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Old 12-27-2004, 06:38 PM
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i was wondering if anyone know what needs to be changed to put a 400 sb in a 93 - 97 v6 camaro, or would it be easier/cost less to put it in a z28. im trying to get ideas for a project. im going to get the motor soon and have it built before i start on a car. let me know what you think.
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I don't see how it would make a difference.. How are you gonna bolt the motor up? Aftermarket k-member, motor plate, or what? And I'm guessing you will be using a T-350 or 400 or a Glide right? There should not be a difference in a v6 or a v8 car since you will be doing away with all of the computer & wiring stuff. Just bolt it up and go man!
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most likely use a motor plate, but anyone have any recomendations? and a 350 for the tranny

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how much power you plan on making will likely be the deciding factor in wether you go with motor plates or something like a BMR k-member designed to make sbc/bbc motors bolt right in. so, how much power do you think you'll ever make with it?

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im looking for mid to low 10s on the bottle..i was thinking about putting a 400 or 406 but now i might just go with a 383 or 388...i know i need to decied soon
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All you need are mounts for a V8 to bolt up to the crossmember. It's really nothing special that hasn't been done thousands of times. Hell, you can even go with a 632 big block and just use V8 mounts. Hooker and other companies make headers for these swaps. For a tranny, you can go with just about anything under the clear blue sky. I would worry more about what is going to happen to your differential when you juice that torque monster....
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would the stock mounts on the lt1 k member work?
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No, you either have to motor plate it in or use a BMR 4th gen K member made for a SBC
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i wouldn't chance using anything less than front and mid plates if you go with a 632 lol. 10's, not a problem. 8's = plates. (imo) not worth taking a chance.

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