unfunnyryan Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Well it's in and it actually runs! http://www.lvf.com/images/rotate-phone.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Figured out the trans issue. Been driving it almost every day for the past few weeks. Had a stock Fbody muffler installed. Sounded like shit. Swapped it out with a magnaflow 3" in, 2.5" out. Waiting on the tips to arrive. It runs pretty good. Still need to get my wideband installed so i can actually tune it. Not sure if this video will work though. http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk314/buck531/Fiero/IMAG0188_zpsemolpprg.jpg http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk314/buck531/Fiero/IMAG0190_zpsjn2hv1cn.jpg Edited April 27, 2017 by zeitgeist57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Video no work. What was the trans issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 The PCM. I had the one from the buick in there thinking it would work fine but I had a 98 GTP bin file flashed to it due to VATS being on the buick and not on the GTP. While I pissed around with this, that for months I ended up swapping the physical PCM with a different service number. Soon as I swapped it wha-fucking-la it worked. Now most will say "why didn't you swap it out before"? I did when I first got the car running and it didn't change anything. Since January I got a new pre-made harness and apparently some of the wires were in the wrong spots. So some of it was the harness, and some was the PCM. Timing I guess. It's pretty fun to drive. Got most of the cruising "tune" done. Just need to get the wideband installed and see if I'm already maxing my stock injectors or the tune is just super rich. I'm going with super rich at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Haven't updated this thread since April. A few things happened. For those who don't see the crap I upload on Facebook here's a rundown: Went to Trails. Went 12.6 @ 108: Went to the Dragway 42 CR day, went 12.55 Found a set of Beretta GTZ wheels. Largest stock wheel GM made that's 5x100.. 16x7. Striped and repainted them. PB_1514696642767 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr PB_1514735111634 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Drove it up to Detroit for a wbody/3800 gathering in July. Found there is basically NO room if you have a passenger. Car ran great until one the way home sprung a leak in the trans cooler line: IMAG0373 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr IMAG0367 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr IMAG0369 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr "Grand Am brake upgrade" lol. Paid $25 for two new calipers and rotors. They are an upgrade since all 4 corners on a Fiero are single rotors. non vented. Tossed these on in the summer sometime: 2017-12-31_12-53-39 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr IMAG0662 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Installed a rear sway bar. It's a Front sway bar installed in the back since there isn't one from the factory: IMAG0727 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Made a set of coilovers for roughly $300. This let me run a 255/50/16 Drag radial. IMAG0550 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr IMAG0563 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr 2017-12-31_12-53-04 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Painted the blower, put a ported lower intake on it for the intercooler that I can't seem to get to seal so I just left it until I decide to mess with it. IMAG0657 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr IMAG0706 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Got bored one day 2017-12-31_12-56-27 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Then finally picked these up in November from tire rack for $150 shipped for both. Plan is to toss these on the back, Put the rear 225/50/16's on the front and sell the 205/55/16's on CL. IMAG0723 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Not a good car to travel in for long distances: IMAG0368 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Random shot at work in the fall IMAG0704 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Here's the entire album and crap that I've uploaded since the beginning of this project. Had to move everything from the assholes at Photo bucket to Flickr.. Still uploading pics here and there. https://www.flickr.com/photos/154659085@N08/albums/72157690936039994/page1 I'm hoping in 2018 to get my intercooler installed, run E85 and run some mid-high 11's. As long as nothing breaks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 "Fabricated" the rest of the trunk so I can actually put something back there. On the trip to Detroit it only got to about 120 degrees max in 80 degree weather so that's not too bad. Took the existing heat shield, wrapped it in header wrap. Then took the bottom of the trunk out, flattened it and got some of that metal sticky flashing stuff and wrapped it. IMAG0313 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr IMAG0336 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr IMAG0338 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr This is what happens when you forget to bolt your battery down. woops. IMAG0309 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr More leaky trans fluid on the way back from Detroit. Original hose had a tiny cut in it. Didn't pour out but it leaked enough. IMAG0371 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr IMAG0372 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Won a trophy at the wbody gathering. I swear they gave this monstrosity of a trophy because they knew I didn't have any room in the car. 2017-12-31_12-57-07 by Shawn Bucklad, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 That is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Love the auto slow down flaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Love the auto slow down flaps. Maybe I'm not awake yet but what do you mean? Edit.. nevermind. Now I know what you're talking about. The headlights lol. Yeah every time I go over 100 mph they pop up. apparently I can cut a hole in the hood or somewhere in the front trunk area and it won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Haven't updated this in a while. Might as well throw a few pictures in here. Put a 2" intercooler on it and a belt wrap I picked up. Went 12.1 @ 111 with a 1.74 60' at the track rental earlier this year at Kilkare: Had Leigh Palko weld up a new exhaust for me with some tips I picked up last year. Painted it using Rustoleum High Temp BBQ grill paint. Thinned with Acetone and used some Valspar enamel hardener. Use my $10 HF gun to spray it. Cost was about $60-$70 with the acetone and hardener/paint. It does have a slight brown tinge to it in the sun. When the sun isn't on it it's a decent Satin Black. Didn't put any clear on it. Probably won't. Went the 35th Fiero Car show in Peoria, IL a few weeks ago. 225+ registered Fiero's. Pretty neat. Empty tank, obviously I'm not in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Great work, keep I up. 2921 is way heavier than I thought it would be. Any way to bring the weight down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Yeah I could gut panels and stuff but I really don't feel like doing that. Here's everything that was weight that day stolen from the Fiero forum. Weight Year Model Engine Trans Fuel A/C Bat Other Notes 2466 86 GT 3400 Muncie 1/1 No Front Tube Rear End, Turbo, Stripped HVAC, Upgraded wheels 2554 87 GT 3800SC Getrag 1/2 No Rear No HVAC, No Wipers 2563 84 Coupe 2.5 TH125 3/4 No Front Convertible 2623 87 Coupe 2.5 Isuzu 1/4 Yes Rear “20#” of tools in back 2645 84 Coupe 2.8 Muncie 1/2 Yes Rear Base Coupe with 2.8 Swap 2707 86 Coupe 3.4 PR Isuzu 3/4 Yes Rear 2745 86 SE 4.9 F23 3/4 Yes Front 2759 86 SE 2.8 Muncie 1/2 Yes Rear Grand Am Seats 2766 88 Coupe 3400 Isuzu 1/1 No Front Widebody, 13” rotors, Turbo w/ Intercooler, Fastback 2779 88 Formula 2.8 Getrag 1/2 Yes Rear Stock T-Tops 2783 85 GT 3800SC Isuzu 1/1 No Rear Integrated Rockers 2789 86 GT 2.2 Eco F23 1/1 No Front A2W Intercooler, Wilwood 2800 84 Coupe 3800SC Isuzu 1/1 No Rear Rear Spoiler 2805 88 GT 2.8 Getrag 1/2 Yes Rear Stock Hardtop 2806 85 GT 3.4 Getrag 1/2 Yes Rear Nitrous Bottle in Trunk, Fastback Conversion 2807 86 SE 2.8 Muncie 1/1 Yes Rear 40lbs tools in rear 2807 88 Coupe LS4 F40 1/1 Yes Front C4 seats, 13" Rotors, rear spoiler, rear sway bar 2815 88 Formula 2.8 Getrag 1/1 Yes Rear 10lbs of Tools 2816 87 GT 2.8 Getrag 1/2 Yes Rear PW/PL 2818 88 Coupe 3900 Getrag 1/1 Yes Rear 18/19 Wheels, 12” rotors 2820 87 GT 3800SC Muncie 3/4 No Front Upgraded Wheels 2823 84 Coupe SBC 4T60 1/1 No Front 283 Iron Block and Heads 2833 85 Coupe 3800 4T60 1/2 Yes Front Grand Am Brakes, Bigger wheels 2836 86 GT 2.8 Getrag 1/2 Yes Front Ga Brakes, Hitch, Rear Sway 2838 87 GT 2.8 Getrag 1/1 Yes Rear Stock 2839 86 GT 2.8 Isuzu 3/4 Yes Rear W/ Spare, 88 Suspension front and rear 2846 86 GT 2.8 Getrag 1/2 No Rear Extensive Body Mods, Dual Throttle Intake 2847 87 GT 2.8 Getrag 1/2 No Rear Train Horn w/ Comp in Front 2848 88 Coupe 2.5 Isuzu 1/2 Yes Rear Grand Am Wheels, Flush Mount Headlights, SuperCharger and Carb 2853 86 GT 2.8 Muncie 3/4 Yes Rear Front Spoiler 18” Wheels 2855 88 Formula 2.8 Getrag 1/1 Yes Rear P/W P/L and Sunroof 2865 86 SE 3800SC Muncie 1/1 Yes Rear Bigger wheels and tire, Trunk full 2905 88 GT 2.8 TH125 1/2 Yes Rear Stock T-Tops 2912 88 GT 2.8 TH125 1/4 Yes Rear Lebanon Brakes 2913 85 GT SBC Getrag 3/4 Yes Front 355, Alum Heads and Intake 2916 86 GT 3800SC 4T65HD 3/4 Yes 2920 87 GT 3800SC 4T65HD 1/8 No Rear Intercooler, Headers, Upgraded Wheels 2933 88 GT 3800SC Getrag 5/8 No Rear Some Stuff in Frunk 2936 88 GT 3800SC Getrag 1/1 Yes Front Chop top, Widebody, 14” multi piston brakes 2968 88 GT 3.4 PR 4T60 1/2 Yes Rear Body Mods, Upgraded Wheel 2975 88 Formula 4.9 4T60E 1/2 Yes Front Upgraded Calipers w/ 12” rotors, Tools in Frunk 3010 87 GT 3800SC Getrag 1/1 No Front Intercooled 3027 87 GT SBC 4T60 1/4 Yes Front 350, Iron Block and Heads 3050 87 GT SBC Getrag 3/4 Yes Front 305, Grand Am Brakes, Iron heads, rear sway bar, amp up front, transam seats, 5lb car care stuff, no spare tire. 3066 88 MERA 3800SC Getrag 1/2 Yes Front SS Intercooler, Slalom Front End, 12” brakes, 20lbs in Trunk 3068 87 GT N* 4T80 3/4 Yes Front Power Steering 3072 88 Formula SBC F40 1/2 Yes Front 350, Corvette Brakes, Aluminum Heads, 30lbs of Tools 3076 86 GT 3.1 4T60E 7/10 Yes Rear 3076 84 INDY N* 914 5sp 1/4 Yes Rear 12” Stretch, Lots Custom 3083 88 GT 3800SC Getrag 1/2 Yes Rear T-Tops Intercooled (Skitime) 3085 88 GT 3800SC 4T65HD 7/8 Yes Rear 3086 87 GT 3800SC Getrag 1/2 Yes Front Custom Body Parts 3125 85 GT N* 4T80 1/2 Yes Rear Scorpion, 11.25 Brake, Fuel tank in Front 3937 84 Coupe 455 TH425 1/1 No Front Blown and Intercooled Just the 88s and cars with 88 suspension: code: Weight Year Model Engine Trans Fuel A/C Bat Other Notes 2766 88 Coupe 3400 Isuzu 1/1 No Front Widebody, 13” rotors, Turbo w/ Intercooler, Fastback 2779 88 Formula 2.8 Getrag 1/2 Yes Rear Stock T-Tops 2805 88 GT 2.8 Getrag 1/2 Yes Rear Stock Hardtop 2807 88 Coupe LS4 F40 1/1 Yes Front C4 seats, 13" Rotors, rear spoiler, rear sway bar 2815 88 Formula 2.8 Getrag 1/1 Yes Rear 10lbs of Tools 2818 88 Coupe 3900 Getrag 1/1 Yes Rear 18/19 Wheels, 12” rotors 2839 86 GT 2.8 Isuzu 3/4 Yes Rear W/ Spare, 88 Suspension front and rear 2848 88 Coupe 2.5 Isuzu 1/2 Yes Rear Grand Am Wheels, Flush Mount Headlights, SuperCharger and Carb 2855 88 Formula 2.8 Getrag 1/1 Yes Rear P/W P/L and Sunroof 2905 88 GT 2.8 TH125 1/2 Yes Rear Stock T-Tops 2912 88 GT 2.8 TH125 1/4 Yes Rear Lebanon Brakes 2933 88 GT 3800SC Getrag 5/8 No Rear Some Stuff in Frunk 2936 88 GT 3800SC Getrag 1/1 Yes Front Chop top, Widebody, 14” multi piston brakes 2968 88 GT 3.4 PR 4T60 1/2 Yes Rear Body Mods, Upgraded Wheel 2975 88 Formula 4.9 4T60E 1/2 Yes Front Upgraded Calipers w/ 12” rotors, Tools in Frunk 3066 88 MERA 3800SC Getrag 1/2 Yes Front SS Intercooler, Slalom Front End, 12” brakes, 20lbs in Trunk 3072 88 Formula SBC F40 1/2 Yes Front 350, Corvette Brakes, Aluminum Heads, 30lbs of Tools 3083 88 GT 3800SC Getrag 1/2 Yes Rear T-Tops Intercooled (Skitime) 3085 88 GT 3800SC 4T65HD 7/8 Yes Rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 so are just the 1988's the heavy ones? What does "yes/no rear" and "yes/no front" mean? Also, holy crap someone put a 455 olds in one?!?! that's cool. It's interesting that the guy with the LS4 is 100 lbs lighter than your car, are the 3800s all steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Cool car. Is it super tail-happy having all that weight on the back half of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Cool car. Is it super tail-happy having all that weight on the back half of the car? Yep. It won't take much to go sideways from a dead stop. I still haven't done any donuts or anything in it. Afraid to break something. I generally only get on it when I'm going straight. It's still sketchy when I'm going 50-60 and hit it on the freeway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 so are just the 1988's the heavy ones? What does "yes/no rear" and "yes/no front" mean? Also, holy crap someone put a 455 olds in one?!?! that's cool. It's interesting that the guy with the LS4 is 100 lbs lighter than your car, are the 3800s all steel? Weight Year Model Engine Trans Fuel A/C Bat Other Notes a/c - yes/no, battery/ - front/back etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Here's my album from the show. There are a few V8's in there. http://flic.kr/s/aHsmkLTM77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 That must've been awesome to see in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 v8 fieros are one thing, but an olds 455 with a toronado FWD TH425 is a massive combo in size. Plus it's blown with an intercooler? I'm guessing it was this car: http://gmauthority.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1984-Pontiac-Fiero-With-Big-Block-720x340.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 That must've been awesome to see in person. Yeah that was pretty cool. I talked to the guy with the yellow race car on the right. Very cool dude and one hell of a car. Top speed is a little over 200 I think. The one main guy who put on the show.. Fred, had like 5-6 cars just in that room lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 v8 fieros are one thing, but an olds 455 with a toronado FWD TH425 is a massive combo in size. Plus it's blown with an intercooler? I'm guessing it was this car: He wasn't there this year. Must have been some other car I didn't see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 He wasn't there this year. Must have been some other car I didn't see. so there is more than one fiero with a blown olds 455? dear lord what monsters stalk these lands..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 so there is more than one fiero with a blown olds 455? dear lord what monsters stalk these lands..... You'll never see them. They're all in garages/trailered to car shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 so are just the 1988's the heavy ones? What does "yes/no rear" and "yes/no front" mean? Also, holy crap someone put a 455 olds in one?!?! that's cool. It's interesting that the guy with the LS4 is 100 lbs lighter than your car, are the 3800s all steel? 3800s are iron block and heads, LS4 is all aluminum. An LS4 shouldn't be a hard swap in a Fiero, that's what I'd want to do. LS4 is a V6 bellhousing bolt pattern, has a very tight fitting accessory drive, and kind of went in place of supercharged 3800s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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