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Welcome to my newly
redesigned Fiero 2M4 resource site. The original site recorded over
12000 visits, hopefully this one will also prove as useful.
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Variations of the 2.5L ohv GM four cylinder engine. There are several variations on the 2.5L engine used in GM models. Before using a non-Fiero block as an engine replacement check out the following list.
Stay away from the oddball FWD only VIN U motor, too many parts are different compared to all other 2.5 motors. It was used only in FWD N-cars, Grand Am, Calais, etc. Crank thrust bearing and cylinder head bolt pattern are a few (see below). The VIN R (Fiero included) motors were used in both larger FWD cars (X and A body cars) and RWD applications with no special mods.
The
S-10 truck block is good because it has solid main webs like the SD block. It
is cast from average grade iron though, where as, the SD block uses 40,000 psi
high nickel iron. The SD blocks come drilled for a starter mount on both
sides.
The
Vin E 2.5 liter truck motor was used in both Astro/Safari vans and the
S-10/S-15 trucks. I think the later model 1991+ VIN A was only used in the
pick-up trucks. The pick-up trucks have the starter on the right and the vans
have it on the left (fiero side). Starter location can be changed
Here
are some general VIN notes regarding the various 2.5 liter motors:
Vin
V 1977-1980
Carb non cross-flow head (intake & exhaust manifold on same side)
Vin
1 1978-1979
Carb non cross-flow head
Vin
9 1979
Carb non cross-flow head
Vin
F 1980-1983
Carb export only
Vin
5 1982-1983
Carb cross-flow heads from 1982 on
Vin
2 1982-1986
TBI Thrust brg length 1.009, Head bolt spacing 3.75
Vin
R 1982-1992
TBI FWD/RWD/Fiero Thrust brg length 1.009, Head bolt
spacing 3.75
Vin
U 1985-1991
TBI N-car FWD Only Thrust brg length 0.940, Head bolt spacing
3.67
Vin
E 1985-1991 TBI
S-10, Astro Van Thrust brg length 1.009, Head bolt spacing 3.75
Vin
A 1991-1993
TBI S-10 Thrust brg length 1.009, Head bolt spacing 3.75
The
VIN
E and
A
truck motors were also used in postal vehicles. That's right, the
mailman has a better block than you do ;)
If
anyone can correct or add to the the above info, please do. Email
Ira
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