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52 messages,  Last post on Jun 05, 2006 at 1:08 PM

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#44 of 52 V8 Fiero by iroc_fiero

Jun 25, 2005 (11:12 am)

With only 4 production years, there aren't a lot of people who even recognize them on the rare occasion that they see one actually moving under its own power.... But the Pontiac Fiero makes a great platform to build on. I have an 88 model and a 305 TPI from an IROC-Z28 that I am going to swap into it.
 
The car is a pretty popular choice for people making kit cars and replicas of European cars since it is the only mid engine in GM's modern line up. I haven't fully decided whether I would like to build a kit car or just swap the engine and be content that even with stock parts people don't know what they are looking at. But thats my project idea. For about 5K I can have a aggressive little coupe that should be capable of lifting the front tires off the ground.

#45 of 52 Re: V8 Fiero [iroc_fiero] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 25, 2005 (5:41 pm)

Replying to: iroc_fiero (Jun 25, 2005 11:12 am)
Is yours a 5-speed V-6 or???

#47 of 52 Northstar by ultimatedriver

Jun 28, 2005 (3:09 am)

Did a Fiero for a customer about 2 years ago with the 4.0L version of GM's Northstar V8. Surprisingly enough, this GM motor is one of the most underrated and overlooked pieces GM my have ever had in it's roster.
 
We dynoed it at 325.7 horses at the rear wheels at 7230rpm, and 285.5 lb-ft of torque at 5760rpm. Almost all of the go fast parts came from RSM Racing's online catalogue. You'll have to utilize a standalone engine managenemt system, but you'll have a car that can run with the best of them on a whim. Porsche, Ferrari, Viper, whatever.

#48 of 52 Re: Northstar [ultimatedriver] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 28, 2005 (7:22 am)

Replying to: ultimatedriver (Jun 28, 2005 3:09 am)
Stand alone engine management is pretty tricky business for the average hobbyist, don't you think?

#49 of 52 DIY by ultimatedriver

Jun 28, 2005 (6:43 pm)

I went up against a gentleman at Thunderhill in a 1996 MkIV Toyota Supra. His car was impeccably built with tastefull carbon fiber trim and backlit gauges. I'd list out the spec of the hardware of this car, but I don't want to catch carpal tunnel anytime soon.
 
It was upon learning that his 16 year old son was the culprit who performed all of the tuning and upgrades on this car (with trips to the dyno shop)that I was truly amazed. From that point on, I never put it past anyone willing to pick up a wrench, as a hobbyist or otherwise, to do amazing things.

#50 of 52 Re: DIY [ultimatedriver] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 29, 2005 (10:10 am)

Replying to: ultimatedriver (Jun 28, 2005 6:43 pm)
There's a guy over in "engine swaps" on this board asking some Fiero questions. Would you mind going over there to help him?
 
thanks!
 
Shifty the Co-Host

#51 of 52 Dodge Avenger/Mitsubishi Eclipse Hybrid? by hotscot311

Jul 07, 2005 (10:19 am)

researching doing an engine and maybe AWD swap from an eclipse GSX to my Avenger.
Any info would be helpful. Thanx

#52 of 52 Press Request by steve_ HOST

Jun 05, 2006 (1:08 pm)

A national news magazine is looking to interview college students who has “pimped” out his/her ride Have you tricked out your car with big rims, outrageous stereos, wild paint jobs, spoilers, ground effects, neon lights, nitrous, the works . Please send an e-mail to ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Friday, June 9, 2006 by 5:00 PM PT/8:00 PM ET containing your daytime contact information and the make and model of the car you’ve “pimped” out.
  
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