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All Things Fiero => The Market => Topic started by: pgackerman on March 29, 2014, 07:46:42 pm

Title: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: pgackerman on March 29, 2014, 07:46:42 pm
Sounds nice.
Any idea how much horsepower this would have? 
The owner said 400-450HP, not at the wheels.  That strikes me as way too high.


http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/4365243181.html (http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/4365243181.html)

1986 IMSA GT Wide Body Fiero
 with professionally done 350cu V8 Conversion
Heavy Duty Brake Rotor upgrade with EBC Carbon Ceramic Break Pads
 Stainless Steel Braided Brake lines
 Coilover Suspension
 Polyurethane Suspension Bushings
 4 Core Aluminum Radiator
 5 Speed Muncie manual transmission
 All tan leather interior upgrade
 Custom Fiero Carpet set
 Sports flat bottom Steering wheel
 Wireless Remote Unlock
 Alarm System
 315/35 ZR 18 Rear Tires Michelin Sport Pilot Tires
 235/40 ZR18 Front Michelin Sport Pilot Tires
 Imported from the UK - Compomotive 2 Piece Custom Wheels
 45,000 miles
 Put over $50,000 into customizing it.
 Runs beautifully!
 My Email is not working properly. Had to put letters for last 2 digits of phone number so automatic dialers don't call me
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: Fierofool on March 29, 2014, 08:15:05 pm
It's looks to be in very good condition, in the pictures.  You certainly couldn't build the car for that price.  The 350 V8 in various stock forms had from about 240 to around 370 crank horsepower.  Big block 350's were likely higher.  The 350 is easily hopped up with lots and lots of aftermarket goodies.  The valve covers on that engine makes me think it might be a big block, but it's been a long long time since I've been into a Chevy engine compartment.  I'm probably wrong on my guess as to the big block. 

Email John at (johnwpb@gmail.com)  He's in that area and is very active in the shows and the Daytona event.  He may know the car.
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: pgackerman on March 29, 2014, 09:00:25 pm
I'm looking for more or a daily driver.  I'd feel bad putting miles on what looks like a show car...


... but I'd get over it.

Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: Fierofool on March 29, 2014, 09:12:35 pm
At least you've got enough HP there to stay out of the way of F-250's  :D
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: pgackerman on March 29, 2014, 09:21:51 pm
I sent John an e-mail. 

Spoke with the owner today.  Said something like 400-450HP at the crank, but was guessing.  Since he didn't build it I didn't know how much faith to put in his estimate.  Sounds like a ridiculous amount.

BTW, I'd like to point out I was not driving when the F-250 hit.
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: Fierofool on March 30, 2014, 09:10:53 am

BTW, I'd like to point out I was not driving when the F-250 hit.

I knew that, but just couldn't resist.  lol
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: pgackerman on March 30, 2014, 10:05:28 am
No problem.  I laughed when I read it, but felt I needed to reply.
Haven't heard from John yet.
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: Fierofool on March 30, 2014, 11:07:55 am
I forgot that this is Fiero Datona Weekend.  John is one of the main people for the event, so he's probably tied up with that. 
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: Raydar on March 30, 2014, 09:51:05 pm
That's a nice car! Very nicely done. It's quite probably worth what he's asking, if that's what you want. :)
It looks like a small block to me. Center bolt valve covers became the norm after 86-87 or so.
It's a TPI, which is great for torque, but not so great for maximum HP. BUT... It's also an aftermarket TPI (by looking at the siamesed runners) so it's probably quite a bit better than stock. Probably not much more than 300-350 HP at the crank.
 Freddy Clark had the "nastiest" TPI I had ever seen, and it didn't make much more than that.
Still... In a Fiero? Would have to be pretty scary. 
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: f85gtron on March 31, 2014, 05:34:38 am
Wow!  I'll start showing up for meetings again if you get that!  For the price, are you completely sure the poster doesn't speak with a Nigerian royal family accent?  If he "offers" you to deposit $$$$ for him....just say no!
Ron
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: pgackerman on March 31, 2014, 07:58:33 pm
I think it was a South African accent, seriously.
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: pgackerman on April 02, 2014, 09:04:12 pm
Wow!  I'll start showing up for meetings again if you get that!  For the price, are you completely sure the poster doesn't speak with a Nigerian royal family accent?  If he "offers" you to deposit $$$$ for him....just say no!
Ron

You'd show up regardless because you're a dedicated Fiero nut.
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: f85gtron on April 02, 2014, 11:57:00 pm
Don't tell anybody.... :-X
Title: Re: How much is this 86 worth?
Post by: oldbikeracer on April 04, 2014, 09:02:52 am
Engine is L-98 TPI. In 1989 Corvette they were 245 HP in Coupe and 240HP in Convertible. Car looks very nice, I would like to have it but finances will not allow it.