quote Originally posted by hercimer01: Just thought I would update here. I got hammered by life the last two weeks. My Dad had a stroke so i have been helping him a lot. fortunately it was mild and he just needs to get his plumbing cleaned out. Work slowed to a halt and the heat has just been unreal. I am ready for a test fit on the engine so i can finish the harness and do the cooling/heater lines. I think once I see the engine in the car I will get fired up again. Its also supposed to cool off.

Unexpected things happen. Hope your dad is fine. Getting the engine back in is a milestone I have too. Sure will get you motivated. But still end is not close to move the car for me. Need to install front and front to back brake lines, rebuild calipers, modify suspension, yada yada yada.... It looks maybe by September if all goes very well and you know how that goes restoring old cars

quote Originally posted by hercimer01: Just thought I would update here. I got hammered by life the last two weeks. My Dad had a stroke so i have been helping him a lot. fortunately it was mild and he just needs to get his plumbing cleaned out. Work slowed to a halt and the heat has just been unreal. I am ready for a test fit on the engine so i can finish the harness and do the cooling/heater lines. I think once I see the engine in the car I will get fired up again. Its also supposed to cool off.

Glad to hear your Dad is doing better. Sorry he had to go through that.

I know once I saw that motor sitting on the cradle I would be getting excited about the power in that little car. It would be so much fun to drive,.

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86 Fiero 2M4 Silver, and 86 GT

quote Originally posted by Alex4mula: It looks maybe by September if all goes very well and you know how that goes restoring old cars

Thanks guys for the encouragement.
This is my goal deadline;

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I have been working on it. Heres the low budget part, my wallet. Ive updated the needs list on page 3. I put the belts on today.



My fuel pump/sender is done. I washed out the fuel tank and its ready to install. the cabin is ready to go back together. PCM tune is in the works. I still need an exhaust system. I plan on the Flo-tech Afterburner.

Well my formula just sprung a coolant leak. At first I thought it was just the pump seal, but after looking at it closer it looks might be the timing cover seal under the water pump. Its obvious where its leaking from, defiantly a seal. Wow, more work. Oh and while i was in there i found the AC belt had almost sawed through the lower coolant hose also.

My PCM is on the way. Nosrac had some on the shelf ready to go for a good price. I put my interior back together with a used Alpine deck. I sprayed the cabin floors and the rear firewall with Permatex undercoating and added a little of that blue sound proofing to just the rear firewall on the inside.

Edit; The cradle will be going in tomorrow for a test fit and to finish up the wiring.

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quote Originally posted by hercimer01: My PCM is on the way. Nosrac had some on the shelf ready to go for a good price. I put my interior back together with a used Alpine deck. I sprayed the cabin floors and the rear firewall with Permatex undercoating and added a little of that blue sound proofing to just the rear firewall on the inside. Edit; The cradle will be going in tomorrow for a test fit and to finish up the wiring.

Dammit...I sent you a Manual tuned PCM....Doh
I don't know what I am thinking lately. I will have to send another off today. I will PM you with the details.

Yeah, sorry for the confusion Terrance. Im doing an auto into a 4 speed car. I have been just saying that because I wasn't sure what it takes for the conversion. PM sent.

nosrac, The manual PCM has been returned.

Edit: I received the Auto one.

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Fitting in car to finish up.

I found a computer holder from a 2002 S-10. I cut off the mounting tabs and just screwed it through into the existing tinerman clips.


I mounted it so the plugs are facing down like the old one.


The cooling fins will have to be trimmed a bit.Edit: I cut the back of the console out instead.

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Well i have the PCM wired up and the C203 connector done except for the VSS. I ran the green wire from C1-55 down by the C203 to interface through the diode and cap. It gets hooked to G On C203. What gets done with C203 H?

I still have the C500 left to hook up.

C203 H - VSS signal from the speedometer to the ECM - not used on a 3800

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Thanks phonedawgs! Do you know where C203-H comes out behind the dash? I would like to use it for the Perf Shift wire.

I decided it would just be easier to cut the back of the console out. Maybe it will help keep it cooler too. I removed the steel rod from the mounting tray also. The tray holds the computer just fine with out it. The green tape is only temporary holding the bundles together. I will dress the wire harness after im done wiring.

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The two outside wires - one Orange/Black and one Tan/White hook up to C203 B, and C203 L.

Yes those two wires also run to the fuel pump relay.

This is how I wired my fuel pump relay. C203 B and L doesn't make any sense.



Could you Edit maybe with "paint" or explain?

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Yep - wired like that.

Nope - both switches (oil pressure and ECM controlled relay) normally stay on during the entire time the engine is running.

Is the tach signal ICM white wire paralleled to the PCM C1-54 and C500-C3?

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Just out of curiosity, is that second cable north of the shift cable the throttle cable?

Yes it is the throttle cable. And the line to the south is the Brake Booster line.

quote Originally posted by hercimer01: Is the tach signal ICM white wire paralleled to the PCM C1-54 and C500-C3?

NO

Only the white wire on pin E of the ICM connector gets connected to C500-C3. The PCM pin on C1-54 doesn't get connected to anything.

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Is the old C500 alternator cable supposed to be hooked up? the alternator is now hooked up from the starter. Does that junction block need more juice than what the battery cable fusible link can supply?

It's best to have the cable from the alternator run to the power distribution block. You should use the fusible link end at the power distribution block. Cut shorter the alternator end and put a ring connector on it.

The starter connection is in a less wire friendly place. Using that bolt down there to make electrical connections can lead to problems down the road.

The alternator cable from your 3800 is larger because the 3800 alternators can put out quite a bit more amperage. The fusible link belongs at the 'battery' end of the cable. Electrically using the starter bolt is about the same. GM did that in '84, but quit in '85. Many 84 owners have had problems with that connection and/or fusible links coming loose after baking and vibrating next to the engine and causing them problems.

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quote Originally posted by phonedawgz: It's best to have the cable from the alternator run to the power distribution block. You should use the fusible link end at the power distribution block. Cut shorter the alternator end and put a ring connector on it. The starter connection is in a less wire friendly place. Using that bolt down there to make electrical connections can lead to problems down the road.

I was afraid of the the load on the starter bolt, although that is stock for the GTP, ( I think ). I will change that also.

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I put in an automatic radiator with new lines to the back last night. I also patched my fuel tank where the straps hold it up with fuel tank sealant. It had a pin hole in it. Then I gave it a coat of POR-15, it looks brand new. My cable modem is down so no pics for now.

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I got the fuel tank, pump and filter in tonight. So
close and yet so far.

The fuel lines are done. The throttle cable is connected. The shifter cable bracket is modified and the cable is installed and adjusted. Spark plug are in. Now i have to figure out where im putting the ICM. The cooling plumbing will be next. Still have to do axles and exhaust.

Edit: got the muffler ordered and it will be here Sat. Got he exhaust tubing ordered it will be here Tues.

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I sold my 4 speed out of the GT and the steering column out of the GTP!!! Now i have enough money to get it running.

I ordered the Flotech Afterburner 5036FLT http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-50363FLT/
I ordered 3- 3" 90 degree bends, A 3" X 8" Flex joint, and 2- 2.5" 90 pipes that come out of the muffler, I have the flange.

I also found a 1.5" X .75" brass tee for the heater core return http://www.jagsthatrun.com/...-TBI_Brass-Tees.html


A friend of mine had this laying around.

How the heck do you check the oil level with the dip stick against the firewall !!!???