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Old 04-23-2012, 06:35 PM
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What all has to be swapped out when changing from a v6 to v8 on a 92 R/S 3.1L? I know the engine and trany have to changed out. What about the rearend? Can I still the same rearend?
 
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Old 04-26-2012, 12:49 PM
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Anybody?
 
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Old 04-26-2012, 02:26 PM
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Rearend can stay the same. All were ten bolts. Depending on what transmission you go with, you may need a different drive shaft. I would think the front k-member and suspension would need swapped too to handle the extra weight of the V8.
 

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Old 04-27-2012, 04:24 AM
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It depends on what your swapping into it
 
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Old 04-27-2012, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Nartfitch
It depends on what your swapping into it
92 3.1L camaro R/S automatic
 
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Old 04-27-2012, 09:28 AM
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92 3.1L camaro R/S automatic
That's what you're pulling out of it, right? What V8 are putting in? 305, 327, 350, 572 (wishful thinking)??
 
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Old 04-27-2012, 10:33 AM
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what he said^^
 
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Old 04-27-2012, 10:40 AM
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and you shouldnt have to change out the trans
 
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Old 04-27-2012, 10:46 AM
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His V6 trans won't bolt up to a V8, different bellhousing size/pattern.
 
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I'd putting in a 305 or 350.
 


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