1987 Pontiac Fiero

[Mighty Thor]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

I use to want a Fiero badly when I was in highschool. Still wouldn't mind driving one. The only thing I ever heard was the v6's had an overheating issue, but I don't know how true that is.

Not really. It's just that people put the coolant in the wrong way and air gets in it. Normal temp is around 210-220* which is hot anyway, but the V6 works great at this temp. This is when the fan kicks in. I installed a pigtail where the fan kicks in at 190*. The previous owner installed a manual fan switch, but it doesn't work right now.

One major issue is that the rpm for the V6 when doing cold start remains high. It will scout around between 2300-1500rpm. You have to let it warm up for 3 min. and have it settle at 1500rpm. Once you put it to "D" the engine will literally kick you in the back. But according to other Fiero owners that's normal.

I would recommend to Seafoam it a couple of times too. It helps a lot with the fluctuating rpm when you're at a stop light. I also recommend of getting a high amp alternator, because once the fan kicks in the engine has a tendency of stalling.

[Bonemaro]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

Now I'm looking on eBay for Fieros. My teenage love for them is back. Must get one to add to my collection.

[nightrider2]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

is it true that their all fiberglass?? heard that somewhere

no....they are made similar to an f-body, a few panels are fiberglass but its mostly tin. the light weight come from it being a 2 seater thats about the same size as a miata

[Shad0wguy]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

The frame is metal but ALL the body panels are plastic.

[nightrider2]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

not the B pillar and roof....or the rear 1/4s

[kala]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

YEA that my buddy Freds number, HAHA its a 4cyl 4 speed, black, it really is great on gas, its exceptionally clean and best of all....ITS SOLD


BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Small f'ing world, isn't it!!! haha ..it's cool ... I wasn't too serious anyway because I don't have space for two cars yet... I will be though by winter ...so, i'll keep looking... U know MIke B cars on route 322 by English creek shopping center, they had couple of Wranglers for like $3000 ...those would be nice beaters too





:)

[nightrider2]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

yea man, I don't really like buying from dealers around here, I get my cars "for sale by owner" cause the dealers just lie when the don't know some thing...some random joe will just tell you he don't know. Also I can ask what kind of oil he used so I can not put regular in a synthetic using motor. And yea it is a small world, but than again your not that far from me....

[kala]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

all my cars were bought from private sellers... we did buy some cars from Holman Infinity and that's the only dealer we buy our cars from..... Can you see the new G37 coupe in my future ..LOL ;)




:)

[nightrider2]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

well your asian enough for another ricer......you should buy that yellow T/A on pitney road LOL

[kala]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

^^ haha ..maybe

Well if you go to the other rides section you'll see my friends S2000 which he bought brand new in 06..now it has like 8000k miles I think ..and NOW this mofo want to buy the new BMW 135i (3.0-liter, turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine 300 horsepower) .. he is gonna get his car appraised at boardwalk BMW tomm...... so, I may need to step up to the plate and shut him down with the G37 coupe... it's f'ing amazing .. ... I saw one driving around in my neighborhood yesterday... :drool: .... http://www.infiniti.com/g_coupe/phot...or_photos.html (3.7-liter V6 engine with 330 HP)




:)

[nightrider2]

Re: 1987 Pontiac Fiero

I was trying to get a job at holman, just moving cars at the jag dealership