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NOV 13, 09:54 AM
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1988 Fiero, 1962 CJ-5 and more to come...
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eti engineer
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NOV 13, 09:56 AM
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1988 Fiero, 1962 CJ-5 and more to come...
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Doug85GT
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NOV 13, 12:30 PM
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Looks good. There are a lot of threads on ways to improve horsepower on the 3.4 pushrod. One relatively easy way is to install 1.6 ratio rockers with roller tips. On the 2.8 it is good for about a 10-15 hp increase. I am not sure if you would see that much on the 3.4 because you still start to run into restrictions from the intake. You can also look into aftermarket cams but you need to be careful there. You don't want to fail smog with an aggressive cam.
If you have a lot of time or money on hand, porting your heads and intake will add a few extra horses. You certainly should go over the exhaust manifolds with a die grinder.
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pmbrunelle
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NOV 13, 12:37 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Gall757:
In order to pass California smog inspection, the engine will need to look and function exactly like a stock 2.8, and it will be tested as an 88 engine. There is no visible difference on the outside. I believe you can use the ECM you have, but one of our CA smog experts can verify that. |
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To be clear, what you're saying is that the 3.4 bottom end is illegal in California, and that we can just try to sneak it past smog, knowing they probably won't strip off the heads to measure bore and stroke. At least, this is my understanding of the sitation.
If some Californian could elaborate on the legality of a 3.4 bottom end in a Fiero (dressed with the red stuff), then please share.
Basically, there are two types of "pass smog":
Meet smog requirements legally
Pass smog test illegally
OP, which kind of pass do you require?
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fierosound
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NOV 13, 12:39 PM
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Gall757
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NOV 13, 01:18 PM
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I suspect that modifying the exhaust manifold is illegal too...... 
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Notorio
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NOV 14, 02:13 PM
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eti engineer
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NOV 16, 04:06 PM
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OK, so the engine I am getting is being built. Since I have never put a new or freshly built long block in anything, what should I be doing while re-assembling the rest of the engine and before start up? You know, things like pre-lubing, how to make sure the oil pump picks up right away on start up, etc.? Any recommendations will be appreciated.
I also understand that I will need to get some different injectors. I was going to replace them anyway, but I now need 17 lb/hr injectors, correct? Where is the best place to get these.
Anything else I need to know, please advise. It's been a while since I did this kind of car work and I don't want to miss anything.
Thanks...
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