thoth@tellab2.UUCP (Marcus Hall) (05/18/84)
I have been trying to get any information concerning when/if Pontiac is going to be building a V6 Fiero in 85. I have called several dealers and no-one seems to know. Since GM is building its small cars into November, it gives me more time to try to find out. If there isn't going to be a V6, does anyone know when orders for 84s are being cut off? I don't really intend to start a Fiero flame session here, I currently drive an X1/9, but it's a 75 and getting a bit tired. My only real complaint is that the X1/9 is underpowered, and the Fiero shares this problem with the 4 cylinder. A turbo is another option, but I'd rather have the V6 if possible. A 2m6 with a faster steering gear and the power brakes ripped out should be a reasonable car for the $$s, and parts should be available without Fiat's prices and LONG lead times. marcus hall ..!ihnp4!tellab1!tellab2!thoth
wookie@alice.UUCP (Keith Bauer White Tiger Racing) (05/22/84)
The present word from Pontiac is that the V6 Fiero has been postponed indefinitely unfortunately. They are at the limit of production and cannot meet the demand at this point so I guess until things cool down a bit we won't see the V6. There is a growing number of aftermarket parts becoming available to make the little thing screem. The engine can be beefed up with the Super Duty options and a sunstantial horsepower increase can be realized even without the turbo charger. I have some addresses of after-market items. If anyone is interested I will be glad to send them along. Another route to take is to put the six in yourself! It's easy to do since the car uses the standard GM parts. You might want to wait a while however to see if the six does come along and with the rumored German 5 speed! Keith Bauer White Tiger Racing