LS7 Fiero swap
Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Chicago
Nice, its chopped right?
I remember back in the day that the first V8 top chop fiero rolled out of Archie's that thing was awesome. Or going down to Daytona with them for the yellow top chop. Back then he didn't have the LSx motor swap done yet, but was working on it, they had the intake turned around and it looked awesome, no such issues with LSx. Good times.
Personally I like finale best out of them all, but that thing looks MEAN!!!!
I remember back in the day that the first V8 top chop fiero rolled out of Archie's that thing was awesome. Or going down to Daytona with them for the yellow top chop. Back then he didn't have the LSx motor swap done yet, but was working on it, they had the intake turned around and it looked awesome, no such issues with LSx. Good times.
Personally I like finale best out of them all, but that thing looks MEAN!!!!
Teching In
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Albuquerque, NM
OK, so I had to join yet another forum, just so I can keep an eye on this build along with that "renegade" mustang!
Fantastic looking Fiero, I had an '87 and still regret selling it! Can't wait to see more about your build!
Fantastic looking Fiero, I had an '87 and still regret selling it! Can't wait to see more about your build!
Teching In
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Northern Virginia
Hi Troy - Mind if I 
for a moment?
I'm the proud owner of the LS2 Fiero (white Ferrari 328 Replica) that Troy showed above (link to build thread: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/068941.html )
Like Troy, I'm using the GM F40 6 speed manual (which was used in the Pontiad G6 for two years and is still used in the Saab 9-3). This car is crazy, stupid fast. I don't get the chance to drive it as much as I should, but I had it out for a couple of hours on Saturday, and came home with a big smile on my face. The car pulls like crazy in 2nd gear, and 3rd/4th aren't bad either!
The LS2 totally changed the personality of the car. The motor is amazingly flexible, I've had it down to 40 MPH in 6th gear and it doesn't complain. On the other hand, a full thottle stomp in third gear will draw the attention of every trooper in a three state radius.
I CAN'T WAIT to see what an LS7 Fiero can do!!!!!
John
for a moment?I'm the proud owner of the LS2 Fiero (white Ferrari 328 Replica) that Troy showed above (link to build thread: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/068941.html )
Like Troy, I'm using the GM F40 6 speed manual (which was used in the Pontiad G6 for two years and is still used in the Saab 9-3). This car is crazy, stupid fast. I don't get the chance to drive it as much as I should, but I had it out for a couple of hours on Saturday, and came home with a big smile on my face. The car pulls like crazy in 2nd gear, and 3rd/4th aren't bad either!
The LS2 totally changed the personality of the car. The motor is amazingly flexible, I've had it down to 40 MPH in 6th gear and it doesn't complain. On the other hand, a full thottle stomp in third gear will draw the attention of every trooper in a three state radius.
I CAN'T WAIT to see what an LS7 Fiero can do!!!!!
John
Last edited by Doc John; Mar 25, 2008 at 08:13 PM. Reason: Edited to add link
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Chicago
Actually Archie's old kit didn't need any cutting of the car, which I always liked. But that was before he finished his LSx swap.
and IIRC its actually easier to do something as simple as spark plug change with V8 in there than it was with stock v6.
and IIRC its actually easier to do something as simple as spark plug change with V8 in there than it was with stock v6.
Thread Starter
On The Tree
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I have these headers custom made for the LS1, LS6, LS2 & LS3 engines. I've put them on all of the LSx swaps we've done so far. (Except for the 1st LS1 swap, we had to prototype on something).
They are 1.625" tube & 2.5" collector. We will have a set of 1.75" tube 3" collector headers that will be ready before we install this engine for the last time.
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Archie
They are 1.625" tube & 2.5" collector. We will have a set of 1.75" tube 3" collector headers that will be ready before we install this engine for the last time.
Archie
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Chicago
Wow everyone thought I was crazy for putting an LT1 in a first gen RX7 ten years ago but you my friend are certifiable, and I mean that in the greatest way possible that is a beautiful car and hope it runs like a greased owl ****