Project History
This project is about my 85GT that I have had for 9 years and has gone through a lot. I got the car in October of 94 for $2950 USD from a dealer in Oregon. The car had a full load of options—power everything right down to A/C and Leather Seats. When I first looked into the engine bay and saw the bright red FIERO peering back at me, I was in love.
It has been a rough road over the years. I have blown up 2 motors so far; the 3rd was removed due to lifter noise, and it's currently on its 4th transmission. Despite the problems, the car has nearly 340,000 miles on it.
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Key Upgrades:
- Bored 2.8L V6 to 2.9L
- 4-Speed Muncie (3.32 Ratio) Conversion
- Grand Am Brake Upgrade
- Remote Keyless Entry (Doors & Trunk)
- Custom Audio: Subwoofer, Amp, and CD Player
- 16" 3-Spoke Wheels (225/50/16 Front, 245/50/16 Rear)
The 2.9L Engine Specs
The new heart of the car was built with performance and efficiency in mind:
| Part | Specification |
|---|---|
| Displacement | Bored from 2.8L to 2.9L |
| Pistons | High compression (9.50-1) with Chrom-Moly Rings |
| Heads | Decked .010 with multi-angle valve job |
| Rockers | 1.52 ratio roller tip rockers |
| Camshaft | .426 lift (Intake/Exhaust) |
| Injectors | 19# Ford Fuel Injectors (Stock was 15#) |
| Economy | Near 34 MPG on the freeway |