Lamborghini engine in Fiero (Page 1/6)
branger APR 20, 11:45 PM
I don’t think this have ever been done, but I’ve seen my fair share of Fiero Lamborghini kit cars and most that have an engine swap, have the usual... 3800;
My question... is there an actual Lamborghini engine that would fit in theFiero and to anyone’s knowledge, has it ever been done? I would love to see a sleeper Fiero, no kit, with a Lamborghini engine...
Will APR 21, 09:44 AM
The Lamborghini Jurraco V8 should fit... that's from '70's. The unit by itself would set you back $50k or so.

Here's a bare block for $5k: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133309929196
and a crankshaft for $3k: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133309931405
Spadesluck APR 21, 03:58 PM
Thats a lot of money for a motor that barely made 247hp. I suppose for the purists it could be worth it. Granted for its time that was pretty good I suppose.
sourmash APR 21, 04:32 PM
But musclecars 10 years earlier were making much more hp and gobs of torque. The Trans Am was still an HO round port engine until what, 1974? And after that was still using the 455.
Spadesluck APR 21, 05:46 PM

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Originally posted by sourmash:

But musclecars 10 years earlier were making much more hp and gobs of torque. The Trans Am was still an HO round port engine until what, 1974? And after that was still using the 455.



Oh I know, was just trying to give the benefit of the doubt.
branger APR 21, 06:00 PM
Thanks for the feedback! I guess I just wanted to see the look on someones face when they scoff at the Fiero and have them look under the hood and see an exotic engine... one can dream, haha.
Be safe out there, everyone, and Keep driving!
OntarioKev APR 21, 06:50 PM
Anything could be done with enough fab and money, but exotic engines just don't make sense. They are rare and therefore expensive. A 3800 converted to a turbo can put down 500+whp without an issue so there is a reason everyone uses the 3800, best bang for the buck.
sourmash APR 21, 08:20 PM
If someone didn't do something crazy like that back in the day they missed a good opportunity I guess.
Patrick APR 21, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by branger:

I guess I just wanted to see the look on someones face when they scoff at the Fiero and have them look under the hood and see an exotic engine... one can dream, haha.



I'm not exactly sure what constitutes an "exotic" engine, but if the following engine possibly intrigues you, keep tabs on engine man.

rogergarrison APR 22, 06:46 PM
Most exotic engine I remember on here was someone was doing a BMW v8. Id say be best to stay in the family...GM V6s and V8s. You get all kinds of compatibility issues with mix- matched drive trains.