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

[James F. Ryan III]

> I haven't poked around to see the production numbers for '88, but I
suspect
> there were fewer GTs than Formulas,

Wrong, Ron.  Your '88 GT is rare, but it's not the rarest Fiero.

'88 base coupe -     19,553
'88 GT -                   6,848
'88 Formula -            5,475

'87 Sport Coupe -     3,135    (rare but not desirable)
'84 Indy Pace Car replica - 2,000
        (rare, not a top performer, but commanding $$$$)


> plus GTs were the most expensive and
> most highly optioned Fiero of 1988.

I will agree with you there, Ron.

1988 Fiero base prices

base coupe -        $8,999
GT -                    $10,999
Formula -            $13,999


> As with many cars, the V6 5-speed models
> are commanding more $$$, even today.

I've never found actual MTX and ATX production numbers, but unfotunately
like the Corvette, I think there are many more ATX cars.


> The newest hot tip for Fiero engine swaps seems to be the Northstar.
> Good-looking engine, and nice power.

Hot tip?!?!?  Only if you've got $5000+ burning a hole in your pocket.
Also, the Northstar must be used with its computer-controlled ATX. :^(

The most popular engine swap seems to be the Buick 3800 V-6 - excellent hp
without the weight penalty of the SBC.  I've even seen some Fiero's with the
supercharged 3800, but now we're talking bucks again and ATX only.

My '84 SE will soon be getting a 180hp 2.3L Quad-4 HO/Getrag 5-spd to
replace the 92hp 2.5L Iron Duke/TH-125C 3-spd auto.



Jim Ryan - Wayne, NJ
96 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L
84 Fiero SE
91 Plus - all white/mocha
FPS 96 brakes, Carbotech pads, LPM and 80mm MAF w/ K&N and SHO Shop can &
horn, SHO Shop Y-pipe and cat-back w/ Edelbrock mufflers, KONIs with SHO
Shop linear springs, f&r strut tower braces and poly bushings all around,
HiRevs Jr clutch and lightweight flywheel, underdrive pulleys, torque
limiters, Cincy SHO reinforced engine mounts, Bridgestone Potenza RE730
tires (excellent), and police grille.