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Old 09-08-2003, 08:22 PM   #1
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V8archie for 6-8 swap???

on the site v8archiethey have a kit that enables fiero's to swap an 8Cyl in their car (which can include a 350 TA engine). Do you guys think that that kit might work for our cars? well except for the engine mounts. i got the 2.8L V6
here is his site V8archie

what u guys think?
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Old 09-08-2003, 10:00 PM   #2
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your buying parts you don't need if you get the kit. waste of money if you ask me

here is a list of the parts in the kit that would be pointless to have

*Engine/Transmission Adapter Plate
*Front Engine Mount
*Printed & Video Instructions
*Custom Exhaust System with Manifolds
*Pressure Plate Bolts
*Correct Flywhee
*Flywheel Bolts
*Throttle Cable Mount
*Radiator Hoses (6)


you don't need ANY of that NONE will work right in the firebird.

first off on our cars you don't have a motor mount in the front of the motor. you have two on each side then the trans mount

2nd you don't need the Transmission Adapter Plate cuz you need a v-8 700R-4 trans or anything that will bolt up to the V-8 block (like the TH400. TH350, 200R4, 700R4 ect.)

the exhust won't work at all cuz its custom to work in the fiero

all in all its a waste of money.

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Old 09-09-2003, 01:03 AM   #3
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you could always go big & do the Northstar conversion, or maybe een one of the newer 3.4 roller engines. It will slide right in like teh f-body swap
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Old 09-10-2003, 03:59 AM   #4
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alrighty.... thanks
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