[DeTomaso] Fiero replica

[msm at portata.com]

You can get a real Corvette that is newer (early 90s) that is already
set up with the 300 HP LT1 and a robust drive train for under $10,000.
Granted, you would be pushing an extra 1,000 lbs around the cones.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]
On Behalf Of JDeRyke at aol.com
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 12:46 PM
To: davel at emspace.com
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fiero replica

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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