So, after reading the discussion about Porsche 928's, I check out the site http://www.renegadehybrids.com . And guess what? They do Chevy V8 conversions for Porsches! It seems that most 80's 911 are rated at 500hp, and the turbo Porsche trannys are rated to 700hp! Sounds like a great opportunity to put a hugh horsepower SBC in a Fiero, to me. Has anyone checked into this? They've already done the work of mating the SBC to the Porsche tranny - all that remains is getting it mounted in a Fiero. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about Porsche's to know if this is pie in the sky dreaming or actually feasible. Whadday think, people?

Go to: http://www.shelbycustom.com/

It is deffinatly possible. My last Fiero, about 3 or 4 years ago, had a 350 with a porsche trannie in it. A mechanic I knew at the time built the car for me so I know nothing of what it took to do it. But yes it is possible.

Renegade is one of the best in Porsche V-8 swaps. Another good source is Kennedy Engineering, they have been doing 914 & 911 adapter systems for more than 20 years.

When considering this for the Fiero however, you need to remember a couple of things. On the 911 kit the engine hangs out back of the transaxle putting most of the weight behind the rear axle CLine. If you are going to try that, why not use the the 500 HP Prosche engine too?

On the 914 swap the engine is in front of the rear axle CLine (Mid-Engine). However, to use that setup on a Fiero you will have to stretch the wheelbase about 12". You see the length of the engine and the length of the transaxle that is in front of the rear axle CLine means that the engine will come into the passenger compartment by about 12" or more.

Besides, have you checked the prices on one of these Porsche transaxles?

Hope this helps

Archie

My friends dad has a 914 tranny sittin in his garage...too bad thats in florida.

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porsche stock old 5speeds in 911 0r 914 wount
handel the power of a V-8, turbo trans is a 4 speed that will but only turbo cars had them #930 934 935 and they are $$$$$ and hard to find. new 5 speeds may work but they are more $$$$$$

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It was a thought. Oh well.