Nice! That was a great write-up on Bryce's adventures and the forum "putting our money where are mouths are". Us West Coasters couldn't be more proud! You're the man Bryce!
Now, collection for sending him back in 2011 with a new motor and working batteries?
Screw that. Its been long enough that it should be able to drive there by now 
We need more about Fieros in general.
Fieros are currently haunting my list. Only automatics in the local area for the price I want though 
It would be great to see a buyers guide/editorial piece on them . . .hint hint 
Fieros are great cars with bad press. I've owned 3. Still want to put a Cobalt SS drivetrain in one.
A GRM guide and overview would be VERY welcome.
Dooo it!
Gearheadotaku wrote: Fieros are great cars with bad press. I've owned 3. Still want to put a Cobalt SS drivetrain in one.
Oh my yes! /farnsworth 
I've had 3. an 84 and 85, which are gone. Now I have an 88. I got a Buick 3100 waiting for the F40 trans I need the cash for plus all the needed components to swap it from a auto to a manual. I also found out the 3100 in the 95 Century is different from that of the same year GA GT.
Yeah, it was pretty cool seeing a full write-up in the magazine. I don't think I'll be bringing the Fiero to the challenge again, but that's not to say I won't ever be coming back or that the Fiero won't ever be coming back for sure. I agree, an engine swap would wake my Fiero up. Heck, there's a whole lot of stuff that would make it better...dampers, engine, bushings, etc. All a matter of priorities! Sure, an LNF (Ecotec Turbo) would be great, but I think something like the 3400 would be night and day difference for hardly any money. I also happen to have a W41 Quad 4 and a Northstar in my garage (as well as the hard parts to put them into a Fiero within $2011...gulp) but just not the right combination of time, motivation, and garage space right now.
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: Screw that. Its been long enough that it should be able to drive there by now
It could have made the drive to Florida just fine, but I didn't have a week of vacation to make the drive after blowing all of my vacation time driving it down to the West Coast $2009 event. I DID drive the car to San Diego and back (not a short trip) just before the Florida event. 
Bryce
Oh yeah, and there's the potential for snow tonight. I'm giddy at the thought of doing AWD hybridonuts in the Fiero...I have RT615s on it right now, so it won't take much snow!
Bryce
The best Fiero to own is the 1988. The suspension is significantly better than the Chevette/Citation derived earlier model.
It is easy to give them more power, either the way I did with a turbo, or with an engine swap.
Had my 88 GT for 20 years now......
^ You must show pics . . . .
EM AR TO...
They're supposed to be pretty easy to drop a V8 into, and the Gertrag will take the power if you don't get too crazy. It's surprising that this hasn't happened more.
Strike_Zero wrote: ^ You must show pics . . . .
look in his garage - its pretty!
I need one of those so badly. . . How hard is it to swap in manual again??
Strike_Zero wrote:
Aside from the fact that they say you have to remove the steering column to swap in the pedal assy because there is a fat wiring harness running right in the way, plus running the hydraulic line to the back for the clutch... Not all that hard it seems, just time consuming.
HMMMMM . . .
Either the cheap Fiero down the street . . . or cheap E30 down the street.
Decisions Decisions
Strike_Zero wrote:
The hardest part of a swap is finding all the parts. It's usually easier to find a complete Fiero with a manual trans than to find all the parts required to swap an auto to a manual. Shifter, cables, pedal set, master/slave, clutch line, axles, mounts, brackets, flywheel, trans (of course), PROM, etc. There's a lot of little stuff that adds up to a significant pile of parts and time to swap. Fieros aren't that rare, just keep your eyes peeled and you'll find what you're looking for.
Bryce
BAM!
Its hard not to trip and fall over Fieros down here, I've owned two of them. The latter was a white, 88 Formula WS6 T-top v6 w/ 5 speed.
I wouldn't swap transmissions, just look for the right combination you want and buy the car. They are out there - God knows, even the horrid 4 cylinder cars powered by the Iroin Puke engine don't rust away, given the plastic body. They do seem a bit rarer these days.
Here's a pic, including my other current Pontiac. You get points if you can name the two cars behind, WITHOUT looking at my garage profile.
wspohn wrote: The best Fiero to own is the 1988. The suspension is significantly better than the Chevette/Citation derived earlier model. It is easy to give them more power, either the way I did with a turbo, or with an engine swap. Had my 88 GT for 20 years now......
The fastest autocross Fiero was George Ryans AP 84 with a manapart Q4 -
84 front suspension - 88 rear.. Seems to be the combo to have if you want to compete in one.
J.M 86 GT N* 5spd.
wspohn wrote: I wouldn't swap transmissions, just look for the right combination you want and buy the car. They are out there - God knows, even the horrid 4 cylinder cars powered by the Iroin Puke engine don't rust away, given the plastic body. They do seem a bit rarer these days. Here's a pic, including my other current Pontiac. You get points if you can name the two cars behind, WITHOUT looking at my garage profile.
the blue one is def a Jensen Interceptor. The other one...not so sure. Maser?
wspohn wrote: don't rust away, given the plastic body. They do seem a bit rarer these days.
WRONG! They still have a steel space frame that rusts away. On rust belt cars, you literally have to take the back upper panel off to expose the chassis. There, just above the wheel, there is a stiffener running along the car, front to back, that can rust. The front suspension will also rust as well. Just have to look as the rust can hide.
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