V8 upgrade

[bluemistonline]

After some helpful replys to my previous post Iv'e decided to upgrade to a V8. But If I currently have a V6 and Idont want to buy a z28 or SS Cus the insurence will go up way to much. So I just want to swap engines. But I need to know what other mods or Changes I nee dto make inorder ot get the V8 to work

James

[Chevyracincamaro]

check out www.hpsalvage.com ...they dont have a complete list but it will get you started. some of the guys on here will agree that one of the best ways to do the swap is to scope out your junkyards and try to find a donor car. get everything off it you need, hell if you can afford it buy the whole damn thing...

[Chevyracincamaro]

i just found the list i started when i was considering the swap...

• obviously the engine, computer, and harness
• all the emissions control equip (EGR, A.I.R.)
• engine mounts
• coolant hoses
• ive heard the radiator is different
• all the heater hoses are different
• you need a new front crossmember
• transmission crossmember and mount
• v8 driveshaft
• you'll want a z28 or ss rear-end, for the disk breaks if u dont have em; atleast the gears and diff
• dash gauge pod

there's also a whole bunch of little things you'll need that you wont think of until you are trying to put the engine in or trying to start it up...

[Joseph1082]

Yo, it's not worth it.... besides all that, you'd have to upgrade the suspension if you really want a replica Z28, the cost of converting is too much, that's Y i jsut sold mine and bought a v8. That is the general consesus around here I believe.

[Chevyracincamaro]

it really depends on what you want to do. i know that it is cost effective and some day when im out of school i plan on doing it, just cause i think it will be fun and challenging. i dont have the financial means to do so i dropped the idea and have moved on to another project to gain power on my 3.4L (yes im dead set on proving to all you eight-heads that sixers can make respectable power). if you want the challenge and are capable of producing the means i'd say go for the swap.

[bluemistonline]

ok, assuming I do decide to sell my v6, how much chould I get for it? Its a 2001, automnatic with 25K miles

[1992RS]

go to autotrader.com and see what there going for.