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10-03-2008, 02:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: south jersey in salem county
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didn't know this!
A prototype of the never-produced 1990 Fiero was displayed at the 20th Anniversary show in July 2003, at Fierorama 2005, at the Michigan show in 2006 and most recently at the 25th Anniversary Show in Pontiac, Michigan in 2008. Fiero enthusiasts consider themselves both lucky and thrilled to have an opportunity to see such a historic vehicle with such regularity. Continued showing of the prototype may no longer be an option in the near future, as GM has taken to cutting funding to relieve the pressure of its financial woes. Therefore, the viewing of prototypes may not be such a regular occurrence in the future.
Much of its design influence is apparent in the Fourth Generation Firebird. New engines were proposed for the 1990 model year, from the then new DOHC 190 bhp (142 kW) "Quad 4" 4 cylinder as a base engine to replace the 2.5 Iron Duke to a new 200+ bhp DOHC V-6 for the GT models. Even a factory installed V8 is rumored to have been seen at a test track. The single 1990 Fiero GT prototype had an early version of the upcoming DOHC V-6 that would be put into production in the Grand Prix and Lumina Z34 in the early 90's. This engine developed more than 200 bhp (150 kW).
Critics of the axing of the Fiero model claim this new and improved model would have been faster, quicker, better handling, and cheaper than the Corvette. GM cited slumping and unprofitable sales of the Fiero as the reason for its demise following its 5th model year.
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10-03-2008, 02:48 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Yeah, looks like an early 4th gen 'bird for sure.
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10-03-2008, 02:50 PM
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Location: Edison, NJ
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wow.... not bad at all.
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10-03-2008, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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my neighbor has a mint fiero! he bought it with a POS countache replica kit car as a donor for a motor and trans. its soooo nice he is going to just sell it whole! its a well taken care off car for sure
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10-03-2008, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Medford, NJ
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i would rock it out on the weekends or as a DD
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10-03-2008, 09:23 PM
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That front bumper looks just like a LT1 trans am.
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10-03-2008, 09:34 PM
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4th gen bird gauges too
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10-04-2008, 05:46 AM
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is that one of those fancy DOHC 3.4 liter motors?
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10-05-2008, 04:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian
is that one of those fancy DOHC 3.4 liter motors?
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Yup....Twin DOHC 3.4L. Rated @ 210hp with an auto and either 215 or 220 with a manual.
- Justin
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10-05-2008, 09:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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id rock that, without a doubt.
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10-06-2008, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
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Both HPP and PE have run stories on them. Some of the Fiero history / production notes are interesting, if you can get by all the crying about the electrical system.
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10-06-2008, 01:39 PM
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OMG! the WORST and BEST motor GM has ever produced. I had a Monte Carlo Z34 with that motor. it was a beast to say the least. BUT when it came time for repairs. holy ****. changing the alternator was a few HOURS labor.
originally when GM was testing the motor it made over 270 hp...but they slimmed it down A LOT.
My Monte ran about a 14.9 on a good day, that was with an intake, and almost full exhaust (there is almost NO aftermarket either for these) i wish i could find one of those getrag 282 transmissions that thing wouldve been nasty.
i bet that fiero is fast as hell with that motor. what do they weigh?
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Last edited by DevilDougWS6; 10-06-2008 at 01:40 PM.
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10-06-2008, 04:53 PM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DevilDougWS6
OMG! the WORST and BEST motor GM has ever produced. I had a Monte Carlo Z34 with that motor. it was a beast to say the least. BUT when it came time for repairs. holy ****. changing the alternator was a few HOURS labor.
originally when GM was testing the motor it made over 270 hp...but they slimmed it down A LOT.
My Monte ran about a 14.9 on a good day, that was with an intake, and almost full exhaust (there is almost NO aftermarket either for these) i wish i could find one of those getrag 282 transmissions that thing wouldve been nasty.
i bet that fiero is fast as hell with that motor. what do they weigh?
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Nah, I know guys that can swap one of those alternators in 45 minutes. Just have to yank the right front wheel and pull the inner fender plastic.
And a loaded Fiero GT would be at least 5-600 lbs lighter than your Z34 was. Dunno what the 2nd gen prototype Fiero weighed.
- Justin
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