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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ OT: Fiero V-8 tube frame story

Posted by: URY914 Mar 9 2005, 09:44 AM

While I was looking for some info on the IMSA 914/Fiero tread I found this story. The guy gives a very detailed discription of is build up of a fully tube frame Fiero. He has a 412 CID SBC with 645 HP running thru a 930 tranny.

Check it out here... http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/789315/1

Here is some highlights:

VEHICLE SUMMARY:

Engine:
-VanderLey Racing 412ci Small Block Chevy at 13.9:1
-Prototype Pontiac 867 Heads
-645 HP at 6700 rpm
-534 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm
-Redline: 7500 rpm

Suspension:
-Fabricated by E.J. Trivette (original manufacturer)
-Fully adjustable
-7th IMSA Fiero he has built or modified.

Chassis:
-Full tube chassis to SCCA race specifications
-Not an original Huffaker Chassis (I didn’t cut up an original!)

Body:
-Original Pontiac IMSA/Drag Car Prototype Body.
-“0001” prototype code verified by John Callies.

Performance:
- ¼ mile: 10.5 sec at 137 mph (est.)
- 0 to 100 mph: 5.0 sec. (est.)
- Top Speed: 215 mph (est.)

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Posted by: URY914 Mar 9 2005, 09:47 AM

Nice...

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Posted by: Jeroen Mar 9 2005, 09:49 AM

He needs to slap some 914 bodywork onto it
J/k... thanks for the link!