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V6 to V8 comversion

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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 11:34 PM
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From: Avondale, AZ, used to be seattle, washington
Car: 1978 Chevrolet C10
Engine: 350
Transmission: Turbo 350
V6 to V8 comversion

ok im getting a v6 car soon and i want to take out the manual tranny and swap ing a T56 and put in a 355 in the place of the v6,

now i was wondering if someone has done this before could you make up a listing of stuff i will need to complete this swap and the things i will have to change on the car to make it work.

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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 06:37 AM
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Car: 1991 Corvette Coupe
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4/4L60 same trans different name
do yourself a HUGE favor and buy a V8 car to start with

much easier, and a lot less $$ in the end
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 04:01 PM
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From: Avondale, AZ, used to be seattle, washington
Car: 1978 Chevrolet C10
Engine: 350
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thats what im looking for, but i will settle for a V6 if i absolutly have to.
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