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SecretMoparGuy
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OCT 17, 10:55 AM
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I am wondering what the availability of parts is like for an 88 Fiero. I know the suspension is that one year specific, and the superior setup. Are there any parts that no one sells/makes that are hard to find?
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Gall757
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OCT 17, 02:10 PM
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cvxjet
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OCT 17, 05:55 PM
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88 specific parts; Front and rear suspension/Subframes- you can get bushings/ball joints/ties rods, but the arms/spindles/subframes are made of unobtanium- If ANYONE sees an 88 at their local yard, grab the front and rear subframe/suspensions off of them- even if you never use them, someone on here will need a part at some point.
Front Hub/Bearing assemblies- but they are probably all pretty tired- I believe that Rodney still carries the better ones- he has made them repackable to solve prior problems with them. (the ones from other after-market sources do not last long)
The same goes for the brakes- 88 calipers are no longer carried or rebuilt by anyone- You can get companies like Centric to rebuild your calipers if you A) have one in good shape, and b) Can down the car for a few weeks waiting for turnaround. Replacement discs are available. Needless to say, you can go with other brake systems modified to fit on a Fiero.
Heat shields and exhaust, but these are not as critical- nor do they tend to wear out very quickly (I have my original exhaust system (Except the cat)....
Wheels are specific- but you can always go with aftermarket wheels- and it is possible to find actual high performance tires in larger wheel size tires (I run 205 & 225/55-16s....
A smart thing to do is to look on "Row52" for Fieros in your area, and then run down and stock up on spare parts- I have a spare nose for my car, spare seat cover, and two sets of 88 calipers (The calipers are for my club (Golden Gate Fieros)
Right now, row 52 shows 2 88 fieros- one in Sherwood, OR and one in Lake Stevens, WA...They have been there a while (Nice to see SOME wrecking yards realizing that Fieros(Especially 88s) are getting scarce and keeping them longer)
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OCT 18, 12:13 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by cvxjet:
88 specific parts; Front and rear suspension/Subframes- you can get bushings/ball joints/ties rods, but the arms/spindles/subframes are made of unobtanium- If ANYONE sees an 88 at their local yard, grab the front and rear subframe/suspensions off of them- even if you never use them, someone on here will need a part at some point.
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Tell me about it. Needed a new rear spindle and arms for my Formula. Fiero Store sells some high-quality looking replacement rear arms though, if your wallet can handle it (It was a bit too much for me, after factoring in conversion and shipping).
| quote | Originally posted by cvxjet:You can get companies like Centric to rebuild your calipers if you A) have one in good shape, and b) Can down the car for a few weeks waiting for turnaround. Replacement discs are available. Needless to say, you can go with other brake systems modified to fit on a Fiero.
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The easiest 88 brake swaps seem to still use the stock caliper, though.
That said, find a local place. There's a power steering and brake rebuilder near me, they were only a few days turnaround for my 88 calipers about two years ago.
I just had my 87 calipers rebuilt this week, and they took about five business days, but that was because all the bleeders had snapped off and they sent them to a machine shop to get them out. Also, they were very, very busy.
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Dennis LaGrua
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OCT 18, 10:00 AM
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The 88 is no doubt the most collectible Fiero and they always seem to command a premium price. The suspension on that model year had been greatly improved but there are many one year only parts used. The higher price and select parts is a tradeoff that has kept me away from the 88's. Unless you are doing some intense road racing an 85-87 GT with the added rear sway bar will get you very close to 88 performance. Of course (except for collector value) if you do mainly straight line driving or racing you may not need an 88, . Having said all this, parts do seem to be available for the 88 Fiero's from specialty suppliers like Rodney Dickman. Its fair to say that you should always find 88 parts but you will pay a premium price for them, but the car is worth more so be it. ------------------
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olejoedad
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OCT 18, 10:58 AM
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Having owned pre-88's and 88's, both modified and stock.....
88 is a much better design all around. They drive, ride, stop, corner better in stock form than a modified earlier car. They feel 'integrated' and balanced.
My current Fiero is an 88 Formula with a 4.9/4T60E drivetrain, other than tires and wheels it is stock. It is a wonderful driver with the torquey V-8.
It is a much better car all around than any of my previous stock or modified early year Fieros.
Don't let parts availability worry you, most of the 88 only parts wont wear out or are available.
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fierogt28
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OCT 19, 10:20 PM
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Olejoe is right... 
I even notice the 88V6 engine is smoother.
One of my 88s has an 87V6 engine, so that's why I know...
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88 GT, Loaded, 5-speed.
88 GT, 5-speed. Beechwood interior, All original.
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