Hey guys, I've got a few questions regarding this motor.

First and formost, what kinds of numbers does this thing spit out? Will it need a ton of mods to make it go fast? How much would a complete set-up (engine/trans, everything) set me back? Is this a very versital motor? Are there any mahor tweaks/problems with the motor? Where would be an easy place to go 'motor hunting'?

Sorry for the 20 questions round there. I'm doing an Opel GT right now, and I was wondering if this drivetran would work well in there. It wouldn't kick into high gear till this summer, but I'd like to get a 'heads up' look on whats out there. Hmmmm...Opel GT, Fiero, MG Midget.....anyone notice a trend with my cars? ::SHRUGS:: Oh well, thanks a mill. guys! ^_^ -Ben

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Fiero: Get in, sit down, shut up, hold on!!

www.l67swap.com

This is a agreat resource for all those questions, you'll even recognise a few faces from pennock's over there.

the site mentioned is good.. its growing over there still and more are welcomed..

the series 2, the one you'd most likely want cause theres aftermarket market for it.. kicks out 240 HP 280 TQ. The motor was used in a bunch of cars, regal, bonneville, grandprix, ultra and a few others. Not really any problems with the motor the 3.8 has been around for some time now and the 3800 is newer version of it. I've seen people on clubgp.com hit 160,000+ with no problems.

http://www.car-parts.com

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88 5spd Modified 3800 Series II SC Formula
Modifications 2004 - Intercooler | 2.8 pulley | 1 inch drop | Interior | 17 inch wheels

Alittle off your topic , but what you doing to the Opal GT?
A guy here has one for sale with a turbo charged 4.3.
Pretty cool little cars.

quote Originally posted by jb1: Alittle off your topic , but what you doing to the Opal GT? A guy here has one for sale with a turbo charged 4.3. Pretty cool little cars.

I dunno what I'm doin' with an OpEl GT, I just sorta ended up with it. And the MG too...I dunno. Me and little cars....I dunno. I just like my little sports cars. ::SHRUGS:: you could almost say I have a fetish....a fetish for little cars that go fast.... HOLY SHIOT!! I'M TURNING INTO A RICER! QUICK! GO GET AN AXE!! CUT MY HEAD OFF NOW, BEFORE I MUTATE AND BUY A CIVIC DX!!!! AAAAAAH!! ::RUNS OUT OF HOUSE SCREAMING, RUNS BACK IN:: frack ITS COLD!!!! ^__^ -Ben

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Fiero: Get in, sit down, shut up, hold on!!

Actually it is Twin Turbo charged 4.3, But he is asking 2600 for it.
I have always had something for small cars that are little differant from the norm. I have 3 fieros now , I had 2 porsche 914's 240z and a fiberfab avenger.

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Could you possibly get pictures of the engine bay/set-up of the 4.3 in there for me? That'd be awesome!! If not, a pic or 20 of the car sholud suffice......Let me know...-Ben

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Fiero: Get in, sit down, shut up, hold on!!

I will try to catch him at his work and get pics , the car stays parked there with a for sale sign, He has all digital guages.

::ORGASMS:: DIGITAL GAUGES?!?!?!? THAT WAS MY IDEA!! I HAVE TO SEE IT NOW!!! I'LL...I'LL....I'LL DO ANYTHING TO GET THOSE PICS!!!!!! I'LL TUNE EVERY FIERO YOU'VE GOT, I'LL LICK YOUR FUEL INJECTORS CLEAN, I'LL KILL ALL THE RICE IN YOUR AREA!!!! PLEASE!! PICTURES FOR THE BEN!!!! I'LL EVEN GO AND HAVE SE- (sorry folks, we had to sedate him after he lost his insanity after hearing about some Opel GT for sale...he'll be back in about a day or so....) -Ben's Moderator

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Fiero: Get in, sit down, shut up, hold on!!

What have I done?!?! lol

Be sure to check out Thrasher Engineered Performance. They claim 300+ HP with minor mods. Neat stuff.
The perfect Fiero swap, IMHO.