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All Things Fiero => Tech Tips, Tech Questions => Topic started by: MaxwellSpy on June 15, 2018, 08:43:06 pm

Title: V8 swap?
Post by: MaxwellSpy on June 15, 2018, 08:43:06 pm

Gearing up to do a sbc 350 carb swap. Engine is currently being rebuilt and kit from Archie's has been ordered. Has anybody here done this swap? Any crazy things I should look out for or be aware of?

Title: Re: V8 swap?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 15, 2018, 08:52:21 pm

Do you plan to cut the frame on the right side?

Title: Re: V8 swap?
Post by: MaxwellSpy on June 15, 2018, 09:06:33 pm

From what I understand the frame needs to be cut there.

Title: Re: V8 swap?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 15, 2018, 09:20:02 pm

What transmission will you be using?

Title: Re: V8 swap?
Post by: MaxwellSpy on June 15, 2018, 09:29:34 pm

I'm going to be using the stock getrag with 70k miles on it. From the research I've done the common consensus seems to be the f40 is the way to go. I will probably go that route down the road but for now will stick with the getrag. V8 Archie says the getrag will hold up pretty well. I don't intend to be beating on it much. That might change when I can stab the v8 however. 😁

Title: Re: V8 swap?
Post by: Fierofool on June 15, 2018, 09:36:28 pm

Search the memberlist for Trinten.  His contact info is there.  He's put a 350 hooked to a Getrag in an 86GT.