupid small part can cause so much trouble ) when you have a bad cap, it changes the boiling point of your coolant, therfore on hotter days it was always running warm. Also I was running without a thermostat which is a little no no, when pushed on a hot day that is when it overheats.

I'll tell ya that I've never run hotter than 210 F, even pushing real hard on the street. At Waterford, after about 3 laps I was running 240 F, which stayed stable but I had my concerns about it going higher. I was pushing it hard just like you were and carring hi rpm into the turns (heck, everywhere on the track for that matter).

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So arent you running some sort of BIG radiator ? how about the pump ? 240 is a little warm

Not a track pic, but what a mugshot.

Sorry, had to do it.

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JASON.........WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU GET THAT ???????????!!!!!!!!!

quote Originally posted by PURPLE REIGN: So arent you running some sort of BIG radiator ? how about the pump ? 240 is a little warm

Running a 4 Core, restrictor flange instead of thermostat, stock Corvette short shaft water pump, and 185 thermal switch for fan. Like I said, I really was driving the engine hard.

I love the "Batman" pic from Xantavar LMAO

Come on... you can't forget the priceless shot from Dells Run too

Now that's how you clean the inside of the engine bay!

HMMMMMMMMM .......I think I;m going to try me a bigger radiator.........

quote Originally posted by MinnGreenGT: I love the "Batman" pic from Xantavar LMAO Come on... you can't forget the priceless shot from Dells Run too Now that's how you clean the inside of the engine bay!

Flintstones, meet the Flintstones...

Funny...I had suggested that we get a midget in the engine bay to get it through the judging lanes!

You should get that one piece of the air dam attached. That would help.

quote Originally posted by Xantavar: Flintstones, meet the Flintstones... Funny...I had suggested that we get a midget in the engine bay to get it through the judging lanes! You should get that one piece of the air dam attached. That would help.

Man .....these people digging up these pictures .............the difference here is there was no engine at all.

quote Originally posted by GT86: Man, those are some BIG wheels. Good-looking car.

Thats exactly what I was thinking. They look incredible! What size?

quote Originally posted by PURPLE REIGN: JASON.........WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU GET THAT ???????????!!!!!!!!!

Not tellin'

quote Originally posted by doublec4: Thats exactly what I was thinking. They look incredible! What size?

It's a TSW Spindle 19 x 8 with 245-35 r19 Nitto Extreme 555

quote Originally posted by MRJ: Hey Nice Car and great guy to park beside at the show! Thanks for all the hospitality from you and GTGeff and friends!! Plus a + for you for everything. I feel your pain on the judging side. One minute you say they will come to you and judge it then they wouldn't?! Great show of Fieros but things could have been better. Matt Jackson

Thanks for your comments Matt. The wife & I enjoyed meeting you and the West Virginia gang. Jeff

Hey Geff..........gave ya a + just because...........

quote Originally posted by PURPLE REIGN: HMMMMMMMMM .......I think I;m going to try me a bigger radiator.........

I am surprised that you think you need a bigger radiator. I am running a turbo with the 3800 and the stock cooling system seems to have no trouble in keeping up with it even if the A/C is on, it is 100 degrees outside, and I am sitting in traffic. My coolant temps have never gone above 205 degrees F.

You weren't running NOS on the stock 3800 SC pistons were you? If so, you are a bad little boy. Better step up to the $899 coated forged units available from intense if you want to spray.

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1987 Fiero Coupe 3800 Series II Intercooled Turbo
1987 Trans Am GTA 5.7L Superram 4L60-E
1985 Fiero SE 2.8 (soon to have an L36)

Fiero-related Conversions Performed:
1985 SE 3800 Series 1 SC 4T60-E
1987 Coupe 3800 Series II Turbocharged 4T60-E
1987 SE 3.4 TDC 5-speed
1984 Coupe SBC V8 non-OD to 4T60 OD swap, electric power steering install
1985 SE 3800 Series II Supercharged 4T60-E

http://dtcc.cz28.com

quote Originally posted by Darth Fiero: I am surprised that you think you need a bigger radiator. I am running a turbo with the 3800 and the stock cooling system seems to have no trouble in keeping up with it even if the A/C is on, it is 100 degrees outside, and I am sitting in traffic. My coolant temps have never gone above 205 degrees F. You weren't running NOS on the stock 3800 SC pistons were you? If so, you are a bad little boy. Better step up to the $899 coated forged units available from intense if you want to spray.

NO they are not stock pistons.............actually they are the forged pistons from Diamond Racing..................and I have only run NOS once a while back. My fitting broke off the fuel regulator so I couldnt even run NOS

quote Originally posted by PURPLE REIGN: NO they are not stock pistons.............actually they are the forged pistons from Diamond Racing..................and I have only run NOS once a while back. My fitting broke off the fuel regulator so I couldnt even run NOS

oh, my bad. well good luck on your next buildup, the 3800 has awesome power potential. If it can be made to go 10s in a FWD grand prix, it will go at least that fast in a Fiero.

So, you got that thing back together so you can come race rockfalls on the 2nd?

Not yet................lets just say..........engine #3 here I come