so i picked up a project.......

[GTP231]

Or you can make fake power and time numbers and convince people your super awesome

[Zinergy]

Or you can make fake power and time numbers and convince people your super awesome

As a honda fan boi my white, thick framed, feminine sun glasses and spiked gel haircut let people know I am super awesome before I even pop my hood.

[ls1camino]

Yes I do say.... that is why I said it. My only point was you talk like a honda fan boi... if I throw this b16 with this ebay turbo in my civic it will be a 10 second car.

It was a generalization and you know that, but you chose to be a dick, so I was sarcastic back. Deal with it.

[5.0THIS]

F40 transmission for 6 speed.

Transmission Kits

That trans is rated for up to 295 ft/lbs of torque. A stock 5.3 would already put you beyond that. just sayin'

[98TransAmWs-6]

F40 transmission for 6 speed.

Transmission Kits

That trans is rated for up to 295 ft/lbs of torque. A stock 5.3 would already put you beyond that. just sayin'

I know. They have supposedly put 500k miles on lsx swaps with the f40 transmission with no problems. But maybe there are some performance rebuild kits out there to be on the safe side.

[TLS_Addict]

Local kid has one. Great looking car. He did a Northstar Swap. Freaking did a great job on it too. Very cool car but he also did the supension and brakes.

[suede]

im really considering a LS3, but another option a buddy threw out was a porche trans, bc apparently ls adapters are made for them and would easily hold up, but thanks for all the ideas and info guys, much appreciated, ill keep you updated

[Spikito]

an LS3 in a Fiero would be nuts, lol...LS3s arent cheap though...

[CJREX]

First thing to upgrade on ANY Fiero except for an '88 model is the suspension.

The suspensions are basically a Chevette since everything came from the same parts bin.

In typical GM fashion, for 1988 they put a real suspension under the car, got it darn near terrific, then stopped building it.

All the go-fast engines are great in the Fiero but if you don't upgrade the suspension you'll have the equivalent of a more modern V8 Vega.

I personally lean toward the 3800SC. I rode in one with just a pulley swap and it was nuts. Gotta love the instant hit of massive torque.

My neighbor used to work for a dealership and two of the techs there had engine swapped Fieros, one a carbed 383 and the other the 3800SC. The 3800SC would murder the 383.

Some Sugarplums to dream about...

And HERE is a pretty detailed page about the 3800 swap.

[98TransAmWs-6]

an LS3 in a Fiero would be nuts, lol...LS3s arent cheap though...

I second that.

[Zinergy]

It was a generalization and you know that, but you chose to be a dick, so I was sarcastic back. Deal with it.

I did deal with it.... see how I made fun of your comment.

[Zinergy]

First thing to upgrade on ANY Fiero except for an '88 model is the suspension.

The suspensions are basically a Chevette since everything came from the same parts bin.

In typical GM fashion, for 1988 they put a real suspension under the car, got it darn near terrific, then stopped building it.

All the go-fast engines are great in the Fiero but if you don't upgrade the suspension you'll have the equivalent of a more modern V8 Vega.

I personally lean toward the 3800SC. I rode in one with just a pulley swap and it was nuts. Gotta love the instant hit of massive torque.

My neighbor used to work for a dealership and two of the techs there had engine swapped Fieros, one a carbed 383 and the other the 3800SC. The 3800SC would murder the 383.

Some Sugarplums to dream about...

And HERE is a pretty detailed page about the 3800 swap.

This is a smart post, a 25 year old project car is going to need some parts replaced as it is. Suspension is going to be one of them. And I think the 3800 s/c is awesome as well. There is a guy at the local shows who has one with a 350 and one with a 3800 s/c. He says he likes the 38000 a lot more although the 350 he has is probably only pushing out highs 200s for hp.

[Zinergy]

im really considering a LS3, but another option a buddy threw out was a porche trans, bc apparently ls adapters are made for them and would easily hold up, but thanks for all the ideas and info guys, much appreciated, ill keep you updated

As for porsche trans I think the only one that fits this project would be from a boxster or boxster s. I am pretty sure they use a different trans for the 911 as it is rear engine not mid. A ls3 with a boxster S trans.... this project is getting expensive haha.

[suede]

anyone know what the stock muncie is rated to for a max power wise?

[5.0THIS]

anyone know what the stock muncie is rated to for a max power wise?

Dont recall the rating, but GM put it behind V8 engines making 500+ hp right from the factory I'm talking M20, M21, and M22s.

[suede]

doing some looking and a H/C SC 3800 does sound like a nasty lil combo, and fairly cheap for what your going to get out of it

[Zinergy]

300hp in a fiero should be fun.

[SMWS6TA]

Be like a go cart on steroids

[ls1camino]

anyone know what the stock muncie is rated to for a max power wise?

I believe it is a Getrag 282. Some guy in put one in a GTP and put 600whp through it.

[suede]

anyone got a guess at what a H/C SC 3800 would put down for numbers? I wanna be around the 400 horse range ish....