Paul A. Romsky Jr. - Fiero
This is my 1987 Fiero GT that I am restoring. I have been taking parts off of my old 1986 Fiero SE and buying new parts from the FieroStore.com. I am going to take the engine out of my 86 fiero and bore it out, blue print, and spec it - all high peformance parts and add a supercharger (next year's project). The seats were a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) job. MrMikes.com will make new seat covers to your own specifications. They are very affordable because you use the old seats, remove the old ripped upholstery, fix the padding, and attach the new covers. Mr. Mike gives you all the instructions and even a hog ring tool with plenty of rings to attach the new covers. It is easy when you know how.
Romsk's Car - Exterior
Romsk's Car - Interior Before
Romsk's Car - Interior After
I have made an ALDL Diagnostics tool for the Fiero GT. The Software is free but you have to use my High Performance Adafruit Trinket M0 Adapter for it ($45 USD includes shipping).
Details on how to download this tool and to build an adapter (or I can build one for you) are found in the link below:
Fiero GT ALDL Monitor Tool Suite
Here are some Quick Reference Placards I made for my Fiero. I am going to laminate them and post them in various spots in the car. I can send you the Power Point drawings if you want to modify them for your specific Fiero.
Plugs/Firing Order, Fluids, Fuel System, Wear Items, Fuses, and Lamps
Sensor and Filter Locations
Fluids and Lubrication
Lamp and Locations
This is a Fiero Cockpit Display that I am working on (inspired by KITT - another Pontiac). It is a rough draft, I still have to smooth out some edges.
Screen 1
Screen 2
Screen 3
Screen 4
Screen 5
The following link is photo of a Multi-Function Joystick (MFJ) that I am retrofitting into my 1987 Fiero GT. I cut apart an old shifter knob and saved the threaded insert. Then I took and old Wingman Warrior video game Joystick handle and glued the insert inside. I modified the wiring inside the handle so that only two wires are needed from the Joystick (signal and ground). The Joystick signal is sent to a Parallax Board Of Education (BOE) prototyping board that uses a very versatile PIC microcontroller to interpret the Joystick functions. The BOE also has a Serial to Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface so that a contemporary laptop computer (most laptops no longer have serial ports) can be used to monitor the data stream as it is converted from ALDL to asynchronous 19200 baud serial. The BOE also controls various relays that actuate based on the various buttons depressed and the trigger being pulled.
Multi-Function Joystick Shifter
MFJ Joystick Functions
The following are some notes that I made while removing front and rear window glass from my 1986 Fiero. I also removed the Roof Panel that has a Vista Vent on it. When I install it on my 1987 Fiero GT, the embedded "Zip Wire" will make removal a snap (if there should be any need to remove the Roof Panel in the future).
This is a handy tool I made to help when diagnosing fuel issues. Cranking the engine to see how much fuel pressure you develop is difficult because pressure guages have short hoses and you can't monitor them from the cabin. This cable allows me to turn the fuel pump on/off from the ALDL Connector while I am monitoring a fuel pressure guage at the engine.
Fiero Fuel Pump Remote Test Cable
Fiero EGR Solenoid Theory of Operation, Test, and Repair
Comming Soon:
Fiero Hood Instrument Cluster with Fiero 5 Speed Manual Shifter Assistant
Fiero Hood Instrument Cluster with 5 Speed Manual Shifter Assistant
5 Speed Manual Shifter Assistant Indications: Group 1
5 Speed Manual Shifter Assistant Indications: Group 2
5 Speed Manual Shifter Assistant Indications: Group 3
5 Speed Manual Shifter Assistant Indications: Group 4
Fiero GT Hood Tach 3D Printed Frame with Tachometer Mounted
Fiero GT Hood Tach 3D Printed Frame Oblique View Front
Fiero GT Hood Tach 3D Printed Frame Oblique View Rear
Fiero GT Hood Tach 3D Printed Frame View Front
Fiero GT Hood Tach 3D Printed Frame View Rear
Fiero GT Hood Tach 3D Printed Frame Covers Glued In Place
Fiero GT Hood Tach 3D Printed Frame with Tachometer Mounted
Fiero GT Hood Tach Lamp Test
Fiero GT Hood Tach LED Mounting
Fiero GT Hood Tach 3D Printed Frame with Tachometer Mounted and Painted (pre-touchup)
Typical indicator example
The "BRAKE" indicator shown is just a prototype for proof of concept. All of the lamps are multi-color addressable LEDs. I just connected one for now and set that LED to its brightest red level. The label was printed on "Magic Transparent" tape on a inkjet printer and then covered it with a thin translucent red matte vinyl that acts as a diffuser and hides the inside of the indicator block (which is white inside) - this is so the indicator looks like its very dark red when off and so you can't see the text too well until the indicator comes on. Its very bright and my camera can't handle such a bright red object, even with the exposure corrected. The indicator looks a lot better in real life. The text is blotchy because inkjet ink does not print well on plastics like transparent tape. I am going to have the text and symbols printed on clear overhead film. That is done with common laser printers where carbon is fused onto the paper (plastic sheet in my case). Staples can print all those indicators out for me on two film sheets for a few dollars each. That text will then be sharp and dense and look even better than this prototype (just like a real Fiero dashboard indicator).
The Shifter Assistant lamps will be a clear matte as they can be lit with multi-colors as needed.
In the Lamp Test photo, the LEDs are so bright the image washes out a bit. In reality, they look very sharp, vivid, and bright. The Left and Right turn signal arrows appear cyan becuse I could only find red, yellow, and cyan vinyl sheets. The Lamp Test turns on all LEDs bright white so those arrows appear cyan. When in operation, I light up those LEDs bright green so the arrows appear green just like on the Fiero instrument cluster in the cabin.
In the LED Mounting photo, most of the LEDs are on and are in the bright white state. They are so bright they glow through the PCBs I made to mount the LEDs. I found 10 programable Serial RGB LEDs from Adafuit for under $3.00 USD for the set of 10 (I bought 3 sets as I need 27 in all (25 for the indicators and 2 for the Tach backlights). They are surface mount so I drew up a simple PCB for them (and a 3 x 3 grid PCB for the Shifter Assistant LEDs). JLCPCB made the entire lot of PCBs for under $15 including shipping. To lower costs, I did not make one huge PCB for all of the LEDs, I just made small PCBs that I cut apart, wired together, and screwed to the frame. Notice they are in a dasiy chain - only 3 wires from the Adruino UNO controls all of the LEDs.
Shifter Labels are avaialble in .ppt, .bmp, and .pdf formats
Download the Fiero Shifter Pattern Replacements for the Shifter Console
This is a quick tool that I made which simplifies the installation of a serpentine belt on a fiero V6 engine with a installed Fiero Belt Tensioner Kit available from DodgeRunner's Garage. I started by slipping the belt around each pulley and aligning the belt grooves properly into each pulley. Then I connected an 8 inch standard 3/8 inch drive ratchet (Sears Craftman ratchet worked very well) to the tensioner arm. I slipped the Belt Tensioner Tool (lever) over the ratchet handle, and gently pulled it all the way toward the alternator. I held the tool (lever) in place with a small bungee cord (being very careful that it could not slip off). Then I routed the belt between the idler wheel and the engine's vibration damper (crankshaft) pulley - being very careful to keep my hands away from the area between the idler pulley and the vibration damper. I then checked for proper alignment of the belt grooves and the pulleys, removed the bungee cord, and slowly eased the lever back toward the engine. I then did a final check of each pulley and belt alignment, started the engine, and checked for proper operation. It took only 2 minutes to install the belt, and since I now keep the tool, a ratchet, and a spare belt in the car, I can replace the belt virtually anytime, anywhere in minutes.
Fiero Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool for use with DodgeRunner's Fiero Belt Tensioner Kit
This is a video of the IAC Valve in operation.
Video (2:06 minutes): Fiero Idle Air Control (IAC) Stepper Motor Operation (.wmv format)
Video (2:17 minutes): Fiero Idle Air Control (IAC) Stepper Motor Operation (.mp4 format)
This is a quick video to show how far the Pintle moves on the Fiero IAC valve. Do this only to open the valve (fully pushed in) before installing. I moved it in and out here so you have a reference as to how far it should move under ECM or Bench Test control.
It is best not to move the valve at all, you can break the gears or the Pintle can screw out.
Be sure to push straight in, do not force it if you have to apply more force or you are not sure how to do it or afraid of breaking it.
Video (35 seconds): Fiero Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Pintle Fully In and Out
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