Ls4 Fiero first drive out

Work in progress, just put the Ls4 in my 88 Fiero.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Fiero
• Ls4
• engine
• swap

[TURBOKNIGHTRIDER]

congratulations and got some respect from a man who did such a nice project.i wish i could do the same.i leard car-mechanic but i never had the nerve to go on such a project-i only dreamed about it.how did you find out which dashboard you can take from which car and how was it possible that everything functions after build in and where did you clamp the dashboard?:)

[welditrick]

@TURBOKNIGHTRIDER

I took a Malibu LTZ for a test drive to see if I liked the dash. I did, then got one to drop in the Fiero. It was more work insyaling the dash than the engine. I just changed what did not fit and made new mounts, for the most part the mounts are where the Malibu mounted up. I used the stock Monte Carlo electronics, gauges, HVAC system, steering columb, light switches and entire wire harness from bumper to bumper to get it all to work.

[welditrick]

If I had an LS9 I would put it in a Saturn Sky with the 6 speed manual Vette trans in the rear.

If I had 2 LS9's the other would go in a much more custom Fiero;)

[fling75]

Thats nice! that combo is ni 05-080grand prix gxp 06-07monte ss and 06-09 impala ss im going to pick up one if those combo. But my question is what axles did you use thanks.

[welditrick]

@fling75

The axles are all GM made from disassembling several different axles and using what worked to get the right length. I just don't remember what axles I used, sorry.

[tjohanson]

I have an 06 GXP and an 86 Fiero GT, I couldn't imagine that swap. Thats whole lot of motor for such a small car.

[welditrick]

It is fun. I do have to be careful with it. At a 5-10mph roll I can spin the wheels and get it sideways. Cars in the lane next to me would not like that to much.

[TURBOKNIGHTRIDER]

@welditrick That´s great-really.i think i never would could get this like you:(

[vettelover2009]

@Turtle889 shit...i thought about putting an LS9 in just about anything...even my lawn mower riding tractor...

[Turtle889]

put a ls9 motor in that thing see what happens i bet no one has thought of that yet lol.

[Angelsword74]

That is a gorgeous engine compartment. You did a great job cleaning it up. That engine sounds amazing and i would love to do the same to my 88' fiero.

[ckkbleev]

Wow, I'm curious as to how you were able to get all of this smog legal in California. I'd love to do a swap on my 88' GT but it's quite a challenge I'm assuming.