Sounds fun... Like a V6 Camaro but 800 lbs lighter.
Does it keep the Mazda transmission or switch to the AY6? Does Mazda already use the AY6 transmission?
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- Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:20 am
- Forum: Other Cars
- Topic: Daily RX8 with LFX?, lol
- Replies: 6
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- Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:52 am
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
- Replies: 1481
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Re: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
I'm super curious about how your firewall panel will look, and how it will perform. I have an idea in my head to reinforce that area as well, but it's much different than a panel, I also haven't even started working on the design though. If you've taken the pedal box out, you know what a sucky job ...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:15 am
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
- Replies: 1481
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Re: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
22ga PPL wire arrived, so at least I can get that done next time I'm at the car.
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:55 am
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
- Replies: 1481
- Views: 460855
Re: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
I was thinking about this earlier (I have more important things to do, but I was ignoring them...) I thought the F40 didn't have a VSS? or was that just certain F40's? The G6 F40's have VSS that read the ring gear teeth. There's no separate reluctor. F40's from (most?) other platforms do not have V...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:41 am
- Forum: Pontiac Fiero Discussion (General Non-Technical)
- Topic: My 3.4 DOHC powered red and black camo '88 Fiero Track Car
- Replies: 121
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Re: My 3.4 DOHC powered red and black camo '88 Fiero Track Car
Awesomesauce!
And your suspension is stiff enough to keep the fenders off the tires, apparently!
And your suspension is stiff enough to keep the fenders off the tires, apparently!
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:19 pm
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
- Replies: 1481
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Re: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
Tapped the expertise of a Facebook group dedicated to identifying automotive connectors to come up with the PN I actually needed for the backup light switch connector (and by extension the AC comp clutch connector) since there is an error in the DCS Global catalog. You could read the catalog and thi...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:01 pm
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: Tech Link Library
- Replies: 61
- Views: 69124
Re: Tech Link Library
Very decent article on running a returnless PWM pump with current fuel pump module functionality and how to reverse engineer when no room to fit a modern fuel module into the fuel tank... i.e. the fiero tank. https://www.vaporworx.com/resources/pwg/return-type-pwm-returnless/ ZL1 Fuel pump module d...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:12 pm
- Forum: Other Cars
- Topic: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel
- Replies: 137
- Views: 133331
Re: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel
While removing the heater hose nipple that Benz installed VERY tightly, I accidentally dinged the intake to cylinder head mating surface. While I had the manifold at the shop to have the empty heater connection welded shut, I asked them to stone down the 3 dings that I'd put in the surface. Someone ...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:07 pm
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
- Replies: 1481
- Views: 460855
Re: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
Second, might want to build the VSS, and back up light harness with a connector so it can be be divorced from the main harness, and adapted to other transmissions. I'm not at all above re-terminating or splicing onto those wires when I switch to the F40. Good point, though. I should be considering ...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:58 am
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: Group buy: Front Lower Spherical Bearing Shells
- Replies: 97
- Views: 16074
Re: Group buy: Front Lower Spherical Bearing Shells
Put me down for a set for my 88... I'll pm you with my email address Thanks! I added you to the list on Pfiffle. Maybe I should cross-post that here. To answer your implied question, the '88 Fiero kits include shaft seals to keep dirt out of the bearings. The '84-'87 cars can't use those seals beca...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:19 am
- Forum: Other Cars
- Topic: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel
- Replies: 137
- Views: 133331
Re: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel
Manifold modification is done. I'm thinking I'll be ok posting pics once I get the manifolds installed. If I'd started posting pics right away, then I'd look like a dumbass who dragged this out since October
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:18 pm
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: Group buy: Front Lower Spherical Bearing Shells
- Replies: 97
- Views: 16074
Re: Group buy: Front Lower Spherical Bearing Shells
Also, if you're interested in a set of the spherical bearing shells, I'm starting Group Buy #2
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:16 pm
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: Group buy: Front Lower Spherical Bearing Shells
- Replies: 97
- Views: 16074
Re: Group buy: Front Lower Spherical Bearing Shells
For some reason, I had it in my head that the OE bushings installed from the front. This doesn't make sense, because braking force would tend to unseat the bushings from the control arms. Actually measuring the control arms (again!) makes it clear that the OE bushings are installed from the rear. T...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:04 pm
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: Adjustable Upper Control Arm for '88 Front Suspension
- Replies: 76
- Views: 51183
Re: Adjustable Upper Control Arm for '88 Front Suspension
I did... some slight tune up to the parts. I just had the car realigned. The tech got to -1.0 camber and 5.9 caster both sides with no weight in the driver's seat. I held the wheel against the steering lock while he set the toe, so that the wheel was level/straight while the tech set toe. With my 25...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:40 am
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: Group buy: Front Lower Spherical Bearing Shells
- Replies: 97
- Views: 16074
Re: Group buy: Front Lower Spherical Bearing Shells
I'm setting up for the next batch, which means revising the drawing. Time to incorporate this great feedback. For some reason, I had it in my head that the OE bushings installed from the front. This doesn't make sense, because braking force would tend to unseat the bushings from the control arms. Ac...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
- Replies: 1481
- Views: 460855
Re: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
Can you elaborate a bit more on the firewall reinforcement plate? Is this more of an adapter for your custom parts, or does it also have a reinforcing (strength? stiffness?) function? I feel like a part of the Fiero's poor (soft) brake feel comes from the firewall flexing as the driver pushes on th...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:51 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Getrag 282 Kent-Moore rebuild tools
- Replies: 1
- Views: 506
Re: Getrag 282 Kent-Moore rebuild tools
Wow, I have the assembly pallet and shim selector, but you have ALL the tools!
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:47 am
- Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
- Topic: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
- Replies: 1481
- Views: 460855
Re: The Mule rides again (sort of) - pics.
"Big Picture" list of things to do: Engine bay prep (cut hinge box, heater hoses, fuel hoses, etc.) Finish wiring/fuel injection system Finish development of the firewall reinforcement plate. This will be required in order to mount the DBW accelerator pedal and a clutch pedal stop to work ...
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:16 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: The Hunt!/Eric's new dump.
- Replies: 137
- Views: 75927
Re: The Hunt!/Eric's new dump.
Silly me for thinking R was refrigerator
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: Other Cars
- Topic: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel
- Replies: 137
- Views: 133331
Re: WK Grand Cherokee Diesel
Plans for this weekend include test fitting the Sprinter left manifold with the Jeep (OM642 car application) fuel lines. I will most likely modify the manifold to fit the original fuel lines, rather than trying to retrofit AND modify the Sprinter fuel lines. I bought a set of Sprinter fuel lines off...