I was considering getting a Miata, and dropping a 5.0 in it, but after looking at some Fiero's on CL, I know whats in my future However, I'm STILL completely baffled as to what I'm gonna do with it. I have the perfect opportunity to do a swap, but I'm not so sure I want to. I would really mind having another "stockie" V6. It's either a) drop a rebuilt 3800sc in it, b) rebuild the stock V6, or c) drop a rebuilt 3.4 in it. I have a lot of knowledge on the stock V6 by this point, but I've always dreamed of having a 3800sc. Swapping the electronics scares me as well. And the fact that it will be my daily driver, makes me sort of lean towards the stock. However, I've heard the 3.4 is a direct plug-and-play swap? Would it be just as easy as putting the stock engine back in? Again, sorry about all these threads about my future swap, but on days I have off work, and my gf is at school, I have literally nothing else to think about.
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sabooo Member
Posts: 859 From: Lehigh Valley, PA Registered: Aug 2006
IMHO, a 3800sc makes a great daily driver. The closer to stock setup you leave the engine, the more simply your swap will be. Add a strong auto and you're set.
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grkboy707 Member
Posts: 3019 From: Kingsville, MD Registered: May 2009
I really want to swap to the 3800SC but all of the extras ECM Reprogramming, mounting brackets, wireing etc will cost (with the motor) in excess of $2k. I have a $1,500 budget and I need to do a break job. I am leaning to the 3.4L harder and harder every day. Just food for thought.
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sabooo Member
Posts: 859 From: Lehigh Valley, PA Registered: Aug 2006
Yes. But you dont have to get silly with the engine like I did and make it all high-strung. Are you thinking of coming to Lititz? As long as I dont break it between now and then I'd be happy to give you a ride.
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grkboy707 Member
Posts: 3019 From: Kingsville, MD Registered: May 2009
Yes. But you dont have to get silly with the engine like I did and make it all high-strung. Are you thinking of coming to Lititz? As long as I dont break it between now and then I'd be happy to give you a ride.
Oh, but I would And I would come down, but my Fiero is no more. I do however have a Fiero badge and "2M6" sticker on my Golf. Does that count?
P.S.- I know I've told you this before, but you have the nicest Fiero I've ever seen.
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grkboy707 Member
Posts: 3019 From: Kingsville, MD Registered: May 2009
I really want to swap to the 3800SC but all of the extras ECM Reprogramming, mounting brackets, wireing etc will cost (with the motor) in excess of $2k. I have a $1,500 budget and I need to do a break job. I am leaning to the 3.4L harder and harder every day. Just food for thought.
And I think I'm also leaning towards the 2.8, or maybe even 3.4. I dont "need" an epic car right now. A Fiero is plenty to keep me happy. Rarely do I actually "use" the horsepower anyways. Someday, when I have time and money, I'll have a daily driver Fiero, and a super-project Fiero, with a whole buncha body mods and an 3800sc. For the time being, I just wanna get rid of my Volkswagen and get a "REAL" reliable car. I miss turning heads
Edit again- I think I'm just gonna go with the stockie. Its the cheapest option, I know the engine inside and out (exaggerating a little), and its simple.
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Hulki U. My-BFF Member
Posts: 5949 From: Back home in East Berlin, PA Registered: Apr 2008
You don't need a Fiero to come hang out with us Fiero Friends. It would be great to see you again and bullsh1t about Fieros. Come up or we'll kill you in your sleep.
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grkboy707 Member
Posts: 3019 From: Kingsville, MD Registered: May 2009
You don't need a Fiero to come hang out with us Fiero Friends. It would be great to see you again and bullsh1t about Fieros. Come up or we'll kill you in your sleep.
HAHAHA! I miss you guys, but I dont have the time or money to be goin up to PA
BTW, I have a general engine rebuild question. This may sound stupid, but does it matter how many miles are on an engine if its going to be rebuilt? (Assuming theres no major damage to the parts)
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Hulki U. My-BFF Member
Posts: 5949 From: Back home in East Berlin, PA Registered: Apr 2008
HAHAHA! I miss you guys, but I dont have the time or money to be goin up to PA
BTW, I have a general engine rebuild question. This may sound stupid, but does it matter how many miles are on an engine if its going to be rebuilt? (Assuming theres no major damage to the parts)
As long as the block is in decent shape with no damage, it should be rebuildable. Miles really mean nothing.
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grkboy707 Member
Posts: 3019 From: Kingsville, MD Registered: May 2009
Can anyone tell me if this DIY is a good one? http://fiero34swap.eleventenths.org/ Its seems like the V6 I'm looking at is shot, so I'd prefer to do this swap. Is it also true that you cant do this swap on a car that had a duke?
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GADJet Member
Posts: 1464 From: Star City, AR, USA Registered: Sep 2010
Can anyone tell me if this DIY is a good one? http://fiero34swap.eleventenths.org/ Its seems like the V6 I'm looking at is shot, so I'd prefer to do this swap. Is it also true that you cant do this swap on a car that had a duke?
I sure hope its not true that you cant do a swap on a Duke car from the factory cause I am anbout to do it! :
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grkboy707 Member
Posts: 3019 From: Kingsville, MD Registered: May 2009
It can be done, they bolt up. But as I understand it you will have to modify the wiring harness a little more. 4 and 6 are a little different. Throttle cable may be different. You would need to get an exhaust system too. Also the Fiero intake from the V6 is used on the top end of the 3.4. It would be an additional expense if you don't already have these parts.
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grkboy707 Member
Posts: 3019 From: Kingsville, MD Registered: May 2009
It can be done, they bolt up. But as I understand it you will have to modify the wiring harness a little more. 4 and 6 are a little different. Throttle cable may be different. You would need to get an exhaust system too. Also the Fiero intake from the V6 is used on the top end of the 3.4. It would be an additional expense if you don't already have these parts.
However, I'm STILL completely baffled as to what I'm gonna do with it. I have the perfect opportunity to do a swap, but I'm not so sure I want to. I would really mind having another "stockie" V6. It's either a) drop a rebuilt 3800sc in it, b) rebuild the stock V6, or c) drop a rebuilt 3.4 in it. I have a lot of knowledge on the stock V6 by this point, but I've always dreamed of having a 3800sc. Swapping the electronics scares me as well. And the fact that it will be my daily driver, makes me sort of lean towards the stock. However, I've heard the 3.4 is a direct plug-and-play swap? Would it be just as easy as putting the stock engine back in? Again, sorry about all these threads about my future swap, but on days I have off work, and my gf is at school, I have literally nothing else to think about.
