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wut is needed for 2.8L to 5.7:?

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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 02:08 PM
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wut is needed for 2.8L to 5.7:?

my frind has an 89 RS with a 2.8L, and his uncle has a 5.7L out of a 89 IROC that he is giving him FREE!! but i know we are gonna need a new tranny right? and a new computer? and a new rear end? anything else? and since he has t-tops should he start saving for SFCs? anything else needed that im forgetting?

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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 04:07 PM
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your going to need to re-wire EVERYTHING new computer, probley exhaust, trans should be allright, new mounts, possibly new front springs, inother words not worth the time/money.
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 04:12 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
Engine: 5.7 / 7.4
Transmission: 6sp / TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.55 posi / 3.23
EASIER to sell the v6RS & use the money to buy a v8 model w/trashed engine. This way you allready have the right tranny & the wiring is just waiting for the engine.
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 09:11 PM
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Engine: 355/195AFR/SR/219CAM/1.6
Transmission: TH700R4/Vigilante
Axle/Gears: D44/3.45
You can use the Rearend but the V6 trans will not fit the V8

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Old Dec 3, 2001 | 09:36 PM
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if its all paid for go for it
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