These engine upgrade decisions are just too frustrating!!

What I want to know is exactly how complete is your master build kit?

Lets just say I had a carburated mid-80's small block. In addition to your kit, and this engine, what else would I need to make my Fiero (88GT auto by the way) run properly?

The reason I ask is because I have a budget of about 5k. If I spend the 3k on the kit, that leaves me 2k to get a sbc, get it rebuilt, and cover the incendential costs.

The incedential costs are always the things that worry me. I hate being nickel and dimed and having to run around and pick up extra parts.

So, if there are any forseen extra costs that you can think of, please let me know.

I know I could have e-mailed you, but I felt that this is a question that other people might have, and also, hopefully some other people besides Archie can give some info and/or their experience with the kit.

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I think you would be looking around the 6k mark to finish the entire swap maybe a little more or less but why dont you just find a rebuilt sbc instead of having it rebuilt because its a lot cheaper and you might save a little there.

thanx
Randy

From what i understand, the kit comes with every nut and bolt to do a complete swap.

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Adam
1987 Blue GT 5-speed
IM AOL: GTFiero

Don't forget to account some $$$ for an exhaust system.
Sandy

The Master Build kit includes and exhaust system.

quote Taken from http://www.v8archie.com/v8fiero.htm The V-8 Fiero Master Build Conversion Kit In Addition to Our Economy and Our Deluxe V-8 Conversion Kits for the Fiero, We Now Have What We Call the Master Build Kit. The Master Build Kit Includes All of the Parts Necessary to Perform a Fully Optioned V-8 Swap to Your Fiero. The Master Build Kit Includes All of These Parts And Options: *Engine/Transmission Adapter Plate *Front Engine Mount *A/C Mount *Alternator Mount *Torque Strut Rod *Starter Mount Block *Harmonic Balancer Pulley *Billet Flywheel/Flex Plate Adapter *Fasteners Required *Printed & Video Instructions *Remote Oil Filter Kit *Oil Filter Adapter *Performance Starter *High Performance Clutch *4-core Radiator *Custom Exhaust System with Manifolds *High Performance Water Pump Drive System or Electric Water Pump Also Included Are All of the Correct Small Parts to Do the Conversion...... *Pressure Plate Bolts *Correct Flywhee *Flywheel Bolts *Fuel Pump Block-off Plate *Throttle Cable Mount *Heater Hose Fitting 5/8" *Heater Hose Fitting 3/4" *Heater Hose 5/8" *Heater Hose 3/4" *Heater Hose Clamps *(4) Fuel Pressure Regulator *Oil Filter Ph8a *Fuel Line Clamps (4) *Vacuum Hoses *Radiator Hoses (6) *Radiator Hose Clamps (12) *90 Deg. Oil Filter Fittings *All pipe fittings *Fan Belt and More.... The Cost for the Stick Shift Master Build Kit Is $ 3250.00 The Cost for the Automatic Master Build Kit Is $ 2950.00

Looks pretty complete to me, and it includes and exhaust system.

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Mary Prankster
100% Rock & Roll

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Duh! & I checked his website before posting!
thanks, Sandy

Hummm.

You will also need......

Relocate your battery.

Extend your AC plumbing??

If you are converting from a 6cyl, to a carbed V8 you need to replace the fuel pump with a 4cyl version.

New cradle bushings (since you have the thing out anyways).

Struts? See above statemnet.

I think that's about it.

I am changing my radiator fan to a larger unit, doing the cradle bushings, adding coilovers to my new struts and such.

Seems to be a great kit.

Wish the video was more detailed. Archie said in an e-mail to me that he has a better harness video that he was going to mail to me a few weeks ago. That should help.

You realy need to get ALL of teh info off of his web site which fills in most of the gaps in the video. Some stuff you just need to guess at or call him for details. He is great for info that you may not know.

If I do get the harness video, I will let you know how much it helps me.

John

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1986 GT 355 Chevy 420hp

[This message has been edited by 1986GTV8 (edited 07-19-2002).]