engine swap v-6 to v-8
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alright guys i need help on this one. i bought a 02' v-6 rs and now want a bigger engine. do you think i can just swap engines or will it take more like trans also. if so how big do you think i can go with a stock hood. 327/350/383????
RE: engine swap v-6 to v-8
to swap to an LT1 or LS1 you have to change the tranny, wiring, motor and trans mounts, computer driveshaft and rear as far as i know
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not to mention that you have a 6 and an 8 will take up a lot more room. A lt1 to a LS1 will be enough work but a 6 to an 8 is crazy. My camaro has room for it being a second gen but in a 4th. it will be a ton of money.
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it will fit but u have to change all that and the motor mount positions. also it may not be legal in your state to increase the size of your motor. i know in jersey it is illegal to change the amount of cylinders in your car.
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are you serious you cant incress then engine size in nj thats crazy. alright back to topic though i been looking into this for my 95 camaro. and unless you can do this your self its not worth doing and even then its still not most likly depends on who you talk to. you basicly need a donner car and to be crazy. me my self im crazy lol i love working on cars perfect project for me and my camaro. any way you need alot seeing as you have a 3.8 you can keep your radiator and fans but your parts list will look something like this. engine, tranny, new guages, i think fuel lines not sure on ls1 , drive shaft, new springs, engine wiring, pcm k-member you will need ALL accesiorys like ac and stuff so its a big deal and expensive and im probly forgeting some stuff. you might be beter off just doing a possi and a supercharger/turbocharger or selling and buying a z28/ss. if your still really interested in it i can give you some sites with more info
oh and depening on year cross refrence your indash wiring might be a problem not really sure for ls1 but i have a sight that tells you if your still interested
oh and depening on year cross refrence your indash wiring might be a problem not really sure for ls1 but i have a sight that tells you if your still interested
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Also, the room wont matter between a 327, 350. and 383. The 383 is a 350 but bored and stroked. The physical room will be very close. The problem will be all of the connections and computer and all that other jazz
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Hey, I have a 95 RS with a 3.4 and am getting ready to buy an LT-1. for 2500 it comes with Tranny, Harness, Computer and all the accessories. what website do you know of that has the help for this. I am hoping to complete this whole project in a week
Hey, I have a 95 RS with a 3.4 and am getting ready to buy an LT-1. for 2500 it comes with Tranny, Harness, Computer and all the accessories. what website do you know of that has the help for this. I am hoping to complete this whole project in a week
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for this swap i know motor, trans, drive shaft and computer will be needed but i have asked a few poeple around where i live and i cant find any one who knows if the motor mounts in a 99 3.8 will need to be changed for the ls1