Need help with v8 swap planning
goatnipples2002
08-19-2004, 05:40 PM
To save a few grand would I be able to swap in a sbc 350 only using the deluxe kit from Archie and the donor car. I have a 350 a donor car and am looking into a v8archie kit. For those that did the swap what did you use and what might be very helpful and money saving.
gsxrbobby
08-19-2004, 06:46 PM
Just so you don't get funny again I did read the question!
Buy the basic Archie kit and the rest get from Jegs, Summit, or Ebay. Infact, I just saw a kit sell for $750 on Ebay. I would also use a Spec clutch stage 2 or 3, 3 if you are running more than 300 HP. And I wouldn't mind using a 4 speed Muncie with the SBC, if you miss a shift with a 5 speed Isuzu you will bend the shift fork and the 4 speed id alot stronger, unless you do alot of high driving with it than get the Getrag but the final gear isn't much different.
Buy the basic Archie kit and the rest get from Jegs, Summit, or Ebay. Infact, I just saw a kit sell for $750 on Ebay. I would also use a Spec clutch stage 2 or 3, 3 if you are running more than 300 HP. And I wouldn't mind using a 4 speed Muncie with the SBC, if you miss a shift with a 5 speed Isuzu you will bend the shift fork and the 4 speed id alot stronger, unless you do alot of high driving with it than get the Getrag but the final gear isn't much different.
goatnipples2002
08-20-2004, 02:26 PM
that GETRAG tranny is bullet proof. It is one of the best trannies I've seen. I have witnessed that tranny take a 120RWHP/160TQ car to 150mph.....STOCK 88 Formula. The getrag is one of the best features about the Fiero. On the archie site it says that a getrag was holding 455hp and a 200 shot :iceslolan :iceslolan :iceslolan
gsxrbobby
08-20-2004, 09:59 PM
Just alot more money and harder to find. I paid over $500 for mine and $200 for the shifter and cables, and thats a good deal.
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