is it possible to swap?
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RE: is it possible to swap?
I would say this
A: yes, as long as it would physically fit, then any engine can be made to work in a car. it just requires time and lots of money.
B: Why would you want to do that? Didn't that motor make under 150HP and just as bad torque numbers?
If the question is, hey, my sixer is having issues, it needs to be rebuilt blah blah, then please ask that.
If it's.....hey, i want a V8 ( no pun intended), then sell the sixer and buy a different car
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RE: is it possible to swap?
lol...listen to the new guy trying to regulate.
to the OP...i'd say yes its possible...but definitely not worth it. along with changing the engine, you would have to change the tranny as well, new wiring harness, computer, etc...it would end up costing you a lot more in the end. if you want a v8 in your car, i'd look into a small block 350 and drop it in. yes you will have to change just as much stuff, but they are cheaper parts and probably an easier fit.
to the OP...i'd say yes its possible...but definitely not worth it. along with changing the engine, you would have to change the tranny as well, new wiring harness, computer, etc...it would end up costing you a lot more in the end. if you want a v8 in your car, i'd look into a small block 350 and drop it in. yes you will have to change just as much stuff, but they are cheaper parts and probably an easier fit.
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RE: is it possible to swap?
ORIGINAL: whammer3024
lol...listen to the new guy trying to regulate.
to the OP...i'd say yes its possible...but definitely not worth it. along with changing the engine, you would have to change the tranny as well, new wiring harness, computer, etc...it would end up costing you a lot more in the end. if you want a v8 in your car, i'd look into a small block 350 and drop it in. yes you will have to change just as much stuff, but they are cheaper parts and probably an easier fit.
lol...listen to the new guy trying to regulate.
to the OP...i'd say yes its possible...but definitely not worth it. along with changing the engine, you would have to change the tranny as well, new wiring harness, computer, etc...it would end up costing you a lot more in the end. if you want a v8 in your car, i'd look into a small block 350 and drop it in. yes you will have to change just as much stuff, but they are cheaper parts and probably an easier fit.
Hey, you have to use humor in your life or you'll go ballistic. I guess i was not as eloquent as Y2K, he cut right to the chase
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Potato
RE: is it possible to swap?
TIG is layin down da LAW!
no, that was a great response. the v6-v8 swap is usually best attempted if you have the v6 car and a mostly complete v8 donor car. ie, buy a peice of crap or wrecked z and go from there. we get so many 16 year olds asking this question on here that we typically just default to "dont do it".
no, that was a great response. the v6-v8 swap is usually best attempted if you have the v6 car and a mostly complete v8 donor car. ie, buy a peice of crap or wrecked z and go from there. we get so many 16 year olds asking this question on here that we typically just default to "dont do it".
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RE: is it possible to swap?
ORIGINAL: torque_is_good
yep, new to this forum, new to chevy, not new to cars (damn I'm old).
Hey, you have to use humor in your life or you'll go ballistic. I guess i was not as eloquent as Y2K, he cut right to the chase
ORIGINAL: whammer3024
lol...listen to the new guy trying to regulate.
to the OP...i'd say yes its possible...but definitely not worth it. along with changing the engine, you would have to change the tranny as well, new wiring harness, computer, etc...it would end up costing you a lot more in the end. if you want a v8 in your car, i'd look into a small block 350 and drop it in. yes you will have to change just as much stuff, but they are cheaper parts and probably an easier fit.
lol...listen to the new guy trying to regulate.
to the OP...i'd say yes its possible...but definitely not worth it. along with changing the engine, you would have to change the tranny as well, new wiring harness, computer, etc...it would end up costing you a lot more in the end. if you want a v8 in your car, i'd look into a small block 350 and drop it in. yes you will have to change just as much stuff, but they are cheaper parts and probably an easier fit.
Hey, you have to use humor in your life or you'll go ballistic. I guess i was not as eloquent as Y2K, he cut right to the chase
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,614
From: under the hood
RE: is it possible to swap?
ORIGINAL: whammer3024
i put lol...laugh out loud...that's showing humor. it was funny is all i'm saying
ORIGINAL: torque_is_good
yep, new to this forum, new to chevy, not new to cars (damn I'm old).
Hey, you have to use humor in your life or you'll go ballistic. I guess i was not as eloquent as Y2K, he cut right to the chase
ORIGINAL: whammer3024
lol...listen to the new guy trying to regulate.
to the OP...i'd say yes its possible...but definitely not worth it. along with changing the engine, you would have to change the tranny as well, new wiring harness, computer, etc...it would end up costing you a lot more in the end. if you want a v8 in your car, i'd look into a small block 350 and drop it in. yes you will have to change just as much stuff, but they are cheaper parts and probably an easier fit.
lol...listen to the new guy trying to regulate.
to the OP...i'd say yes its possible...but definitely not worth it. along with changing the engine, you would have to change the tranny as well, new wiring harness, computer, etc...it would end up costing you a lot more in the end. if you want a v8 in your car, i'd look into a small block 350 and drop it in. yes you will have to change just as much stuff, but they are cheaper parts and probably an easier fit.
Hey, you have to use humor in your life or you'll go ballistic. I guess i was not as eloquent as Y2K, he cut right to the chase
