How it all started. I found a $200 86 Fiero that had a 4 cylinder with a standard transmission. Which I did not know at the time was perfect for alot of parts that I needed for my swap. As you use the standard shift axles for the 3800 swap since they are bigger around than the automatic ones. So this car paid for itself with just being able to have the axles from it. But I also used the wiring harness, engine cradle, Struts, rear spindles and alot of other parts so I could make everything on the engine cradle like brand new before installing it into my 87 Fiero T Top car.

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