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    Calling all who have done a V8 swap: Parts I'll need

    I'm doing my homework before I get started buying everything for this summer's swap.

    Here's an engine I'm looking at from FParts salvage:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33615

    I might not buy that one, but I am going to buy a same year engine w/ auto.

    That engine includes all belt-driven accessories, starter, exhaust manifolds (which will be replaced with headers anyway), all sensors, maf sensor/plumbing, and the claim is that it's "complete from fuel injection to oil pan!"

    So, for other parts I'm looking at:

    engine cradle/mounts
    LS1 Radiator
    Steering rack
    Fuel lines
    Fuel pump
    Heater hoses
    Radiator hoses
    A/C hoses
    150 MPH gauge cluster
    Underhood Harness (WTF is this?)
    Dash Harness (See: Underhood Harness)
    Transmission Crossmember

    Do I need to get a throttle cable? A new pedal assembly (I already have an auto tranny)? I already have a rear-end out of a '96 WS6, so I'm fine there. I also have a 1 piece steel driveshaft, so I won't need one of those either.

    Am I missing any parts?

    Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post [img]smile.gif[/img] .
    Tom<br />Too many mods for this sig.<br /><a href=\"http://www.l337server.com/Tom/cars.html\" target=\"_blank\">My car\'s site</a><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.FullThrottleV6.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.FullThrottleV6.com</a>
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  • #2
    X^2

    considering the same myself... [img]smile.gif[/img]

    As for what I know...

    your rear and driveshaft will be fine...

    -not sure about pedals but good question I haven't thought about it [img]smile.gif[/img]
    -Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>

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    • #3
      P.S. to all who say sell it and buy a v8...

      I am sure Rancid's car is hard to find...


      and mine though less hard to find, I am digging as well and just looking into a cost analysis of it [img]smile.gif[/img]
      -Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>

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      • #4
        unless your calling an engine cradle a K-member, you'll need one of those, computor,front shocks and springs thats all ican think of that you already havent said.

        be prepared for LOTS of work good luck with your project
        1994 white Firebird M5<br />Flowmasters, CAI, 3.73s, LSD, coated pacesetters, eibach pro-kit, bilsteins, hurst shifter, JVC stereo, 18\" C5 vette wheels, Kuhmo Ecsta ASX rubber<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/744299\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/744299</a> <br /><br />Coming Soon: Turbo!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by '94firebirdv6:
          unless your calling an engine cradle a K-member, you'll need one of those, computor,front shocks and springs thats all ican think of that you already havent said.

          be prepared for LOTS of work good luck with your project
          I believe the cradle = K-member, that engine comes with the comp/wiring harness..

          I installed Hotchkis springs and bilstein HDs... will I need new shocks/springs up front?
          Tom<br />Too many mods for this sig.<br /><a href=\"http://www.l337server.com/Tom/cars.html\" target=\"_blank\">My car\'s site</a><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.FullThrottleV6.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.FullThrottleV6.com</a>

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          • #6
            Originally posted by shenanigans:
            P.S. to all who say sell it and buy a v8...

            I am sure Rancid's car is hard to find...


            and mine though less hard to find, I am digging as well and just looking into a cost analysis of it [img]smile.gif[/img]
            Yeah, I hear ya there. That's why I've considered the swap. It's not easy to find another Hugger Orange Camaro around, and then one with a V8 too. People don't like to sell them for some reason.
            ~Chris<br />1999 Hugger Orange Camaro<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836</a> <br /><br />†…faith…hope

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            • #7
              Originally posted by RancidCamaro:
              That engine includes all belt-driven accessories, starter, exhaust manifolds (which will be replaced with headers anyway), all sensors, maf sensor/plumbing, and the claim is that it's "complete from fuel injection to oil pan!"

              So, for other parts I'm looking at:

              engine cradle/mounts
              LS1 Radiator
              Steering rack
              Fuel lines
              Fuel pump
              Heater hoses
              Radiator hoses
              A/C hoses
              150 MPH gauge cluster
              Underhood Harness (WTF is this?)
              Dash Harness (See: Underhood Harness)
              Transmission Crossmember

              Do I need to get a throttle cable? A new pedal assembly (I already have an auto tranny)? I already have a rear-end out of a '96 WS6, so I'm fine there. I also have a 1 piece steel driveshaft, so I won't need one of those either.

              Am I missing any parts?

              Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post [img]smile.gif[/img] .
              The underhood harness and dash harness is just the wiring harnesses. You'll need the LS1 harness for the motor/computer, and you'll need the dash harness, but I hear that you can do some splicing and stuff to get the LS1 harness to work with your dash harness.
              ~Chris<br />1999 Hugger Orange Camaro<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836</a> <br /><br />†…faith…hope

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              • #8
                http://www.tacreationsusa.com/3_4_3_8_v6_to_ls1.htm
                Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

                "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

                1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

                Raven

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by FirebirdGT:
                  http://www.tacreationsusa.com/3_4_3_8_v6_to_ls1.htm
                  Absolutely awesome, I've been through that site many times and never even noticed that link.

                  I knew my Prescott brother would come through! [img]smile.gif[/img]
                  Tom<br />Too many mods for this sig.<br /><a href=\"http://www.l337server.com/Tom/cars.html\" target=\"_blank\">My car\'s site</a><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.FullThrottleV6.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.FullThrottleV6.com</a>

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