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Fiero |
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What was supposed to be a simple refresh of a car for autocross competition actually turned into a multi-year effort to do what I heard Chip Foose once describe as "getting the ugly" out of a car.
This Fiero started out as a silver notchback with a V6 and 4 speed transmission. I converted it to the later notchback body style and swapped out the V6/4 speed with a small block Chevy V8/Getrag 5 speed combo.
Most every part of the car received a little love, starting with the front suspension which now wears custom "A" arms, coilovers, and 12" brakes with two-piece crossdrilled rotors from the Corvette. The rear suspension is also updated with Corvette brakes, Koni coilovers, and the updated '88 Fiero rear suspension. Rounding out the suspension is a set of Borbet Type-E wheels in 17 x 8 size with 225 and 255 series rubber front and rear.
The bodywork received a little update with custom molded side scoops, front hood scoops from the '70's era Trans Am, and a rear decklid scoop that was originally found on the Subaru WRX-STI. The paint was also selected to give the Fiero a little more attention on the street!
Next, the interior needed the most attention to remove any traces of "I Love the 80s'"-itis! The interior is completely customized and now contains a custom dash/console/door panels, a full complement of VDO gauges, Jamex lightweight seats, and 5 point harnesses for driver and passenger. There is also a JVC head unit and Pioneer and Kenwood speakers in there. I hardly listen to the stereo because the music from the engine compartment is much more enjoyable!
Rounding out the complete package is the engine. Even the engine received a little custom attention with a TPIS intake, cam, and chip. The engine block got a full blueprinting and overbore while the heads got treated to custom headwork and upsized 2.02/1.60 valves. In an attempt to keep up with the engine, the transmission was treated to a GM Performance Parts Limited Slip Differential from the factory Olds Achieva racing program, heavy duty output shaft bearings, and axles from Mark Williams.
Even though the pics shown here are from an indoor show, the car is fully street legal, emissions friendly, and an absolute BLAST to drive on the street!
This car was a lot of fun to build. It was my first attempt at building a custom car and I learned a lot of fabrication techniques including fiberglass work, welding, and machining. I also forged a few good friendships while building this car, and I still make more friends when we take the car out on weekend events.
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| Submitted by: orphancars
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