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Hello to all. I have recently come into possession of a nice little Fiero SE. I'm torn between doing a 4.9 swap or building a nice 60 degree. I tinkered with a 3.1 in a Beretta GT (cam and roller tip rockers) and the potential was pretty obvious. So I have come to investigate further and evaluate both the triumphs and the failures of these engines to help me make up my mind. The only other experience I've had with a 60 degree was in my old 74 Mustang II (2.8, carb, breaker points and regular fuel......). Great site by the way.
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Welcome! There are several guys on here with Fieros to get ideas from, and most are always willing to help out.-Brad-
89 Mustang : Future 60V6 Power
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the caddy 4.9 is a rather heavy motor and only pushes out ~200HP/275TQ. you could meet both of those with a worked over 3500 pretty easily, just look at Superdave.Comment
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hell a bone stock 3500 will get you 200whp with the right tune. and still have plenty of torque.
with a v8 you'll have no room to work, and won't ever really have much traction, just too much torque. plus, liek said, it's heavy. why spoil the fieros decent handling with a big 'ole boat anchor like a 4.9? :P
Cammed 3400 --> 224whp 210wtq
Cammed 3500 --> ???
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Actually, I was standing on the pit cross-over daydreaming over a 3.5 that was in a Malibu LT I was servicing. I have also scratched my chinny chin chin whilst ogling a hulking 2.9 four banger in a Colorado. I've got plenty of time, the car ain't going anywhere and is completely driveable as is for the moment.
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I bought a fiero too. a 86 that will get the a 3500, but i cant seem to find a good writeup on this. every forums points back to here LOL. so if someone find something on that matter , I would be interrested in it too.Mike 60degree addict.
Beretta 96 3500 - 14.981@ 93.32
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Welcome!
This should get you started...
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sorry forced but your link is not working.Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View PostMike 60degree addict.
Beretta 96 3500 - 14.981@ 93.32
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Use the search button, advanced, put in merlot566jka and 3500 swap ...
Don't know why the direct links to my search isn't working
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Because you are attempting to control the net . . . .
the matrix has you . . . .
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thanks for the info.Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View Posthttp://60degreev6.com/forum/search.php?searchid=292535
Use the search button, advanced, put in merlot566jka and 3500 swap ...
Don't know why the direct links to my search isn't workingMike 60degree addict.
Beretta 96 3500 - 14.981@ 93.32
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