Help me upgrade my fiero!

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   Hey, ok so i have about $7000 put aside, ive
been putting it aside for something fun. I was originally going to buy a fiero that is done (its in Alberta), but after figuring out the cost of gas its just not worth it. So instead, ive decided to upgrade my current fiero. A rust free, lower mileage 87 GT 5spd.
These are the areas i want to upgrade, im looking for upgrades that give the best bang for my buck:

1. Engine - $3000 give or take
Im
currently tracking down a lower mileage series II L67, and im keeping
the auto trans. Do you think that $3000 is a good amount to put aside?
Im going to be sourcing out the wiring harness, budgeting roughly $400
for that. Im also going to be converting from manual to auto, but im
unsure what that might cost. 

2. Brakes  $1500
Suggestions
on what to upgrade too? Im going to be using an 88' cradle, if it makes
a difference. Im thinking lebaren brake upgrade with the s-10 power
booster. How much does the corvette brake upgrade cost? Would that be
more than what ive budgeted?

3. Suspension $500-$1000
Ive
budgeted kinda on the high side here, i want a setup that will handle
really well yet not be too rough for daily driving. What do you guys
suggest? Should i run full poly or will that be too rough? Im gunna be
using 87' front suspension with 88' rear. The 88 cradle i have already
has some poly mounts, but im not sure if i should use poly for the
engine mounts too, or if i should go with rubber. Besides the poly, im
looking for some decent coilovers.

The rest will be put aside to
cover any unforeseen expenses, whatever i have left over will be put
into some decent rims to fit over the upgraded brakes.  

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kawana Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 June 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 508	Post Options Post Reply Quote kawana Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Help me upgrade my fiero! Posted: 23 September 2009 at 7:57pm
	Hey, ok so i have about $7000 put aside, ive been putting it aside for something fun. I was originally going to buy a fiero that is done (its in Alberta), but after figuring out the cost of gas its just not worth it. So instead, ive decided to upgrade my current fiero. A rust free, lower mileage 87 GT 5spd. These are the areas i want to upgrade, im looking for upgrades that give the best bang for my buck: 1. Engine - $3000 give or take Im currently tracking down a lower mileage series II L67, and im keeping the auto trans. Do you think that $3000 is a good amount to put aside? Im going to be sourcing out the wiring harness, budgeting roughly $400 for that. Im also going to be converting from manual to auto, but im unsure what that might cost. 2. Brakes $1500 Suggestions on what to upgrade too? Im going to be using an 88' cradle, if it makes a difference. Im thinking lebaren brake upgrade with the s-10 power booster. How much does the corvette brake upgrade cost? Would that be more than what ive budgeted? 3. Suspension $500-$1000 Ive budgeted kinda on the high side here, i want a setup that will handle really well yet not be too rough for daily driving. What do you guys suggest? Should i run full poly or will that be too rough? Im gunna be using 87' front suspension with 88' rear. The 88 cradle i have already has some poly mounts, but im not sure if i should use poly for the engine mounts too, or if i should go with rubber. Besides the poly, im looking for some decent coilovers. The rest will be put aside to cover any unforeseen expenses, whatever i have left over will be put into some decent rims to fit over the upgraded brakes.