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need advice from all of you with V8's

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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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need advice from all of you with V8's

ok i'm really starting to think a lot
about swapping up to an 8

what could i or should i get and
what should i stay away from

i do not want a carb

i really like my auto start
esp. on these cold *** day's
that just will not go away
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Two words: "Donor car".

Find a wrecked or otherwise unusable TPI Firebird in which the engine compartment/drivetrain hasn't been hurt. You need everything that attaches to or feeds/supports the engine, and the tach. Change everything that is different.

More economic alternative: Sell your car and buy a factory V8 car with the engine you want. Unless economics isn't a prime consideration with your car, this is the best route.
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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yea i though about bout that two....
and i am looking around a bit at a few 4th gen's
who know

thanks again
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 12:45 AM
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Carb it.

it will be easier and less expensive in the long run.

BC
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