now the fun REALLY starts..

[fiero308]

I have just become the proud owner of a 3.4 twin cam with getrag 284 5 spd trans, computer and wiring harness and everything else..........  cry for me as I need pity.......
alright, so it is still in the car, but it is mine.  I PREFER to do my own wire tracing and marking and will be able to take my time, too, so that is a nice bonus.
Tyler, are you watching?  hello?  
 

[34FieroGT]

No pity from me!  You knew what you were getting yourself into!    I may have to swing by your place sometime soon and check this out...

[fiero308]

well........ here is how SAD I am  
any more self-pity and I would need DEPENDS!  ........ eewwwww...
bad joke.
don't rush on coming by just yet; the car isn't here (by design) and never will be; I am going to do this 'by the numbers' literally and trace and tag EVERYthing and actually be sensible and logical about this.  (Doesn't THAT sound impressive??)
But yes; I am pretty excited and pleased with myself at finding this combo.  More details to follow.
Brakes are coming nicely; getting the coil-overs into place is getting close but all that has to wait until I pick up some stuff in TO on monday/tuesday (insignificant things like S/S lines, new springs and upper control arm bushings.....)
......... coming along but it is still immobile............
 

[34FieroGT]

You should try:

   www.suspension.com

for the bushings.  You'll probably get a better price there than anywhere else.  I ordered a complete set of poly suspension bushings and my cradle bushings from them last spring.  The price was much better than the Fiero Store's, and I received them within a week.

   tyler...

[fiero308]

actually I was pretty surprised by some of the Toronto stores prices; I am doing the front end and it was cheap and in stock so will get those and the cradle bushings same thing (will get poly for now - till the GREAT engine swap happens! )
I am looking at Held Motorsports who have just changed hands - somebody LEE owns it now it seems; for a complete rear bumpsteer setup; it isn't priced too bad I think and that takes care of the rear end.
THEN I can start thinking of engines and turbochargers and vroom vroom noises.
but first, today, I get my OTHER front spindle back... so that saga can continue.  (Had to take a brief break to do some paying work again  )
So monday I will get a bunch of my stuff and SAT I get to go and start taking nuts and bolts off my 'new' engine!!!!  The fun continues!!!!

[CaddyRob]

Hey Need a 3.4 twin Cam shop manual? cause I got A GM one I could send ya.. here is a picture of it:
Just let me know, it looks like a good book.

[fiero308]

thx Rob but I have exactly that one (and no other, at the moment....)
I WILL be looking for info on the car (wiring harness) and engine (complete specs and rebuild) so if that info is avail somewhere let me know anybody...
tia!

[CaddyRob]

Im sure you already have this site, but they have a complete how to wire the TDC at DOHCFiero.com. Im pretty sure its complete instructions...

later;

[fiero308]

whew!    FINALLY got it here. Engine, trans, wiring harness and computer.  (it's in ONE of these boxes........somewhere..... )
MILES of wire.  I was wrong about when the fun really starts.  It is more like NOW.........  But I think I volunteered for this......
So, here we go!!!  First order of business is get the engine checked out.  A few pix will be forthcoming.  Hard to believe this monster fits!!