im thinkin bout doin the swap from the v6 to the v8. what exactly am i gunna need to do this, and about how much is a v8 from the yard gunna run me?

 

Hey where are you located? I'm about to start the same thing with my 92 bird.

 

modesto california, central valley

 

basically the radiator to the tranny. best thing todo is a search on the subject, then ask any specific questions you have

 

heres the list ive come up with

upper/lower motor mounts from v8
v8 radiator
and possibly a tranny unless i find a motor with one

my question is wut to do bout all the wiring any diagrams i can find sumwhere or will this be esier than i think?

 

Being in California, I'll assume you have emissions testing at least, and probably inspection. That being the case, listen carefully.

You need a factory V8 donor car that's your year model or newer. Take everything out of it that's different with regard to the engine, and put it in your car. That includes that little iddy biddy list you started, and a whole bunch more. Add the tranny and wiring harness, by the way (the harness can be removed from the engine/chassis in one piece and re-installed - including the sensors that are attached to it).

Change the front springs. If your car is earlier than '89 or '90 or so, the radiator. And the tach.

Hoses, throttle cables, belts, AC ...