Everyone says a v6 to v8 conversion is ***-awful and not worth it, but I've gotta get rid of this v6. I'm only 15 and my knowledge is kinda limited but I just bought a bare 350 block Im startin to rebuild, and I will get this done, and prove it's not that bad. Or maybe, Ill choke on my words and have a 3 year project on my hands. Any last tips or warnings? You guys rock, I love this board, Cyall later

 

Its not so bad if you are prepared. Just set a goal, and research ,research ,research.....Dont be afraid to ask for help...and good luck with your build up..

 

Thanks for the support man, did you do the swap on your car?

 

Yup did it myself with the help of a friend, and ALOT of help from people on this board..:hail:
If there is anything I can help you with let me know and I'll do what I can...Keep in mind though, I'm just a lowley carpenter that likes fast cars...
Have a great day and keep us posted on your progress

 

The easiest way to do this is with a factory V8 donor car similar in year to yours (especially if you have to do an emissions-legal swap), even if you don't use the engine from the donor car. There are a lot of parts that are needed, and getting them piece-meal from the junk yard will be more expensive and time consuming than just getting a wrecked or rusted out V8 donor. Plus, you'll be able to see what it is supposed to look like before you tear into it.

I assume you've looked over past posts to see what the parts change list looks like. If not, do so.

I had mine done before I found this board. Had I found this board first, I probably would have done what my neighbor did (as I had the V8/tranny suspended in the air, ready to stab) - skip the V6 car and buy a running 350 TPI car for $950 (needed paint).