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Apr 16, 2018 | 11:14 AM

Jerrodbluebird

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6.0 swap

hey I’m new here just bought a 90 model firebird formula that I’m putting a 2004 Vortec 6.0 in. My main question is transmission. What transmission do I need? I’ve found some 4l60e out of 2wd 5.3 trucks. Will this transmission work and what all will be needed to make it fit in my bird. Thanks in advance

Apr 16, 2018 | 06:27 PM

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Re: 6.0 swap

F body extension housing w torque arm provisions.

Apr 16, 2018 | 08:28 PM

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Re: 6.0 swap

Or just buy a crossmember mounted torque arm.

Apr 16, 2018 | 09:10 PM

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Re: 6.0 swap

What’s the cross member mounted torque arm how does it work? Will I be able to use non f body transmission without changing tail then?

Apr 16, 2018 | 10:20 PM

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Re: 6.0 swap

And will these motor mounts work with the factory motor mounts on my 6.0?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/icb-551628

Apr 17, 2018 | 02:16 PM

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Re: 6.0 swap

Or do y’all know if there’s anyway to use the factory truck engine side mounts or am I going to have to buy ones for a 4th Gen Camaro

Apr 17, 2018 | 02:42 PM

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Re: 6.0 swap

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And will these motor mounts work with the factory motor mounts on my 6.0?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/icb-551628

Yes, those should work fine but not sure on the truck mounts. Your best bet is to use 4th gen mounts or any other 4th gen aftermarket mount.

The cross members the others are mentioning are sold by a lot of different vendors to accommodate various transmissions (Holley, Spohn, UMI, BMR, etc). They relocate the mounting location from the transmission tail housing (OEM style on 3rd and 4th gen cars) to a mount directly on the cross member.

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