[Shotimes] Re: Fiero (was Cooling Issues???????)

[Donald Mallinson]

Back in 1989, at the Pontiac national convention, the top 
Pontiac historian was asked which Pontiacs of modern vintage 
(to that point of course) he would save for history/value/fun.

He chose the Turbo Trans-Am, the one with the high HP Buick 
turbo, not the earlier POS.

He also chose the last year Fiero Formula (instead of the 
GT).  I thought the last year Formula was a super looking 
car and they solved the handling problems of the earlier 
cars.  The overheating/fire problems came from cars with 
poor maintenance and lots of oil spilled/leaking in the 
engine compartment.  Keep the area clean and the cooling 
system maintained, and no problem.  Of course Americans are 
not used to keeping cars in good shape, our SHO groups are 
one of the few exceptions for the most part.

As for fun, drop a 350 V8 sidways into a Fiero and you can 
have a LOT of fun, seen several of them, the motor fits, 
believe it or not.

Don Mallinson

James White wrote:

> I have been half-heartedly looking for a MTX V-6 Fiero for the last couple
> of years. Never have found one that wasn't an expensive show room new or a
> POS.
> 
> Don't they have a club?  And maybe a list like ours?
> 
> As a toy I think that a modded V-6 MTX could be a lot of fun!
> 
> Jim White - greensho@crown.net
> Valparaiso, Indiana