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Ready to start my 3800 swap, Need encouragement. by hercimer01
Started on: 03-26-2011 03:40 AM
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Last post by: LoW_KeY on 03-26-2011 05:18 PM
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Report this Post03-26-2011 03:40 AM Click Here to See the Profile for hercimer01Send a Private Message to hercimer01Direct Link to This Post
Here is what I have so far.

1998 GTP 130k miles donor car. The body is trashed but the motor is clean.


1986 GT blown motor. 40k miles.
I bought it from Bill Charles before he passed away.
It was his goal to restore this, He and his wife bought it new.
He was a fellow Fiero enthusiast so I would like to dedicate this to him.





I have the front bumper repaired and modded and ready for paint.
The car definitely needs to be painted.


I have Fierox motor mounts.


I have the axles i need to do the swap.

I have a used wing, the old one warped. The drivers side sail panel is cracked so I got a used one.
I have a replacement front right fender as it was cracked also.
I can do the harness my self. I also plan to paint it myself.


I am afraid if i go any further I wouldnt be able to afford to finish it.
I was laid off in June but I am getting unemployment and working part time.
For those of you who have done this swap, How much further financially will i have to go keeping the swap at bare minimums?
Thanks in advance.

Edit; I can do the swap myself.

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Report this Post03-26-2011 03:50 AM Click Here to See the Profile for hercimer01Send a Private Message to hercimer01Direct Link to This Post
Also , how much would it be worth after I'm done? The interior is spotless except for the dash which has minor chips. Should i swap in my dash from my formula which is in great shape. The formula itself Isn't in the best of shape any way.
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How is this for encouragement? Yours will be able to do this when your done!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVAC10YJcY8
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Originally posted by Fierokid87:

How is this for encouragement? Yours will be able to do this when your done!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVAC10YJcY8


So... Who's car is that?
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Originally posted by hercimer01:

Also , how much would it be worth after I'm done? The interior is spotless except for the dash which has minor chips. Should i swap in my dash from my formula which is in great shape. The formula itself Isn't in the best of shape any way.


All various factors if you have a die hard person thats looking for that build etc. Possibly 5k? like I said I don't know for sure. You never get back what you put into a car unfortunately... well not unless its some wanted muscle car of the 60's, 70's era then you might be netting some money then.

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3800 SC/IC Formula whines more than your girl...
98 GTP - N* TB, 3.4 MPS, 1.95 rockers, SS Headers, Exhaust, GXP Susp.

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