The all knowing, all seeing GM would never allow the Fiero to out shine the vette. They weren't Supercharging the 3800's in 87 yet but would have been nice if the GT came with the series 1 3800 V6
I had an 1988 formula with 3.8 GTP conversion. Smoked the clutch in 5000 miles... upgrades...it pulled so hard it would lift the front wheels. Go to make a left hand turn from a dead stop and the car would go straight in a light rain. Still think this was the right set up for these cars. 3.8, supercharged. Hardly any mods. V8 engine your pulley system is in the wheel well. Sorry they quit in 1988. They really improved the suspension system. The 84 through 87 had a lot of bump steer. You could end up in the next lane.
I had one of those I bought new (yes, I know I’m an old guy) that I was using for my commute to work. I really enjoy driving it but unfortunately sold it for whatever reason. The gentleman who owns this one has done an outstanding job. Congratulations on an awesome car.
Daaammmmnnnn! Never heard a Fiero sound like that! Grew up in that era. Never saw a Fiero without a for sale sign in window. Come to think of it (quarter of a century on). Still never see them without for sale signs in window. Sick build!
I have loved the fiero since I first saw them this car is exactly what I would love to do on a project and drive it as a daily driver nice job with this build love it keep on fieroing
I remember as a very young man when the Fiero first can out, I had to have one. We’ll, about 16 years ago I bought a 1986.5 with a rear manual 5-speed and everything is bone stock, including the radio, with 40k original miles. Go Fiero!
This is how it’s supposed to look!! Awesome job!👌🏾💎♦️. I hate a Fiero in the early 2000s now I want another! Thanks for the motivation again young man!
Wow.. he did some magic to it. Still have a soft spot for this car. I test drove it in 1986 and 1988 when in the US. The only thing I didn’t like were the brakes. They were totally not fade free. But looks like this one has decent brakes.
Beautiful car but neither of you know the engine source. Both the 2006 Monte Carlo SS, and GP GXP came with the 5.3L LS4. This looks to be a series III S/C 3800 which was only available in the GP GT in 06 as the GTP was discontinued. The engine was only produced from 2004-2007 and was only ever installed in the GP!
I have a 1987 with a 3.8 Supercharged engine, also, that has been in the garage too long, so I'm starting to drive it more. I haven't started searching yet, but I'm curious where you (the owner) got that trunk cover in the rear. I had to cut the bottom of the trunk out to get a proper exhaust on this, & that would make a good cover for that area.
One of the sharpest things you could do to Fiero is Paint The bumper strip that runs around the entire body that separates the panels the same color as the body. It makes a huge difference and nobody really knows what the difference is until you tell him. But assets set stock that black strip cuts the body in half it looks much smoother and Tighter if that strip is the body color
I had a gt as well, a lot of fun for sure. During the winter I put a more fat balloon tires on. Lol went through snow with ezz. Sold the car cause I was simply to big for it. Good times
I have an old M5 and an F430 and you know what, I'd totally drive that Fiero. It looks new and it looks stock. Really nice sound too, sounds tough but also livable. Love the Canadian take too, eh.
Thinking the 3.8 L V6 was an option (without supercharger) on the Fiero, I had a concept (idea) of mounting a Fiero V6 drivetrain "behind" the rear seat of a 1966 Corvair convertible.
lots of ideas,conception is the key.anyone can think of anything,i thought of adding a fwd impala ss drivetran to a fiero but i wouldn't mention it.dreams are just that,dreams.
The designers made it to except a V6 because they really wanted an all aluminum V6 but GM didn't want to let them do that. Would of smashed on the corvette on the race track.
The only V6 offered was the 2.8L. I ungraded mine to a 4.9L Caddy V8. The SC 3800 is probably the better swap as there are more performance parts for easy power upgrades. The 4.9L V8 requires none of the cutting &fab work of some of these swaps. I still have a complete trunk, and I don’t need an electric water pump. Everything just fits & fools people. They think it’s stock.
GM really screwed Pontiac over with this one, didn't give them a decent budget to get the job done right, however, Pontiac started creating their own parts towards the end and the prototype 90,is really sick, even the convertible was too. Great job man,I've always wanted one to do a G8 swap, including the paddle shifters. Come to think about it ,that current Camaro was the GTO in 1989,debuted at the Geneva Auto Show, GM shelved it, and Pontiac gave the much mundane version, which still looked better than any other GM vehicle
I've owned over 20 Fiero, and the easiest and quickest and most profound suspension mod I discovered for the rear of the 84/ 87 models was the addition of a 1983 Lincoln Mark 7 front sway bar. Mounts easily in front of the back tires to the bottom of the subframe. Use energy suspension mounts and links. Enjoy 👍
btw, I'm a 35+ year certified master auto tech that builds custom race and show cars for a living. My cars have won me 2 first place at Detroit Autorama and a third place. Just so you don't think I'm some crackpot 😂
This is the Fiero Pontiac should have built. In 87, they had access to both a Turbo 3.8 and a Supercharged 3.8. Instead, they put in the anemic 2.8 in it.
Always appreciated this car and even more now than before since they have become pretty rare. Let's be honest it looks much less dated than most 80,s cars even to this day it looks surprisingly modern.
How would you go about with insuring a Fiero? I have an opportunity to own one but I'm not sure I can handle the costs what comes afterwards. Also is it that expensive maintaining it if I plan to drive it safely with no racing involved? I'm concerned about engine problems, the model I'm looking at seems to have a considerably aged V6 engine but I don't want to have to buy another engine unless there's a cheaper alternative engine I could switch to later on. Any help would be appreciated! From Canada by the way, love how this guy did his Fiero
That is how the Fiero should of came from the factory!! Nicely done!!
What we could have done with this in the 80s
Agreed!
The all knowing, all seeing GM would never allow the Fiero to out shine the vette. They weren't Supercharging the 3800's in 87 yet but would have been nice if the GT came with the series 1 3800 V6
@Elite censorship Is real
I bet your girlfriend says that you shouldn't have came all the time after 1 or 2 pumps 😆
@@fixitdad1955 still would have been nice to see it get the 4.3 voretec, even the earlier S10 ones from around 89 were good from what I’ve been told
I had a 86 Fiero and these cars are so underrated. You don't break the bank with them either. Nice job on your bud!!! Looks and sounds amazing!!
I'm gonna be breaking the bank trying to replace an engine in mine
The person who gave this a thumbs down probably drives an MR2.
I had an 1988 formula with 3.8 GTP conversion. Smoked the clutch in 5000 miles... upgrades...it pulled so hard it would lift the front wheels. Go to make a left hand turn from a dead stop and the car would go straight in a light rain. Still think this was the right set up for these cars. 3.8, supercharged. Hardly any mods. V8 engine your pulley system is in the wheel well. Sorry they quit in 1988. They really improved the suspension system. The 84 through 87 had a lot of bump steer. You could end up in the next lane.
Perfect license plate....MR Not....
LMAO. So subtle yet to the point.
Which would be ridiculous. Both cars rock, in my opinion.
@@MrCaribe65 exactly I love mr2s
Wow, that's super clean. Paint and wheels look perfect.
Leave it to a Hot Rodder to FIX GM's screw up.
Definitely the cleanest Fiero I've seen. Beautiful job man.
One of the most clean builds I’ve ever seen on a fiero 🔥🔥🔥
Wow I’m an 80’s kid thank you for taking me back in time. That car looks amazing, I’d give up my new car for one like that!!
I had one of those I bought new (yes, I know I’m an old guy) that I was using for my commute to work. I really enjoy driving it but unfortunately sold it for whatever reason. The gentleman who owns this one has done an outstanding job. Congratulations on an awesome car.
Beautiful Fiero! I have an 88' GT.
Only 6k build i owner of a fiero gt 88 too
Daaammmmnnnn! Never heard a Fiero sound like that! Grew up in that era. Never saw a Fiero without a for sale sign in window. Come to think of it (quarter of a century on). Still never see them without for sale signs in window. Sick build!
This is one of the best Fiero's I have ever seen! Well done! WOW!
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Candy bronze! Stunning
Most beautiful Fiero I’ve seen. And love that the owner doesn’t dog it driving. Very nice 👍
That paint job is amazing! The car looks like it’s been anodized.
This is my favorite domestic sports car ever, the '86/'87'/'88 GT (based on looks).
hands down the most beautiful and perfect Fiero I've ever seen!
super good-looking Fiero, i love it
I agree a superb job, for an underestimated Fiero color is awesome what paint is that good segment
one of the cleanest Fiero's I've seen.. i love that color.
GM did not want sales competition for the Corvette with a 3800 Supercharged Fiero
If chevy and pontiac were cousins then chevy is the hater ass jealous cousin. He doesn't congratulate. Only player hates.
Well done!!! This has to the the first Fiero I’ve ever seen done up properly! Well thought out and beautifully executed!! 👍👍
I have loved the fiero since I first saw them this car is exactly what I would love to do on a project and drive it as a daily driver nice job with this build love it keep on fieroing
I love the Fiero in that color scheme!
I remember as a very young man when the Fiero first can out, I had to have one. We’ll, about 16 years ago I bought a 1986.5 with a rear manual 5-speed and everything is bone stock, including the radio, with 40k original miles. Go Fiero!
Who ever put the thumbs down definitely sits when they pee.
I don't think it was Danica Patrick.
Who ever put a thumbs down on this video must be poser and very un-American.
Prius drivers😆
I stand when I poop
Or liked the car, but not the interview.
This is how it’s supposed to look!! Awesome job!👌🏾💎♦️. I hate a Fiero in the early 2000s now I want another! Thanks for the motivation again young man!
Nice car! I had similar wheels on my 88 Fiero. I have the same engine in my 84 wide body Fiero. That is a clean GT!
Wow.. he did some magic to it. Still have a soft spot for this car. I test drove it in 1986 and 1988 when in the US. The only thing I didn’t like were the brakes. They were totally not fade free. But looks like this one has decent brakes.
Beautiful car but neither of you know the engine source. Both the 2006 Monte Carlo SS, and GP GXP came with the 5.3L LS4. This looks to be a series III S/C 3800 which was only available in the GP GT in 06 as the GTP was discontinued. The engine was only produced from 2004-2007 and was only ever installed in the GP!
Very nice !. I miss my Fiero GT. There was only about 50 in the UK, and now less than 10.
You wanna buy my 88 Fiero? Lol
I'm in Texas though so
can't believe it even fits , TRACTION???????????????????????? really nice build ,very professional
This is what GM should have made.
I have a 1987 with a 3.8 Supercharged engine, also, that has been in the garage too long, so I'm starting to drive it more. I haven't started searching yet, but I'm curious where you (the owner) got that trunk cover in the rear. I had to cut the bottom of the trunk out to get a proper exhaust on this, & that would make a good cover for that area.
I miss mine. I've had two. Very nice, and I love that swap.
Awesome cool color !! Sounds sweet, not to loud, eye catcher for sure but not a noise catcher !!
One of the sharpest things you could do to Fiero is Paint The bumper strip that runs around the entire body that separates the panels the same color as the body. It makes a huge difference and nobody really knows what the difference is until you tell him. But assets set stock that black strip cuts the body in half it looks much smoother and Tighter if that strip is the body color
I could not imagine a nicer Fiero, the color, the wheels and of course that motor. The later years were really beautiful with the swept back roof.
My grandpa has one of these and it’s just sitting in his garage collecting dust and he hasn’t driven it since 2006
Would he consider selling it? If so, then what state does your grandpa live in? Much appreciated, thnx
@@g.marksman1769 no time to waste 💀
Beautiful, these cars were ahead of their times
Those wheels go nicely with it 👍
Nice job on keeping the factory trunk. That's the way to do it. That's way my old one was done.
Awesome Fiero with killer exhaust sound!!
I had a gt as well, a lot of fun for sure. During the winter I put a more fat balloon tires on. Lol went through snow with ezz. Sold the car cause I was simply to big for it. Good times
That color!!!
I have an old M5 and an F430 and you know what, I'd totally drive that Fiero. It looks new and it looks stock. Really nice sound too, sounds tough but also livable. Love the Canadian take too, eh.
Thinking the 3.8 L V6 was an option (without supercharger) on the Fiero, I had a concept (idea) of mounting a Fiero V6 drivetrain "behind" the rear seat of a 1966 Corvair convertible.
lots of ideas,conception is the key.anyone can think of anything,i thought of adding a fwd impala ss drivetran to a fiero but i wouldn't mention it.dreams are just that,dreams.
That's just one of the several concepts (house, vehicle, etc...) that sometimes keep me up till the early morning. ;-)
The designers made it to except a V6 because they really wanted an all aluminum V6 but GM didn't want to let them do that. Would of smashed on the corvette on the race track.
The only V6 offered was the 2.8L.
I ungraded mine to a 4.9L Caddy V8. The SC 3800 is probably the better swap as there are more performance parts for easy power upgrades.
The 4.9L V8 requires none of the cutting &fab work of some of these swaps. I still have a complete trunk, and I don’t need an electric water pump. Everything just fits & fools people. They think it’s stock.
This build is extremely clean. Great job
Glad to see these cars survived, and enjoyed.
This was my first Car in Germany 1988. I was 20 Jears old. I love this car.
looks and sounds great. i own an 87 gt too, stock.
Oh man that car is badass.
Fantastic! But what is " trock"? He wants to trock it?
thats a very clean car dude can wait to see what happens next
What a lucky car to be in your capable hands she is beautiful. Nice job
very nice...nice wheels and that exaust...another of my favorite og cars.
GM really screwed Pontiac over with this one, didn't give them a decent budget to get the job done right, however, Pontiac started creating their own parts towards the end and the prototype 90,is really sick, even the convertible was too. Great job man,I've always wanted one to do a G8 swap, including the paddle shifters. Come to think about it ,that current Camaro was the GTO in 1989,debuted at the Geneva Auto Show, GM shelved it, and Pontiac gave the much mundane version, which still looked better than any other GM vehicle
I've owned over 20 Fiero, and the easiest and quickest and most profound suspension mod I discovered for the rear of the 84/ 87 models was the addition of a 1983 Lincoln Mark 7 front sway bar. Mounts easily in front of the back tires to the bottom of the subframe. Use energy suspension mounts and links. Enjoy 👍
btw, I'm a 35+ year certified master auto tech that builds custom race and show cars for a living. My cars have won me 2 first place at Detroit Autorama and a third place. Just so you don't think I'm some crackpot 😂
Who doesn't have a dream fiero setup in their head? lol
This body style is much cleaner looking than the notch back design. Really classy looking.
Nicest One by far sounds super good
Is this puts a great big smile on my face and hope for the future
Love the Fiero That's a Beautiful color on car.
Always loved these just dontknow why they stopped building it
Love the color combo.
Sweet ride. Tastefully done.
Popup by Donut media is my ringtone! Where in Ontario?
Toronto!
This is the Fiero Pontiac should have built. In 87, they had access to both a Turbo 3.8 and a Supercharged 3.8. Instead, they put in the anemic 2.8 in it.
GM didn't want a car that would destroy the Corvette .
What car had a supercharged 3.8?
I had a early 84 in white and an 87 in this same red. loved both cars but some of the parts like AC were lifted off of cheap GM models.
Damn! That thing sounds like a P-51 Mustang 🛩️. Awesome car!!
sounds more like a gtp
@@trillrifaxegrindor4411I wonder why
I’ve always wanted one and this is beautiful
Always appreciated this car and even more now than before since they have become pretty rare. Let's be honest it looks much less dated than most 80,s cars even to this day it looks surprisingly modern.
Thing of beauty..nice work!
Yeah this guy hot it right with this fiero 💯👍
This is a beautiful car, one of my favorite GM vehicles
Looks tight and very clean
had an 85 it had a couple of curves it didn't like how are you getting yours to stick?
Hi from Vancouver! Great post
Wow!!! It sounds like an Porsche
Beautifully done! Enjoy it and stay well.
I love that v6 sound
Tastefully done ✅ great job 👏🏼
I always liked the look of the second gen fieros, but knew they were a disappointment. This is the fiero chevy should have built. Good job kid.
Amazing car done right. Very nice!!
Swap was done in Peterborough?
Very nicely put together 👍👍
Have an 88 gt same color :) same engine, but yours is shiny! Very nice car.
Knew it had to be Absolute Damon when I saw that color combo on those wheels.
What’s the email addy for your mechanic who did the swap...please...or TH-cam channel?
Holy shit, as somebody interested in this swap, it's wild to know there's somebody local that has experience.
What about the brakes?Major engine upgrade.... what brakes are slowing that down?
4 wheel disk brakes,plenty to slow down a gtp,monte ss etc.add larger rotors and calipers when money permits
Amazing looking car! Kudos on that build!!! 👌
That’s a sweet ride! Awesome 👍🏻
How would you go about with insuring a Fiero? I have an opportunity to own one but I'm not sure I can handle the costs what comes afterwards. Also is it that expensive maintaining it if I plan to drive it safely with no racing involved? I'm concerned about engine problems, the model I'm looking at seems to have a considerably aged V6 engine but I don't want to have to buy another engine unless there's a cheaper alternative engine I could switch to later on. Any help would be appreciated! From Canada by the way, love how this guy did his Fiero
Love this car, awesome work
I'm not a fan of the brown steering wheel or the custom luggage rack used on the trunk. But overall it's a very nice car nicely done.
I love this care its sick af🔥🔥🔥🔥
Nice video, what was total cost for all the upgrades?
What is tbe color code man it's stunning paint want the color on my 1979 monza let me know please thanks