Guys i got a wee-tad of a problem. I just got a chevy 400 carborated small-block that is in great condition. My bird has a little V6 TBI that is running good but in about i would say a year it will be time to swap. My question is when im ready to swap what all will i have to do. Thanks

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...swap-read.html

 

i have read that before and my question is will i need to reinforce anything because the engine is bigger than anything that goes in a bird of our gen's

 

subframe connectors are a must.
It depends on the build up.
is it an auto or 5 spd ?

how much HP and torque will the engine produce ?

 

, subframe connectors are a must. Even if you don't put in a larger engine.

Profile says auto, so let's assume he's got TH700R-4. Regardless, doesn't matter, because neither V6 tranny works with a V8 (you can "force" the T5 to "work", but not the bellhousing).

 

its an auto. with stock everything the only modifing im gonna do to it is put headers and true dual exhaust on it

 

The sticky is intended to cover what needs to be done to take out a factory V6 and put in a V8.

What you do to handle power is a completely different topic.

But, you need to get a different transmission. It needs to be built to handle whatever the 400 puts out when you get done with it. Same with the rear end - the factory unit will handle it if you don't go crazy, but will lunch itself with the torque a 400 can be made to put out when coupled with traction. Same with the chassis/suspension, it will be okay for daily driving and mild strip use (assuming you do SFC's), but you start putting down some numbers you're going to want better than stock.

 

check out my sig got me into the low 11's....tourqe arm is a must. Mine twisted the factory arm. made by spohn.