Swapping V6 for V8 is it possible and practical

[SilverRS96]

Re: Swapping V6 for V8 is it possible and practical

my buddy has this hood on his T/A its freakin huge...needs it cuz it gets so hot under there

[DAS BOOT]

Re: Swapping V6 for V8 is it possible and practical

If you're going to farm the work out, you'd be far better off to simply sell the V6 and get a V8. It would cost substantially less, especially when you consider things like the V8 suspension pieces.

you mean a set of stock springs and sways for like $50-100 used?

[V6Bob]

Re: Swapping V6 for V8 is it possible and practical

you mean a set of stock springs and sways for like $50-100 used?

Shocks? And it would be pretty silly to spend thousands and not upgrade the Panhard and lcas. Labor, too, remember he's farming this out. All told you're looking at $500 minimum, closer to $1000 to do it right (Bilsteins, etc.).

I stand by what I said. If you're going to farm the work out, the cheapest way to go is to sell the V6 and buy a V8. Hands down.

[Shodown]

Re: Swapping V6 for V8 is it possible and practical

Shocks/struts are the same in the v6 and v8. Sway bars and springs are the only difference.

[loser]

Re: Swapping V6 for V8 is it possible and practical

Shocks/struts are the same in the v6 and v8. Sway bars and springs are the only difference.

only the FRONT springs i belive, slightly stiffer spring rate. and of course the sway bars are bigger.

[Shodown]

Re: Swapping V6 for V8 is it possible and practical

only the FRONT springs i belive, slightly stiffer spring rate. and of course the sway bars are bigger.

You are correct, I meant only the front :) Good catch :tup:

[V6Bob]

Re: Swapping V6 for V8 is it possible and practical

Shocks/struts are the same in the v6 and v8. Sway bars and springs are the only difference.

Shocks are the same outside, but the damping is different inside. At least on the front, probably on the rear.

Bottom line doesn't change.