Beloit

I have an 87 Firebird (v6) and I'm thinking about taking out the 2.8 engine and putting in a v8 lt1 engine from a Camaro.. Everyone tells me its going to work out ok but i wanted to get all your opinions. what extra things am i going to have to do in order to make this work out??
Thanks

2000badbird

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alright help this guy out none of the threads for he"s started with questions have gotten him any good anwsers i for one dont know i havent done one of those swaps im sure you would need some v8 mounts and and trans

Formula350

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Springs, LT1 K-Member, I just woke up but thats all that comes to mind right now. Springs because yours are not for the heavier motor setup, get all 4. The 3rd Gen sites sell the LT1 K-Member for what you're doing. Tubular, and pricey :\

If you want near the same power (Unless you already have the LT1) a TPI motor would rock. I miss mine :\

Beloit

Thanks. yeah, i really do need help with this, so thanks a lot for the replys and im sure all have more questions and stuff about the project along the way...

Formula350

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If it uses a 700R4, you shouldn't need a new crossmember, but I don't know what they dropped in the V6 models. I assume a 700 w/ a different bellhousing for the V6 pattern, but I guess it always could be a 200R4. If it isn't a 700R4, you'll need a new crossmember. You'll want the bigger swaybars as well

7901 WS6

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I know a guy that has a K-member from a 97 SS that he needs to sell. PM me if interested. He is in IL just a F.Y.I.

Formula350

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Oh, if you plan to use a 700R4, for ease of use make sure you get a 93 LT1. Otherwise, you'll need a 94 or newer 4L60E for it to work. (Or some tranny simulator box for the ECM)

Tamatt27

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You don't need an LT1 K-Member. The stock 3rd gen one will work fine. I'd recomment a tubular one for weight savings and strength. If you're gonna go with a T56 6-speed, you'll need a different tranny mount. I used the Spohn one. If you're going with the 6-speed, you'll need the 4th gen clutch hydraulics as well. If you check out thirdgen.org there's plenty of information over there about this setup. I did mine about 2 years ago, my memory about the details isn't very good.

Formula350

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Even for a swap into a V6 car you don't need a KMember?

Captainofiron

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engine wiring harness maybe to convert over,

convert to speed density system so you can plumb the intake better, uh, thats all the things that pop into my mind besides what the other replys have said,

but definitely find a conversion wiring harness

oh and welcome to the v-8 world