V6 to V8 Swap

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Jul 19, 2009 | 07:59 PM

SoSoFresh_SS

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Car: 1984 Firebird

Engine: 2.8L V6

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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Jul 19, 2009 | 10:48 PM

jensen73110

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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.

Jul 20, 2009 | 01:59 PM

supersport92

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Car: 1992 RS camaro

Engine: chevy 350

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.73 axle

Re: V6 to V8 Swap

yahh youll need somethin like a 700R4

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