BasementPauls Fiero GT Resurrection
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BasementPauls Fiero GT Resurrection
Now that the 94 Roadmaster is finished, complete with a new CD deck and the 91 Olds Calais is going back
and forth to work rountinely, something else was needed to focus some attention on.
SHAZAAM!!
Look what followed Basement home (actually drove it).
Its a 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT. 2800cc v6 w/140hp and an automatic transmission.
OK, it's not a Corvette, but can it be ready for Corvette Carlisle?
Will it turn 16's? Some many questions to be answered. What do you think?
and forth to work rountinely, something else was needed to focus some attention on.
SHAZAAM!!
Look what followed Basement home (actually drove it).
Its a 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT. 2800cc v6 w/140hp and an automatic transmission.
OK, it's not a Corvette, but can it be ready for Corvette Carlisle?
Will it turn 16's? Some many questions to be answered. What do you think?
Fred32v
GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 V6!
GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 V6!
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Yes, the tiresmoker is correct, that is numbers matching paint on that intake! WOW!
Short of the crappy brake line job (bad bends, not bad pressure) the car appears to be original. Does that really matter here? I'm not sure that I care... we'll see once I give it a good shakedown. For $600, I figured I couldn't lose.
As for Carlisle, geez I never thought of taking it there with my Roadmaster being the master of the road and all... but hey, it might be a goal.
-BP
Short of the crappy brake line job (bad bends, not bad pressure) the car appears to be original. Does that really matter here? I'm not sure that I care... we'll see once I give it a good shakedown. For $600, I figured I couldn't lose.
As for Carlisle, geez I never thought of taking it there with my Roadmaster being the master of the road and all... but hey, it might be a goal.
-BP
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- Joined: Sun Jul 17, 2005 1:45 pm
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- Location: In the dirt.
Replacing Exhaust Header Gaskets
Purchased the GT knowing the exhaust header gaskets needed replacement. Simply remove the header bolts
and slip in the new gaskets.
There was some thought given to just installing the 1973 Cadillac 472 cu.in. motor that we have stored in the back
of the garage. Instead we opted for installing those race cylinder head gaskets with the performance exhaust header
gaskets. Fortunately this motor is very clean and will only require minimal effort to clean up.
Will it be ready for Corvette Carlisle 2007? SURE.
and slip in the new gaskets.
There was some thought given to just installing the 1973 Cadillac 472 cu.in. motor that we have stored in the back
of the garage. Instead we opted for installing those race cylinder head gaskets with the performance exhaust header
gaskets. Fortunately this motor is very clean and will only require minimal effort to clean up.
Will it be ready for Corvette Carlisle 2007? SURE.
Fred32v
GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 V6!
GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 V6!
It Runs Again
The Fiero has begun its' resurrection. The process has involved a few Saturday
and Sunday sessions, but we fired up the 2.8 today.
Now to connect the exhaust pipes, add water, change the oil, etc., etc..
More to come when we road test it.
I have a great video of the first start, but don't know how to post it.
and Sunday sessions, but we fired up the 2.8 today.
Now to connect the exhaust pipes, add water, change the oil, etc., etc..
More to come when we road test it.
I have a great video of the first start, but don't know how to post it.
Fred32v
GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 V6!
GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 V6!
Road Tested
Sorry, no pictures, but, after this Saturday's efforts, the GT has toured the development on its' own power, purring like a kitten.
Fred32v
GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 V6!
GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 V6!