OK, So Im attempting the V6 - V8 swap....not just an oridinary v8, its a 400hp 435tq 383. I just wanna get this right.

So heres my list -

Engine - getting built
Headers - need
Cat back - need
Starter - need
Alternator - need
alternator bracket - getting from boneyard
Carb - need (holley 770sd)
Oil pan - need
Tranny Cross member- need
TH350 (shift kit) tranny - Got it
Rad - need
SFC's - on order
Torque arm - on order

Ok, so if Im thinking right this is all Im gonna need right?

What are your opinions on power steering? With my 6 right now the power steering belt went and Im not having any problems.... opinions?

Everything else is pretty much straight forward....take that old peice of **** out and put all the new stuff in

Let me know if i forgot anything

 

I just did a swap and you'll need lots of misc. hoses and stuff. I didn't see motor mounts or if you want a working tach you need a v-8 tach . New springs too but some people leave the v-6 ones in. I also needed to buy a few sensors like water temp and oil pressure.
As far as power steering my old v-6 pump looked the same but I went to serp set up so I just used the one that came with the v-8. Just unooked the hose from the old and put them in the new.

 

I was todl the v6 mounts will work just need to move them up??

and a v8 tach thanks for reminding me

I hope thats all, guess I can always just goto the junkyard and get the misc crap I may need

 

im almost done with this swap. im not sure what else in suspension. mine hasnt really dropped at all and it still has v6 springs, and i still have to drive it. but make friends with ACE because i have to get so many nuts and bolts. the swap isnt hard its just a little tedious. yes tedious....

 

I don't have the old ones to measure or look at but I am pretty sure they were different. Also new rubber ones only cost 11 bucks at napa or you might want to get polyurthane.