1986 Pontiac Fiero Gt V8 on 2040-cars
Ellsworth, Maine, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:v8
Exterior Color: White
Make: Pontiac
Interior Color: Tan
Model: Fiero
Trim: gt
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: rwd
Power Options: Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 37,000
1986 Pontiac Fiero Gt with a 350 V8 Conversion. One bid buys it.
The conversion was completed by the person I purchased the vehicle from. He used the kit from V8 archie. I have owned the car for 5 years. I was told the engine was a rebuilt 350 from a 1990 Camaro. He also added a shift kit to the transmission. There is nothing custom to the engine accept for a K&N air filter. He also replaced the rubber bushings with poly bushings and added a sway bar. The A/C and cruise were both removed for the install and never put back in. I have a box of parts that go with the car and might contain the parts needed to install the A/C and cruise control.
Since I have owned the car I have had the injectors replaced with larger injectors, the transmission lines were replaced, the radiator was replaced, added a Rodney Dickman trunk support, and replaced the TPS sensor. The doors rattled over bumps so I replaced the door strikers and that solved the problem. I had the tachometer calibrated for the V8
The lights go up and down no problem, all the gauges work, the sunroof doesn't leak and the headliner doesn't sag. The seats are in great shape accept for a coffee stain on the passenger side. The dash is not cracked and the carpet looks new. The power windows work but go up and down slow. The power locks work but sometimes it takes a couple of tries.
The paint is original and looks ok but it could use a respray or color change. There are a couple of chips on the hood from when I was putting it back on after removing the radiator. Recently the car began surging and running rich when started but comes out of it after a few minutes. I am not getting an engine code but do not have the time to chase the problem.
I am selling the car because I am a new Dad and just don't have the time or money to enjoy the car. I have put about 100 miles on it in the last two years. It is time to let someone else enjoy it. I do not have the title but I will get a new one if the winning bidder requires it. Also, Maine doesn't have emission control requirements so I couldn't say if it would pass or not. The car is inspected, insured and drives if you are close enough to come look at it.
I have tried to explain the car as best as I can. As with any car that is 30 years old there may have been things I have missed so ask questions and I will answer them. I can also get additional pictures and video of the car running if you like.
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