Replica/Kit Makes (1988)
Sale price: US $8,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1988 |
| VIN : | 1G2PG1190JP212746 | Mileage: | 9559 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Model: | Ferrari F355 |
| Disability Equipped: | No | Transmission: | Manual |
| Drive Side: | Left-hand drive | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Locks | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Drive Type: | RWD | Exterior Color: | Red |
| Interior Color: | Tan | Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Options: | Convertible, Leather Seats | Body Type: | Convertible |
| Engine: | 3800 Supercharged V-6 | Make: | Replica/Kit Makes |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Vehicle description
For Sale:Replica Ferrari F355 This is a F355 replica based on the 1988 Fiero GT chassis. I purchased this vehicle in 2014 and it was in acceptable driving condition with the original fiero engine, but I planned on doing many upgrades, suspension changes, and refinements to the vehicle and was able to complete about 95% of the goals; I enjoyed working on the vehicle. I am selling this vehicle due to moving to a new residence in the future, selling off some cars, and my current job demands simply doesn’t allow me the time for all the items that I wanted to complete. They will all be addressed later in this information. The vehicle was received in acceptable condition as a replica F355 on a 1988 fiero GT. The original mileage on the vehicle I was informed was about 89,000 miles, and on the VDO speedometer in the vehicle showed, 7,123 on the odometer when I received it. It had the original 2.8 liter V-6 Fiero engine in it mated with the 5 speed getrag manual transmission. I cannot confirm the original mileage, but I was not concerned with the mileage because I planned to replace the engine and all the suspension components. I wanted to keep the getrag transmission and have it replaced or rebuilt. I began the project with the replacement of the engine to a 3800 Supercharged V-6 engine out of a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. The engine was purchased and fully rebuilt with all new components, pistons, rockers, valves, water pump, alternator, etc. I received it complete with a computer to run the unit. I rewired the Fiero harness to accept the change with the wiring of the vehicle. The transmission was rebuilt at a local facility and I installed a new centerforce clutch designed to handle the additional engine power. An exhaust system was fabricated for the SC 3800 engine that could include the catalytic convertor unit. The rear suspension was upgraded with koni shocks with dual springs, larger rear anti-sway stabilizer bar, stronger reinforced suspension components, and all bushings were replaced with polyurethane. The CV axles were rebuilt along with all bearings being replaced and added a speed reluctor on the right CV axle for the computer since the transmission reluctor is used for the VDO speedometer. Brakes were upgraded with a west coast brake conversion kit to 13 inch discs but retained the original calipers which were rebuilt. Custom aluminum machined spacers were used to move the wheels outward to the proper location. The rear engine cover has a custom motorized latch mechanism for soft closing. I was not able to complete all the goals for the front end. It did have all the front suspension bearings changed along with the brake upgrade. The tie rods and anti-sway stabilizer bar were also upgraded. I changed the front rack and pinion to a powered rack and pinion steering unit and it is powered by an electric Volvo power steering pump; thus the car has power steering. I used small spacers to move the wheels to the proper location. I planned on later changing the front suspension springs, polyurethane bushings, and adding a wide-track modification. I do have the upgraded springs and bushing kit to be included with the purchase. The wheels are powder coated a gold color to match the interior. All wheels are mounted via a pronged socket insert for looks and theft protection. A separate undercarriage frame was installed to strengthen the chassis for the convertible conversion. I changed much of the front hood area by moving the battery to the front, added a new 4-core aluminum radiator, installed the electric power steering system, added some power supply circuits, moved the coolant overflow tank to that compartment, and retained the window wiper washer tank in the front area. There is carbon fiber surround for the lower windshield wiper area. Please see photo. The motorized head light units were replaced with rebuilt units. The radiator fan unit runs at a low speed all the time and changes to high speed via sensor in the radiator or with the turning on of the A/C. The high fan speed can also be manually turned on via a switch on the interior panel. The interior was rebuilt and carbon fiber was added on all the dashboard sections. A new designed lower console was added which has the several control switches, convertible top switch, window, doorlock switch, and the climate control. The middle upper panel was fabricated with three gauges, the fuel, voltmeter, clock and the fiero climate control was replaced with new radio that has a remote base unit located behind the passenger seat. I installed 4 speakers with the fronts 6.5 inch and 4 inch in the rear, all coax speakers with baffle inserts for better sound. The radio has a USB link in the glove box. The main drivers panel has the four key instruments of speedometer, tachometer, oil, and water temperature. It also has an original Ferrari indicator light system on the periphery; I custom built the dash with carbon fiber for the four gauges surrounded by the original F355 Ferrari indicator system. All lights work (see photo) for the key functions necessary for the vehicle (parking brake, headlights, signal indicators, oil pressure, low voltage, etc) and the other indicators light up and go out via a timer system after the car is started. The intermittent wipers work via the stalk on the left side of the steering wheel. All panels have illumination when the light switch is in the parking lights / headlights on position. The steering wheel is an original F355 steering wheel. The remaining interior is all leather. The climate control system is fully functional with A/C converted to 134A using all new seals and new compressor. The other positions of bi-level, heat, vent, and defrost all work properly. I converted the manual top system to an automatic and manual system where the back section is controlled by a switch on the lower dashboard, and the front part of the top is frameless with two knurled knobs that attached via two threaded posts on the front upper window pillar. When the top is lowered, the posts can be electrically retracted via the switch in the upper headliner above the rear view mirror. The soft top can also be placed behind the driver and passenger seat and leave the back section up for a targa experience. The front soft top can be taken off and a hard top can be placed be used in its place. I never ended up using the hard top, since I completed the soft top and there is no place to store the hard top on the vehicle; thus one could be prepared any weather change. It does have the soft tonneau that can be stored in the rear engine area behind the air cleaner intakes when the top is up. Overall the vehicle currently drives fine. It performs well at higher rpm"s, but is sluggish in the lower rpms due to the computer needs to be re-mapped from an automatictransmission configuration to manual trans configuration and a fuel controlconfiguration that will match the power /torque on the supercharger to the rpm needed. I purchased two additional extra computers that can be sent off to reprogram; I had planned it to be the last project to complete on the vehicle. The vehicle currently has just under 9600 miles on it and all the tires are in good shape with a lot of tread. It does have some typical small paint chips, and one area below the drivers side view mirror has a crack in the paint that needs to be addressed (hard to see, but it is one of the photos inserted). I had planned on addressing all the touch up paint chips and that area at the end of the project. I have driven the vehicle about 2500 miles overall, and had been doing one project after another in-between drives; I enjoyed working on the vehicle and have enjoyed driving it. Recommended Items remaining to complete: · Firmer front suspension springs and polyurethane bushings. I had planned to install a custom fabricated wide-track suspension. · Reprogram computer for overall rpm range and an improved low-end engine performance. · Final lineup of car panels / tighten as needed · Condition and detail the vehicle interior · Aim front headlights · Final chassis tuning after front suspension completed · Repair left door paint area just below the left side mirror and the touch up areas. I will include a written manual on the vehicle including the operation of the vehicle interior controls and component location under the front and rear hoods. Buyer is responsible for pickup and / or shipping of the vehicle. Full payment must be made and cleared prior to pickup. The vehicle possesses a clean title and retained as titled a 1988 Pontiac Fiero. This Vehicle is listed for sale at other sites. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have additional questions. .