I'm posting a question about this eBay listing :

quote 1988 Pontiac Fiero - Fastback Coupe –4.9L V8 Costume body modification including hood, both front fenders, both rear quarter panels, and the truck. All have functional air flow. Comes with original wheels All gauges work, no check engine light on, no rust. Has remote alarm and key fob for trunk and doors. Anyone looking at this knows 1988s are the best and last year for the Fiero. This is a very nice '88 Fiero GT with Cadillac 4.9L V8 matching automatic transmission 4 speed. If you’re looking for a clean well-kept Fiero with the right’ amount of power then this is it. The Cadillac 4.9L V8 with aluminum block is a great power plant for the Field's size and weight. And the 1988 Fiero GT is the perfect year/model for this combination. See pictures for all the body modifications, drilled and slotted rotors all the way around. A lot of money was spent on this conversation . This is a 1988 4 cylinder completely redone into a V8 at the field factory. This was stripped down and total redone. I believe this was done in the mid 2000's. The car is in nice shape, very clean overall, runs and drives very well. Garaged for much of its life. The leather seats are nice, and no cracks in the dash. Paint is shiny but chipping around the roof and serious places. Fiero is very clean and rust free. No rust in the trunk under the rug either. The battery is relocated to the front of the car under the spare tire. All switches, gauges, & lights work correctly. Mileage on car is 112,000 (vehicle/odometer mileage). Mileage on engine I was told was 70K (engine mileage) No annoying noise from belt that Fieros are know for just a nice sounding exhaust. Main issues. The paint is chipping in places. The battery is pretty old and I only drive on the weekend, so will need a new battery. Don't let this one get away, no trying to give away either, this is a very nice car. Thanks for looking.

1.) the auction states that the Fiero is known for a belt noise.
2.) the engine was replaced, was 4cyl now 4.9L V8

So the Fiero is known for noisy belts in V8 conversions? I'm not familiar with 'known belt noise' issues.

2nd question, auction states the swap was done 'at the field factory' around 2000. Is anyone familiar with this place? Also new to me.

I think they meant Fiero Factory. they've done a lot of swaps. in Alabama

[This message has been edited by Grantman (edited 02-25-2015).]

Ah! Didn't think of that. Perhaps it was an auto-correct ...

Someone should mention that the Check Engine light doesn't come on because the Fiero Factory disconnects it...

The BCM triggers the SES light on the 4.9 control circuitry. No BCM, no SES light.

Yes, he says it was the Fiero Factory. Someone commented previously that the engine compartment is a mess. It certainly could look better, but isn't the Fiero Factory supposed to do a clean swap?

I was trying to find out if the rack and suspension were swapped. Also, why is the steering wheel rusty?

That looks like a FF install.