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Don Kraus's 427 LSX Update by Don Kraus
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Report this Post07-01-2009 01:39 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Don KrausSend a Private Message to Don KrausEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
A little update, here's some pictures of the finished engine compartment and the interior.I've been going to some car shows and the car always seems to be the hit of the show.Most people didn't think you could put that big of an engine in a Fiero without cutting it up.







I'm planning on taking it to the dragstrip in Sept or Oct to see what kind of times it will turn.I'm thinking it might be faster than my old Too Far.The proof will be in the pudding.
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Originally posted by Don Kraus:

A little update, here's some pictures of the finished engine compartment and the interior.I've been going to some car shows and the car always seems to be the hit of the show.Most people didn't think you could put that big of an engine in a Fiero without cutting it up.





That's sweet!
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Neat and clean install. You'll be making more power than the 3800SC but low 11's high 10's is going to be hard to beat. You should be making more power but IMO getting it to the pavement will be the challenge.

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Originally posted by Don Kraus:

I'm looking at getting it on the track in Sept or Oct.I want to get a few thousand miles on it first.Besides I need to let Fiero X keep the fastest title a little longer or he might get dispondent and want to build something else other than a Fiero like the last time. Just kidding Ryan.

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Is she almost ready for the track yet Don? I keep checking in here for some new news, but it's been kinda quiet here for a while..

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Don do you have a video of the car to with the supertrapps ? Nice work.
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I haven't posted anything because there is nothing new.I've just been breaking it in and sorting out little glitches as I find them.I did just get my 10 inch M&H sticky drag tires and I should be getting my wheels this week or next.They were one off the glitches,the Wilwood brake calipers hang over the outside of rotor 1 3/8's and you can't get a wheel from any manufactorer that will clear it,I called them all.So I had to spend the money and order custom wheels like I have on the car.I'll be poorer but will look great going down the track.I should make it to the track the first part of Oct.
I don't have a video of the supertrapps,but I can tell you they sound and work great.The tone is throuty but not loud and don't restrict the exhaust.I'm glad I used them now and I'll do it again,people know there's somethig in there without the raspy sound.



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Hey Don,

You ready for one of those billet paddle shifters since you have that PCS controller on that transmission? That would look sweet in there with that custom dash...



http;//www.fastfieros.com/catalog.htm One paddle shifter in stock
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Originally posted by Don Kraus:

I haven't posted anything because there is nothing new.I've just been breaking it in and sorting out little glitches as I find them.I did just get my 10 inch M&H sticky drag tires and I should be getting my wheels this week or next.They were one off the glitches,the Wilwood brake calipers hang over the outside of rotor 1 3/8's and you can't get a wheel from any manufactorer that will clear it,I called them all.So I had to spend the money and order custom wheels like I have on the car.I'll be poorer but will look great going down the track.I should make it to the track the first part of Oct.
I don't have a video of the supertrapps,but I can tell you they sound and work great.The tone is throuty but not loud and don't restrict the exhaust.I'm glad I used them now and I'll do it again,people know there's somethig in there without the raspy sound.


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What a coincidence....I was looking for wheels for my car

Your existing ones wouldn't happen to be going up for sale?

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Hey Loyd,that paddle shifter looks pretty nice.How much is it?That could be a quick winter project.I'm hoping to get to the track on Sat the !7th if my wheels get back in time.I had to send them back because they didn't fit AGAIN,the 15 inch wheel don't go up high enough with a 6 1/2 inch backset, the rim hits the strut at the top bolt.

Adam,for your information,you can use a 10 1/2 inch rim with a 6 1/2 inch backset on a 17 inch rim or bigger.6 inches would be better but 6 1/2 will work but the tire will be close to the strut.The outside of the tire will just miss the fender as it goes up by about a little less than a half an inch.If you try anything else it won't work,believe me I've tryed it.

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I hope you can get the rims in time and everything keeps together and you have a good day at the track Don.. I can't wait to hear how she does..
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I agree with Mr. Ferrari. I hope you get this down the track before the season ends. I'm really curious to see what kinds of times this beast will run. It'll be interesting to see what kind of 60fts you will be able to cut.

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Originally posted by FastFieros:

Hey Don,

You ready for one of those billet paddle shifters since you have that PCS controller on that transmission? That would look sweet in there with that custom dash...



http;//www.fastfieros.com/catalog.htm One paddle shifter in stock


Hey those are sharp!
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Originally posted by Don Kraus:

I'm hoping to get to the track on Sat the 17th if my wheels get back in time.I had to send them back because they didn't fit AGAIN,the 15 inch wheel don't go up high enough with a 6 1/2 inch backset, the rim hits the strut at the top bolt.

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Any luck with the wheels Don?
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Originally posted by Don Kraus:

Hey Loyd,that paddle shifter looks pretty nice.How much is it?That could be a quick winter project.I'm hoping to get to the track on Sat the !7th if my wheels get back in time.I had to send them back because they didn't fit AGAIN,the 15 inch wheel don't go up high enough with a 6 1/2 inch backset, the rim hits the strut at the top bolt.

Adam,for your information,you can use a 10 1/2 inch rim with a 6 1/2 inch backset on a 17 inch rim or bigger.6 inches would be better but 6 1/2 will work but the tire will be close to the strut.The outside of the tire will just miss the fender as it goes up by about a little less than a half an inch.If you try anything else it won't work,believe me I've tryed it.

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I just want to be sure I am understanding what you are saying here. You are saying a 17" x 10.5" wheel w/ 6.5" of backspace works. Correct? What year is the car?

Thank you.

Edit: Is the tire below your spring perch?

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I just want to be sure I am understanding what you are saying here. You are saying a 17" x 10.5" wheel w/ 6.5" of backspace works. Correct? What year is the car?

Thank you.

Edit: Is the tire below your spring perch?



I am using an 18" x 10.5" with a 6 1/8" backspace and that is about perfect.

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Primaris,the car is an 88,but you have to understand you must have some modifications to make this work.You will need coil over struts and a wider body like my IMSA or Claytontos build.I think a 9 inch rim on a stock body with coil overs will work with a 17 inch wheel or bigger with a 6 to 6 1/2 setback.Stay 6 1/8 like Clay and you should be good.

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Don whats the word on you trans?have you found out what went wrong?
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Yeh,I broke the 4340 input shaft and that broke the carrier and that tore up the front of the case and torque converter.So I need to build a new transaxle with heavier parts and go to a 245mm converter.

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Im sorry to hear that.I was hoping it was somthing simple like the converter that sucks it tore everything up.I hope the next one holds up better
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Originally posted by Don Kraus:

Yeh,I broke the 4340 input shaft and that broke the carrier and that tore up the front of the case and torque converter.So I need to build a new transaxle with heavier parts and go to a 245mm converter.

Don



Ouch! You must be making some massive torque. Keep us posted in the new unit.
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Im sorry to hear that.I was hoping it was somthing simple like the converter that sucks it tore everything up.I hope the next one holds up better


Yeah.. Sorry to hear it was more than the converter.. I was hoping you would have a cheap and easy fix Don..
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Beautiful work! Drooling over that LS7 engine!!! How much it costs there in US? Maybe when I will be rich, I get some other one for my project
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Don,

You did such a great job on building the IMSA..Hands done it's one of my top 5 fieros that i would love to own. One day I'll have the money to do at lease the IMSA body on my 85GT.

I hope the new trans does better then the first one.

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any updates Don?
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I'm waiting for the Meziere custom made flexplate that I should have in a couple of weeks.Anyone can then get it from Meziere for an LS engine mated to a 4T65E transaxle from a V8 front wheel drive Impala.Then I need to put together the transaxle with the one inch chain and 3:29 gears.
I will be selling the 7/8's chain and 3:69 gear set with a V8 input shaft I used in my other transaxle thats good for over 400 HP.The input shaft comes from the new transaxle that I will be using.I bought a 300m input shaft for mine.

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Originally posted by Don Kraus:

I'm waiting for the Meziere custom made flexplate that I should have in a couple of weeks.Anyone can then get it from Meziere for an LS engine mated to a 4T65E transaxle from a V8 front wheel drive Impala.Then I need to put together the transaxle with the one inch chain and 3:29 gears.
I will be selling the 7/8's chain and 3:69 gear set with a V8 input shaft I used in my other transaxle thats good for over 400 HP.The input shaft comes from the new transaxle that I will be using.I bought a 300m input shaft for mine.

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Where you using the LS4 flex plate before?

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Yes,I was using the LS4 flexplate and it still looks good but with the carrier braking and the flexpate holding the converter alone with all the trama going on there I don't want to risk it.And this way I have a drag race approved flexplate for more safety.

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Hey great cars! I was thinking though just to do you a favor and since you can only drive 1 at a time, that I would be more than willing to drive which ever car you weren't currently driving.
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Don sold the red one and built the IMSA.
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You are not the first one to break that 4340 input shaft.
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Any updates Don??
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Just got it back on the road again.Running 3:29 gears now and needed a little help from PCS and Dan was great as always in programing the transaxle.Its just in time for the summer shows.

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Don, did you get the 1" GMR chain?

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Yes,I was using the LS4 flexplate and it still looks good but with the carrier braking and the flexpate holding the converter alone with all the trama going on there I don't want to risk it.And this way I have a drag race approved flexplate for more safety.

Don



Hey Don,

Why did your original setup fail?
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I do have the 1" chain in it now,I had the 7/8's before and I also have the 300m input shaft.
The alainment of the transaxle and engine was off 40 thousands,so that broke the input shaft and then it tore up the converter and transaxle shaft.
Thats the only thing I didn't check because when the transaxles you don't have a good way to measure it.I had to learn the hard way.

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The alainment of the transaxle and engine was off 40 thousands,so that broke the input shaft and then it tore up the converter and transaxle shaft.

Don



So was it an issue with the adapter plate, or just something odd with the LSx block or tranny?
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The alainment of the transaxle and engine was off 40 thousands,.

Don



Ouch!!!! , That's a lot.

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Fieroguru,I think I was the victom of all three.Castings and hole borings are always a little different from one to another and then throw an adapter plate in there and if they all are a little off the same way you can get this.Thats why Lakewood makes offset guide pins to correct that.I'm within one thousands now just using their offset guide pins.I would warn anybody doing a swap like this that has a lot of horsepower and runs higher RPM's to be sure to take the time and check it.I didn't and it cost me.

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60' - 1.491 sec
1/4 mi - 11.323 sec
mph - 116.40

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I'm glad to hear it's back on the road. I'll be looking forward to some new 1/4 mile times!

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'88 GT- 3800 Turbo 11.367@121.03mph
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