| I have been working on my IFG VT kit for two years
now. I am in the final stage now and check your web site to see your progress.
I put in a Chevy 350 crate motor and connected it to a Porsche 911 5 speed
transaxle. I found the same problems you have identified, suspension, cooling,
and waiting on IFG. They are always helpful, but I had to wait 18 months
for a windshield. I thought I read where you or someone else put in a power
steering unit. Can you tell me what power steering rack would fit in my
84 Fiero donor? Let me know if you have any questions about my kit. I had
to redo most of the work on the car several times to get it right. It has
been a fun challenge. I can't wait to get it finished.
Dave Jones Newburgh, IN Sorry I did not get back with you sooner. I have been out of town enjoying
the holidays. Thanks for the information about the power steering unit.
It sounds
To answer your questions, I got a radiator built by Griffen with special
angled inlet and outlet so I could mount the radiator in the front. I think
it is a 19" x 24". Summit has them without the angled inlets for much less
than what I paid for the special. I ran 2" and 2-1/4" pipe from the engine
to the front radiator
I did not have to use the counter weight in the doors because I mounted the air springs in a different way. I wanted to have electric windows so I had to mount the springs to one side and low. This does not give much lifting force to the door until it is started up. I have to pull the door up a few inches to get it started up by itself. It works out good. After I put in the speakers I will have to see how it works. I think I will have plenty of force even adding the speakers. I have attached pictures. Some were taken with a flash and appear too bright. That is fine. I should of sent you an overall picture. I kind of hate to advertise for IFG because of some of the problems I have had with them. They may be no worse than any of the other kit suppliers. I have just been disappointed with all the extra work involved that I have not expected to do. I am frustrated because the second windshield I waited 18 months to get is cracked and IFG wants $600 for a new one. OK, I'm off my soap box. I did get door lock solenoids with the kit and I mounted them directly
below
the door latch. I made a pin to lock the latch from inside and prevent
it from opening when the pin was up. I have not tied the latch to the internal
door handle, but I plan on using a cable and spring. The challenge is to
clear the window with the opening mechanisms. I got a electric window kit
from (I can't remember now) and fit it in the bottom of the door. It consists
of a motor and track. I had to cut off the excess length and bend the track
on a radius to get the glass to move correctly. Due to the clearances the
window will only open 8" or so. Of course the side windows from IFG are
crappy. They have air bubbles in them and the edges are rough. The window
will have to go in front of the air spring and clear when the door opens.
I bought window channel from JC Whitney and plan on mounting it to the
outside of the door in the recess. There is no way to attach it so I will
probably have to put some type of plate on the outside the full length
of the door to hold the window channel in place. I think it will come together
if time and patience. Look and the one picture inside the door and you
will see a flat plate near the end of the air spring and a narrow piece
of steel sticking up. I will attach the window mechanism to the plate and
top of the guide to the narrow steel piece for stability. I am not sure
how much
I got my power steering put on after your sent me the information from
John Bell. It saved me time on searching for a rack that steered from the
front of the axle. I never thought about it, but most cars steer from behind
the front axle. The T1000 or Chevette (one I got) works best. I only had
to add an extension on one side since the other shaft was the correct length.
I had the biggest problem finding fittings and hoses to get it connected.
I noticed your comments about the Chevy dealer having parts. Are you aware
of "The Fiero Store" online? They may not be the cheapest, but have almost
I am curious to see how your rear suspension works out. I had bad twist with the rear struts. When I applied power the rear wheels would toe inwards from the torque. I have added braces to the top mounting holes of the struts, but it makes for a stiff ride. I did place poly bushings in the lower swing arms. Have you worked on your doors anymore? Alignment and fit was a big problem. My seemed to be warped. When you get to working on your headlights I found it better to scrape the Fiero tilt motors and go with linear actuators. The ones I have are from Warner Electric, 12VDC, and have a 4" stroke. They have built in stroke limit switches and worked out well. Dave
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