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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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V6 to V8 Swap

Im doing a v6 to v8 swap and i am looking for an engine, would this engine be a possibility and is it a good price for it?
http://northernwi.craigslist.org/pts/3148349560.html
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Re: V6 to V8 Swap

Yes that engine would deffinatly be a possiblility, and seems like a very good price. Any sbc will fit.

You will most likely not be able to use the headers on it, so you can sell to help buy thirdgen specific ones.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Re: V6 to V8 Swap

Thanks for the reply, is there a clearance issue with the headers?
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Re: V6 to V8 Swap

Originally Posted by Pensfan11
Thanks for the reply, is there a clearance issue with the headers?
Yes. Unlike ALL other GM RWD cars, our third-gens have tapered subframe rails. They get closer to the transmission as you look rearward. If you want long-tubes, Hedman makes some 1.625" versions that will be good for this engine. But far easier to use legal shorties like the Hooker 2055s.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exha...ion-chart.html
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Re: V6 to V8 Swap

Thanks for the info and very useful link guys!
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