Can I get the latest info on what other engines I can put in my 87 5 spd, GT. I know about 350's, and the 3.8 any other options? Question -2 how about getting the 2.8 rebuilt - how much horse can come out of it and increase in rpm. I guess it's impossible to put an Acura engine in one of these. I now Joe at the Fiero Shop - haven't seen him for a few years. Is there anybody else doing engine swaps in the Ontario area?
Thanks for any help

I'm just finishing up a Northstar swap. There are many other swaps out there...Just search here.

Slink: You name it and someone has swapped it in a Fiero......LT1, LS1, LS2, 3800SC, 3.4DOHC, 3.4L P/R, Ecotec, 3900, Northstar, 4.9L Cadillac, Quad Four, Super Duty Four, modified Duke etc.
Decide what is important to you and that should guide you to your choice.
Looks, Weight, Horsepower, Mileage, RPMs , Swap Cost, Ease of swap, Aftermarket support or combination thereof.

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87GT - with 3800SC Series III engine, 4T65eHD
87GT - 3.4L Turbocharged engine, modified TH125H
" I'M ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

quote Originally posted by slink: I guess it's impossible to put an Acura engine in one of these.

No. Not impossible. Just a little innovation mixed with some skill and time.

does anybody now who I could talk to about the Acura ??

You wanna swap the honda motor yourself or have it done? What motor you have in mind?

I don't want to do the work but could help any of the larger Acura engines if possible?

I swapped a GSR into an 85se for a friend in Seattle. He wrecked it a week after lol

I can do it, or I can scan all my info and put it into a pdf for you

Thanks for the reply- how hard was it and what CC is a GSR? thanks, how big would the pdf be?

Don't forget the VR6 in progress and the 3500.

Ryan

You don't know what a GSR is and you want to swap a Honda motor? B18c bro

Do an ecotec swap. It's a much better dohc 4cyl motor than any 4cyl honda motor, and has been done several times = much easier/cheaper.

Thanks - can you give me any details on say horse power and RPM for the echo tech engine? Is there a search on this site to find people that have done the swap.

quote Originally posted by slink: Thanks - can you give me any details on say horse power and RPM for the echo tech engine? Is there a search on this site to find people that have done the swap.

The Ecotec Family II is a modern chain-driven DOHC 4-valve design with an aluminum block and head (L850 for 86mm bore applications, and L880 for 88mm bore), designed for displacements from 1.8 to 2.4 L. It was developed by an international team of engineers and technicians from Opel's International Technical Development Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, GM Powertrain in Pontiac, Michigan, and Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden. Much of the development work on this project was carried out by Lotus Engineering, Hethel, United Kingdom. The engine uses aluminum pistons and cast iron cylinder liners. Vibration is reduced with twin balance shafts.
Horsepower is 205 torque 200 ft lbs as used in the Eaton supercharged Saturn Sky Ion engine version.

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87GT - with 3800SC Series III engine, 4T65eHD
87GT - 3.4L Turbocharged engine, modified TH125H
" I'M ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

That's good info- you see I've had two Lotus's in my time - the first was an Elan and I've always missed the way you put your foot down on the gas pedal and the Rpm's jump very quickly- it was a great feeling. Is this engine easily modified and would the type of camshafts dictate the speed at which the rpm's climb? and thanks for the info