1988 Pontiac Fiero

GT

2.8 L V6

5 Speed Manual

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Clear

Gasoline

OK, here is the story on this Fiero, which has been my fair weather daily driver since I bought it back in 2004. It is a 1988 GT 2.8L 5 speed manual with converted A/C, power windows, power mirrors, power brakes, power door locks, sunroof, CD with equalizer, tilt steering wheel, leather seats. The pics of the motor were taken right before it went in back in 2009. It now has a little over 18K miles on it. I bought the Fiero as a project car with 77K miles on it and started the long process of restoration and upgrading. I rebuilt the motor at 86K miles in 2009. I have replaced much of the car with new parts when available and used parts when necessary. Numerous upgrades were done to improve the car from stock configuration. Many improvements went into the motor rebuild to maximize what this 2.8L V6 can do. (See performance mods below) The suspension has also been upgraded and is super tight. The interior has been reconditioned with leather seats, new headliner, new sun visors, new floor mats, Pontiac CD., and upgraded speakers. The car is in great mechanical condition with everything working and very good cosmetic condition with only a few minor flaws inside and out. A very clean car for the age and mileage. Please remember that the car is now 26 years old and is not what I would call “show car” perfect, but with an excellent recent paint job, it is a beautiful ride and I get many complements on it. As in any car this vintage, there will be some cracking in various plastic parts and the under carriage is that of a daily driver. This is still a great looking iconic sports car that is a blast to drive, especially with all the performance motor and suspension improvements. There is nothing else quite like a Fiero. Due to the extensive engine modifications, it was necessary to re-program the car computer. The ECM was modified to accept standard eproms with a remote chip socket installed behind the console door for easy access (see pics). Custom chips can be programmed on a laptop using TunerPro software and Moates AutoProm chip programmer which is included along with 3 extra chips. This allows for unlimited user tuning of engine parameters like base fuel map, acceleration enrichment, spark advance curve and many more. The motor runs great and does not burn oil. The tuning program is pretty close although there are a couple of flat spots that still need to be tuned out. Using a laptop computer, the AutoProm can function as an emulator for real time tuning of the ECM program which is then flashed to one of the chips. My EFI tuning skills are amateur level so I was still seeking the perfect tune, however, someone with more advanced tuning skills will have no problem smoothing out the flat spots. I will also include numerous spare and replaced parts, which are all very resealable (see partial list below). I have tried to describe this car as accurately and honestly as I can so you will know exactly what you are getting. The car is being sold AS IS. Please ask questions before bidding. Car is available for inspection by appointment. A deposit of $500 by PayPal within 48 hours after close of auction. Balance to be paid by cashiers check within 7 days. Buyer to arrange for pick up and transport. I will assist as necessary. Rebuilt motor in 2009 at 86k miles with many performance upgradesHeads milled to increase compression ratio to 9:1Crower Street/Strip Cam & Lifter Kit with high volume oil pumpCloyes True Roller timing setComp Cams steel 1.6 ratio roller rockersDuel valve springsPorted and port matched intakeLarger 19# Accel fuel injectorsCeramic coated shorty headers and Y-pipe by West Coast FierosNew Ocelot cat back exhaust with stainless tips and cat installed with motorNew LUK clutch installed with motorMSD ignition coilKNN air filterAC converted to R134 with new compressor, receiver dryer, and rear lines. Blows cold.Custom suspension with tubular front A-arms, QA1 18 position adjustable front shocks KYB rear struts, adjustable ride height front & rear.Custom billet 7075 aluminum rear lateral links. Car lowered approximately 1.25”.Poly bushings all aroundRodney Dickman zero lash anti-sway bar end linksRodney Dickman adjustable dogboneRodney Dickman Poly front motor mountRe-manufactured brake calipers all around, drilled & slotted rotors front & rear, and stainless braided brake lines in 2012Custom billet short shifterPontiac CD player with equalizer and upgraded speakers, front & rearNew clutch slave cylinder 2011New paint job in July 2012.New leather seats by Mr. Mike in 2012New headliner and sun visors in 2012New windshield in 2013New door seals, new sunroof seal, new deck lid seal in 2012ASA AR1 Alloy Wheels with New Falken tires in December 2012Spare parts included:Very good KYB front shocks, very good KYB rear struts, good stock front a-arms and springs.Good stock Y-pipe, good rear exhaust manifold, .Good center gauge pod, various new coolant hoses, misc interior trim Known issues: Shifter console cap is poor (glued and patched underneath) with improper faceplate for 1988. Left ashtray door missing.Will include a 2nd cap in good condition underneath but some warping outside. No faceplate. Paint on upper intake plenum and valve covers pealing. Right side engine grate is cracked. Will include new unpainted Fiero Store grate. Left side grate is pealing and needs to be re-painted as well. Hood has a few small paint chips. Some spider web cracking on front and rear bumpers. Rear taillight lenses have some cracking Passenger door panel has small hole in vinyl. (see pic)