[DeTomaso] Fiero replica

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/7/08 1:33:24 PM, davel at emspace.com writes:

> I imagine they break but I haven't seen him to find out.....
> 
GM used a unique sliding-joint on the outer ends of the halfshafts that 
doesn't last long. The idea was to avoid the cost of a sliding coupling like the 
Panteras have. But the real weak point is the circlip groove at the start of the 
halfshaft splines- that is a virtual "break here" line once you get over 
about 400 bhp with wide tires. Finally, the rare   limited-slips have a very short 
life behind a Chev V-8. After all, the Getrag transaxle was designed for 150 
bhp and shock loads shorten it even more... We sold our Fiero some time ago, 
but if I really needed another project, I'd look at the DOHC V-6 in some of the 
other GM small cars as a viable swap. A very elegant engine and not likely to 
break driveline parts. Good luck to your friend - J Deryke


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