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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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v6 to v8 swap

im thinkin of buying a 3rd gen camaro with a v6 and eventually swappin in a v-8. its got the 2.8 in it with a 5 speed. what would i have to do to make the drivetrain withstand a 350hp v8 and have the tranny hold up and what else to do in the engine bay?
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 swap

Are you going to go with a carb or fuel injection?
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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Re: v6 to v8 swap

my personal opinion, sell the V6 car and buy 1 with an 8 already, time and money invested to swap isn't really worth it, considering V8 cars have better suspension and trans you'll need, most have posi etc.
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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:iagree:
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