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Mattwa's 3.4/4T60 Project by mattwa
Started on | : 06-22-2009 12:42 AM |
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Last post by | : pop on 03-31-2010 01:47 AM |
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Sep 25th, 2009
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FallenShadow 2m4 Member Posts: 146 From: Hays, Kansas, USA Registered: Sep 2009
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yup, good luck matt! awsome looking thread. keep up the good work. Who hoo! I own a page a BA thread [This message has been edited by FallenShadow 2m4 (edited 09-25-2009).]
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10:10 AM
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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Yea, my dad told me what duds meant...he said it was an old saying. No kidding. Well i added an Autometer boost/vac gauge and a A/R Gauge. Looks awesome. Here is where I ran the vac line. And I wrapped the car harness section of wiring.
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02:37 PM
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project34 Member Posts: 2424 From: Menasha Registered: Jan 2007
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| quote | Originally posted by mattwa: Yea, my dad told me what duds meant...he said it was an old saying. No kidding.
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The word, "duds," apparently can be traced back to between 1100 and 1500 A.D., which makes it older than at least some of us on this forum. However, the word, "yea," which you just used, goes back even further than that, and that in turn may lead some to question if earlier you were expressing your age in years, or in centuries. In all seriousness though, mattwa, nice work on your 3.4 project! | quote | Originally posted by mattwa: Well i added an Autometer boost/vac gauge and a A/R Gauge. Looks awesome.
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Incidentally, by temporarily removing that gauge pod, and rattle-can spray painting it "Light Saddle," that will help integrate the appearance of the gauge pod better with the current color of the pillar. What I used was a 12-ounce spray can of something called "Tempo Professional Choice," followed by the words, "Custom Color Universal Blend," and also preprinted on the can's label is "No. 865 Universal Blend." Just above that, someone had handwritten on the can, "Lt. Saddle GM." Unfortunately, I don't recall where I bought it. However, the good news is that in their on-line catalog, The Fiero Store's version is called "86-88 Light Tan (Saddle) Interior Spray Paint" (their part number 50943). Anyway, that's just a thought for your consideration.
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06:44 PM
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Sep 26th, 2009
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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What if I like it black? I think it goes well with the Gold/black exterior theme (the engine is a blue/silver theme...because I think it looks cool. I might someday repaint the interior a Tan/black theme. Does anyone have any pictures that show such a theme, so I could get a grip on what parts to paint what color?
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02:00 AM
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project34 Member Posts: 2424 From: Menasha Registered: Jan 2007
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| quote | Originally posted by mattwa: I might someday repaint the interior a Tan/black theme. Does anyone have any pictures that show such a theme, so I could get a grip on what parts to paint what color? |
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Here are pictures of one such interior (reproduced from a thread titled, "Interior pictures," in General Fiero Chat): | quote | Originally posted by mikejhjr:
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[This message has been edited by project34 (edited 09-26-2009).]
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03:25 AM
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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It seems like there is just a little to much black in there for my liking, but thats a minor detail. Looks awesome! [This message has been edited by mattwa (edited 09-26-2009).]
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03:50 PM
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Sep 28th, 2009
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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08:06 PM
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NCTyphoonKid Member Posts: 1277 From: Trinity, NC USA Registered: Jun 2008
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Good work Matt!
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08:42 PM
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NCTyphoonKid Member Posts: 1277 From: Trinity, NC USA Registered: Jun 2008
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08:46 PM
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Oct 5th, 2009
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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Look what I did today! Fog light switch from a 86 6000 STE, going to be used as such! Came out pretty well. Looks pretty stock to me if I didn't know better. ------------------ [This message has been edited by mattwa (edited 10-05-2009).]
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10:20 PM
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Oct 13th, 2009
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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Got a digital Cruise control module from a 92 Grand Prix. and a 4T60 dipstick from pull-a-part last weekend. I modded the stock Fiero cruise cable to work with the newer module, and it works great! I should be getting my engine back soon, too.
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10:44 PM
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DeLorean00 Member Posts: 4251 From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV Registered: Aug 2005
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Looking good buddy!!
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10:51 PM
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Oct 19th, 2009
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pocket dude 411 Member Posts: 104 From: Warren,Michigan,USA Registered: Dec 2008
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Anything else new on it?!
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02:44 PM
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kyunderdawg Member Posts: 4373 From: Bowling Green, KY. USA Registered: Aug 2008
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Yeah, make sure to let us know how that new hair dryer works for ya, Matt. How 'bout I drop my car off to you so you can get started on it? [This message has been edited by kyunderdawg (edited 10-19-2009).]
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03:20 PM
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Hulki U. My-BFF Member Posts: 5949 From: Back home in East Berlin, PA Registered: Apr 2008
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It's good to see you still plugging away, Matt. We're proud of you! ------------------
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04:28 PM
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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Small Update. Since I have very limited funds, I like to add smaller things while I'm waiting for bigger things (aka engine). So i went to Pull-A-Part again last weekend, saw a 85 Fiero (rusted to the moon) and got a few parts from it, nothing special. Base coupe. But the main thing is that I got a Auto-dimming mirror with compass and temp. from a 98 Aurora. It's missing the switch but I got it for $5, compare that to about $250 Brand new. I already tested it, It's really neat how it works. So Today I did all the wiring for it, plus the wires for the Air Temp Sensor, Plus I did all the wiring for the planned fog-lights. I'm out of room in the fuse box, lol. Question: How do I get the old metal piece off the windshield without breaking the windshield?
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07:39 PM
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kyunderdawg Member Posts: 4373 From: Bowling Green, KY. USA Registered: Aug 2008
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Try an adheisive remover like MEK, just to name one. I got mine from a paint/body parts house. I'm not sure if Lowe's or Home Depot would cary it. Someone else might know for sure or have a better adheisive remover to use. You probably already know this, but don't forget to outline the where the bracket is on the outside of the glass to give you an exact place to put the new one before you remove the old one.
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08:10 PM
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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| quote | Originally posted by kyunderdawg:
Try an adheisive remover like MEK, just to name one. I got mine from a paint/body parts house. I'm not sure if Lowe's or Home Depot would cary it. Someone else might know for sure or have a better adheisive remover to use. You probably already know this, but don't forget to outline the where the bracket is on the outside of the glass to give you an exact place to put the new one before you remove the old one. |
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No i didn't think of that, thanks for the advice.
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08:11 PM
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FieroFiend Member Posts: 692 From: Phoenix, AZ Registered: Apr 2002
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Your not using that A/F gauge for any sort of tuning are you? Narrowband 02 sensor gauges are nearly useless for anything but a light show. If Im mistaken and its a wideband then ignore this.
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10:29 PM
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroFiend:
Your not using that A/F gauge for any sort of tuning are you? Narrowband 02 sensor gauges are nearly useless for anything but a light show. If Im mistaken and its a wideband then ignore this. |
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Yes It's a Narrowband, but why is it useless? I'm not going to use it for "tuning" per say, but to at least keep the A/F in check, since i need to keep a close eye on it for my Turbo with stock pistons.
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10:48 PM
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Oct 20th, 2009
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FieroFiend Member Posts: 692 From: Phoenix, AZ Registered: Apr 2002
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Get a wide band if you want to know what your motors doing all that guage will tell you is if your o2 sensor is working properly by showing its switching. At WOT it will show if it goes rich or lean still but its hardly accurate or precise 1v range vs 5v range its pretty obvious which will have a useful resolution and which will not. Its not something you should trust your engine to.
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12:01 AM
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroFiend:
Get a wide band if you want to know what your motors doing all that guage will tell you is if your o2 sensor is working properly by showing its switching. At WOT it will show if it goes rich or lean still but its hardly accurate or precise 1v range vs 5v range its pretty obvious which will have a useful resolution and which will not. Its not something you should trust your engine to. |
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Ok, I'm not sure if a 7730 ECM can work with a wideband or not.
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12:10 AM
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FieroFiend Member Posts: 692 From: Phoenix, AZ Registered: Apr 2002
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It doesnt have to be what controls your car if all you want it for is to keep your own eye on the AFR's most widebands dont require it interface with the computer at all.
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01:23 AM
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Jncomutt Member Posts: 8902 From: Charlotte, NC Registered: Apr 2001
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I have that same mirror in both my 89 buick and my Fiero. It will fit over the factory fiero "button" on the windshield. Does yours not fit??
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01:24 AM
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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| quote | Originally posted by Jncomutt:
I have that same mirror in both my 89 buick and my Fiero. It will fit over the factory fiero "button" on the windshield. Does yours not fit?? |
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No it doesn't! The "button" is too thin, so it "fits" fine but it wobbles way too much.
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01:26 AM
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Jncomutt Member Posts: 8902 From: Charlotte, NC Registered: Apr 2001
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Hmm weird. You're probably going to have to glue another button over the top of that one or 'shim' the mirror so it stays tight once clicked fully into place.
(Both mine are really tight)
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03:00 AM
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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I think I'll just try and bend the pongs in some and i think it will work. Some guy did it that way in a F-150 with the same mirror and it worked.
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01:38 PM
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hnthomps Member Posts: 5743 From: Columbia, SC Registered: Jul 2003
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Matt, I have virtually the same gauge set up on my turbo 3.4 and also use A/F meter just as a rich/lean indicator when WOT. Nelson [This message has been edited by hnthomps (edited 10-20-2009).]
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09:07 PM
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OH10fiero Member Posts: 1541 From: struther OH Registered: Jun 2002
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Ever since I first got interested in Fiero's I always HATED the tan inerior, but with the black and how you have have yours, I think you just converted me.
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09:14 PM
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Oct 22nd, 2009
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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| quote | Originally posted by hnthomps:
Matt,
I have virtually the same gauge set up on my turbo 3.4 and also use A/F meter just as a rich/lean indicator when WOT.
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That, and its kinda cool to have. BTW, does anyone know where I could get more of the wiring pins for the connector? Or where I could get that switch?
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03:23 PM
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Oct 29th, 2009
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fieromadman Member Posts: 2217 From: Oconomowoc WI, USA Registered: Jan 2003
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Matt, what connector pins do you need? Switch?
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02:11 AM
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Jncomutt Member Posts: 8902 From: Charlotte, NC Registered: Apr 2001
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I get all my GM wiring pins from mouser.com
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01:09 PM
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Nov 1st, 2009
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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Update: My new 36lb Accel injectors came in the mail today. Thanks Fieromadman! I also removed the mem-cal from my 7730 computer, just need to desoldier the PROM...looks like fun. I plan to program the chip myself. [This message has been edited by mattwa (edited 11-01-2009).]
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12:31 AM
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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I should be getting my engine back this month! Engine or bust!
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Nov 2nd, 2009
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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08:25 PM
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Mr.PBody Member Posts: 3172 From: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Registered: Oct 2006
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Cool project, sometimes I wish I went turbo 3400 instead of L67.
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08:43 PM
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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| quote | Originally posted by Mr.PBody:
Cool project, sometimes I wish I went turbo 3400 instead of L67. |
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L67 just seems way to common for me. Yea its a powerhouse and bullet-proof, may do a L67 swap some-day...but I really like the 60-degree family. I would love a Turbo 3.4 DOHC or like you said, a turbo 3400.
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11:16 PM
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Tstang429 Member Posts: 1850 From: Parma, oh Registered: Jun 2008
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You thinking of mounting the intercooler in the passengers rear fender well and adding some ducting like the air intake?. I had thought about it during planning after seeing my fathers 03 tdi beetle has a fender well mounted setup factory. Just food for thought. good luck with that project ohio winters coming soon
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11:30 PM
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Neolithic Shadow Member Posts: 354 From: Tucson, Az, USA Registered: Mar 2008
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the inner fender well seems like a good idea, or depending on clearence, under one of the decklid vents. either way, i think it would be a good idea to put a small electric fan behind it because the stock side scoop doesn't push enough air to make the IC very effecient. in my liquid IC setup, i have the heat exchanger in the fender well and always delt with heat soak issues..i know liquid intercoolers are different from a2a, but nontheless..just my 0.02 also if you still need a y-pipe i may be able to help you out there if i can get my destroyed 2.8 out of the car sometime soon.
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11:37 PM
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Nov 3rd, 2009
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
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I tried the passenger rear fender well, and it didn't seem to fit at all. The intercooler is about 12"x12"x3" (roughly). I do agree about the fan though. Maybe under the driver's side vent? But then I would worry about water getting in it etc. I'm looking for a custom Y-pipe, not a normal one. I already cut one of those up.
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