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Originally Posted by skriFF
Hmm, well some of that I understood and some of just went straight over my head lol. How much would it cost approxamently, and isn't it true that I can port and polish the heads myself. My friend did it to his A20 accord motor for his prelude and he did a good job. Also, how long would it take to instal the cam myself, assuming that I've read up on it and have a good idea of how to do it, and assuming that I dont have a lift or anything to get the motor out. Any recomendations on how to get the motor out?
Sorry for all the question, but before I commit to this car I want to get all the info and have no suprises along the way. Thanks.
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P-Body's right. a 260 (from most any manufacturer) will keep you streetable, and still fuel economic, unless you get into her.
but, even with your budget, it sounds as if you are mild to moderately mechanically inclined. the cam will be a project!
lifting the car, and leaving the engine/trans/suspension frame on the ground; or pulling the rear deck, then pulling the engine is the only way of removing/replacing a cam.
so maybe start with items that will show adequate advantage, with minimal labor (that way you can enjoy your Fiero on the street; not in the garage, as a dust collector).
a Jet or HyperTech (or other company)E-Prom chip
head work- which can take time, but does not involve engine yank.
aftermarket intake and TBI/or injectors.
ignition system.
and when you want to do the cam- figure out then, if you want to swap in a motor. if not, then you are firmly commited to the engine you own, and plan while you have it out, to take care of other items:
cam, water pump, timing gears, etc.
PBody is right on with the cam- buying a streetable one and retarding it, can give you a little "lope" soft off@idle, but give you extra "shoot&skoot" on the back end of your redline.
even while buying your regular bolt-ons, keep in mind this cam and other projects, as the CAM IS the heart of the engine; so if this is a swap you are definitely doing, don't go with limited ECMchips or intakes which wouldn't assist once the bigger cam goes in, and then you have to upgrade what you bought, creating a double purchase.
hope this helps