86 GT engine swap

[gumby1220]

I am new here and have a chance to get an 85 fiero GT 4spd has great exterior and interior but engine doesn't work. I also came across another cheap fiero an 86 fiero GT 4 spd with horrible interior and exterior but a nice running engine. my question is how easy of a job would it be to put the 86's engine into the 85 fiero? also how long would this take if doing it mainly by myself but with help of a buddy everyonce in a while? I have plenty of free time at the moment as well so can work on it day in and out.

 

[Oreif]

To drop and swap cradles should take about 8 hours. Since they are using the same engine and trans, Just drop the entire real cradle and swap everything.