IIRC, this car was started by Bubba Jo in Toronto, sold to Ryan in Niagara Falls then to someone in Kitchener. Lost track thereafter & haven't found the historical threads on here.
An interesting unique design and a very clean install. Just wonder why it has had so many owners and its up for sale again? There is a ton of work there but probably not for most folks tastes. Not that I am one of them but if you go to Carlisle about 90% of the owners still have cars that have stock engines and transmissions,
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
[This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 06-09-2025).]
Just wonder why it has had so many owners and its up for sale again?
I suspect at some point down the line after the two builders were done with it, that there might've been a new owner or two who were hoping to flip it for a profit.
That is a really nice job modding the car....beautiful looking and very professional. I am not a big fan of the N-star engines (Heavy and complicated)
The center-console looks very interesting- seems like it is smaller than normal....where do they put the gas?
The dash and centre console appears to from another model, maybe a ‘90’s Pontiac Firebird TA. The petrol tank is in the same position as an unmodified Fiero.
[This message has been edited by Mike in Sydney (edited 06-10-2025).]
This vehicle was displayed at Fieros at Carlisle last weekend. The workmanship was very nice but an engine that features carburetors is IMO a poor choice today... That's 50 year old technology often used by people that don't have the ability to figure out how to use an infinitely tunable, efficient PCM/ECM controlled ,fuel injection system.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
This picture? It is kind of odd that with all the fantastic work done on the car, that this one area (no doubt on both sides) has never been nicely finished.
Not sure the overall quality of the product or if its just signs of age and multiple owners at this point. A bunch of fit and finish work is required to bring this to the level it should be.
Modified Fieros almost never get back the cost and work put into them. I honestly believe that if the car had a modern fuel injection system instead of all those individual carburetors sticking through the deck lid, the bids may have gone higher. Actually 17K IMO was a very reasonable bid. When attending Carlisle over the years, I have parked, displayed and driven in heavy rain storms. Can't do that with this odd creation.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
Opps my bad. I thought that I saw this car at Carlisle but it appears that it was a different Fiero. Still my comment on fuel injection may still apply but where is the engine heat directed on this one? I certainly like modified cars but especially those with good engineering.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
