Chris West - West Coast Fiero

Frequently Asked Questions

We get asked many questions every day.

Please check out the most commonly asked questions and answers......
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Questions and Answers:

A. Engines

    1.) Q. Which Engine should I install in my Fiero for an upgrade?
         A. The 3.4 Camaro rocker-arm motor is an excellent choice for a
              'stock looking' Engine, using the Fiero intake manifolds and
              accessories. This Engine has approximately 160 hp in stock
              configuration. The only major modification is the relocation of
              the Starter to the opposite side on the Engine. This can be
              accomplished at your local machine shop with relative ease.

    2.) Q.What is the best performance upgrade when you desire to install a 3.8 engine?
         A. We consider the Series II Supercharged the best horsepower
             gain for the money. This installation will yield you approximately
             240 hp when completed. This Engine is basically a bolt-in to the
             Fiero's manual 4 or 5 speed, or using the donor's automatic
             transmission. Please refer to Engine Conversion Page for
             additional details.

   3.) Q. Are there Kits available for Engine Swaps?
         A. GM is noted for changing their Engine configuration and wiring
             almost every year and every different model car, making it
             extremely difficult to come up with a kit addressing all of the
             different configurations. With a few exceptions, the West
             Coast Fiero front Engine Mounts are interchangeable within
             different years. West Coast Fiero also has Transmission
             Mounts for the automatic T460 transmission. This Engine
             can be bolted directly to your 4 or 5 speed, utilizing a
             modified Fiero flywheel or a modified Camaro flywheel.

C. General Upgrades

    1.)Q. Can I paint my '85 Fiero GT 'Candy-Apple' Red?
        A. Yes, but you better sell a block of Dell Stock first to cover expenses.

    2.)Q. What is the largest wheel and tire that I can put on my Fiero?
        A. We have experienced the maximum wheel and tire on the front
            of a Fiero as 17 x 8 with a 45mm offset. This car has 235x40x17
            tires. This wheel just touches the lower A-arm in maximum turning
            and the tire just misses the top of inner fender well at maximum
            up-wheel travel. This combination keeps the tire inside the front
            wheel well.
            On the rear, we have experienced 17 x 9 with a 45mm offset. This
            car has 255x40x17 tires. This diameter of the wheel is needed to
            clear the upright on the rear suspension. 16 inch wheels will not
            clear at 9 inches in width. This combination will keep the tire
            inside the rear wheel well.

D. Suspension performance

    1.) Q. My Suspension is bottoming out, how do I raise my bump stops?
       A. How to raise your front bump stop (page link).
             How to raise your rear bump stop (page link).

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