Performance Upgrade
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Performance Upgrade
I just found this board 
and I have found a lot of useful info. The one thing that I was wondering is: what would be the best upgrades to do to my ride? I have a 1996 RS w/3.8 automatic...100% stock. I have found a place called camaro heaven that would sell me a V8 w/ six speed for $1500. Would I be better off installing a V8 or would I have to change everything else under my hood? Any idea's would be greatly appreciated.
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and I have found a lot of useful info. The one thing that I was wondering is: what would be the best upgrades to do to my ride? I have a 1996 RS w/3.8 automatic...100% stock. I have found a place called camaro heaven that would sell me a V8 w/ six speed for $1500. Would I be better off installing a V8 or would I have to change everything else under my hood? Any idea's would be greatly appreciated.[This message has been edited by JB_96RS (edited July 28, 2002).]
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If you have time and money, sure you can swap a V8 into a V6.
However, my suggestion is that if you want a V8 F-body, buy a Z28/TA/Formula.
Good luck!
TS
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However, my suggestion is that if you want a V8 F-body, buy a Z28/TA/Formula.
Good luck!
TS
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Well tradin the car isnt much of an option. Ive never met up with one that looks like it. I guess what Im after is the most bang for the buck.
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they will sell you a v-8 with a 6 speed for 1500, that is a great deal possibly, what type of engine is it , 305, 350(lt1 ls1?), and what condititon is it in? rebuild? if so , is it going to burn oil? is the tranny in goiod condition, was it rebuilt?, all questions i would need to know before i would buy anything , but if it is all in good condition and it is not a 305 , i would go for it , that is a great price
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http://camaroheaven.micronpcweb.com/
In order to put a V8 in my RS what would I need besides: mounts, springs, shocks? Has anyone out there done this or know someone who has??
In order to put a V8 in my RS what would I need besides: mounts, springs, shocks? Has anyone out there done this or know someone who has??
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$1500?? That is an excellent price...I think I should look into that. What kind of shape is the engine and transmission in? There was a post about a guy who did a LS1 swap, check around the site and it should be there.
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99 Black 3800 II
KN Filter
Flowmaster
3 1/2" Chrome Tips
Home-made Whipser Lid
Replace Cat w/ X-pipe
AC Delco Platinum Plugs
AOL IM: PlatinumSmoke00
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