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    What all V8 engines will fit in our v6 bodies? My friend works at a shop (his uncles place) and they'll completely put a v8 in of my choice. I don't have to pay labor, all I have to pay them is "a few bucks just for shop use". But of course they won't focus on my car, they'll do it in their spare time since I don't really have to pay to have it put in. I need to know what all will fit in our cars so I can start looking into the swap. Thanks

    [ July 13, 2005, 04:25 PM: Message edited by: kirk98 ]
    1998 Pontiac Firebird<br />5-speed<br />Navy Blue<br />Only additions so far: Flowmaster Dual Exhaust 80 Series, K&N air filter<br /><br />1989 Ford F150<br />Alpine Green and Tan<br />300/4.9 Inline 6, automatic<br />completely stock- daily beater

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    LS1 is your best bet.

    Lots of engines will "fit", but that is the eaisest for the most power.

    Grand National engine will fit, LT1 will fit......

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    • #3
      anything can fit if you really want it too. and you have a welder.and lots of money. but yep everything Nachius said is what you should go by.he seems very smart
      1998 bright red camaro ,M5 ,Y87 ,stock<br /><br />Originally posted by Rune:<br />If it smells like a turd and looks like a turd, chances are its probably not a candy bar.

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      • #4
        A 98 f-body LS1 will be the easiest (fastest and cheapest) swap.

        A 99+ will be more complicated.
        \'98 A4 Camaro v6-&gt;v8 conversion, and STS kit next<br />v6: 13.6 Powerdyne, 13.2 150 shot, 13.8 120 shot, 14.3 85 shot, 15.7 stock<br />v8(na): 12.18@113, 392rwhp<br />Moderator on <a href=\"http://www.mtfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.mtfba.org</a> and <a href=\"http://www.frrax.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.frrax.com</a> (Road Race & Autocross)<br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/johnduncan10\" target=\"_blank\">Car pics</a>, <a href=\"http://www.trscca.com\" target=\"_blank\">TN Region SCCA</a>

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        • #5
          Any GM v8 engine will fit in your engine bay. Everything from an old 283 to an LS1 to a big block.

          What do you want from the car, and how much are you willing to spend on the motor?

          - Justin
          <a href=\"http://www.njfboa.org\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey F-Body Owners Association</a><br />1987 Camaro LT - 400sbc, Aluminum L98\'s w/valve job, Comp XE 274, Q-Junk 750, 3.23 posi, 4.10\'s soon.<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.njfboa.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=11\" target=\"_blank\">East Coast F-Body Nationals - August 14, 2005</a>

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          • #6
            I want a car I can have fun with. (Not that I don't have fun with it now) It'll be my daily driver too, but once in a while I want to take it to the track. I guess what I was getting at with this post was whats the easiest swap to do.
            1998 Pontiac Firebird<br />5-speed<br />Navy Blue<br />Only additions so far: Flowmaster Dual Exhaust 80 Series, K&N air filter<br /><br />1989 Ford F150<br />Alpine Green and Tan<br />300/4.9 Inline 6, automatic<br />completely stock- daily beater

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            • #7
              Even with free labor it is easier to just buy a Z or TA.
              Previous F-bodies<br />1.1980Z A3<br />2.1991Z A4 5.0<br />3.1994 coupe M5<br />4.1993 TA A4<br />5.1998 coupe A4<br />Currently restoring a 1980Z<br />and looking to pick up a 1998-2002 M5

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