Ottawa Fiero Club Forum

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Just a few notes from my perspective. I considered this along the way as well.

2.5 *  Whatever form....bit of a dud (no offence)  ;D

3.4 *  Iron head..nice upgrade  (Tyler has one) I have most of the 2.8 add on bits you may need.

3.4 *  TDC or DOHC nice but I think it's just asking for $$$ probs.

3.1 * S/B an easier job and they're everywhere. 3 in Autotrader cheap.

3.8 * Quality upgrade in any form but more costly in time and $ to install.

4.3 *  Need an expensive kit or lots of fabbing.

Quad $ *  Nice but may be hard to locate in good shape.

4.? Caddy * Nice and fairly easy with auto tranny.  They say there are cheap motors out there but I can't fnd a good one.  I may know where there are a couple of 4.5's. I believe you need a custom flywheel US$400+ for a manual tranny.

N* * Call your banker.....'nuff said.  :o


I have a new 2.8 long block that I may sell or trade for a good Caddy if I have a blonde moment. I have about 2300.00 in it and it's still on the stand.

I would go 3.1 I think.  There are instructions around for using the newer DIS version.  Won't look like a 2.8 but if that's not a problem, so what.
Gary

On reflection....I think a series II 3800 would be nice.  It doesn't sound too hard, there must be a lot out there, Eric wouldn't get his knickers in a twist if it's not s/c.

Oh yeah, Eric should know a lot about doing this.  I bet he sees it in his dreams every night.  I hear you need to move it over a couple of holes, that kinda sucks.

Eric.. Jelly's name is Anthony (lives in Nova Scotia).  He is a mechanic, knows this stuff in and out.  He is often on the chat at PFF later at night.  Skitime put a 3800 s/c in as well and he is on a lot too. I'm sure they can help.
Gary

 8) Engine is ready. :)
Instead of dished pistons I got flat pistons. :)  upped compression a tad and we decked the block. :)  Scotty did my bottom end TIGHT, all carefully measured. She will hold hard. :)  got a lower cam?  ??? so that I can rev higher.  ::) still not sure about that.. but this guys seems to know his engines.. I just don't want to catch a bad case of Honda.... That shit spreads everywere in the car and beffore you know it you have big tips and stickers!!!!  :-X EEEK!

I found this out tonight as I checked my messages. Ironcly.. I just completed the 5spd!

NOOOOO high revs good, I'm thinking of trying this with my duke(I'll post the site later can't find now), should smoke all, about 295HP out of the duke(supercharged)great revs and light, but in the meantime I may buy another to get going again

EEEEK!  :o
He has honda fever! Quick! si him in a 70's corbette or a charger with an idling 426 Hemi! We may still be able to save him!

Eric