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by The Dark Side of Will
Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: Lz9 + 4 spd manual trans in 86 GT swap
Replies: 46
Views: 43241

Re: Lz9 + 4 spd manual trans in 86 GT swap

Shaun41178(2) wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:36 pm Got the intakes, valve covers and pushrods out. Still need to remove timing assembly and lifters, then the lnj cam can go in

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What's the point of the LNJ cam again?
by The Dark Side of Will
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: Lz9 + 4 spd manual trans in 86 GT swap
Replies: 46
Views: 43241

Re: Lz9 + 4 spd manual trans in 86 GT swap

Are the block casting numbers different? It doesn't look like there's enough iron to move that bolt hole outboard 4mm
by The Dark Side of Will
Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Pontiac Fiero Discussion (General Non-Technical)
Topic: 1988 Fiero track car
Replies: 80
Views: 39412

Re: 1988 Fiero track car

The shift (fore/aft) cable is quite stiff in bending because it has to be strong enough in compression to handle the synchro loads during a max effort shift. The select (left/right) cable is much smaller and more flexible, since it only has to be able to push through the bias spring that keeps the t...
by The Dark Side of Will
Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: Lz9 + 4 spd manual trans in 86 GT swap
Replies: 46
Views: 43241

Re: Lz9 + 4 spd manual trans in 86 GT swap

I thought the 3900 had the upper water manifold at the back. I guess I was wrong about that.

Are the water manifolds two separate pieces or one large cover as with the Gen II & III engines?
by The Dark Side of Will
Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: Lz9 + 4 spd manual trans in 86 GT swap
Replies: 46
Views: 43241

Re: Lz9 + 4 spd manual trans in 86 GT swap

Shaun41178(2) wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:52 am There is no upper bolt hole.
I must have gotten my wires crossed about which bolt hole is there and which is moved on the GenIV blocks then.

What else is the bracket attached to? One bolt ain't gonna work.
by The Dark Side of Will
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: Lz9 + 4 spd manual trans in 86 GT swap
Replies: 46
Views: 43241

Re: Lz9 + 4 spd manual trans in 86 GT swap

Gotta trim/grind the front mount like you do on the dohc 3.4 swaps. I also trimmed some excess webbing on the oil pan. A bit off the pan and a bit off the mount instead of it all off the mount. But that's it. IMG_20231115_133433017.jpg https://realfierotech.com/download/file.php?id=1649 Had to slot...
by The Dark Side of Will
Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Other Cars
Topic: Multi link rear suspension tow rig.
Replies: 10
Views: 1544

Re: Multi link rear suspension tow rig.

pmbrunelle wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2023 11:33 am
I suppose that with a leaf spring, you can tune it by rotating the spring in the pitch axis, so the axle moves back a bit with bumps.
This requires adjusting the pinion angle on the axle, which is much less easy.
by The Dark Side of Will
Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: time/effort saving tools
Replies: 12
Views: 1837

Re: time/effort saving tools

Not bad:) I was hoping it would get the coolant out of the passages as well but maybe more time would do it. Some cleaners def work better on carbon than others. Maybe Eric needs a "coolant cleaning tank" and a "carbon cleaning tank" instead of "dirty" and "clean&...
by The Dark Side of Will
Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: LZ4 + 4T65-E Swap Into an 85 Using rusEFI
Replies: 75
Views: 13838

Re: LZ4 + 4T65-E Swap Into an 85 Using rusEFI

It sucks when you have to admit that to yourself, but frees up headspace for more important things.
by The Dark Side of Will
Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: time/effort saving tools
Replies: 12
Views: 1837

Re: time/effort saving tools

I don't know the particulars of the controller until/unless I take it apart, but the stampings look all the same, and the control layout is either identical or some have a button or two added that other don't have, but are otherwise the same. Does the timer function derive from populating the same c...
by The Dark Side of Will
Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: Other Cars
Topic: Multi link rear suspension tow rig.
Replies: 10
Views: 1544

Re: Multi link rear suspension tow rig.

Then use two front frame halves for four wheel independent suspension AND Quadrasteer :wink:
by The Dark Side of Will
Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: Saab '03-'04 6 speed ratios & RPO
Replies: 127
Views: 62781

Re: Saab '03-'04 6 speed ratios & RPO

FieroWanaBe1 wrote: Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:35 am The lower right transmission is a broken V6 Muncie.

I have 3 F40s, 1 '07 G6, 1 '06 NOS G6, and 1 '03 9-3 Aero.
I have a '03 9-3, '07 G6 and '09 9-3 (w/ high feature V6 pattern)

Also a metric pattern F23 and a 3.63 F23

And a bunch of (10? 12?) 282s from all different applications.
by The Dark Side of Will
Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: time/effort saving tools
Replies: 12
Views: 1837

Re: time/effort saving tools

Can you fit a cylinder head in one of those? Tank dimensions are 19.7x11.8x7.9 (500x300x200) All the "consumer grade" 30L units come out of the same factory in China... the only differences I've seen across Amazon and eBay are the quality of the drain valve and the artwork on the control ...
by The Dark Side of Will
Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Other Cars
Topic: Multi link rear suspension tow rig.
Replies: 10
Views: 1544

Re: Multi link rear suspension tow rig.

If you're just looking for a softer ride, install 1/2 ton leaf springs. If you still need to carry load, install helper air bags.
by The Dark Side of Will
Sat Oct 28, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: Other Cars
Topic: Multi link rear suspension tow rig.
Replies: 10
Views: 1544

Re: Multi link rear suspension tow rig.

Snag a GMT 800 Suburban rear frame half so you don't have to do any development? :roll: :wink:
by The Dark Side of Will
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Other Cars
Topic: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel
Replies: 134
Views: 130396

Re: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel

There are two different types of manifolds. There are FOUR types of manifolds, as van and car manifolds are different, as are the '07-'09 and '10+ as previously noted. There are FOUR LIGHTS... There are FIVE types of manifolds. I randomly found an example on eBay of a 2010+ Sprinter left manifold t...
by The Dark Side of Will
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: rear sway bar?
Replies: 9
Views: 1546

Re: rear sway bar?

Steven has ~450ish rear springs, and still added a bar. Also has 275 width ~200TW tires. The stock Formula setup includes a fairly large front bar and the stock rear bar along with (I think) the same springs as every other '88 has. The rear springs are slightly softer than '84-'87 stock springs (150...
by The Dark Side of Will
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: Installing 3500, LZ4, for the time being
Replies: 18
Views: 11086

Re: Installing 3500, LZ4, for the time being

If the oil leak contaminates your clutch, you'll be that much more frustrated and pissed off at it... and still have to pull the engine.
by The Dark Side of Will
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: Other Cars
Topic: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel
Replies: 134
Views: 130396

Re: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel

There are two different types of manifolds. There are FOUR types of manifolds, as van and car manifolds are different, as are the '07-'09 and '10+ as previously noted. A relatively smooth way to eliminate EGR might be to install van manifolds on a car engine and just block off the EGR flange on the...
by The Dark Side of Will
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: Other Cars
Topic: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel
Replies: 134
Views: 130396

Re: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel

Thanks! Of course my next question was going to be "Which one actually works?", but you gave a good answer already!

Any idea what that cleaning solution is? Just Purple Power without the purple?