just wondering...

question for all you fiero enthusiasts, cause i want to get a fiero as a project car.

what year and model would i be able to set up with nitrous and not do any other major modeifications except exhaust and intake and headers? which would be the best.

so basically just talk about nitrous in this thread... and how it works with the fieros and which models will be able to handle the nitrous.

ps. i wouldt be constatly using the nitrous, maybe once or twice a week. ]

-thanks-

You could set up any V6 Fiero (there is only one V6 available) with nitrous, however the engine with any high mileage is probably a poor candidate as the base 2.8 L V6 is not the strongest engine to boost. The 4 cylinder engine is definitely not a candidtae for boost.

so....wait. what?>

Engine swap, maybe a built up 3.4 L cast iron used in the 90s Camaro and Firebird. This engine had better oiling capabilities from the get go.

Some have used the 2.8, but the stock engines in a 20 year old car are going to be suspect as its ability to take the boost. So I would think that any engine you'd want would need a rebuild at least to add a turbo to. Then limit the boost.

I knew one who was getting about 250 HP out of a boosted 3.4, however a few weeks later at a 75 boost, blew the engine. The chance you take with nitrous.

http://www.v8archie.com/v8fiero.htm

they have great links here, and i personally think a NA V8 would be better than a juiced V6

^ No, go w/ a v6. Less weight + better handling. But it would have to be a new(er) engine if you want N20 (and even still, its not that good of an idea). You really should just build up the engine, then you can boost it, and run some nitrouse oxide. My $0.02

I am looking for a project/ around town runner/ occasional car to drive. I saw an 84 Fiero for $500 OBO with 57k on the clock. As we know, this can go two ways: the car is way scary, even for a Fiero. Or, the person just wants to rid themselves of it. From searching the boards, the "hard start" problem in the ad could be a clogged fuel filter or bad injector to, well, it IS 22 years old and an 84. I haven't seen it in person yet to determine if it's been a hard 22 years/57k.

Once again, I'm not looking for a daily driver. But just to beat around in and maybe hold on to as a collectors car/ possible engine swap candidate. I know the 84 Fiero isn't the best example of the car and they had quite a few issues, but if I could get it for $300, should I? For sh!ts and giggles only.

Any input is appreciated.

I was in your shoes about 2 years ago when I started looking around for a Fiero project car. I ended up buying 3 (for $1000 for all 3). Built 1 good car out of 'em, and have lots of parts left over. And I have needed parts off of all 3.

My suggestion would be to avoid 1984. Those are 4-cylinder only, and they are oddball - none of the later body parts interchange. If you get 1984, you stay 1984. Anything from 1985-1987 is interchangable. I ended up with a 1985 GT and (2) 1986 SE's. There are some minor differences between 85 and 86, but for the most part, every '86 part I've tried has bolted on to the '85 no problem (I built the '85 as the driver).

1988 is the best year, but they'll also be more expensive. They have better suspensions. They have different parts though (headlights, suspension, etc). That's why I stuck with the 85-86 models. Dirt cheap and very interchangable.

It's a fun car for a daily driver. It has its quirks, but I get in to some amusing conversations with it. I ended up getting the V6 / Auto combination. While I really like rowing gears, the auto is still fun to drive.

The '84 Fiero is most difficult to work up. As stated previously, it came with a 2.5L four cylinder engine. Any attempt to swap engine can run into wiring difficulties as the '84 was not set for any other engine.

A '85-88 2.5 L four can have swaps done much easier. I have an 88 coupe that now has a ZZ4 V8 done by V8 Archie. It is scary fast. Any swaps can get pricey, unless you are a talented mechanic, have the time and place to do the work.