quote Originally posted by 2.5: 285 doesnt seem like that much, people put V8s on those?

Yes. And 3800s. And turbo Ecotecs.

Most of the V8Archie LS3/F40 installs have also had the trans cryoed and have the Quaife LSD installed. The torque rating is a bit misleading though. Running it on a dyno and making 800 lb-ft of torque isn't necessarily going to kill it. Stuff starts breaking when there is too much or too little play, or when excessive shock loading happens. Really sticky tires and dumping the clutch is a good way to shred axles and transmissions.

Oh ok see I was unaware of this, I had an m22 rock crusher. Sorry on my part I thought Muncie was brand name :P learn new things every day

quote Originally posted by Vesquar: Oh ok see I was unaware of this, I had an m22 rock crusher. Sorry on my part I thought Muncie was brand name :P learn new things every day

Muncie, Indiana is the location of what was the GM Muncie Transmission Plant, and was transferred under the "New Venture Gear" umbrella in 1990. The 4-speeds in the Fiero, the 5 speed Getrag (designed by Getrag and built by GM's Muncie plant) in the Fiero, and many other transmissions have been produced there. There's nothing particularly special about a transmission that was built there versus a Getrag that was built in Germany, such as the F40 was.

The best way to pick a transmission is to compare strength properties of the case, gears, synchros, etc… and the gear ratios themselves. Pick the one that best suits how you will use the car, and if you need to build it up a bit to handle more power, then do so. There were 3 different 4 speed Muncie transmissions used in the Fiero in 1984-86, with different torque ratings and gear ratios.

Alright, so I guess I should just go 3800 and decide on tranny after some research, I have a North Star out of a 97 and a 350 with upgraded heads that I bought but I feel like I would just be better off with a v6 since the fiero has more of a 6 cylinder profile to me

quote Originally posted by Vesquar: Alright, so I guess I should just go 3800 and decide on tranny after some research, I have a North Star out of a 97 and a 350 with upgraded heads that I bought but I feel like I would just be better off with a v6 since the fiero has more of a 6 cylinder profile to me

I don't really know what you mean by 6 cylinder profile exactly. A Northstar or LSx V8 looks right at home in a Fiero, just as much as a V6 does. Your car, your choice, but when I eventually get done with my LSx swap, it will look like it came that way from the factory.

If my memory is correct the north star is the 2 piece engine block right ??

Not quite sure what you mean, but no, I don't think so. It's a DOHC V8.