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Unique engine swap in my '88 GT by 268 GT
Started on: 08-01-2005 02:42 AM
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Last post by: 268 GT on 11-23-2008 11:25 PM
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Report this Post01-13-2007 10:24 PM Click Here to See the Profile for GT2efieroSend a Private Message to GT2efieroDirect Link to This Post
Not only am I interested the tube frame, but also to see this car completed. I am egar to see how the twin motors end up working together on the same diff. It's tough finding time to finish work on our cars but don't get discouraged and keep up the good work. Alot of us are following intently. hmm i wonder if i can get my hand on one of those tube frames for my car......ah i could only dream, plus it would pry cost me a pretty penny.
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Report this Post04-06-2007 01:33 AM Click Here to See the Profile for FieroseverywhereSend a Private Message to FieroseverywhereDirect Link to This Post
Anything new happening?
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Report this Post04-06-2007 01:28 PM Click Here to See the Profile for spc15tdimeSend a Private Message to spc15tdimeDirect Link to This Post
This will be so incredibly sick when its finished if it works as advertised. Crazy awesome ideas and good work on the homework and research
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Originally posted by thumper_64735:

My idea has always been to try putting a APU out of a helicopter into a car. Its the same engine used on the Y2K bike. Lightwieght - only about 80 lbs, 200HP, and around 20,000 RPM, if I remember right (I'm airframe, not engines, lol) I figure if they can put it in a bake, why not a car? Maybe one of these days I'll try it. I could just see the Wal - Mart oil change guy's eyes would do when he opened the hood to change the oil, lol. ahhh well, maybe one day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



The Y2K bike has an Allison 250, which I build. I have never heard of it being used as an APU. Its usually a main power engine that is much more than 80 lbs, almost 300 dry. The faster of the 2 turbine sections rotates at about 53,000 RPM and puts out about 400 shaft HP. (Less HP for the bike because they use retired pieces of crap). Start saving if your gonna put one in a car... or better yet take out a mortgage to pay for it.


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Report this Post06-03-2007 12:58 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 268 GTSend a Private Message to 268 GTDirect Link to This Post
Here is my latest update guys. I'll let the pics do the talking.

























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Report this Post06-04-2007 11:21 AM Click Here to See the Profile for SAFASTROClick Here to visit SAFASTRO's HomePageSend a Private Message to SAFASTRODirect Link to This Post
Forgive me if this was stated earlier, but what kind of nose is that? Is it a kit? Could it be modded to fit on a stock Fiero chassis??
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Report this Post06-04-2007 11:29 AM Click Here to See the Profile for FieroseverywhereSend a Private Message to FieroseverywhereDirect Link to This Post
Man that looks great. I was really hoping that this thread was not dead. Glad to see that the project is still going. I'm considering a couple of harley v-twins (maybe 3) mounted together as a future project. Can wait to see this thing together.

Patiently waiting for more info.
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Report this Post06-04-2007 11:32 AM Click Here to See the Profile for SAFASTROClick Here to visit SAFASTRO's HomePageSend a Private Message to SAFASTRODirect Link to This Post
Well....I just found out part of the answer to my own question......the nose is from Graber.....go figure.....but could you mod that nose to fit a Fiero? I know the windshield lip is too far forward for the Fiero......but I think you could fiberglass an extention on to make it fit the Fiero windshield lines......hmmmm
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Being a member of the mini-sprint community, where we use everything from CR250's to R6's to ZX-12's for power, I can appreciate the potential here.

My dad and I have considered (and even had the motor for a while) a '27 model T roadster done track nose style with the Kawi ZX-12. Single engine makes it easy, because there are u-joints available that fit the tranny output spline. We figured a dry weight of right around 1200 lbs, which would make even a single engine a monster, much like the SMART CAR with a GSXR, and Huyabusa Austin Mini.

I also know a guy who is putting a single 'busa in a Porsche 914.

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Report this Post06-05-2007 12:36 AM Click Here to See the Profile for 268 GTSend a Private Message to 268 GTDirect Link to This Post
Thanks for the interest guys. I will be sure to post updates as they occur.

Not sure if Steve is interested in selling just nose pieces but I will ask him.


Here is the prototype.




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Report this Post06-05-2007 07:40 AM Click Here to See the Profile for ltlfrariClick Here to visit ltlfrari's HomePageSend a Private Message to ltlfrariDirect Link to This Post
Impressive work but I have to say that your chassis looks awfully 'spindly' especially when compared to the one in the later picture (not that I'm any expert or anything even close). Is your chassis design based on any proven pattern since it just looks to me like it would certainly twist a hell of a lot, at least as it is now.
ps. Not meant to be negative or critical, just asking the question 'coz I'm interested, that's all

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Report this Post07-01-2007 09:46 AM Click Here to See the Profile for wiccantoySend a Private Message to wiccantoyDirect Link to This Post
any updates?

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Report this Post07-07-2007 03:27 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 268 GTSend a Private Message to 268 GTDirect Link to This Post
Not yet, I'm on vacation in MN right now enjoying some time off. I hope to have the car (sans body) up and running before the new year. I know that's a ways away but I have about 3 projects going right now plus work so I'm very busy. I appreciate the support guys, it means a lot to me.
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Report this Post07-07-2007 10:17 PM Click Here to See the Profile for carbonfiber_kidSend a Private Message to carbonfiber_kidDirect Link to This Post
looks sweet! I have a question about the white fiero. Where did you get the nose piecs?

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Report this Post07-08-2007 11:38 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 268 GTSend a Private Message to 268 GTDirect Link to This Post
Pisa Corp. They used to have a catalog/website, not sure anymore. Google Pisa Corp....I think the url is pisahq.com or something like that.


Here ya go, found the link.

http://pisafierohq.com/body_panels/front_ends/
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Report this Post12-08-2007 01:44 PM Click Here to See the Profile for kennethmoore77Send a Private Message to kennethmoore77Direct Link to This Post
bump very interesting
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Kenneth, I am pretty sure this project was lost when the OPs barn burnt down a month or two ago. Sorry again 268GT.
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Report this Post12-08-2007 03:46 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 88 Silver FormulaSend a Private Message to 88 Silver FormulaDirect Link to This Post
sooo let me get this stright... you own... at lease 2 fieros, a mustang? a twin turbo 300zx.... and a fukcing viper??? holy to much money batman!!....... good lord.... after i bought the viper.... i think i would have lost all intrest...
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Report this Post12-08-2007 04:21 PM Click Here to See the Profile for mrfieroSend a Private Message to mrfieroDirect Link to This Post
I haven't read this entire tread, so I apologize in advance if this is a stupid question, but......how did this morph from twin Hyabusas in an '88 GT to a completely different car with a tube chassis??
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Report this Post12-12-2007 08:45 PM Click Here to See the Profile for kennethmoore77Send a Private Message to kennethmoore77Direct Link to This Post
im sorry for the loss on the barn i was not aware of this
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digging it up before it goes under. How's it going?
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Report this Post11-22-2008 11:41 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 268 GTSend a Private Message to 268 GTDirect Link to This Post
Hey guys, it's been awhile hasn't it?

Well as posted above the project was completely destroyed in the fire. I have the frame but nothing else.

I still have the '88 GT and I will eventually get around to working on it again but for now I'm concentrating on this.
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What happened!! Fire??
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Originally posted by 268 GT:

Hey guys, it's been awhile hasn't it?

Well as posted above the project was completely destroyed in the fire. I have the frame but nothing else.

I still have the '88 GT and I will eventually get around to working on it again but for now I'm concentrating on this.
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Cool! Ive always wanted to build one of those, but tweak it JUST enough to make it street legal
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Report this Post11-23-2008 12:10 AM Click Here to See the Profile for 268 GTSend a Private Message to 268 GTDirect Link to This Post
Yes, click the link in FieroMadMan's post above mine.


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Originally posted by 268 GT:

Yes, click the link in FieroMadMan's post above mine.


Rob



Wow Dude!! Sorry for your loss, from one Z-owner to another I feel your loss. You had some really nice toys, and that Z, well words cannot describe. Did the insurance pay out ok in the end? What caused the fire?

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Report this Post11-23-2008 09:26 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Dennis LaGruaSend a Private Message to Dennis LaGruaDirect Link to This Post
Sorry to hear about the terrible loss. Its a pity that the project never came to fruition as you had so many hours of work in it.

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Report this Post11-23-2008 11:25 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 268 GTSend a Private Message to 268 GTDirect Link to This Post
Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words.

Dennis,
I'm interested in some details about the turboed 3.4L. I want to do that swap in my 88 GT someday. I already have a complete '96 Lumina LS with the engine in running condition.


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