Need Info on V8 swap

[Chuki_breath]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver_28

Atleast spell Camaro right It's about 40 years old dude, should have heard about it somewhere.

The camaro is in worse condition than my 240, was 2 grand less than it! and I'll forget the mixed gender comment. Finally, I'm gonna be modest, I've only learned on how to work on cars in 2 MONTHS, because the camaro was such a challenge, but If I hadn't bought it I wouldn't have ever figured it out the hard way. And I learned that I love working on cars!

Does anyone agree with him? That's not exactly positive.

sorry cAmaro's are unappealing to me. Thus explains the spelling.

[Mojo_stevo]

QuickSilver... do you have to visually smog the car? The 305 is a 2 bolt main right? That's kind of a crappy motor, but I guess your options are kinda limited. I was gonna say that if you can get it clean enough to pass a sniffer I would suggest going with a 4bm 327 or 302 (if you can find one) or a 4bm 350 (dime a dozed) and slap the EFI mani back on it. They have conversion kits if the bolts don't line up. It's just that after so many upgrades, that 305 pick-up motor is gonna give you trouble. And go with a World Class T5 tranny. Those 80's auto's are crap, and the late 80's Camaro T5's are kinda nice.

[Dyno247365]

I'd rather buy an LS1, which I can afford but another cost might take priority; "only time will tell". I'm looking to fit a 6 speed transmission though. Most GM cars use the T56 and it's easy to find.

I measured the differences between the engine bays of the 240sx and the camaro. 4 inch(2 on each side) difference in width and 1 1/2 difference for length, that was a no brainer because i already know a v8 will fit. What I'm concerned about are the room for headers, air intake, etc.I have a few more questions

If it was an LS1, what kind of exhaust setup should I use? Should I modify a better ram air setup like the one in the camaro? Enjoy picking this apart, Happy Halloween!!!!

[orestes]

<-------votes To Create A V8 Subforum And Move This Crap Out Of Here

[Dyno247365]

SR20's got the right idea, Back in the 80's, there weren't many 6 speed transmissions..not sure if there were any, so the 305 with 200hp and 300tq took the t5 tranny. The thing here is the corvette never had the 305 link , yes it was basically a truck engine with more driveability.(Sound familiar?KA) The corvette came with a 5.7 liter 350 tpi, which the top model camaro inherited with, guess what? the automatic 700R4. There were aftermarket 5 speeds like the "Doug Nash 5spd" sold by Mecham Performance.

2 fun facts, 1 is pro FR and the other is pro Nissan, don't say I never gave ya nothin.
1-If you're a proud american, be proud that we have some of the best FR supercars, Corvette and the Viper. Other countries include Germany's MclarenSLR and Great Britain's AstonMartin Vantage.

2-The RPS13 weighs 600 lbs lighter than the camaro, and 400 lbs lighter than the Corvette! May the 240sx live forever!..until rust sets in

[Dyno247365]

Originally Posted by orestes

<-------votes To Create A V8 Subforum And Move This Crap Out Of Here

It's not like there's a movement out there to do a v8 swap, this is a project. I'd change the name of the thread to 'Ongoing Crap about V8 Swap' though, i don't mind that

[Hit_N_Run-player]

im gonna ask again, if you hate on everyone here so much, and hate on japanese cars, then why do you hang out here?

[dafizzman1]

Trash the ricer. Get a REAL CAR!!!!



just kidding. as long as a car is fast and looks good, it is alright in my book.

[Hit_N_Run-player]

it should be more like... if you got the car from hard work and your happy with it, its all right in my book.

[dafizzman1]

true!

[Mojo_stevo]

Originally Posted by SR20DETpower

man do you even know what your talking about?

..........put if your blowing up 700r4's left and right you would be going through T-5's faster.

Yes I do know what I 700r is. It's a blender. No seriosly, Yes, my cuz and I built one for his 70' malibu. I didn't see the TPI part. But yes the non tpi 305 is a pos. Also as far as the T5 goes, I thought he was going to stick with a stock style tranny like a th350. I like the t56 idea better. My 68 camaro has a 2 speed powerglide, I hate it I want a t56. If I keep my Nova I am going to put a T5 or a M21 in it just because I am not expecting anymore that 400 hp out of it. Like I said I usually stick to car 72 and older. No wires or emissions to deal with.

[Hit_N_Run-player]

Im not a real big muscle fan, but ive seen some badass supras running TH400's before, and i dont think it was just a coincidence they were running TH400's of all kinds. Is this a badass tranny or what?

[Mojo_stevo]

I heard about those nashes. A year ago when I was looking to replace my 3spd with a 5, I was looking for a used t-5 and somebody suggested a nash. I was trying to find out if the spline would fit my 250. Now that I have the 68 camaro, im not sure if I'll keep the Nova, I'm getting a newer car in a few months cause I need the economy but I'm not gonna hop it up. The late 80's WorldClasses are better than the early 80's one I heard. If you gonna go the distance though you might as well stick with the 6spd. I read that they have a lock-out system. It that true. Can you get them without?

[Mojo_stevo]

Originally Posted by Hit_N_Run-player

Im not a real big muscle fan, but ive seen some badass supras running TH400's before, and i dont think it was just a coincidence they were running TH400's of all kinds. Is this a badass tranny or what?

Theres that white Surpa out of Las Vegas that has a TH400 in it. Those are good trannys as well. Not as strong as the 700, but a shit load better than the th350. The 2 spd Powerglide can be a sneaky fucker too if you build it correct.

[R.W.240]

Boost Logic Runs a TH400 on their drag Supra, I belive... Kean Cracked the Bellhousing and pretzeled the driveshaft after one 8.60 Pass.