So I was curious how hard it would be to chop the top on my fiero. Also I've seen a lot of people with 3800sc engines. Is that my best bet or is there a better option?? My car is an automatic and crap on that, what transmission should I go with to butt up with my engine. Sorry for all the nooby questions, this fiero thing seems to be a lot more complex then any other gm I have owned. :P

Gauging 'difficult' & 'best' is always relative.

I would never attempt a choptop, as it's far to difficult for my skill level. As for 'best' engine, which do you value more? Horse Power, reliability, gas mileage, the way it looks visually?

quote Originally posted by Vesquar: So I was curious how hard it would be to chop the top on my fiero. Also I've seen a lot of people with 3800sc engines. Is that my best bet or is there a better option?? My car is an automatic and crap on that, what transmission should I go with to butt up with my engine. Sorry for all the nooby questions, this fiero thing seems to be a lot more complex then any other gm I have owned. :P

Anyone can chop a top .... but doing it right is the question.... many have tried alot have failed. V8Archie sells choptop kits but if I remember correctly does NOT have any side door glass to sell anymore. They do come up on Ebay once in a while... which I am also wanting to buy.
As for which tranny the 4T65E-HD would be a good choice with a 3800SC II.... as of the best choice for your application that is a big topic of discussion
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Danyel

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Ok, sorry guys I guess I shoulda been more specific. I am going for reliability and horsepower. I noticed that transmission is an automatic. I was hoping for something more along the lines of a strong 5 speed.

quote Originally posted by Vesquar: Ok, sorry guys I guess I shoulda been more specific. I am going for reliability and horsepower. I noticed that transmission is an automatic. I was hoping for something more along the lines of a strong 5 speed.

You could always go with a F40 manual 6 Speed from a Pontiac G6.... mine will be installed after this fiero season because I will be in Frazee MN this summer for Tylers Memorial Car Show. Archie also sells those kits
regards
Danyel

Ok thank you I will be looking into that 6 speed