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

Ron Porter ronporter@prodigy.net
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:01:33 -0500


Here's a link to Hemmings Sleepers list from 1999 (and they have a picture
of a Riviera in place of the Fiero!!):

http://www.hemmings.com/hemmings/sia/sleepers/pontiac.cfm

I haven't poked around to see the production numbers for '88, but I suspect
there were fewer GTs than Formulas, plus GTs were the most expensive and
most highly optioned Fiero of 1988. As with many cars, the V6 5-speed models
are commanding more $$$, even today.

The newest hot tip for Fiero engine swaps seems to be the Northstar.
Good-looking engine, and nice power. Here's V8 Archie, from the Chicago
area, with the Chevy V8 swap parts:  http://www.v8archie.com/v8fiero.htm

Ron Porter

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


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
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