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Daryl M
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SEP 04, 07:55 PM
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Anyone interested in the GM E-Turbo engine for a swap? Anyone know how much it weighs, it's physical size and if the CV transmission would be a reasonable choice? The thing can't weigh much. And puts out more power than the 2.8.
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cam-a-lot
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SEP 05, 02:35 AM
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Daryl M
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SEP 06, 10:46 AM
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I'll register your post as not being a fan.
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Australian
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SEP 07, 04:34 AM
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It isn't a micro car or a motor bike.
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 07, 10:42 AM
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IMO this eTurbo engine swap would be a poor choice. For the cost and work that it would take to install this engine, the result would be just little bit more power (156 HP) than the stock 2.8L (140 HP). ------------------
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Daryl M
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SEP 07, 08:52 PM
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Not just concerned about the power, but I was intrigued by the idea af a car with better performance (though not a lot more) with a motor that is significantly lighter and capable of much better gas mileage.
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sourmash
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SEP 07, 09:28 PM
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Wonder what mpg would be for that engine(in a Fiero)? Is 50 about the highest so far, with the VW TDI swap?
The proposal isn't sexy, but fuel economy and similar performance isn't 'nothing'. I'll play along for a minute.[This message has been edited by sourmash (edited 09-07-2020).]
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Daryl M
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SEP 07, 10:44 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by sourmash:
Wonder what mpg would be for that engine(in a Fiero)? Is 50 about the highest so far, with the VW TDI swap?
The proposal isn't sexy, but fuel economy and similar performance isn't 'nothing'. I'll play along for a minute.
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They put the motor in the new Malibu. It makes 156hp and 173ftlbs of torque. Not a big increase, but significantly more than the stock 2.8. I can't get weight numbers on this 3 cyl, but the 4 cyl version is 135 pounds lighter than the 2.8. I'm also having trouble getting mileage numbers on any car with this engine.
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cam-a-lot
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SEP 08, 10:35 PM
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Why not an Ecotec? tons of power, aftermarket support, and proven to work in a Fiero?
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pHoOl
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SEP 09, 04:02 PM
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I had similar thoughts with the Ford 1.0L triple. If someone was doing a challenge to do a sub 2000 pound Fiero it might be cool, but like others have said, that's a lot of R&D time and money that could be spent elsewhere making a more fun one.
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