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Can't hurt to ask!

How do we get in line for that job!

Subscribed. Looks like an awesome product and can't wait for them to be available!

I don't think EFI would affect my HP numbers in either direction...if I chose to go that direction it would be solely for the convenience of starting and drive ability as you mention

Still doing research but looking at going with something like a Comp Cams XR282RF. I know that I will be changing the associated parts (⎌lifters, pushrods, valve springs & hardware) but CC says the 1431-16 steel roller tip rocker that I currently have installed will work. Would you guys stick with them or better to spring for full roller units? I will be sticking with a 1.6 ratio as I wouldn't have clearance for lift beyond .550 per Trick Flow (I will verify with clay before final assembly)

Presumably the 400hp version will be cheaper? I have been reading up on the Holley kit and am very interested in it as well. Although don't believe it will be shipping until April

Thanks Ray! For those that did a custom grind cam from Bullet (or similar), what did the cam cost if you don't mind sharing? Did you get matching lifters, rockers, etc from them or just go with off the shelf bits from a speed shop based on their recommendations? Ps- love that there are so many guys just like me...I'm going to tell my wife I'm normal after all! ;)

I'm running a wide ratio...as you noted if I had the close ratio I would swap to a set of 3.73 or 3.89 and be happy when I pull the trigger on an overdrive. Understood on the EFI - cam relationship as well. Probably worth asking FITech their opinion but I'm assuming they are essentially designing their system around carb setups as that is their target market!

Only downside to doing gears before deciding on the trans is how different a ratio I would look for. I could probably get by with a 3.50 and top loader but even that would be a little low for what I'd want with the T-5 if I swapped down the road

Yeah I like the idea of the easy starting and less tinkering of the EFI. Any reason the EFI would weigh in on my cam choice? The only deterrent to the overdrive is the cost...part of why I'm planning to try to rebuild a T-5 myself!

All the recent talk about camshafts, EFI, T-5's and gear ratios have gotten me thinking. I've been thinking of doing all these upgrades for some time and have even begun collecting bits. Rather than steal someone else's thread I figured I should make my own. Current setup is a 351W bored .020" with stock bottom end, Trick Flow 170 heads, Comp Cams XE262H flat tappet cam, 1.6 rockers, Eddy Performer intake, Holley 650cfm double pumper, Hooker Super Comp headers and Pertronix billet distributor. Have a Weiand Stealth manifold on the shelf. 4 speed toploader feeds stock 2.89 gears in 9". Life has gotten in the way for the past ten years so the car has been neglected. I'm hoping to change that this winter cause I want to enjoy it again and my son is dying to ride in it (5 year old who calls it a race car)! I'm leaning towards installing an EFI system like FITech (or similar) and plan to upgrade the rear end to include a TruTrac (currently open). I have a T-5 that I toyed with the idea of building up with an Astro kit and going with a 3.73 or 4.11 rear, otherwise I would probably go with a 3.25 behind the toploader. While playing with the engine I will be installing the Stealth manifold but was thinking of springing for a hydraulic roller cam as well. First question is probably whether or not all this work will be worth it! The car will spend 80% of its time cruising around town/highway with the balance spent at club events including drag strips and "road courses". Please let me know which direction you would head and your experiences/parts you would use again or avoid. Thanks!

Bob, first thanks for doing this and the work...one question and one comment. Do you have an idea (not binding in anyway) as to the expected duration or time to shipment for those of us interested in participating? Regarding PayPal payments as friends, will this be to a personal or business account? I ask because I know w few folks that have had their business accounts frozen by PayPal for repetitive and large payments as friends...it seems they want their money! If this is a personal account it may not apply

I'm surprised that FITech won't/wouldn't just create or issue a discount code. I know that there is no real motivation for them to do so but that is what I have seen other companies do in these situations. I know the root of the issue for them is guaranteeing the order volume.

The Aeromotive does look like a nice bit of kit but as you mentioned the price is almost prohibitive. For the cost of the Phantom 340 kit you can just about buy a whole new EFI tank and pump from Tanks Inc (or similar). Bryon, I assume the hoses in the Holley install were PTFE hoses...some companies like Earls and do a black nylon/kevlar cover instead of the stainless steel. For those who have done the install, what size/brand hoses did you go with?

Great thread! I also plan to get in on the group buy but like you have been starting to read up on the other bits. For my Mach I will likely replace the fuel tank with the EFI unit from Tanks Inc with an in tank pump and run new lines (supply and return) for the fuel. I hadn't thought of an inertia switch but it's a great idea and hope others interject on it.

Count me in as well. I can PayPal funds to you when confirmed and can send you a FedEx label for shipment

Agreed Shaun but we should also try to have a collective agreement on a trigger date for this. I've seen a bunch of group buys fall through because they just drag on and folks lose interest

Interested in a group buy of the EFI but also a tank if that becomes a possibility too

Thanks Shaun!

No fold down on my car but also wouldn't mount to the package tray without something supporting it down to the area where the shocks mount or wheel wells

great, thanks Shaun! did you buy one of the kits from the parts houses or make your own?

As winter approaches I have a number of projects planned for the girl but one of the most important (because I promised my son I would) is making the car safe for him to ride in without a harness type child seat. The harness seat worked fine with lap belts but now that he is bigger he really belongs in a booster type seat that requires a shoulder belt. My wife still gives me a hard time about putting him in the front seat so I would like to have the availability of the rear to keep a happy house! After some searching I have seen that some shops like CJ seem to be selling kits but I haven't seen any actual install videos, photos or threads for the rear, only the front seats. Has anyone had experience with doing this?

Is there a preferred year for the fiero seats?

Thanks for the vote of confidence...now I just gotta find some fiero seats!

they look great! do you think he could insert the red stripe? it's one of my favorite features of the car so would prefer to keep it