Building 3.4 from '95 Camaro for mild turbo setup

[Fiero-T]

Hello all. I am getting ready to embark on a new project. I want to build my Fiero engine for a decent amount of power, but nothing extreme. I figure to run a mild 8-10 psi of boost with a T3/04 hybrid.

First things first, the engine. I was wondering if you guys could help me out and post some places(part #'s) where I could find the basics, like forged rods, low compression pistons (8:1, 8.5:1), etc. I myself am not building the engine, just providing the parts to build the engine. I need to make sure I buy the right stuff.

Also any recommendations you may have would be much appreciated.


Thanks in advance!

p.s. I am looking to keep the stock intake setup for ease of installation, so no alum. heads

[StudlyCamaro]

http://www.ammperformance.com/V6Main.htm

^rods pistons and other stuff

[Fiero-T]

Hey thanks for the link.

[StudlyCamaro]

yup , no problem.. i think im the resident f-body tech guy

make sure you call them, the guy's name is josh, tell him all about what you are doing, he will be sure to make sure your parts are correct. and he will probably give you the shit at as low of a price as he can, he's a really good guy

[1QUICKHATCH]

I thought that fiero's used fwd blocks?

[2M6]

AFAIK, the engine will bolt right in using the Fiero intake and accessories...

[RacerX11]

The Fiero does use FWD blocks. To use a RWD block in a Fiero, you need to re-drill the block to move the starter to the other side. Other than that, it bolts right in.

Marty

[2M6]

^^^Thanks for the correction Marty, I forgot about the starter relocation.

[geoffinbc]

Well then that would mean it uses RWD engine mounts correct. So it would be more of a RWD block than a FWD block. Since engine mounting bosses cannot be changed but starter locations are just a matter of drilling.

[RacerX11]

To be correct, in a Fiero (and most FWD) application, the engine mounts do not bolt to the side of the block like a RWD. Two mounts are on the transaxle, and the third mount is below the crank pulley, and bolts to the front of the block. On a RWD app, the mounts bolt to the bosses on the side of the block. These bosses are only used in FWD cars for accessory mounting (some cars). The Fiero comes stock with a 2.8 with a FWD block. If I remember correctly, the FWD bosse are similar to the RWD, only there are some missing. Because of this, you can use the RWD block in a FWD application (with a starter mod), but you can't use the FWD block in a RWD application.

Marty

[geoffinbc]

Well on a FWD block the mounting bosses are much further forward. Attached on the 1 and 2 cylinder. While on a RWD block the bosses are right on the 3 and 4 cylinders.

[Fierofiend]

Just to add to this... The camaro 3.4 block doesn't have the mounting holes for the stock early year fiero engine strut...