Fiero 40th Anniversary Show 2023 - ALL Cars + Engine Bays!

[@FieroAustin]

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[@andrewpm2]

My dad had a white Fiero (non GT) with a black bra back in 1985. He let me drive it all the time and I took such good care of it. I was so sad the day he sold it. Thanks for this video brings back fond memories of my "cool" dad. One of these days I'd love to get myself a Fiero as a weekend cruiser...

[@FieroAustin]

Nice. I have a similar story with another car. They're getting a little pricey nowadays.

[@josephcottone9613]

After watching this, I need to buy a Fiero and swap a quad cam 3400. Underrated engine!

[@FieroAustin]

nice. They're going fast these days!!

[@w41duvernay]

​@FieroAustin I'm curious if this LQ1/3800 supercharged v6s Could be mated to f40 6spd trans. LQ1 was detuned for 5 spd t82 trans.

[@williamschneider9928]

I saw my daughters car. She’s 15 and it’s her first car

[@FieroAustin]

i love the style

[@millerautoworks7283]

I got a fiero as a first car. They are great cars

[@FieroAustin]

@@millerautoworks7283 It was my second. Loved it... except for the speed. but i did something about it!!

[@taurus-astrobike104]

AWESOME FABULOUS & AMAZING Trip through Fiero Land... & Thankyou for sharing!!

[@FieroAustin]

thanks for the shoutout. You bet!

[@michaelshanewilcher634]

I'm at 26:36!... Thanks for stopping by and looking at my ride especially since you were one of the ones that inspired me to have a swap done.

[@FieroAustin]

great to meet you finally!!! and NICE car Michael!

[@Scott.Kristiansen]

Had a 86 Gt that looked like yours externally, however didn't have the BEAST in the back. Beautiful car buddy.

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I've never owned a Fiero yet but i have loved them my entire life. I like everything every different person can do to theirs to make them their own, they look so slick with people's custom touches. The only thing i don't like is when a Fiero has the engine moved to the front, but anything else, any motor swap, any body style, i love them all. I think the Fiero is the most beautiful car design for a car at its price point in history.

[@FieroAustin]

Couldn't agree more!!! Thanks for the insight.

[@TiltingT]

Found an 88 GT down the road from me and it has been calling my name everytime i pass it.. Always loved the look of the GT and the option for a SC 3800 makes it the car that shouldve been produced..Thanks fir showing off all these awesome rides

[@FieroAustin]

hey go for it! Here is my write up on every step and part needed for doing the swap www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/139530.html

[@TiltingT]

@FieroAustin Awesome! Thanks for the info!

[@FieroAustin]

@@TiltingT no prob! Hit me up any time for questions at facebook.com/fieroaustin

[@seanfrip9036]

buy it man

[@FieroKyle]

Great video! Wish I could go back and relive it all again

[@FieroAustin]

Thanks man! Do you have one coming? Bummed I didn't run into you there.

[@JoeyWebber955]

I`m impressed with the number of cars from Virginia that were there .

[@FieroAustin]

Long way!!

[@JoeyWebber955]

@@FieroAustin I’m hoping to be building my own 3800SC soon . Been collecting info from you and others so I hopefully can do it in a timely fashion and not make any rookie mistakes .

[@FieroAustin]

@@JoeyWebber955 Hit me up any time at facebook.com/fieroaustin

[@1985FieroGT]

My Fiero is the red '85 GT at 23:42, we made the trip all of the way from New Brunswick, Canada! I replaced the clutch release lever at night 8 hours before leaving for Pontiac from Ontario. Nothing was going to stop me from coming to the 40th, even the clutch!

[@FieroAustin]

Nice! will add you to the description!

[@stevepeterpaul1541]

Long time ago 30 years 1984 indy fiero. I might have a slight idea of where that vehicle is parked. I'm going to restore it and buy it back. Is our iconic car. Not too many was produced from Pontiac.

[@FieroAustin]

nice!!!

[@alienbishop]

Blue Bumperpad fastback on 19:59 is amazing! 23:59 body kit too

[@FieroAustin]

yeah the body kit cars there were awesome. Gotta be so much work. Definitely worth it for them though

[@christianmccombs1913]

30:47 the silver notchbacks mine!

[@FieroAustin]

awesome! you probably saw me there but didn't know it was me lol

[@christianmccombs1913]

@@FieroAustin lol probably!

[@bradbassett1240]

A buddy of mine got one Brand New in 1986. It was the smaller 2.4 liter I believe, not fast but it was fun!

[@FieroAustin]

true! I've never actually been in the 4 cylinder.

[@co1bateman]

Thank you for the video Austin. Keep ‘em coming

[@FieroAustin]

I appreciate it! Will do!!!

[@GR8SCOTT]

Excellent job of getting so many with info. too!!! Thank you Sir!!! Earned my sub!!!

[@FieroAustin]

Thanks man! Welcome!!! Hit me up anytime.

[@christiantrail5313]

Love seeing Michaels car @26:36. Thing was a blast to paint for him on such a short notice. It was even better to finally meet you Austin! Enjoyed talking to you about fieros and thanks for inspiring us!

[@FieroAustin]

One of the best there!!! Nice job! Great seeing you man!

[@Vampyremonster]

Amazing show!!!!!❤

[@FieroAustin]

thanks was awesome

[@luppyou8125]

Mind Blown!

[@FieroAustin]

[@vinnytrippetti2222]

WOW theres so many amazing builts out there! I want to switch up to a super charged 3800 like everyone else, but now im going to have to do research on some of these other builds. WOW ❤

[@FieroAustin]

True. Though I like the 3800 for a few reasons. Super high torque, small, affordable, simple. And my how to guide is step-by-step. There's nothing out there like it!! www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/139530.html#p5

[@haroldmorgan7381]

Had the FIERO GT Model ( a low-flying rocket car) - LOVED the car when I was younger - got too OLD (me) had trouble getting in and out and so low to the ground that I couldn't see over other cars by me at lights so I had to sell it !! :-)

[@FieroAustin]

lol I understand the feeling... not easy getting in!

[@BigBigWorm-fc1rs]

I will be there some year, keep an eye out for my Smokey and the bandit inspired 86 GT.

[@FieroAustin]

sounds like a sweet deal... i might have seen a pic online before. nice car!

[@Buck531]

Mine @18:10. Yes it bbq grill paint. Sorry about the mismatched headlight cover paint. Lost one at 120 😅

[@FieroAustin]

awesome will tag you!

[@buki29]

i actually dont mind the one headlight cover different i thought it was intentional

[@FieroAustin]

@@buki29 i think it is!

[@joshthemediocre7824]

There is a yellow 88 GT on Ebay right now with 70k miles. Streetside Classics in Florida.

[@FieroAustin]

I saw that. Awesome car...

[@juancamaney3562]

great awesome video sir ! 👍

[@FieroAustin]

Thank you!!!

[@bryco32]

Lucky Dog! I would have absolutely loved to have went to this! Got jammed up at work and couldn't begin to have made time to make it. :(

[@FieroAustin]

well the 45th isn't too far away!

[@jacksiscavage6265]

The 2.8 was even good in the snow.

[@FieroAustin]

how about Ice? Lol. i've heard they aren't bad.

[@jacksiscavage6265]

@@FieroAustin Ehh, ice is tricky for any vehicle. My 85 2.8 v6 would make it up a long steep driveway with several inches of snow. Man, I loved that car. It had the wing and the rounded nose.

[@Stonehopper1067HMG]

I saw the title I had to click right away, no regrets

[@FieroAustin]

lol glad you are here :) enjoy the show

[@FieroAustin]

If you spot your car, give me a timestamp and I will add it to the video description! I tried to get every car and engine bay! It was AWESOME! AMAZING cars and People. Great to meet so many of you and looking forward to the 45th!!! Enjoy the virtual show and some corny 80s beats.

[@jcmusco]

I love my fiero gt, 87. I did not make it. Thanks for all the video. I am jim94 from Florida.

[@FieroAustin]

Welcome! Is that your PFF handle? Glad you could enjoy from afar!

[@RearEngineShop]

Was great meeting you. The show was awesome, so many cool cars. I think I had the only sunbird engine swap. You definitely did a better job recording. 😂

[@FieroAustin]

Likewise! I've never seen one before. That is a show stopper. Hope to see you again soon at another show.

[@RearEngineShop]

@@FieroAustin I want to get out to more shows so plan on it. 👍

[@FieroAustin]

@@RearEngineShop I might be at the Heartland show and planning on a FieroRama at some point, probably not this year though

[@RearEngineShop]

@@FieroAustin I’m planning on FieroRama again this year. It’s a couple hours away from me so not too bad to get to

[@FieroAustin]

@@RearEngineShop never been that far in the Fiero before... gotta build some trust first!!!

[@DaveB4529]

I had a '87 SE V6 5 Speed w/ sunroof...purchased in '96 NJ for $1,500 following a deployment to Saudi...Sold 6 years later for $3,500...I miss that car...............

[@FieroAustin]

awesome car. They are around still!! Keep an eye out.

[@greeniembush4106]

Love your video but I am shocked but it something d did not see.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FieroAustin]

Thanks!

[@allenkranawetter9482]

Cool

[@FieroAustin]

Thanks!

[@allenkranawetter9482]

@@FieroAustin you are welcome

[@seanfrip9036]

awesome show if I didn't know any better i would say Pontiac sold them with the 3800 ❤

[@FieroAustin]

Would have saved me a lot of troubel! lol

[@JoshuasFilmWorld]

great video. that car was big n cool. it was good seeing u brother.

[@FieroAustin]

thanks!! and likewise Brother!!!

[@JoshuasFilmWorld]

​@@FieroAustini cant wait to do it again my brother.

[@Bigburt-]

If I ever owned a Fiero It would be the exterior of 10:21 with the interior from 3:54 and the engine bay from 10:32

[@FieroAustin]

nice. all that is 100% custom haha!

[@oz1141]

What's with all the fire extinguishers under the front driver side tires?

[@FieroAustin]

LOL Insurance for the event made them do it! Because of the "fire" hype

[@greeniembush4106]

Are these guys coming to Tampa?

[@FieroAustin]

Not sure what you mean! Contact Fred Bertemeyer to get a show going down there...

[@dwilson2548]

Great little car I thought... The 2 and 4 was great right out of the factory my girlfriend fell in love with it it was like her own little go-kart.... The formula for we had in Florida that thing was like a rocket out of the factory 140 mph no problem smooth as glass on the highways in Florida I might add.... And when you see one that's got the full aero kit with the snorkels over the roof and everything how can you not say wow..... Shame they got a bad rep for just a couple little accidental fires

[@FieroAustin]

Totally agree! Thanks for sharing.

[@tomaszstarling]

I had a Silver on gray black interior 1987 2m6 SE 4 speed manual with all the options just like the gt fast black had minus the 5 speed the GT got, but everything else was there, This car I purchased in 1995 for $1,800b 64,000mi in Denver CO private owner, I drove it for 6 years, put in a new clutch and I sold it to another student that loves cars for the same price $1,800. It was my favorite car back then and I miss it so much now at 40 yo LOL

[@FieroAustin]

bummer! They're still around... but not for that price!

[@tomaszstarling]

@@FieroAustin I wish I kept it but at the time I couldn't to figure out how to change the 3 spark plugs next to the fire wall, there was no room you had to lift and tilt the motor 8 inches and I didn't have the tools for that at the time.

[@FieroAustin]

@@tomaszstarling You can take the decklid off to allow more clearance on the V6s

[@tomaszstarling]

@@FieroAustin wow I never thought of that, I feel so dumb. Thank you Austin

[@FieroAustin]

@@tomaszstarling haha oh well doesn;t matter now. at least now you know!

[@JohnWhelton-z9h]

Looks like it was a blast, excellent display of cars and great video Was wondering if anyone has a 1988 formula fiero for sale or if anyone knows someone with one for sale?

[@FieroAustin]

Thanks! I would check out some of the Facebook groups and ask around. Here are some for starts: facebook.com/groups/566498460169825/ facebook.com/groups/292202034207356/

[@sladeb6036]

At 14:06 do you remember what engine was in that grey Fiero?

[@FieroAustin]

oh man not a clue. Looks like it could be a custom billet block.

[@sladeb6036]

@@FieroAustin thanks. I saw the tank up front said 3800 tears so I assume it's something somewhat controversial.

[@FieroAustin]

@@sladeb6036 LOL!!!! i missed that somehow. good catch. Pretty funny. Can't argue with that though

[@sladeb6036]

@@FieroAustin lol. An awesome video thanks for sharing. I own a 88 nb 5 spd 4 cyl red and is a wo2 body style.

[@FieroAustin]

@@sladeb6036 lol thanks. that sounds like loads of fun!

[@charlespeterson4487]

I'm curious about the amazing, red one at 14:40 . I would love to have that body on my 86. I'm wondering about the back hatch with the window and how that body was made and if it's possible to duplicate it again and what the cost was... Etc

[@FieroAustin]

I have no idea what that was and have never seen one prior. Awesome car indeed. Ask around the Facebook groups, someone is bound to know more. Check out the Texas Fiero facebook groups (North Texas is the biggest), it looks like that's where he was from.

[@charlespeterson4487]

Thanks, I'll check them out.

[@sawyerballfieroowner2079]

At 30:46 you can see my girlfriend and I looking at the one covered in plastic

[@FieroAustin]

Awesome!!

[@millerautoworks7283]

Im at 23:22 i have a blue headlight

[@FieroAustin]

Awesome!!! You probably saw me and didn't know it lol

[@JaksRCandHobby]

just curious...whats with the fire extinguishers under the tires of all the cars?

[@FieroAustin]

Insurance company for the event required it lol! They must believe the hype from that magazine

[@JaksRCandHobby]

@@FieroAustin LOL.. thats what i figured

[@FieroAustin]

@@JaksRCandHobby kind of sad how that is still going around. oh well. at least nobody had to use theirs!

[@jasonharden2732]

Im just curious as to why so many people use the northstar engine? I really enjoyed this video!

[@FieroAustin]

not really sure. it's a lightweight aluminum V8 with decent power I suppose. Huge, though, and limited aftermarket support. There is some but not like 3800s. Also super difficult to tune.

[@bradbassett1240]

I almost bought a Red Fiero GT in 1988. My father said there was no way I could afford a Ferrari!....Luckily the bank agreed, and I had to give it back.

[@FieroAustin]

lol what! that was my first favorite fiero model.

[@jacksiscavage6265]

I flipped mine. My head got pushed down and I smelled gas. I crawled out the passenger window.

[@FieroAustin]

holy smokes!! glad you were OK. How did you flip it??

[@jacksiscavage6265]

@FieroAustin Shamefully! I was young. I had a wiper switch problem. I didn't own a wheel puller so before the wiper part arrived I had my buddy loosen the wheel with his puller. Well, the part was late and the wheel came off in my hand while driving on a curvey back road. I couldn't get the steering wheel back on while driving and before I could slow down I was up on a steep embankment to the passenger side. Up it went until she flipped. My side was crushed pretty far down. I smelled gas, being a Fiero, meaning FIRE, I panicked and quickly got out the passenger side. My buddy got cut by the broken glass but I was fine. I never saw it again.

[@FieroAustin]

@@jacksiscavage6265 Wow what a story. Thanks for sharing. That is terrifying!!! Lesson learned....keep you steering wheels tight!!!

[@jecrpalier]

No formula 88’s amazing just one or two I saw. I got an 88 formula stick cali car low miles all stock and keeping it from being ratted out. I mean I might buy an 85 and swap it.

[@FieroAustin]

well, if you need help on a swap here ya go www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/139530.html

[@markhellman-pn3hn]

i don't get it - rear engines create HORRIBLE driving

[@FieroAustin]

Fieros are mid-engine. They actually have very good handling. Very stable. Weight distribution is 52-48 rear biased. The only trouble is snap oversteer; if you do lose control which is difficult, it is much harder to regain control in a mid-engine car because it will spin about the center of the car (the center of gravity for a mid-engine car). The solution to this is actually to minimize weight transfer by continuing on the throttle rather than letting off or hitting the brakes.

[@markhellman-pn3hn]

...and how many "mid engines" are being produced today ??

[@FieroAustin]

​@@markhellman-pn3hn The C8 Corvette would be one... 25,831 as of 2022. Here is a list from Google of all mid engine cars currently produced: Chevrolet Corvette Acura NSX Ferrari F8 Tributo Audi R8 Lotus Evora GT Porsche Boxster Alfa Romeo 4C Alpine A110 Ford g t Lamborghini Aventador Lamborghini Huracán McLaren GT BMW i8 Lotus Elise McLaren 600LT Porsche 911

[@marks6385]

@@FieroAustinI spun my 88 GT making a left in an intersection. I didn’t hit anything but it was very embarrassing.

[@FieroAustin]

@@marks6385 must have been going fast.... or slick out?? or did you lay on the throttle? lol glad you are OK!

[@asymmetry9988]

300+ losers. LOL

[@FieroAustin]

lol... welcome to join the club

[@greeniembush4106]

I'd love the car so much it's so much ahead of it time to me. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ falling in love with the car again thanks.

[@FieroAustin]

better snag one fast, getting hard to find!