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Jerrodbluebird 04-16-2018 11:14 AM

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

sofakingdom 04-16-2018 06:27 PM

Re: 6.0 swap
 
F body extension housing w torque arm provisions.

Tibo 04-16-2018 08:28 PM

Re: 6.0 swap
 
Or just buy a crossmember mounted torque arm.

Jerrodbluebird 04-16-2018 09:10 PM

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?

Jerrodbluebird 04-16-2018 10:20 PM

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

Jerrodbluebird 04-17-2018 02:16 PM

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

ShiftyCapone 04-17-2018 02:42 PM

Re: 6.0 swap
 

Originally Posted by Jerrodbluebird (Post 6215455)
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.

Jerrodbluebird 04-17-2018 03:55 PM

Re: 6.0 swap
 
Would you happen to have a link to one I can’t seem to find it when I search for that.

ShiftyCapone 04-17-2018 08:04 PM

Re: 6.0 swap
 
Hooker 71222005HKR

Google " UMI Torque Arm Relocation Kits"

Those are just a few

Jerrodbluebird 04-18-2018 05:18 PM

Re: 6.0 swap
 
Ok cool so if I get the umi torque arm relocation a won’t need to buy an f body extend tail shaft. I’ll be able to use a 4l60e out of 5.3 2wd truck


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