Formula88

quote Originally posted by MstangsBware: But it was not an LS1 V-8 swap, which is what this whole Thread is about. You keep being up old school carbed V-8 swaps which make it alot cheaper being the SBC motors are cheap. Also as you stated "Archie" did the swap and not the common person so alot of the parts where cheaper for him. Then look at the end results of what he got for $4K compared to what I got for $4K. I am willing to bet my car beats his car handsdown in every category there is out there. Not to mention my car is a daily driver with HP that still gets 28 MPG.

And you keep bringing up used engines and complain about "real time facts" when the discrepancy is pointed out.

Archie's $4000 swap used a new engine, and he shopped around for parts - like most people who don't want to buy a "kit" would do.

When people talk about how the 3800SC (or any other engine) doesn't require a kit, I have to ask if the Fiero fuel lines, Fiero coolant lines, Fiero exhaust system all work without any modification. If mods are required, that must mean you have to buy some parts to make the custom connections required. Put all those parts in a box, and you've got a "kit." Imagine that.

[This message has been edited by Formula88 (edited 11-17-2007).]