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    #16
    I'm thinking a Fiero is a better candidate for a serious 4-banger effort ... but that's just me. :3gears:
    2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!

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      #17
      I've never driven one, but there have been a few v8 swaps. One even had the northstar 32v caddy engine.
      I'll bet it was fun to drive.
      In stock form... meh...
      Owner of the only known 5 speed box wagon with a lift kit.
      AKA, Herkimer the Hillbilly SUV.



      Axle codes
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      G / H / 2.26
      B / C / 2.47
      8 / M / 2.73
      7 / - / 3.07
      Y / Z / 3.08
      4 / D / 3.42
      F / R / 3.45
      5 / E / 3.27
      6 / W / 3.73
      2 / K / 3.55
      A / - / 3.63
      J / - / 3.85

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        #18
        Lots of people have done it. Its not really even that hard just pricey.

        V-8 Archie -- Pontiac Fiero V-8 Kits and Kit Cars
        http://v8archie.com/v8Archie/home.htm
        1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
        2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
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          #19
          drop in the 350! buddy in town has a 350 chevette, its insane!

          1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
          1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
          1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
          2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
          2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)

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            #20
            TT LS1 fiero???
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              #21
              Originally posted by Pesty351 View Post
              Lots of people have done it. Its not really even that hard just pricey.

              http://v8archie.com/v8Archie/home.htm
              I see some interesting body kits on there! The Ferrari-looking widebody pic is kind of nifty, and then there's the GT40 Mk I lookalike.



              Still, with the trouble and expensive of buying a conversion kit or constructing your own, and still ending up with an arrangement that barely fits, might it not end up being easier (and the results just as interesting) to bolt in a Cobalt SS drivetrain?
              2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!

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                #22
                3100,3400, and 3800 seris motors bolt right in.
                1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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                  #23
                  My older brother Jay, who ran a Lambo Countach kit car company....he built two big-block-powered Fiero/Countach clones.

                  Freaking psychotic with the TH125 auto trannies.

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by Pesty351 View Post
                    3100,3400, and 3800 seris motors bolt right in.
                    Eek, you'd consider a 3.1L over a good four-banger?
                    2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!

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                      #25
                      No but I would consdier a supercharged 3800 over a four.
                      1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                      2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                      http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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                        #26
                        Ah. How much did those blown 3800s make stock, anyway? 240hp comes to mind.
                        2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by 1987cp View Post
                          Ah. How much did those blown 3800s make stock, anyway? 240hp comes to mind.
                          Yeah and about 280 lbs/tq as well. A friend of mine had one in Grand Prix. Pretty quick, just some torque steer being FWD.
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                          Originally posted by Lincolnmania
                          if its got tits or tires it's bound to give you trouble

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                            #28
                            And in a 1500lb car I've seen them outrunning Z06's
                            1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                            2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                            http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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                              #29
                              Now that's Ponti-action!

                              Booo.

                              Pete
                              Originally posted by gadget73
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                                #30
                                Ok so this damn thing is running funny. On the gas it runs great but at steady speeds it is missing, poppin', and buckin like a mother. I've done a complete tune up and gone over all the basics. Anyone have ideas on what I should look at?
                                1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                                2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                                http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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