v-6 to a v-8

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Mar 1, 2001 | 09:48 PM

diznuff

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From: Hockessin,DE

v-6 to a v-8

I got a 92 camaro RS and under the hood there is a v-6. dont get me wrong i like it and all but im tired of getting wasted by mustangs so ive decided to drop in a v-8. I was told that i could put any engine in there but i would pretty much have to rebuild the whole front end etc. so i was wondering if anyone know whats the biggest engine i can drop in with the greatest of ease

Mar 2, 2001 | 07:56 AM

ede

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From: Jackson County

any SBC will drop right in and fit, your car also was avaialble with a SBC. maybe motor mount location would be differant. if you want to keep the ecm controls will be the biggest problem. converting the harness and prom.

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Mar 2, 2001 | 04:13 PM

TomP

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Car: 1986 Firebird

Engine: 2.8 V6

Transmission: 700R4

New front springs (for a v8 Firebird/Camaro) would be all you'd need for the front end. Guys have driven with the old V6 springs in there, and some say it's fine, some say the ride sucks.

Add a new transmission to the list; the v6 trans is too small to bolt up to the v8.

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