Yeah, that's what they told me back in '88, '89 & '90 after the Fiero went out of production. Yet business is still getting better each year, some 15+ years later. I'll bet I'm still here in 10 years when you've long since lost interest. But, I could be wrong.

Oh god does it ever. man oh man you hit the nail on the head. (+) for being claravoyant

As with any experience, mine here on PFF has had its share of ups and downs. My experience with Archie, what most would view as a low point in their PFF experience, I take as a learning experience. Archie is one of those people with a unique point of view: HIS and HIS only. It is very important for those of us up and coming in the business world to learn how to deal with people like Archie. Don't get me wrong, Archie isn't the worst I have dealt with by a long shot, but I have worked with or delt with many people in my time that are/were a lot like him. Since I plan on opening a shop within the next few years I have decided to gather as much intelligence as possible about how to deal with people who have "strong disagreements" so they will not become a liability to me or my business. You see, my business plan is to center around customer education and satisfaction. I believe that a well-informed customer is a repeat customer and a satisfied customer. If someone knows what they are getting and what impact it has on the value of their vehicle, then I am sure they will be more pleased with their investment.

Thats just what all this comes down to is an investment. I don't know if some have checked lately but the Fiero is not being made any more and with every passing day there are less and less stock or stock appearing, unmolested Fieros on the road. JohnnyK might be on to something. Personally, I have noticed a lot of engine swapped Fieros for sale that try to command a high price, but end up being sold for less than what the engine conversion cost because of one reason or another. That is why with every swap I do, and plan to do; I want to do as little modification to the chassis as possible. That way the owner always has the option of going back to stock IF they see fit. I also believe this helps enhance the value of the vehicle because anyone that has ever watched Barret-Jackson or been to an Auburn, Indiana Kruse Auction knows that the cars that bring the highest price are almost always all-original. Sorry but the facts speak for themselves.

As for me and my ventures, I am becoming more and more busy as time goes on. All I hope is that I still have enough time to post very detailed engine swap threads like the most recent ones I have done. I believe this is the best way to educate the Fiero community about the process involved and help people make a more informed decision about what engine swap choice is best for them and their wallets. As for the insults and rating system, as far as I am concerned Archie can do what he wants because it has no impact on me. I will continue to speak my mind and voice my opinions wherever I see fit regardless of whatever childish mentality or ratings system rules are in effect. Even after this thread my bar is still green, but even if it wasn't, who really gives a rats ass anyway? I am far too busy to care.

Have a nice day.

Ah, but there's something you're forgetting. The Archie kit will work in ANY GM FWD car, providing its engine bay is large enough to accept a SBC, and its transmission uses the GM FWD bellhousing pattern. So even if every existing Fiero got a SBC put into it, Archie would still have a market for horsepower freaks who like other models....