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V6 to V8 Swap

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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Car: 1984 Firebird
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V6 to V8 Swap

On the 1984 2.8v6 carb'd Firebird, do I have to swap the transmission too when I do the v8 conversion? I read the thread on the V6 to V8 swap, but I wasn't clear on it.

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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Car: 1991 Firebird
Engine: 3.1L +bolt ons
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Moser forged, 3.73, SLP posi
Re: V6 to V8 Swap

Yes. V6 bolts on differently & is weaker.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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Re: V6 to V8 Swap

yahh youll need somethin like a 700R4
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