ok so im swapping my v6 for a v8 350 /w 350 turbo trans. i make 700 dollars every 2 weeks. And my girl says shell lend me 400 every paycheak till im done. should i upgrade engine before putting it in the car ?? Where should i start. Parts Part numbers. From where to where. Thanks guys

 

Will she give me money too? What kind of 350 is it? Crate or rebuilt. If it's a crate and has a warranty be careful not to void the warranty. Is this car your daily driver?, if so you might not want too much power considering you won't have OD. What year is your car, because I'm not sure when computers came into play in our cars, but that is something you'll want to identify and handle. If you want to have more power out of the motor, I would suggest doing any head work or cam swaps while the motor is out, it will be a lot easier, not to say you can't do them while the motor is in. If you got the money I would suggest some SLP headers or go with Hooker headers, I would definately recommend the Hooker cat-back I absolutely love mine. You might want to get some suspension mods, because I doubt that the V6 came with adequate suspesion especially if you have T-tops.I'm sure others can give you some more info. as to what you should do.

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GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
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EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
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Lucky SOB

You should consider upgrading the engine now while its out of the car. This makes it a whole lot easyer.
If you have echecks you are limited to smog legal parts that are not much better than stock"IMO". Do you care about fuel economy?
Do you want killer top speed or tire burning power?
Is getting a cowl hood to clear a tall power making manifold an option?
SSC

 

Damn, I'd stretch the swap out over a few years...

 

Heh, Me too. "Uh hey babe, I need some beer/ oh I mean muffler bearings to complete the swap, Thier a couple hundred bucks"
SSC

 

Ya, the way I see it one of two things will happen...

1. You'll end up marrying her and won't have to pay it back

2. After a awhile she'll think you're a dog and split and probably won't ever want to see you again...and hey, nothing was in writing

 

First of all, install sub-frame connectors. This is very important on high-powered third gens. Do not pass GO, do not collect $200, PUT IN SUB-FRAME CONNECTORS!!!

What to do with your engine is up to you, but don't spend yourself into a nasty hole. You'll hate it when the car sits because your payments are so high you can't afford gas

I'd put on and Edelbrock Performer intake, or a Weiand Stealth--the choice is yours.

Have the heads ported and polished.

Choose a suitable camshaft. Contact Comp Cams and explain what you have and the power or streetability you want. They'll have the perfect cam for your needs.

Lastly, 1 5/8 or 1 3/4 inch headers and 3 inch exhaust into a low restriction muffler with dual exits. Shorty style headers are almost the only thing workable with third gens.

And treat that gal right! Not every one of them is like the one you've got

 

Its a rebuild its not gonna be a daily driver. I want Tire ripping power. Got alotta ricers around here and no good american muscle. So im gonna hook em up. Huge intake manifolds thru hood or whatever is cool. Right now at the moment its got a mpfi v6 700r4 tranny in it :S yeah im droppin a 350 chev /w 350 turbo trans as i think i said before but not shure yeah Im gowin carb CARB CARB i hate comp controlled. I just need to know where to start and where to finish. New radiator n stuff of course but yeah thanks.

Kevin