Real Fiero Tech

I was talking about a 1000 mile trip home, then replacing that muncie with my muncie, and my munchy is perfectly good with only 42k miles on it. I just had to take my dad to the hospital tho, so there goes buying anything major.

I feel I must chip in my 2 cents worth, as I am a professional automotive machinist. I made these notes as I read the post: could be head gasket, if so, pull head and have it magnafluxed and resurfaced, but first check your casting numbers on your heads. If the last 3 digits are 882, you're probably...

I saw slow-n-steady's munchy, and wondered what my 42,000 mile '84 4-speed would bring? I won't sell it until I get Jinxmutt's Getrag running, but my box has the 3.53/1.9545454/1.24/0.81 gearset with the 4.10:1 final. My Fiero came with all service records, so I know the mileage is correct.

Not I, but if I was searching, I would start by contacting these companies and asking some questions.

Oh, my A.D.D. again. Would anyone say a 10% loss thru the gearbox is in the ballpark, then?

how far is it moving? These guys will need more specifics to help you

I'm not saying high compression accumulates either more or faster or both. I am saying it's more critical that it doesn't. Carbon deposits, platinum plugs, overheated exhaust valves, and sharp edges all can cause detonation. The higher your dynamic cylinder pressure climbs, before the burn begins, t...

seems like Aaron has tried everything I'm inclined to try.

no, a 205 on a 9 is too much is still too much, but I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this one. If I had an 88-96 vette, and could put 17x10s on it, all around, then go 275/40, all around, I would. A 275 on an 11? I've seen it, I've ridden in it. Snap oversteer. Scary. These are my feelin...

lucky80, no need for pics, how about e-mailing me your asking price at idcsr1@aol? Will, you mean they modify the stock diffs?

Never used paypal before. How? I don't have a credit card. Thanks!

Excellent! How about e-mailing me as idcsr1@aol, and we'll nail down the details.

I wouldn't build an engine for premium, for a couple of reasons. One, you have to keep the chambers carbon-deposit-free, and 2, you hafta change something to get your compression back down if you decide to add boost. Around here, we have 85 to 91 octane, we're at 4300 feet, and for a 350 chev, iron ...

I wouldn't want the CD changer, tho I imagine I could drive it home with no second gear. And even if second gear is bad, unless the case is cracked, I end up with a taller first and a stronger case. I think it'd be cheaper for me to ride the bus there, than drive my truck and use a tow dolly. Best o...

thanks again, Aaron! And $40 for the chip sounds too good to be true.

Tires, not tread. Real racecars use the widest wheel, rim way wider than tread, for maximum sidewall support. Look at the mid 80s vettes. they had 255/50-16s all around, with 8.5 inch front rim and 9.5 inch rear rim. The challenge series cars put the 9.5 all around. No, the narrow rim is for ride qu...

sorry I wasn't more clear. that's what I was alluding to. I wouldn't pay 400 for a trans. And I won't get another 400 until 2 weeks from yesterday. And I can't come after it this month. Sorry. But if you still have it a month from now, maybe.

So, Aaron sent me an Excel spreadsheet on 3 turbos on this engine, and I gotta agree, the GT35R seems best. I found that the T66 would be a better choice only between 2000 and 3000 rpm and that at 1.8 bar. The T4E60 would be better at 2000-3000 at any bar, but would be inadequate above 4500. For tho...

The 86 v6 4-speed is supposed to have a strength advantage over my 84 4-speed, right? and a 3.31:1 first versus my 3.53:1, right? I want it all, really. The getrag is said to be strong, and I have a feeling that within 2 years, I'll have managed to break a munchy and a getrag. I've got a lead from J...

if you can't afford the Quaife, you sure can't afford the junk and then the Quaife.