View Full Version : Fiero calling my name
STEvil
06-05-2006, 05:43 PM
I may have a line on a 1987 Pontiac Fiero with a Series II Supercharged 3.8L v6.. big upgrade over my pos '85 camaro lol :stick:
Anyone ever owned a fiero?
Rukee
06-06-2006, 01:38 PM
I`ve worked on a few, they feel like your driving in a coffin. :eek:
Pinnacle
06-07-2006, 11:07 AM
Ive always like the car, I might pick one up
http://www.edmontonfieros.com/
amd4me
06-07-2006, 12:01 PM
I was gonna buy one but they have SO many problems and are a PITA to work on.
So I bought my Ramcharger and I love it.
FragTek
06-07-2006, 12:05 PM
I thought about picking one up once to use as the base for a Lambo kit car project... I abandoned the idea though :(
RyderOCZ
06-07-2006, 12:10 PM
I may have a line on a 1987 Pontiac Fiero with a Series II Supercharged 3.8L v6.. big upgrade over my pos '85 camaro lol :stick:
Anyone ever owned a fiero?That is one tight squeeze for a 90 degree V6 in that little thing....are you sure they didn't put the 2.8 or 3.1 supercharged in it? 3.8 supercharged is a monster.
ZX7891
06-07-2006, 12:54 PM
with the right mods, you can drop an LS1 in it, ive seen it done, yeah we've owned 2, but what we've found though, is that if its not a GT, the engine is junk
amd4me
06-07-2006, 01:03 PM
That is one tight squeeze for a 90 degree V6 in that little thing....are you sure they didn't put the 2.8 or 3.1 supercharged in it? 3.8 supercharged is a monster.
The one I was gonna buy had a Northstar in it.
RyderOCZ
06-07-2006, 01:35 PM
In a Fiero? Holy crap !!
Soulburner
06-07-2006, 03:37 PM
Wow no kidding, the Northstar is NOT a small engine...I can only imagine how much of the car they had to cut out.
STEvil
06-07-2006, 09:19 PM
hmm.. still being tempted.. :D
Pinnacle
06-07-2006, 09:36 PM
hmm.. still being tempted.. :D
You got a link to the car?
that engine really is a monster, it puts out 240 hp, for such a light car that sure will be fun.
If I was in Sask. Id like to take a look at it, too far to travel from the Peg :p:
STEvil
06-07-2006, 10:30 PM
no pics of it on the net that I know of, and depending on the code/year of the engine it could be anywhere from 180-240hp... I need to get the exact specs on it then i'll know just how tempted I really am :P
Pinnacle
06-07-2006, 10:39 PM
how much does he want for it?
amd4me
06-08-2006, 09:24 AM
no pics of it on the net that I know of, and depending on the code/year of the engine it could be anywhere from 180-240hp... I need to get the exact specs on it then i'll know just how tempted I really am :P
If you realy want it , go for it.
If you SC the engine it could make up to 400 horses.
STEvil
06-08-2006, 06:15 PM
its already supercharged.
$2500 as far as I know, have not been in contact with the owner yet as I only learned of the car from a friend not too long ago.
STEvil
06-11-2006, 02:58 PM
ok, just found out its only a 3.1 and not supercharged.
scratch that idea.
Slayer2k3
06-12-2006, 08:56 AM
Yeh, hope you can do most of the work on it yourself, as most shops HATE working on them lol.
They rank right up there along with the Toyota Spyder in temrs of service complications.
RyderOCZ
06-12-2006, 09:13 AM
ok, just found out its only a 3.1 and not supercharged.
scratch that idea.Now that makes sense...60 degree V engine...that is what is supposed to be in there.
Still I would have loved to hear about your test drive if it was a 3.8 SC :D:D
STEvil
06-12-2006, 10:31 PM
there's a guy in town that has one with the SC boosted to 12.5 over stock 9psi I hear..
On the plus side maybe I will go the truck route ;)
Planet
06-14-2006, 05:01 PM
I personally own 3 Fiero's. I have a 85 GT with 50k miles in mint condition, 86GT for parts, and a 87 GT thats got some work done. They are a pain in the ass to work on at times. As far as problematic they arent to bad. I got a 3.1 in my 87 with a few other mods and its pretty quick. The great thing bout the Fiero is its handling. It has a great suspension and good weight distribution. The interior of Fieros is pretty FUGLY. As far as engine swaps you can install a small block up to about 600 ponies on the 5 speeds. You can do the northstar adn a few other engine swaps as well. The Fiero was originally going to be an 8cyl so it does have the room to fit.:toast:
Pinnacle
06-14-2006, 08:41 PM
I personally own 3 Fiero's. I have a 85 GT with 50k miles in mint condition, 86GT for parts, and a 87 GT thats got some work done. They are a pain in the ass to work on at times. As far as problematic they arent to bad. I got a 3.1 in my 87 with a few other mods and its pretty quick. The great thing bout the Fiero is its handling. It has a great suspension and good weight distribution. The interior of Fieros is pretty FUGLY. As far as engine swaps you can install a small block up to about 600 ponies on the 5 speeds. You can do the northstar adn a few other engine swaps as well. The Fiero was originally going to be an 8cyl so it does have the room to fit.:toast:
Post some pics damnit;) :D
Planet
06-14-2006, 08:45 PM
Post some pics damnit;) :D
I will get some of my 85 after I clean her up when I get some time off of work. The 87 is currently being taken appart to be repainted.
grimREEFER
06-22-2006, 09:05 PM
fiero was on the adam corolla show, in a segment called "gay bar or sports car?"
the guy guessed gay bar lol
ooeric
06-23-2006, 07:39 AM
be like me and get yourself a toyota mr2. lighter and more agile.
beware of oversteering though. har har har makes you go whirly whirly reall fast.
benonmsn
06-27-2006, 09:36 AM
i had a 85 gt. it was a fun little car. a truck t-boned it at 45mph, me and the passenger survived just fine. the car was history, i really enjoyed that car. it never had to many issues. it was my dads since it was made and then mine. we had about 148k miles on it, all it needed was a new exhaust manifold (holes) and everything else was great, i went through back tires almost as fast as i do on my motorcycle.