V8 Fiero

[SilverPhoenix]

I'm thinking of getting an 88 Fiero GT(the year with the best suspension), and swapping in a V8 using V8Archie's kit, but any1 have any idea what kind of engine I should put in? THe LS1 and LT1 don't work because they are slightly dif than a normal SBC but any SBC will do

[FoxFour]

This may not be something that you want to do, but I seem to remember several years ago in Hot Rod magazine that they did an article on a V-8 Fiero . This guy put in a Northstar engine and transaxle in it. Same owner said that this engine was a cinch to put in, almost as if it was made to put in there. I'm sure there's more than one person that has done this.

[graywolf624]

I second the northstar swap. That is the current method of choice of the fiero.

[FoxFour]

I was doing some looking after I wrote the reply about the Northstar swap. The swap can get a little pricey, for a good quality swap I mean. So, if he wants to save a few dollars then that may not be the way to go.

[SilverPhoenix]

The Northstar option is cool but not really the most effective, the SBC can give me more power and there is a Northstar kit out there made by Design One systems, but the kit price is nearly double that of the SBC kit. So any1 have any suggestions on a crate motor? or should I just do a ground up build. I was trying to stay in the neighborhood of 350-400HP

[gldnboy]

there are two around my area that i know of. one with the northstar and one with a 327 vette engine. i didn't see the northstar one up close, but the sbc one was quite impressive.

[DR.GONZO]

v8 all the way , yes I actaully have some footage of a v8 northstar fiero, I have it at a car show lil walk around and then at the end bailing sounds good , no burnouts or nothing just passing bye!

[Garretts_turbo]

can you say oversteer?? thats a lot of engine in the back of those things!

[type x]

id drop a chevy 350 or a northstar V8, but have been fit into a fiero before. Honestly i like the thought because fieros are so exotic looking especially with kits, but ive owned a fiero planned on doing what your after. The parts for a fiero are rare indeed. Its a very hard and long process. I really dont think its worth it unless your head over heels for the idea. Also trust me i owned one, they are fun for turning with because of rear engine rwd but they really arent good for going anywhere but in a straight line. the bodyroll and a light front end makes bodyroll pretty excessive. Ive see na few rugged videos where fieros have had body roll mixed with high speeds and a light front end that lifted the car about 5 feet off the ground and it smashed front down into the asphault.

[DR.GONZO]

I can make a quick clip but, I need a host.

[RC45]

Originally Posted by type x Also trust me i owned one, they are fun for turning with because of rear engine rwd but they really arent good for going anywhere but in a straight line.

Kind of a contradiciton there - so which is it - good in the turns or in a straight line?

[novass]

Originally Posted by type x Also trust me i owned one

How come you didnt mention the Fiero in your what you drive post? You listed a few of your other old cars.

[RC45]

Originally Posted by novass Originally Posted by type x Also trust me i owned one How come you didnt mention the Fiero in your what you drive post? You listed a few of your other old cars.

You also smelling something here besides gas fumes... ? LOL

[novass]

^^ Just curious

Anyway, back on topic, if the kit to put a SBC is cheaper then I would go for that. There are tons of companies that produce reliable and powerful SBC crates at a reasonable price. IMO its one of the best engines out there because there are so many parts available from numerous sources at a good price.

[oscargarza88]

if u havent bought one and u have cash u can buy this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2468837147