<VV> Who knows this Rampside in Ill.???

[Mark Durham]

Bill, the Camaro/Firebird engines were a traditional RWD cars when the 2.8
was used. The engines were for and aft. This engine is a sideways package.
whatever it is, there certainly options for making it a truely good running
rig. If I didn't have a car I am restoring, it would be an interesting
project, but like you, I probably would at least take that unit out and go
thru it all, spruce up the engine bay, and the rest of the underside to
new, then go back in with probably the 3.8. V-6.

Anyone up to a great project?

Mark Durham

On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 2:23 PM, Bill & Chris Strickland <lechevrier at q.com>wrote:

>
> > Hmmm, It looks like a complete package out of a Pontiac Fiero.
>
> For some reason, to me, it looks more like a transplant from a FWD, like
> a Camaro, rather than a Fiero, but that is all that the Fiero is
> (Citation drivetrain in back, Chevette suspension in front) -- The
> tranny bolt pattern for that 2.8 engine allows all sorts of adapters if
> not just direct bolt-ons, and the field is wide open for power sources
> -- the 3.8 SC being perhaps the most popular among the Fiero crowd (at
> least among the cars that actually get driven regularly -- yes there are
> show-off cars with Northstars, big blocks, etc, but they don't get
> driven). The one I like is the 4.1 Cadillac V-8 -- nice, light, too much
> power, looks nice when installed in a Fiero.  And there is a 3.4 (??)
> twin cam V-6 from GM that looks like just too much when installed. For
> an "indestructible" truck engine, there is always the 4.3 V-6 --  or
> maybe a small Isuzu diesel ...
>
> The Fiero's 5-speed Getrag tranny is desirable for all these swaps.
>
> I don't know if the tool box is hiding the strut towers or just what is
> up with it -- looks nicely done, if you like it -- I don't like the fact
> that the top looks "so" clean and the underside hasn't been dressed up
> or even detailed at all.  Sorta like the "flipper" slapped some paint on
> an almost finished project and is trying to cover his costs, but who
> knows what else is being "hidden".
>
> Moot points if no one hits his "reserve" ...
>
> Bill Strickland
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