Real Fiero Tech

Good point.

Thanks for the info. I'd like to do as much as I can myself, so that's something to look into.

Thanks for the replies.

Where do I get this adapter from Thelin? Sorry, I'm new to these cars.

As far as manual transmissions go, I just prefer them. I like the control I get.

I pulled it myself. It turned through the gears OK although I wasn't able to shift it into reverse with the shifter. I figured that was some sort of safety thing since I wasn't able to even move the shifter into the reverse position. It looked pretty clean inside. There was no fluid except a few dro...

Thanks. That's kind of what I was thinking. It'd be different if I drove it.

We did have a rainstorm here a couple of weeks ago and the fill cap was off. If the transmission hasn't been run, would water still destroy it? I'm wondering if it's worth the risk.

Thanks again. I can't get over there until Tuesday, but I don't think these transmissions go that fast. If so, I'll have to look harder...

I'm trying to stick to a budget, but at the same time that is what can get you in trouble.

Appreciate the feedback as always.

After hearing about how weak my Isuzu transmission is, I went to the junkyard today. I found a manual Cavalier that had the engine already removed. Is this the transmission I want? If so, what should I make sure I pull with it? Do I need the cables, for example? http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/54...

Thanks. I had to read that a couple of times but it makes sense now. It doesn't seem like centering it will be hard.

Thanks for letting me know. I will study your F23 writeup some more, but a quick question: since I have to make my own mounts, is it hard to get the transmission centered between the CV axles properly? I've never messed with a transverse engine setup before.

It's an '85. It had the 4-cylinder engine and an automatic. I plan on putting a manual in and a 3800 SC engine. http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/1091/yi1r.jpg http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7509/4bjk.jpg http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/2146/o0dx.jpg I think I'm the only person that likes this...

I don't think you'll ever see quick shifts out of a paddle shifted 4 speed automatic. The heart of those transmissions is still the Simpson gearset. Transmissions based on that gearset just take time to shift because they have lengthy hydraulic passages compared to GM's modern 6 speed clutch-to-clu...

OK, I understand. I don't mind old technology, though, if it gets me where I want to be. And with respect to all, these cars are 25+ years old... The car I'm picking up on Saturday is an automatic. My plan is still to use an F23 transmission, but I was looking into paddle shifters and it seems like ...

Didn't realize that some people really don't like the L67. Is it the weight, or the fact that it's a common swap into Fieros and people are bored with hearing about it? I'm pretty much sold on the L67, but I'm curious what route other people have gone. Is there a page like this for Fieros? http://ww...

crzyone wrote:
What do you want to use the car for?

That's a good question. This will one day be a fun car for weekend drives. I have a lightweight turbo car already (an MGA with a CA18det engine), so I want a small car with more torque. I'm not going to race it, just want something fun.

Thanks for getting back to me. I was leaning towards the L67 supercharged swap and just wanted to do my homework. I've been fascinated with these engines for years, so I'm going to be going that route. Can anyone give me recommendations about where to get an engine? Junkyards are cheap, but I had a ...

Hi everyone, Everything seems on track for me to pick up my first Fiero in a week. I'm pretty excited about it. Anyways, it's an automatic 85 with the 2.5 engine. I want a manual transmission and more power. I've been reading as much as I can about swap options and this is what I came up with: trans...

Thanks everyone. As luck would have it I went out to look at an 85 Fiero. It was rust free and the interior was in good shape, which is good because I love working on mechanical stuff and hate doing interior. I actually prefer the older body style. The only downside is that it's an automatic, but I'...

All very good points. I think I'll pass. I have a couple of other leads on Fieros in the area. The L36 I have got water into the oil. The seller was honest about that and said it was missing really badly when it was parked but that he thought a new intake gasket would solve the problem. I need to cr...

Hi, I've been wanting to do an L67 Fiero swap for years. I came across this ad: http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4142122283.html It's been up for a while. It's the less desirable gen 1 l67. I think the guy just wants to get rid of it. Would this be worth it to buy, or should I keep looking for a...