what would i have to change on the car for a v8 swap? im lookin at an 84 bird with a t5, and it useto have a v6. what do u have to change suspension wise and rear ehd, drive shaft, etc. anyone know?

 

a bunch, dont forget about the transmission. you talking a carbed v8?

 

yea

 

that's easier, but you'll still need springs, transmission, exhaust, motor mounts, maybe a radiator.

read end and drive shaft stay the same unless you want a different gear ratio

 

ok

 

Get these chassis brackets, early v6 cars didn't have these (maybe z28 only at the time?) & make a wonder bar. This connects the swaybar mounts together. This helps prevent the frame from cracking at the steering gearbox area. The holes for the chassis bracket should already be there, they were on my 84 v6 camaro.

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...swap-read.html

read that...should give you all the answers you need

 

Fuel lines on from drivers side to pass side and removing in tank fuel pump for injection to a lower pressure carb pump

 

k thanks, yea im gonna be getting a solid 1984 berlinetta. digital dash setup, digital everything, power everything, factory black leather seats and door panels solid floors. Interior is absoloutely MINT needs new passenger door, and im gonna get a new hood. planning on putting in a rebuilt 305 that was the original engine that was in my 89 rs. high rise intake, etc.

 

Mind making a build thread? I'd love to see this.

 

yes when i get it i will

 

went to check out the car today. the floors are so rust free its impossible. for the car to be sitting on dirt for 17 years, i was just amazed. there is not a spec of rust on the undercarriage. the interior is mint. the car has under 70,000 miles, and it is fully optioned. privacy shade, rear cargo cover and lock, overhead console, full digital dash and stereo, power windows, power mirrors, carpeted black plastics, leather and velour seats, and upgraded interior lighting. all factory car, never touched. hard top, complete turbine rims, straight body, all i have to replace are the doors because the water pooled in the bottom of them due to bad seals. im going to pick the car up next week so thats when i will start the build thread. ill post the link to it here when i start it.

 

Awesome! How much did you steal that for? :P

 

my atv.

 

going to pick the car up tomorrow morning. ill begin my build thread here: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...aro-build.html
if any of you are interested. it may not be the fastest build, but it will get along with as many pics as i can take