Bought a project car

[Shad0wguy]

Well, while I still have the GA, I now bought a nice project car...drum roll please...

http://i4.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/78/78/30_1.JPG

1986 Pontiac Fiero 2M4
Got it for $910 on ebay, went and saw it in person before bidding. Needs some work, but otherwise it wouldn't be a project car.

Gotta start looking for parts now.

What do you guys think? A worthwhile purchase?

[sumx4182]

I actually like the Fiero's...i've heard they can be a death trap, lol...but that may just be a "non-fan" lol...i think they look pretty cool

[sumx4182]

oh, BTW, you shoulda vent with this one! lol http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=206353933&dealer_id=58189982&car_year=1986&mod_bookmark_id=null&search_type=both&num_records=100&make=PONT&distance=0&model=FIERO&address=44446&certified=&advanced=&max_price=&bkms=1156901906414&min_price=&end_year=2007&start_year=1981&lang=en&cardist=1148

[urweak]

3800 s/c swap or turbo quad 4 swap FTW!!

[Shad0wguy]

If I had an extra 25K, I would. but $910...you can't say no.

[Shad0wguy]

Originally posted by urweak
3800 s/c swap or turbo quad 4 swap FTW!!
How about 350 V8 instead?

Oh, and I forgot to mention, it has under 80K original miles.

[sumx4182]

i've heard of a V8 swap being EXTREMELY popular on those cars...

[Shad0wguy]

Especially when the car weights less than 2000lbs.

[ManktheTank19]

I want a gt one :)

[92CamaroRS]

Originally posted by Shad0wguy
How about 350 V8 instead?

Oh, and I forgot to mention, it has under 80K original miles.

Nah, a SBC is too much work, requires reshaping the firewall.

go for the SC 3800 here check this out if you don't think you want a L67:

http://media.putfile.com/3800SC-Idle

[Dboucher]

Love that car man, great deal you go on it. Some guy around here got one for $1500 but its not in that good of a shape.

[Shad0wguy]

Yeah, I think I got a steal. May have to bring it to Albany next year instead of the GA.

That 3800 S/C sounds mean though. Wonder whats involved with swapping it in.

[92CamaroRS]

Originally posted by Shad0wguy
Yeah, I think I got a steal. May have to bring it to Albany next year instead of the GA.

That 3800 S/C sounds mean though. Wonder whats involved with swapping it in.

www.l67swap.com

[DontPassTheFence]

dude, do it!!!! A 2m4 with low miles, thats a steal even if it doesnt run :D

Good find :thumbup:

I hope you have fun with it you lucky bastard

[Shad0wguy]

It DOES run. I'll most likely run the 2.5L Tech4 into the ground. Then when it craps out, swap in a 3800.

[XoticGA]

I don't get the big to do about these cars.. Big have fun with it anyway :)

[Vhrus]

I love those cars!
I could never own one cause you gotta be a midget to sit behind the wheel, but they are still awsome!!!

[DontPassTheFence]

The appeal of the fiero is that its the only mass produced GM car to be a Midship-Rear design. The purest form of performance in my opinion, it is a true hallmark of Pontiac, Driving Performance. Although the interior is terrible, and the tech4 isnt much in the way of performance (the 2.8mfi was far better)

Its unique, and that alone deserves celebration.

Ive loved them since the day I started loving cars.
Ill have one someday. :D

[Vhrus]

Originally posted by DontPassTheFence
The appeal of the fiero is that its the only mass produced GM car to be a Midship-Rear design. The purest form of performance in my opinion, it is a true hallmark of Pontiac, Driving Performance. Although the interior is terrible, and the tech4 isnt much in the way of performance (the 2.8mfi was far better)

Its unique, and that alone deserves celebration.

Ive loved them since the day I started loving cars.
Ill have one someday. :D

I couldn't agree more, just make sure you grease yourself up and make sure you fit in one before you buy it, cause if your 6'3" your right leg wont make it past the steering wheel and if it does it will be wedged in there so tight you wont be able to turn the wheel (or circulate blood lol)

[jayhawk]

Originally posted by Shad0wguy
It DOES run. I'll most likely run the 2.5L Tech4 into the ground. Then when it craps out, swap in a 3800.

Ha! When you get to 150,000 miles it may decide to die. Unless you run it on no oil and no coolant, its very hard to kill "The Duke". ;)


Wish I had my old Fiero! Have fun with it! Make sure you also know the limits of this car in a corner, too...mid engines can be whacky sometimes.

[Chain]

Great find. Have fun fixing her up. Keep us updated.

I would love to have one to play with.

[MantaGreen97]

Originally posted by sumx4182
i've heard of a V8 swap being EXTREMELY popular on those cars...
All engine swaps are popular on the Fiero, they're engine swap sluts, lol :lol:

Originally posted by XoticGA
I don't get the big to do about these cars..
Again, they're engine swap sluts, LOL. Seriously, nearly anything can go in a Fiero. 3100, 3400, 3800, Northstar V8s, LT1, LS1/2/etc., Honda engines, lol, like anything!

Lightweight, lot-to-the-ground, RWD, fun to drive, great little car :)

[Shad0wguy]

Originally posted by DontPassTheFence
The appeal of the fiero is that its the only mass produced GM car to be a Midship-Rear design. The purest form of performance in my opinion, it is a true hallmark of Pontiac, Driving Performance. Although the interior is terrible, and the tech4 isnt much in the way of performance (the 2.8mfi was far better)

Its unique, and that alone deserves celebration.

Ive loved them since the day I started loving cars.
Ill have one someday. :D
Yeah, 4-bangers weak (98HP, 130lb/ft) But I will be building this for looks, not performance...until I drop in something bigger.

[99blackSE]

Too cool for school man... great find. I have to get one of those soon, before they all disappear.

[92CamaroRS]

Originally posted by DontPassTheFence
The appeal of the fiero is that its the only mass produced GM car to be a Midship-Rear design.


Corvair?

[DontPassTheFence]

dude the corvair is a bigger piece of shit than the fiero, I refuse to recognize it as a real car.

[92CamaroRS]

Originally posted by DontPassTheFence
dude the corvair is a bigger piece of shit than the fiero, I refuse to recognize it as a real car.

WHAT!?!?

[matts]

HE SAID THE CORVAIR IS A BIGGER PIECE OF SHIT THAN THE FIERO AND HE REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE IT AS A REAL CAR

[antirice]

pfft.....Corvairs can be made cool, and made to handle like they're on rails