Jookycola wrote:I could be wrong but the LD9 runs incredibly hot and burns through a lot of oil in just the Z24 therefore causing spun bearings & rod knock and then engine failure. And the Fieros were from what I remember infamous for having the worst air flow/engine cooling setup, and were known for overheating. I'm not so sure putting in a motor known for running too hot in a car known for not being to good at motor cooling is such a great idea.
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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. 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. As of 2011, the GM Heritage Center and the GM Archive do not have any record of the any 1989/1990 Fiero still being in GM's possesion. Many of the 89/90 prototypes have been demolished in a scrap yard in Australia.
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 231 CID (3.8 L) Buick Turbo V6 powered Fiero is rumored to have been seen at a test track.[citation needed] 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).
GM cited slumping and unprofitable sales of the Fiero as the reason for its demise following its 5th model year.
Jookycola wrote:Well I DID say in the first sentence "I could be wrong" I was under the impression that spun bearings and rod knock were traced to abnormal oil consumption from heat. And if that was the case putting a motor like that in a car infamously known for having poor ventilation wouldn't be a great idea. But if my info is wrong then I say go for it. It's a plenty potent motor and WAS the motor GM was planning to put in Fiero's in '89 anyway.
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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. 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. As of 2011, the GM Heritage Center and the GM Archive do not have any record of the any 1989/1990 Fiero still being in GM's possesion. Many of the 89/90 prototypes have been demolished in a scrap yard in Australia.
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 231 CID (3.8 L) Buick Turbo V6 powered Fiero is rumored to have been seen at a test track.[citation needed] 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).
GM cited slumping and unprofitable sales of the Fiero as the reason for its demise following its 5th model year.
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-Z Yaaaa- wrote:Jookycola wrote:I could be wrong but the LD9 runs incredibly hot and burns through a lot of oil in just the Z24 therefore causing spun bearings & rod knock and then engine failure. And the Fieros were from what I remember infamous for having the worst air flow/engine cooling setup, and were known for overheating. I'm not so sure putting in a motor known for running too hot in a car known for not being to good at motor cooling is such a great idea.
um what? idk where that information came from but its false. maybe ur thinking of the old quad 4's? and even then the only reason they ran hot was due to the head cracking. the LD9 doesnt have cooling issues.
and most of the oil problems stem from the in-adequate oil level and lack of maintenence from their owners.
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Mr.Goodwrench-G.T. wrote:-Z Yaaaa- wrote:Jookycola wrote:I could be wrong but the LD9 runs incredibly hot and burns through a lot of oil in just the Z24 therefore causing spun bearings & rod knock and then engine failure. And the Fieros were from what I remember infamous for having the worst air flow/engine cooling setup, and were known for overheating. I'm not so sure putting in a motor known for running too hot in a car known for not being to good at motor cooling is such a great idea.
um what? idk where that information came from but its false. maybe ur thinking of the old quad 4's? and even then the only reason they ran hot was due to the head cracking. the LD9 doesnt have cooling issues.
and most of the oil problems stem from the fact the stock oil pump sucks ass even if its only a mere pint low and lack of maintenence from their owners. most LD9's meet there fates due to burned up rod bearings. the 2.3 oil pump swap fixes any issue with pre-mature bearing failures.
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