inline 6 to v8 swap

[beanplant]

What is the basic idea for this. I may of founda car I might buy, and it has an inline 6, I'll probably be replacing with a carbed 302. What all would I have to change? I figured I'd have to get a new tranny anyway (it has a 3 spd). What all is involved in swapping it out? Crossmembers? Motor mounts? welding? cutting.... about a estimated price for all of this? anything.... Thanks for the help!

-Shaun

 

[GaPonyFarm]

Do a search on engine swap... there are many threads on the subject.

 

[brtnstrns]

watch out they're gonna tear you apart on this one.....i've had to live through it many times

 

[TheWolf]

yea, this has been beat to death lately. Searching is good. Btw, what year is it?

 

[John Z]

Beanplant has 418 posts and is asking this question? Does the post count go across different discussion groups?
btw Here is a web page about the swap http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/3573/Special/6to8.htm
Note the details vary between different years.

 

[beanplant]

Hey, thanks for the site man. Sorry about the question bein beat to death. As for the posts, I was on the 94-95 forums for a lil over a year when I had my 95 GT last year. Now I'm looking for a classic car to keep. Thanks guys.

-Shaun