If memory serves me right, the starter on the 2.8 in the Fiero is on the other side of the block from the other cars with the same engine.
Swapping a genric 3.4 will prolly not be an easy option.
Drilling and tapping new starter holes is a breeze with one of Rodney's relocation kits. Swapping in a 3.4 block would be the same amount of work of just replacing the 2.8 block after that. It would be *much* faster and simpler than installing a 3400 as there are no changes needed to the mounts, wiring, ECM, etc.
I am pretty sure it has been decided that an engine swap is not in the cards for the upcoming weekend. Not trying to be a d*ck, but there is only so much time in a day. Even Tyler said leave it alone for now.
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imo, some things/suggestions/ideas are probably better left to PMs, directed to the build team rather than posted here in open discussion. Us 'arm chair generals' often don't have as good a grasp on situations as the guys who are closely and physically involved with this project.
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imo, some things/suggestions/ideas are probably better left to PMs, directed to the build team rather than posted here in open discussion. Us 'arm chair generals' often don't have as good a grasp on situations as the guys who are closely and physically involved do.
I agree.. The decisions have been made on the engine...
Don, I still have not received that priority mailer... Did it have tracking/delivery confirmation? I do not expect nor want you to resend it... It just has not arrived, or if it did, it was stolen from in front of the house where they dropped all the packages.
I am sad to say that I am headed out for several days and will not have access to the internet; it especially pains me to not be able to watch the live video of the Build of Hope next weekend. I spent a memorable summer in Detroit Lakes. Working in a hospital in Fargo and spending weekends sailing and water skiing on the lakes, cruising the back roads and hitting some dance hall almost every weekend. The name escapes me and it most likely long gone. But, that was about a million years ago, come this March. I was 18, then. This project has brought back many memories of that summer. I just wanted to wish everyone involved with this project the best. For those of you coming into Frazee from out of town, especially from the South and West, travel safely and dress warmly. For those on Tyler's "Dream Team" remember, this is for Tyler and you need to bring your best game to this car. Build this car like it was for your kid. For all those who donated their best wishes, fondest hopes, best advice, money, parts, internet skills, food, lodging, spelling and grammar corrections, transportation, coordination and other skills and lots of things I can't think of right now, pat yourself on the back and feel the warmth. For Tyler's family I wish you the best and only the best. And for Tyler.....just enjoy man, just enjoy. I look forward to seeing lots of pictures, streaming video and endless stories. Have fun, work hard. This is a good thing.
------------------ 1988 GT
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She-ite. those plastic pieces you are looking for, there is only 1 on the bumper reinforcement i removed and it's FUBAR. the mounting point is torn and only a C hair is holding it on. I can send it as it's better than nothing but it IS broken. hopefully somebody else has one. If the guy doesn't show up that is supose to buy my 87GT parts car then it'll be open season on it for parts. I REALLY don't have the time to part it out but for this kid i'll make the time. let me know what you need and if i have it it'll be on the way (within reason, can't afford to mail the whole thing ) Send me a PM with needs and like i said, if the buyer is a no show then i'll start scavanging.
I agree.. The decisions have been made on the engine...
Don, I still have not received that priority mailer... Did it have tracking/delivery confirmation? I do not expect nor want you to resend it... It just has not arrived, or if it did, it was stolen from in front of the house where they dropped all the packages.
Delivery confirmation-yes. I can punch the #s in on-line and see what it shows. And the cashiers check can be tracked by my bank as well. I will be on a road rally early tomorrow morning and all day tomorrow as part of a benefit for a local disabled vet, so I probably won't be able to do anything till Monday. Dunno what else to do about it.
Delivery confirmation-yes. I can punch the #s in on-line and see what it shows. And the cashiers check can be tracked by my bank as well. I will be on a road rally early tomorrow morning and all day tomorrow as part of a benefit for a local disabled vet, so I probably won't be able to do anything till Monday. Dunno what else to do about it.
No worries. I just wanted to make you aware. And thanks for all of your help Don...
She has 3 rooms still available for Fri and Sat nights.
1 Double (2 full size beds) 2 Single Rooms (1 full bed)
She also said that adding a roll-a-way bed in the single rooms in not a problem at all, so even the single rooms will sleep 2.
The room rate is $20 per night. So anyone that needs a place to stay, and or is tight on funds, it would only cost you $20 for 2 nights if you share a room with someone. You certainly are not going to beat that anywhere!
To reserve a room, call the Morning Side motel at 218-334-5021 and tell them you are in town to help with the Tyler project to get the special rate.
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Yeah! I just booked the double at the Morningside for both Friday & Saturday. The wife released me out of our Saturday Night plans. (My son's annual school charity dinner and auctions. She will give my ticket to a neighbor & friend who is a weekend hunting widow or we will donate it back to the school.)
Stopped by Purple Reign's shop this afternoon for some spares. Shaun had not seen this thread. His calendar is open and he may be riding along with me. He offered any parts needed (I think we're covered) and to bring up a load of tools.
hey guys sorry havent been on all day been out and was in the new handicap accessible van that we got (its very sweet besides a ford) and sorry about all the trouble with that intake and stuff i feel like its my fault because of making all those changes on the engine and stuff. And also i already asked this but i dont remember if anyone told me are we changing the gauges to some aftermarket ones or leaving them stock? also WOW my car looks so different all tore apart its amazing how they designed these cars well talk to you guys later Thanks again you guys
Tyler Shipman
------------------ 1986 Fiero GT Grand Am Brakes Mr. Mike's Leather
Tyler, take it from an old man that has been around a bit. Nothing involved in this is your fault! There's nothing here at pff that won't work itself out---you got a great team here and up there-- with a lot of backing, and most of what you read that may seem like a little bickering is just our natural way of ribbing each other.
Just in case anyone needs to know. I just spoke to ROBIN at Morningside. She has only two singles left. She says that some of the people that got doubles did so to allow someone who doesn't have a room a place to stay. I'm going to open up a thread about the Morningside rooms to help keep it easy to read.
-10 8:30am? Those are 2 things I've never experienced before. What's a am? I talked to the powder coat guy. He is going to see if he can do a new set. He wasn't happy with me. He thinks I'm a con artist now. I sent him a link to this thread. He said he would read it over then call me.
hey guys whats new with everyone today Stuart Restad from pelican rapids that donated the crate engine is coming to my house at 2.30 so here in about an hour and a half is coming in his fiero with the 3.4 and showing me the car and he wants to give me a ride so hopefully ill be able to get into the car i hope so my fingers are crossed if not ill tell him to give my dad a ride in it so he can tell me about it and how the power is im excited for his visit and cant wait
Ok, I added the count down timer at the top of Tylers Toy page, and someone changed it... I kinda liked the other one better It was set that when it reached the time of hte build it would change the time to just say "The build is now in progress" What does "DT" stand for on top of the new timer?
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Ok, worked for a couple hours on TylersToy.com. I replaced the flash menu bar on the left, with HTML to match the rest of the site. I also added the beginnings of a gallery page with what pictures I have up till now.
If anyone finds any problems, please let me know.
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hey guys i did get into the fiero and we went for a long cruise i want a 3.4 it was so awesome stuart is a great guy and he made my day and also i got a box full of stuff i got a jacket and shirts sweat shirts and hats i dont remember who sent them thanks for the box of stuff who ever sent that who ever sent it could you tell me thanks again for all the stuff and thanks stuart for the ride and can someone help him make an account cause they wont let him with his hotmail email and doesnt have another one talk to you guys later
Tyler Shipman
------------------ 1986 Fiero GT Grand Am Brakes Mr. Mike's Leather
Oh good...I have been hoping all day that the stuff got to you....cornersonrails did all the screenprinting on the shirts/sweatshirts/jacket and sent them. Again I am so glad the stuff got to you....makes my day! Hope to see you tomorrow! It is Mr. Wake's birthday tomorrow, he is hoping his Steelers deliver a win for him as a present
hey guys i did get into the fiero and we went for a long cruise i want a 3.4 it was so awesome stuart is a great guy and he made my day and also i got a box full of stuff i got a jacket and shirts sweat shirts and hats i dont remember who sent them thanks for the box of stuff who ever sent that who ever sent it could you tell me thanks again for all the stuff and thanks stuart for the ride and can someone help him make an account cause they wont let him with his hotmail email and doesnt have another one talk to you guys later
Tyler Shipman
your welcome Tyler. Glad to put a smile on your face.
i think we will have to find a place to get more of these shirts printed to sell whats your guys thoughts i mean we got a hundred shirts plus i got a few with all the people that donated and helped on it i would think would get one people from frazee i would think would buy them plus kids from my school will see i guess but i just have the feeling that there gonna be gone very fast
Tyler Shipman
------------------ 1986 Fiero GT Grand Am Brakes Mr. Mike's Leather
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(sorry, personal pet peave...)
hopefully somebody else has one. If the guy doesn't show up that is supose to buy my 87GT parts car then it'll be open season on it for parts. I REALLY don't have the time to part it out but for this kid i'll make the time. let me know what you need and if i have it it'll be on the way (within reason, can't afford to mail the whole thing 
It was set that when it reached the time of hte build it would change the time to just say "The build is now in progress" What does "DT" stand for on top of the new timer?
