can i put a 318 engine in my factory car?
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From: Niagara falls ontario canada
Car: 1986 pontiac firebird
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: stock
can i put a 318 engine in my factory car?
i would like to know if its possible to put a 318 engine in my stock 1986 2.8L V6 firebird..but i dont know if it will fit or not and if so will i need a new transmission as well? i dont know much about cars so i thought i would try here it looked very helpful
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
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From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: can i put a 318 engine in my factory car?
A Mopar in your Chevy?
Why? You have access to a free one?
I suppose if the oil pan pick-up is towards the rear & the accessories aren't mounted so low, that they would hit the subframe, anything is possible, with enough custom fab work, like the motor mounts.
Why? You have access to a free one?I suppose if the oil pan pick-up is towards the rear & the accessories aren't mounted so low, that they would hit the subframe, anything is possible, with enough custom fab work, like the motor mounts.
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From: Niagara falls ontario canada
Car: 1986 pontiac firebird
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: stock
Re: can i put a 318 engine in my factory car?
well what would be a good idea to look for? i want more power lol but nothinng more then a 5L cuz gas sucks right now haha
im only 17 and just got an interest in cars so i dont know much
im only 17 and just got an interest in cars so i dont know much
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Look for a 305. Plentiful, cheap. You will need to read the "V6 to V8" sticky in the top section of this forum first. It's not a matter of unbolting the V6 and bolting in a V8, although what you need will bolt in.
I've got a 305 sitting in my garage if you're interested. Come by and pick it up. If you want the carb, I'll need a few bucks, but otherwise, it's there for the taking.
I've got a 305 sitting in my garage if you're interested. Come by and pick it up. If you want the carb, I'll need a few bucks, but otherwise, it's there for the taking.
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From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: can i put a 318 engine in my factory car?
I see $100 305s all the time... Or "Free...Just haul it out of my garage."
Saw a 305/700R4 on my local craigslist, free for the taking...Or look at the regional For Sale boards here on TGO. I remember seeing a complete TPI system & harness, not to long ago.
Where are you located? If you fill out your profile, it'l show us what town/state you are in, and I bet we can point you towards one.
Saw a 305/700R4 on my local craigslist, free for the taking...Or look at the regional For Sale boards here on TGO. I remember seeing a complete TPI system & harness, not to long ago.
Where are you located? If you fill out your profile, it'l show us what town/state you are in, and I bet we can point you towards one.
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Car: '98 Mustang GT
Engine: '03 4.6L
Transmission: T45
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Re: can i put a 318 engine in my factory car?
The mighty mopar! LOL I have a 350 w/ 4 bolt mains that you could build up nicely.
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From: Niagara falls ontario canada
Car: 1986 pontiac firebird
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: stock
Re: can i put a 318 engine in my factory car?
alright i have my location info on here now if anyone could help me out i really appreceate it =)
everyone has been very helpful so far thank you
everyone has been very helpful so far thank you
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