Fiero engine & FWD engine

[db7am]

Hi Everybody,

I was just wondering what fwd cars had the most similiar engines to the fieros 4cyl. and v6?


Thanks in advance!
DB

[donk_316]

RE: Fiero engine & FWD engine

goto www.fiero.nl they like newbies there.

[Guest]

RE: Fiero engine & FWD engine

Yes the FWD version of the 660 would be the closest/easiest to swap into a Fiero on a few aspects. Though using a genII or III version presents it's own challenges to get around.

[db7am]

Sorry DOINK

Thanks for the info THE_RAVEN.....i'm guessing the 660 is the v6, how about the I4?

[SappySE107]

We like newbies too:P The FWD v6s use a DIS setup instead of a distributor, and they also have iron heads. This means a bit of work to make the FWD engines work though its been done. No idea on the iron duke, as its been used in trucks, fieros, and fwd cars. There is a yahoo club for the 4 cylinder engine, im sure they can help you with it. I don't think there is another 4 cylinder similar to the iron duke.

Anything specific you are needing to know, like a swap or something, or just parts for a current motor?

[db7am]

hey sappy,

thanks for the invite. didn't mean to disrupt the group.

well i have a i4 fiero and v6 fiero whom both need engines. I have access to a bunch of gm fwd engines (i4 and v6) and was wondering which fwd engines (from what year of cars) are the easiest ones to adapt.

DB

[sharkey]

as for the v6, a 2.8l from a fwd car 80-86 would be pretty easy (swap the lower intake and everything up from your fiero onto it), with 85+ being the better to use (one with the large mains).

[SappySE107]

never ever ever ever for any reason use an 80-84 2.8. Ever. Besides, those are iron head and small valve...yuck.

[sharkey]

he asked for the easyest, not the best. however, i do agree that the 80-84 isnt the most desirable motor, but it would still work, i just wouldnt want to be trying for big power with one of those.

unless you want to do massive rewiring, the 85-87 fwd motor (or 85-88 fiero) is the easyest way to go. another route would be a 3.1l ironhead from a 90-95 lumina apv/pontiac transport van. its an ironhead 3.1l fwd engine with threottle body injection. all you would have to do is bolt on the fiero manifolds and efi stuff, and it will all bolt right in, wont be any harder than a 2.8l.

[Anonymous]

he asked for the easyest, not the best. however, i do agree that the 80-84 isnt the most desirable motor, but it would still work, i just wouldnt want to be trying for big power with one of those.

unless you want to do massive rewiring, the 85-87 fwd motor (or 85-88 fiero) is the easyest way to go. another route would be a 3.1l ironhead from a 90-95 lumina apv/pontiac transport van. its an ironhead 3.1l fwd engine with threottle body injection. all you would have to do is bolt on the fiero manifolds and efi stuff, and it will all bolt right in, wont be any harder than a 2.8l.

If I may correct you:

The easiet swap for a V6 Fiero is a 3.4l OHV V6 from a 4th gen Camaro. You use all of your old Fiero parts, with the 3.4 block. There is no wiring to be done, and the only mismatch si the starter, you must relocate it onto the other side of the block, but this is really easy from what I hear. It is a drop in motor that adds displacement, and you'll see about 20hp more.

[RacerX11]

he asked for the easyest, not the best. however, i do agree that the 80-84 isnt the most desirable motor, but it would still work, i just wouldnt want to be trying for big power with one of those.

unless you want to do massive rewiring, the 85-87 fwd motor (or 85-88 fiero) is the easyest way to go. another route would be a 3.1l ironhead from a 90-95 lumina apv/pontiac transport van. its an ironhead 3.1l fwd engine with threottle body injection. all you would have to do is bolt on the fiero manifolds and efi stuff, and it will all bolt right in, wont be any harder than a 2.8l.

If I may correct you:

The easiet swap for a V6 Fiero is a 3.4l OHV V6 from a 4th gen Camaro. You use all of your old Fiero parts, with the 3.4 block. There is no wiring to be done, and the only mismatch si the starter, you must relocate it onto the other side of the block, but this is really easy from what I hear. It is a drop in motor that adds displacement, and you'll see about 20hp more.

Wrong. The 85-87 engine Sharkey pointed out bolts right in, with no wiring changes, no drilling of the block, like what is required with the 3.4 Camaro engine, which makes it easier. Again, he said easiest, not best. The Camro 3.4 is a better choice, but requires more work.

Marty

[db7am]

thanks everybody for your reply