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Originally Posted by NO2CLETUS

I wouldn't go with the Archie stuff. Go to Mallet or Werks. They at least guarantee performance. IE dyno numbers and qtr mile times. Archie has no guarantees. Garbage if you ask me.

Archie dynoed 230 whp from a 377 cubic inch motor that he put into a fiero, and a customers car he did dynoed 240 whp from a 330hp gm crate motor. Absolute junk. I wouldn't recommend him. Stick with Mallet or Werks. My opinion.

I honestly don't see how the dyno numbers are Archie's fault. He doesn't change the stock tune on the engine, it stays as delivered by GM.

I don't know what your problem with Archie is, but all his stuff looked to be good quality to me...I wouldn't be calling him a 'shadetree mechanic' with the work and reputation he's gained through his Fiero conversions.

	Mallard Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rochester Hills, MI	Quote: Originally Posted by NO2CLETUS I wouldn't go with the Archie stuff. Go to Mallet or Werks. They at least guarantee performance. IE dyno numbers and qtr mile times. Archie has no guarantees. Garbage if you ask me. Archie dynoed 230 whp from a 377 cubic inch motor that he put into a fiero, and a customers car he did dynoed 240 whp from a 330hp gm crate motor. Absolute junk. I wouldn't recommend him. Stick with Mallet or Werks. My opinion. I honestly don't see how the dyno numbers are Archie's fault. He doesn't change the stock tune on the engine, it stays as delivered by GM. I don't know what your problem with Archie is, but all his stuff looked to be good quality to me...I wouldn't be calling him a 'shadetree mechanic' with the work and reputation he's gained through his Fiero conversions.