Real tech discussion on design, fabrication, testing, development of custom or adapted parts for Pontiac Fieros. Not questions about the power a CAI will give.
Shaun41178(2) wrote:One question. Have you figured out where to mount the bracket to hold the throttle cable? Is the DOHC tb a reverse roller setup opposite of the fiero? Meaning the throttle cable comes in from the opposite end to get it to open?
have to make a sheet metal bracket for the cable - it has a throttle cam facing the drivers side - should be pretty easy to fab up once i make a template
and yes the black half is the top portion - its already removable - comes right off, i just haven't drilled the mounting holes for it yet - may be able to wrap up the intake in the next two days - then paint and mount my valve covers and start tuning
may as well mention that since I was informed that copper reacts to petroleum products.. I spent the money for the fitting and braided stainless hose to replace the 1/2" copper flex hardline I used for my oil return line
Just a question. Is the top near the TB rigid enough so you don't need any bolts to help hold it down under boost?
Don't know how the math works out, but that looks to be atleast 12" long and 6" wide, that makes it 72 square inches. If you run 10psi worth of boost, wouldn't that exert 720lbs of pressure on the top side of the intake?
yeah - the front edge is about 3/8" thick - it should hold up fine.. I've been thinking about doing a pressure test on it using my air compressor and slowly stepping up the psi looking for flex and any sign of cracking
Kohburn wrote:I've been thinking about doing a pressure test on it using my air compressor and slowly stepping up the psi looking for flex and any sign of cracking
Sounds kinda dangerous... Wear a face shield and welding gloves...
If anything fails, I think it would fail at the metal interface.
Kohburn wrote:I've been thinking about doing a pressure test on it using my air compressor and slowly stepping up the psi looking for flex and any sign of cracking
Sounds kinda dangerous... Wear a face shield and welding gloves...
If anything fails, I think it would fail at the metal interface.
wasn't planning on testing it more than a couple psi over what i plan to run in boost
Yah I'd definately test it. Even if it leaks, a minor air leak believe it or not isn't that big of a deal, except the sound would be annoying. It'd probly seal under vacuum anyways.
Looks great!
May I suggest a Fiero GT (If GT applicable) badge on it? I know Rodney, or the Fiero Store, sells an adhesive logo that looks good.
88GT 3.4 DOHC Turbo
Gooch wrote:Way to go douche. You are like a one-man, fiero-destroying machine.
I caught myself saying "WOW" out loud after that pic. DAAAAAMMMNN! That looks awesome on the motor. Bad-ass! Don't you love the twin rear valve covers? Can't wait til I make my intake to show mine off too.
Series8217 wrote:I caught myself saying "WOW" out loud after that pic. DAAAAAMMMNN! That looks awesome on the motor. Bad-ass! Don't you love the twin rear valve covers? Can't wait til I make my intake to show mine off too.
yeah, it was kinda ugly until it was put into the context of a motor. :thumbleft: