Nothing to say really just wanted the 200th post!
Great job Rob.
Rich

quote Originally posted by HIOSILVER!: Nothing to say really just wanted the 200th post! Great job Rob. Rich

Hmmm...and to think we just talked about post whoring yesterday.....hehehe

Thanks Rich!

Hopefully, I'll be aquiring a SBC 87GT shortly Carburated. I hope mine can look like yours one day LOL. very nice work

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Hey Chester, get any more snow today?

Nice job, Rob.
Didn't realize (or forgot) that you were doing nitrous, too.
That thing is going to be violent.

Nice work!

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Raydar

88 3.4 coupe. In progress.

Out of my mind. Back in 30 minutes.

Umm shall we compare posts #'s versus time? LOL
Quick question. What size can of POR 15 did you get and how much did it cover? I intend on doing more than just my cradle is why I ask.
HIOSILVER

quote Originally posted by chester: Hmmm...and to think we just talked about post whoring yesterday.....hehehe Thanks Rich!

quote Originally posted by HIOSILVER!: Umm shall we compare posts #'s versus time? LOL Quick question. What size can of POR 15 did you get and how much did it cover? I intend on doing more than just my cradle is why I ask. HIOSILVER

I got a quart and it covered both cradles with plenty to spare.

Rob D.

Contact me if you are selling that gorgeous hammer of yours.

Well, designed the cooling and fuel system and ordered all the AN fittings and braided hoses...Ouch.. but worth the cost...Received wiring harness from Darrell Morse (Thanks man!) and modified.

Wiring harness from Darrell

Elvira lending a hand.

The extra wire

Finished harness.

Rob D.

Finally decided on a location for my torque strut. It took some work because the holes in the strut are way too big for the mounting bolts. I had to make aluminum spacers in both 1/2" and 3/8" to insert into the torque strut holes to eliminate any slop. I then bolted it to the head and the lower tie rod mounting point. Nice sturdy bracket with factory welds I'm pretty much at a stand still cause of the weather. Sub zero temps aren't condusive to painting. But there is a glimmer of hope soon. Supposed to be in the 40's next week...woohoo!

Rob D.

Hey nice job so far. I've been keeping up with this install because it is going to be so clean.

If I may make a suggestion, that strut bar is not going to be very effective right there. On my V8 I tried it, and then found a better spot. Get a welder to fabricate a small oval plate that shapes around two of the adapter plate bolts. Almost like a boomerang but not as angled. On this plate have him weld a large grade 8 bolt pointing outward to the driver side wheelwell and slip the strut onto that. Then put a nut and washer on it and you are done. Thus so, you will have invented your own strut bracket. Make sure the strut bushing diameter is exactly that of the bolt before you weld it in. I will try to e-mail you some pics of mine. The strut positioning without the angle seemed to give it alot more stability -vs- when it was at the angled position off of the engine head.

Looking good Rob. Definately a one of a kind V8 install. That GT is going to be a MEAN machine when you get it on the street!

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'87GT 6" Drop on 17's, Can you say "Bagged"? Bags are on the way! (Custom paint, interior, stereo, exhaust, intake, spoiler)

'93 Eagle Talon TSI AWD (Big 16G, HKS Turbo Timer, Electronic Boost Controller, Intake and Exhaust)
'91 Eclipse- 2.5" Slam

fieros only

quote Originally posted by 80's BOY: Hey nice job so far. I've been keeping up with this install because it is going to be so clean. If I may make a suggestion, that strut bar is not going to be very effective right there. On my V8 I tried it, and then found a better spot. Get a welder to fabricate a small oval plate that shapes around two of the adapter plate bolts. Almost like a boomerang but not as angled. On this plate have him weld a large grade 8 bolt pointing outward to the driver side wheelwell and slip the strut onto that. Then put a nut and washer on it and you are done. Thus so, you will have invented your own strut bracket. Make sure the strut bushing diameter is exactly that of the bolt before you weld it in. I will try to e-mail you some pics of mine. The strut positioning without the angle seemed to give it alot more stability -vs- when it was at the angled position off of the engine head.

Thanks for the input. Originally, I was going to make a bracket and weld it to the cradle. I decided to try this instead. I'm mounting it with hardened bolts and preloading the bar. Did you put bushings in your rod? Or did you just take up the slack and bolt it down? The torque strut I got had about a 3/4" hole so I had to machine bushings to take the slop out of the hemi joints.

Rob D.

I did not use any bushings. I just tightened it against the small ball joint. I wanted to put bushings in it but would have had to sacrifice the size of the bolt to compensate for a bushing install. Make sense ? I hope the ball joint holds up but it looked high quality to me.

Friendly bumpola

Sorry, been sick the last couple of days from this great sub zero weather so no progress on the car I'm, however, feeling better and the temps are supposed to rise a little (like to at least the 30's) so I'll be back out there soon. On a good note I finally ordered my air cleaner. Holly Hi Tek low profile sidedraft air cleaner...Pics to come...

Rob D.

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No motor - Soon to be a bottle fed 383 V8
2.5" Drop
11" Brakes
17" Revolutions
RCC Coilover Suspension
Updated! www.dirtyratracing.org

Well feeling like myself again! We've decided to cruise to Fiero's at Daytona this year so no progress here for a couple of weeks or so. Just got the Formula out to get her ready for the trip. Told Elvira she'll have to drag me back kickin' and screamin' (damn colds getting to me)
I'll post when we return.

Rob D.

quote Originally posted by chester: Well feeling like myself again! We've decided to cruise to Fiero's at Daytona this year so no progress here for a couple of weeks or so. Just got the Formula out to get her ready for the trip. Told Elvira she'll have to drag me back kickin' and screamin' (damn colds getting to me) I'll post when we return. Rob D.

You guys have a safe and fun trip.

Don't worry about finishing the V8, your not allowed because I haven't finished Bob's red one yet

take care!

Hmm...I've been kind of out of the loop on things lately, curious how things are going. Bump!

me to! very much so...any more progress??? Summer is almost here...

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Thanks for the interest! I've been knee deep in Fiero's, but not this one. This week is all about gone for me (Have to go get my Formula ) but I'm going to start again on her next week!

Rob D.

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No motor - Soon to be a bottle fed 383 V8
2.5" Drop
11" Brakes
17" Revolutions
RCC Coilover Suspension
Updated! www.dirtyratracing.org

One of my fav. post. I have followed this from the front to back.

Gives me inspiration to get out & work on mine.

Just wish I knew where all of thos pesky wires go to when I get the V8 finished.

John

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1986 GT 355 Chevy 420hp

Hay Rob,I hope you are going to put some heat shields on to protect your spark plug wires etc. Steve and I are hooping to get a look at the beast one of these days soon. Looks awsome.Russ.K.

So Rob, just one question, when are you going to finish it?

quote Originally posted by 87V6GT: Hay Rob,I hope you are going to put some heat shields on to protect your spark plug wires etc. Steve and I are hooping to get a look at the beast one of these days soon. Looks awsome.Russ.K.

Hey Russ!

The headers are coated and the wires are high temp. I loomed them so they can't move to touch the headers. I'll be around here for the next couple of weeks working on both GT's. Might take a day or two with the Indy to see if it would be faster to get road worthy to bring to Carlisle. It would be trailered but driven around town for the 3 days there. Can't just fill up on 105 at the local rest stop ya know!

Rob D.

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No motor - Soon to be a bottle fed 383 V8
2.5" Drop
11" Brakes
17" Revolutions
RCC Coilover Suspension
Updated! www.dirtyratracing.org

quote Originally posted by chester: I have more then one so its hard to pick which to work on...

Ugh...you poor guy, that must be rough!

Yeah, I know the feeling also.
I want a bumper sticker that says:
"Too many Fieros, not enough time"

Thank you Chester for this EXCELENT post.

quote Originally posted by UltimateFiero: Thank you Chester for this EXCELENT post.

Thanks for your interest!

Rob D.

wow i just noticed, your third break light is aftermarket?

quote Originally posted by fiero go fast: wow i just noticed, your third break light is aftermarket?

Yes it is. The roll bar was designed for an 84 which didn't have the third brake light. I couldn't fit the stock one so I found the LED strip on the net. Gives it a more modern look as well.

Rob D.

How hard is it to install a roll bar? Kinda off subject but yeah well.

quote Originally posted by fiero go fast: How hard is it to install a roll bar? Kinda off subject but yeah well.

Not difficult, just a PITA! If I remember it was 8 bolts on the firewall and 8 bolts on the floor boards plus all the trimmin'

Rob D.

Rob D.

Man...this isn't even my car nor do I ever expect to see or drive it, but man am I ever excited to see it in your fiero! Good luck on the install...and please...for the love of fieros...take lots of pics!!!

Well, engine compartment is DONE!

Tomorrow I install the AN fittings on the coolant tubes, fuel lines and heater core and put that beast into it's final resting place.

The beast!

A little trimin'

Reloomed in red

Done!

Rob D.