1987 Pontiac Fiero GT from North America - Comments

Exhaust manifold gaskets have blown.

2.8 engine spun connecting rod bearings about three months ago (replaced the 2.8 with a 3.4).

Clutch (but with 90,000 some miles on it why not?)

Crack in sail panel.

The body lines and style are a timeless design! The interior is very "cockpit like".

The car handles very well.

HUGE SUNROOF!!! Taking out the sunroof is like taking the whole roof off! Bigger is better...

Modifications so far:

-3.4L OHV V-6 motor out of a 1995 Chevy Camaro to replace the 2.8.

-Modifications to the 3.4: 1.6 ratio roller tip rocker arms, Comp Cams perf. valve springs, ported exhaust manifolds, underdrive crank pulley, ported heads, ported intake, ported upper and lower intake plenums, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, 18# fuel injectors, K&N air filter, MSD blaster coil, MSD 8mm Helicore wires, MSD 6A box, and Hypertech chip.

-IRM cat-back exhaust with a Flowmaster muffler where the catalytic converter should be.

-KYB shocks and struts.

-Polyurethane bushings to replace every rubber bushing in the suspension, engine mounts, engine cradle, and The Fiero Store's "Ultimate Dog Bone".

-All new brake rotors, calipers (which are painted red), and pads.

-Eagle Alloy 5 star design wheels with painted silver clear coat to match the body color.

-Holley scoop.

-Rodney Dickman's sport shifter.

-Pioneer DEH-46DH head unit with Pioneer 4x10" speakers in the front, MTX 4x6" speakers in the rear panels, a 10" MTX Thunder 4000 subwoofer which is powered by a Profile 400 watt amp.

-Tinted rear window.

-AutoMeter shift lite.

-White faced gauges with red backlighting from "Super X Motorsports"

-Interior trim pieces covered with "Flexstone spray" for a rough texture. (Looks real cool, can be found at any hardware store in the spray paint section if you want to know what the heck it is.)

Wondering if the camaro engine bolted straight onto the transaxle of the fiero.. I have an 86 GT with a rod knock and need a replacement quickly.. just something as ;quick an easy as possible or else I would go to somethin bigger. please email me with info on what you needed to do the swap. icallbs05@netscape.net thank you.

The 3.4 Camaro/Firebird swap is nearly as easy as a 2.8. The block bolts right in and the FIero accessories and intake bolt to the block. The only mod needed is an easy one. The starter needs to be relocated to the opposite side and you must use a Fiero water pump. Check www.fiero.nl for lots of info.

I am sure it performs better with the 3.4 - just curious

How much better - can you tell a dramatic difference.

I have an 87 GT.

Thanks.

Fred.