I've been dead for some time now and so has the drive behind this thread. I haven't received anything from Cliff for some time (months) regarding this, so I figured that I would post it to see what happens. Maybe it will get deleted/locked. Maybe my ratings bar will show up. Who knows.

This is meant to deal with stock cars. Once it is more complete, it will cover non-stock cars. If you want to add ideas to the FAQ, click here. If you want to add your car to the engine swap portion, click here

If you're looking for engine swap links, scroll down.

Whenever you see (1, 2) 1 and 2 link to seperate pieces of info. It would probably be a good idea to check both links out.

General Fiero Info
General
- Before you ask, the lever to pop your gas tank is behind the driver's seat
- The weird noise you hear for the first two seconds after you turn the key is your pump presurizing the fule lines. This is normal. If you dont know what I'm talking about, you might want to replace your pump
- To find out the year of your car check the inspection sticker (depending on your state) or the white sticker on the inside of the driver's door
- If you want to know what options are orginal to your car look under the hood, above the left wheel well, should be a sticker with a bunch of 3 character codes. Those are RPO codes. You can find out what they mean here
- If you want to decode your vin (find out when and where it was produced along with other info) click here
Technical
- Tranny Ratios
- Engine info (stock engines only)
- Dimensions (wheelbase, height, etc)
- Capacites and other misc info

What to look for when looking at/test driving a fiero
http://gumert.no-ip.org/checklist.htm

Parts
Not wanting to favor anyone, I'm just going to say this: there is a vendors list at the bottom of every page on this forum. Click it to find out where you can find your desired part(s).

Useful Links
- Tire size calculator - figure out what size tire to buy for any given rim size to keep your speedo accurate
- The Ogre's Cave - Created and maintained by PFF member theogre. Amazing source of fixes.

Safety
Fiero = fire?
- Yes, they burn but usually due to other things
- It hasn't really been an issue since '84
- You should always keep a fire extinguisher in your car, regardless of make/model
Crash Tests (5 star)
- Good Fiero safety artical
- Color crash test pictures
- More crash test pictures

Common Problems
General
- Decklid spring adjustment (1, 2)
- Tranny Seal R&R
- Fuel pump R&R
- Decklid won't stay up
- Headliner repair (1, 2)
- T-top headliner repair (need good non-sunroof headliner)
- Fix all the scratches in your tail lights (1, 2)
- Repairing your interior console (1, 2)
- Chime unit problems (The cave also has a good artical on this, see the above links section)
- Fix your water leaks (t-tops only)
Fixing codes
- ECM code list (check this if your check engine light is on)
- how to fix code 32
Headlights
- First Gen (84 - 86)
- Trouble shooting
- other source of parts: 82-86 Trans Am/Firebird = exact same motors/relays - if you want to keep stock and can't find parts (and don’t want to pay for Fiero Store/Rodney replacements)
- Rebuilding your motors (with lots of pics)
- Second Gen (87 - 88)
- other source of parts: 87-92 Trans Am/Firebird = exact same motors/module (I have a Fiero module in my Trams Am) - if you want to keep stock and can't find parts (and don’t want to pay for Fiero Store/Rodney replacements)
- Trouble shooting (scroll down some)
- Rebuilding your motors

Cheap/common upgrades
- Alarm and Remote Start Wire Guide
- Add keyless entry to a car that didn't come with it (1, 2)
- Aluminum dash - replaces the stock grey gauge surround as well as other misc interior pieces
- Dash Scan from Oliver - displays useful info above the tach
- HUD (heads up display) - project your speed (mp/h or km/h) onto your windshield
- DIY Air/Fuel monitor - make a simple circut that will moniter your air/fule ratio and display it via LED's
- TH125c Shift Kit Installation
- Install tips for poly bushings
- Ported head pics

Appearance aside from body kits
- Factory rims that will bolt up without modification
- Add t-tops to your hardtop (1,2)

Performance w/ stock parts
2.8 mods
...
2.5 mods
-duke build thread
Handling
- Adding limited slip
- Sway bars (1, 2)
- Sway bar discussion

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--- Engine swaps ---
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** front engine **
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http://www.boomtastic.com

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** Things to consider **
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https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/044825.html (finance)
Engines that bolt to the stock bellhousing without an adaptor

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** inline 4 **
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A list of years, makes, and models to grab Quad 4's from complete with factory HP
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/061736.html

Turbo Super Duty Build
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/055858.html

Quad 4 Indy pace car w/ getrag
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/039415.html

Turbo Quad 4 complete w/ 400 hp @ the wheels
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/040182.html

Turbo Ecotec w/ getrag
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/045570.html

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** 3.4l pushrod v6 **
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Places to find a used engine: 4th gen Camaros and Firebirds

Step by step 3.4 install:
http://web2.crazydave.org:81/fiero34project/#essentials

Supercharged 3.4:
http://www.fierosound.com/34engine/3400details.htm

3.4 Swap threads:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/041835.html (lots o pix)
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/040207.html

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** 3.4l DOHC v6 **
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Places to find a used engine: Luminas, Monte Carlos, Grand Prixs, and Cuttys

General info (mounting, what engine to use, etc):
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/055003.html

4-speed muncie (4 speed mnual):
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/047231.html

Getrag (5 speed manual):
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/052797.html
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/052017.html

3.4 swap threads:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/053341.html

Finished products:
http://dtcc.cz28.com/3.4DOHCFiero/index.htm (3.4 DOHC)
http://dtcc.cz28.com/87fieroSEdohc/index.htm (3.4 Twin-Dual cam)

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** 3.5l v6 DOHC **
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4t65e-HD (auto)
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/035053.html

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** 3.8l V6 aka 3800 Series I & II **
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Places to find a used engine: Buick Regal, Buick Park Avenue, Chevy Lumina

Tons of info on the swap:
http://dtcc.cz28.com/fiero/fmods.htm
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/057075-2.html (third post)

4T60-E (auto) Seriese II
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/053505.html

Getrag (5 speed manual) Series II
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/025998.html

Low mount alternator:
http://www.fastfieros.com/projects/low_alt.htm

Intercooler install:
http://www.fastfieros.com/projects/whitegt.htm

Finished products:
http://dtcc.cz28.com/fiero/ (3800 Series I supercharged)
http://dtcc.cz28.com/85FieroL36/index.htm (3800 Series II)
http://dtcc.cz28.com/87fiero/ (3800 Series II turbocharged)
http://www.fastfieros.com/projects/harold.htm (3800 Series II supercharged)
http://www.fastfieros.com/projects/mark.htm (3800 Series II supercharged)
http://www.fastfieros.com/carssold/88GTwhite3800/88gt3800/2001_3800sc_buildup_of_en gine.htm (3800 Series II supercharged - engine pix only)
http://dtcc.cz28.com/L67fiero/ (3800 Series II supercharged)
http://www.fastfieros.com/projects/matt_3800/index.htm (3800 Series II supercharged with re-done wiring and fuel lines)
http://www.fastfieros.com/projects/dans3800sc/dans3800sc.htm (3800 Series III supercharged)

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** 4.0l v8 **
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Isuzu 5 speed (manual)
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/049859.html

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** 4.3l v-6 **
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https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/044164.html

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** Northstar (4.6l DOHC v-8) & 4.9 Caddy **
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Places to find a used engine: Caddy's

How much it will cost to get a 4.9 in your car
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/044616.html

General swap info:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000002/HTML/20040710-1-038161.html

4t60E (auto)
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/027460.html
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/023354.html (turbo)

4T80E (auto)
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/043632.html

Getrag (5 speed manual)
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000001/HTML/20020208-2-012465.html
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000001/HTML/20020825-2-017228.html

Isuzu (5 speed manual)
http://home.cfl.rr.com/fierose/

Troubleshooting:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/051090.html

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** SBC **
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Places to find a used engine: Camaro, Firebird, & Vette. While there are others, not all had aluminum heads.

Tons of info on the swap:
http://dtcc.cz28.com/LT1build/index.htm

What to expect:
http://www.geocities.com/buddycraigg/fiero.html

FastFieros LS1 project:
http://www.ls1swap.com

Archie's LT1 Stinger:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/013402.html

LT1 V8 / 4T60-E:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000001/HTML/20040710-2-045554.html

383 ci:
http://www.dirtyratracing.org/thedirtyratv8swap.htm

Finished products:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/025670.html

[This message has been edited by gumert (edited 07-05-2005).]

you get a '+' from me... great info and lots of work.

outstanding !
+ from me as well

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98 3800SC, Getrag 5sp. only one around Austin Texas !

whats up with the 4.9L northstar? There is no such thing. 4.6L northstar. Other than that, great job.

Here's a list of engines that swap to the original tranny's thread that should be included:

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/056874.html

Really nice work! I'll go through my saved url's and feed you some more, when I get to that drive.

HOW DO I SAVE THIS PAGE??????/
Another A+ for you.

quote Originally posted by Trekker: HOW DO I SAVE THIS PAGE??????/ Another A+ for you.

Depending on your browser, go to file save or file save as. Either that or click the star next to it and it will be in your favorites.

I will update and change the things you guys pointed out. Those of you that shared new info/corrected my errors have +'s. Thanks for the positive feedback.

[This message has been edited by gumert (edited 11-03-2004).]

How about the turbo 5-speed Super Duty 4 Indy pace car?

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/055858.html

Nate

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My Web page | The Turbo Super Duty Build.

quote Originally posted by FastIndyFiero: How about the turbo 5-speed Super Duty 4 Indy pace car? https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/055858.html Nate

I duno why that wasn't in there. I remember reading that thread too.

+ for you

Also under places to get a 3.4L DOHC, you said 4th gen V6 Camaro/Firebird.

This is wrong, neither came with the DOHC 3.4L, they came with the pushrod, 12 valve version.

The 3.4L DOHC came in select Luminas, Monte Carlos, Grand Prixs, and Cuttys.

Other than that great info!

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1992 Lumina Z34 5-speed
14.78 @ 92.68
1992 Lumina Z34 5-speed
Offered to donated its organs to Fiero

i cant believe i hadn't given you a "+" already. that's all fixed now. we both have some typos, though.

i posted this in the general fiero chat section but this seems to be a better place for this.
Awesome list and information! + to you!
can you change this
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** 4.0l v-6 **
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to look like this?
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** 4.0l v-8 **
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thanks

yea great job + for you!

in fact this needs to be a permanent TD&Q sticky (hint hint)
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[This message has been edited by Key Of David (edited 11-04-2004).]

Thanks to AaronZ34 and cptsnoopy for the corrections. Both of you have +'s from me.

quote Originally posted by gumert: Thanks to AaronZ34 and cptsnoopy for the corrections. Both of you have +'s from me.

thanks gumert! lol, i noticed that it says v-86! nice try though!

i got a good chuckle...

+ from me too. Adding this page to my favorites.

Great job on providing links for easier search !

LOL, when I found my car under "Finished Products", a Hybred Sport Car is never finished ! I'll take that as a compliment though !

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Car History: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/025670.html

add the 4.9L caddy

Excellent work. A + for you!

Sour

quote Originally posted by California Kid: Great job on providing links for easier search ! LOL, when I found my car under "Finished Products", a Hybred Sport Car is never finished ! I'll take that as a compliment though !

You do have a mighty fine car

quote add the 4.9L caddy

It's in there, I'm just getting confused between the 4.6 and the 4.9 so the text isn't right. I'll edit it again. + for you.

[This message has been edited by gumert (edited 11-04-2004).]

I gotta take the blame for this... I mispelled isuzu on my post. it looks like you copied my mistake. sorry about that...

Hey gumert, a + to you for setting up this list. Also I would like to point out an incorrect link under the 3.4 DOHC finished products. I recently revised my website and changed the folder name for the 3.4 TDC swap.

Please change: http://dtcc.cz28.com/Fiero3.4TDC

to this: http://dtcc.cz28.com/87fieroSEdohc/index.htm

Here's one for a 3400 that is now supercharged. It's Fierosound's swap and it's well documented. He's done a very nice job on his car.

http://www.fierosound.com/34engine/3400details.htm

Sour

The FAQ will be updated and +'s will be given out to those with changes/new info assuming you don't already have one.

edit: I think I got everything..

[This message has been edited by gumert (edited 11-06-2004).]

You're not shunnin' Rickady's 3.5 are ya?
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/035053.html
Norm

[This message has been edited by gt88norm (edited 01-10-2005).]

Awesome job! I've got a few corrections for ya though:

The following belong under 3.4l pushrod V6 instead of 3.4l DOHC v6. The pushrod 3.4 is normally just referred to as the 3.4. The DOHC 3.4 may be called the "3.4 DOHC" or "3.4 TDC" (twin-dual cam), these are different names for essentially the same engine.
The 3.4 pushrod engine is found in the 4th gen V6 Camaro/Firebird.

Anywhere, here's what should be moved out from the 3.4 DOHC section to the 3.4 pushrod section:
Step by step 3.4 install:
http://web2.crazydave.org:81/fiero34project/#essentials

Supercharged 3.4:
http://www.fierosound.com/34engine/3400details.htm

3.4 swap threads:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/041835.html (lots o pix)
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/040207.html

You did an excellent job on this. I'm looking forward to seeing it evolve. For now I shall check out the rest of the links! ;-)

-Steven

Gumert, a + for your super job! This will take me weeks to review all these excellent links. Thank you!

This is definately one of the best list of links available which requires a lot of work to complile. Can't forget the original owners of each link. Thanks and a + for you.

I'm suprised people are still hitting this thread. I figured it had died ago given the lack of posts.

quote Originally posted by gt88norm: You're not shunnin' Rickady's 3.5 are ya? https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/035053.html Norm

Already in there. It's the only 3.5

Steven Snyder, thanks for the correction. +'s to all who had more info

Whoa - never seen this before; awesome! This is really a great resource that truly deserves a . . .

Bump!

Nothing to add, other than THANKS for taking the time to research and post this...........+ to you..........Paul

quote Originally posted by timwdegner: Whoa - never seen this before; awesome! This is really a great resource that truly deserves a . . . Bump!

IMHO, it deserves to be a "Sticky".

Cliiiifff?!

Plus and a bump

quote Originally posted by Raydar: IMHO, it deserves to be a "Sticky". Cliiiifff?!

I agree. There are many threads that get started on here asking questions about "where do I find info on this swap?" or "what did you use (part) to do this?"

Here's some more links that might be included:

What factory wheels(rims) fit a Fiero https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000001/HTML/20041015-2-049714.html

Fiero Auto Transmission TH125c Shift Kit Installation http://www2.hawaii.edu/~pimmel/shiftkit/ShiftKit.html

GM Engine and Transmission Information http://dtcc.cz28.com/gminfo.htm

Any tips on installing polybushings? https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000001/HTML/20050119-2-054361.html

Index of /pics/Ported heads http://www.shaun.saturnet.net/pics/Ported%20heads/

Good Thread

Wow, glad this got posted in another thread, I had missed it.

While my LS1 project is slowly coming together and somewhat documented here on PFF, I will also be updating http://www.ls1swap.com

+ for your efforts ...

Loyde

Bump and Bookmark

I have been searching for this thread for a couple of days. Found it using "links"

Bonzo

Free bump to save in favorites

Hi all,

Ok, I'll jump on the bandwagon and give you a plus too!! Has there ever been a thread where something like this has happened??? lol.....