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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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my next project car is a 87 regal 5.0v8 with a auto trans. I am wanting to do a complete 5.3 of 6.0 budget swap. what would be the best way to go with it, carb or efi and if there is anyone that has done this swap would greatly appreciate any input.
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You shoud try the search button. There are probably two dozen g-body swap threads.
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You shoud try the search button. There are probably two dozen g-body swap threads.
Where?
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I just finished my 87 Regal swap, was not bad at all.

Do a lot of reading: this site, and Maliburacing.com, and Gbodyforum.com.

If you want specifics, PM me
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any other sites for info, which motor mounts/ oil pan to use ?
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check out mervs build
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Mounts and pan depend on personal preference. Seems a bunch of people use the adapter plates and a hummer or CTSv pan which clear but hang under the crossmember. I used a f-body pan which requires setting the motor further back and notching the heater box, but does not hang below the crossmember.

Start by checking out John B`s swap http://www.montecarloss.com/ls1montecarloss/index.html
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I used the Hummer Pan..it does hang down about 1.5"...got an armadillo with it the other day..
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check out mervs build
where is that?
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where is that?
Parked in my garage.














I'm just messin..lol.. here is the link..

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-carlo-ss.html
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how about you park it over at mine
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i would do carb if i did it again, easier to setup the fuel system and cheaper
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yea that seems to be the best way for my application. I dont realy want to tie a whole lot of $ up into this one. already done that with my 64 chevelle.
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