VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

[vortecfiero]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

intercooler mods complete


before mods


the height of any fittings going on top
would interfer with the deck lid so I had
these side exit pcs made up and welded on


another view


thottle body adapter welded on to the other end


yup thats 3" lol


ready to install

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

looks good:tup:

 

[vortecfiero]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

updates

passenger side rear deck strut



drivers side strut



heat sheild made from a stainless fondu pot

 

[Ty 1885]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

Looks good. That thing is going to be FUN.

 

[nastety92]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

Thats a lot of work you have done there. Good job, it looks great. When this is finished to you plan on having a problem with traction?

Good luck and keep up the great work and updated.

Nick

 

[It's just a six]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

I like your build. Nice work.! :tup:

You exhaust parts reminds me of my downpipe & fabbed up for my inline,well a little anyways.
How much heavier is the 4.3 over the 2.8 or the iron duke 4 cylinder?

I noticed the headers were wrapped w/header wrap?
What happened to it?

Any updates on your build? ,Is it running ?

 

[vortecfiero]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

I like your build. Nice work.! :tup:

You exhaust parts reminds me of my downpipe & fabbed up for my inline,well a little anyways.
How much heavier is the 4.3 over the 2.8 or the iron duke 4 cylinder?

I noticed the headers were wrapped w/header wrap?
What happened to it?

Any updates on your build? ,Is it running ?

lol yours is a lot prettier :tup:

the header wrap came of because i think i was running a little lean and it cooked it and one plug wire

i may make some stainless sheilds or coating or both... because when i removed the header wrap I could see where it could be a problem in a few years.

 

[It's just a six]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

lol yours is a lot prettier :tup:

the header wrap came of because i think i was running a little lean and it cooked it and one plug wire

i may make some stainless sheilds or coating or both... because when i removed the header wrap I could see where it could be a problem in a few years.

Thanks,
it does take time to build things to look nice like your exhaust system.:tup:

Could you elaborate more where you could see a possible problem w/your exhaust system?

Have you taken your Fiero to any local tracks, auto cross or?

 

[vortecfiero]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

Thanks,
it does take time to build things to look nice like your exhaust system.:tup:

Could you elaborate more where you could see a possible problem w/your exhaust system?

Have you taken your Fiero to any local tracks, auto cross or?

as we all know turbo engines tend to run hotter exhaust.. and but wrapping the manifolds
i have found they seem to rust or deteriorate faster, i had made a set custom manifolds
a long time ago with wrap and they disintegrated in 2 years. Im using schedule 40 right now
and its holding up nicely. The other problem is that i think the steel manifolds get hotter
than the stainless so the header wrap gets really brittle and falls apart.

my next plan is to draw out some stainless sheet metal sheilds that protect the plug boots
and cut down on the radiated heat. Being midengine.. i dont have as much flow happening
through the engine bay and radiated heat is a big issue. Oven type heat isnt so bad but the
pinpoint intense heat focused on one area has melted throttle cables and and FP relays.

I re located the throttle cable and relay but i want to cut down on any more surprises at
over 120 mph :rant:

 

[Daron]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

i have always thought this car was coooool

 

[TYTILIDIE]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

I thought you might be a little on the crazy buy your avatar and the entire thought of what you have done to your car. But with these updates, now I know you're just plain nuts!!:lol: You are doing a fine job, keep up the good work:tup: When do you expect to be done with it?

 

[vortecfiero]

Re: VortecFiero rebuild thread (56k friendly)

I thought you might be a little on the crazy buy your avatar and the entire thought of what you have done to your car. But with these updates, now I know you're just plain nuts!!:lol: You are doing a fine job, keep up the good work:tup: When do you expect to be done with it?

thanks !
im crossing my fingers for april or may :tup: