so i picked up a project.......

[suede]

so i bought a 86 fiero...... runs but smokes, 2.8l v6 with getrag (sp?) or muncie whatever you wanna call it 5 speed, body is straight, interior is rough, project car....... anyone know much about these things performance wise? What can be done easily to them, Ive heard of LS swaps into them, and im open to ideas (I only paid 300 bucks for the damn thing) and work has hoists paint boths welders and the works, (fab shop)


even some forums that could be useful that you may know of? I know ol Smitro is kinda a guru on these type of things, but lets hear um....

[98TransAmWs-6]

That is what I want as a project car. You can put a lsx in there it just has to be sideways. There is a site about it and a company that sells lsx swap kits for them. Search v8 archie on Google.

[SMWS6TA]

I drove a 86 once or twice. Seem quick back then. Sucked in the turns because the weight wasn't right IMO. But straight off the line it would hook up. I could see a LS in it, be one tight fit and like a Cobra (Orginal) it would go balls out and not stop worth a damn IMHO. I'd look for a v6 and turbo's myself

[5.0THIS]

The 3800 supercharged V6 (out of the grand prix GTP, etc) is probably the most popular swap, and those engines are cheap and relatively easy to find. You could do that, gut it, put all the safety crap in it, and make it a track car (a lemons racer maybe).

[pajeff02]

I used to detail a GT back when I was in high school. Got to drive it a bit too. Not a bad car IMO. Always got a kick out of the speakers in the head rests.

[KahanaReef]

I didn't read through the both threads, but I did notice a few links. Maybe some good info for you in there if you feel like reading it.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/f55/fieros-cool-65676/

http://www.ls1.com/forums/f2/new-edi...lection-75882/

[Spikito]

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[FasstChevys]

The 3800 sounds like a good idea. There have been quite a few to have just the regular old school 350's put in them as well.

My Mom bought a brand new one when they came out. It was an "ok" car, I didn't mind it.

[Spikito]

if i had one id prob try to find a 5.3 to put in it...dont know why, just seems like a good combo

[Zapper2003]

5.3 Chevy GMC Vortec Engine

[5.0THIS]

if i had one id prob try to find a 5.3 to put in it...dont know why, just seems like a good combo

You'd have trouble finding a good enough trans to work. You could probably make the tranny in the 5.3 impala SS' work, but it's a pile of shit that fails all the time anyway

[98TransAmWs-6]

V8 Archie has an adapter that mates up any lsx with the g6 transmission.

[Spikito]

^^^ what he said

[5.0THIS]

V8 Archie has an adapter that mates up any lsx with the g6 transmission.

Which trans exactly is that?

[ls1camino]

Turbo 3800 will put you in the 10s. A Gen V supercharged 3800 is good for 11s. That Getrag will hold the power just fine. The only real upgrade you'll have to get is a custom flywheel and clutch.

[Zinergy]

Turbo 3800 will put you in the 10s. A Gen V supercharged 3800 is good for 11s. That Getrag will hold the power just fine. The only real upgrade you'll have to get is a custom flywheel and clutch.

That is a pretty vague assessment. You can have 800hp and not be in the 10s. You can also have 400hp and be in the 10s.

The 3800 s/c is a good engine choice.

[ls1camino]

You can have 800hp and not be in the 10s. You can also have 400hp and be in the 10s.

[ls1camino]

Weight plays a huge factor in it. If I put the power plant from my GTP (mid-11s) into a Fiero, it would easily be in the mid to low 10s.

[98TransAmWs-6]

Which trans exactly is that?

F40 transmission for 6 speed.

Transmission Kits

[Zinergy]

Yes I do say.... that is why I said it. My only point was you talk like a honda fan boi... if I throw this b16 with this ebay turbo in my civic it will be a 10 second car.