V8 Swap (Page 1/7)
Chief08 JUL 05, 04:38 PM
Hey guys,

I'm thinking of doing a V8 swap, but I have some questions. I know that there are kits available, but are they necessary? There are pretty expensive. Also, any recommendations on which engine to use?

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madbrad01 JUL 05, 05:04 PM
You need to determine what you want, If you just want seat of the pants performance , and a good sound , then do the 4.9 caddy swap. If you want real performance then do the ls4 swap,but good luck with a trans to hold up!
engine man JUL 05, 06:32 PM
the choice of engine will all depend on many things like how much power you want or do you want torque do you want the american pushrod engine or DOHC so you have many things to consider . Me i Like the Audi V8 with supercharger that i did installed longitudinal and other like a 4.9 some like a good old 350 chevy others Ls4 so you have many engine choices just you need to decide what you are looking for.
Chief08 JUL 06, 02:31 AM
I currently have a 2017 Camaro SS, I would to use the same 6.2 L, but I don't know if that has too much HP/torque for the axles etc. If I do the swap, I'll most likely upgrade to the G6 6spd manual

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fieroguru JUL 06, 07:31 AM
What is your budget? You just picked one of the most expensive swaps. You are looking at about 15k with you doing most of the work.
Habanera Hal JUL 06, 11:17 AM
I think fieroguru nailed it. The old adage "speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?" should be the deciding factor. Do you have unlimited funds and time, or are you just looking for a bit more push?

A 3.4 is virtually a drop in, has good torque, is buildable, and easy on the wallet. You can also put a 426 hemi in, but it'll take a bit more work.
Chief08 JUL 06, 04:15 PM
I want a fully modern engine, it doesn't have to be the 6.2 necessarily, I could also do the 5.7L. Those V6s are ok, but I love the sound and torque of the V8. The only V6 I would consider is probably the 3800SC. I have a buget of about $10K.
Dennis LaGrua JUL 06, 04:40 PM
Best source of V8 swap information is V8Archie. While not as active as he once was he has probably done more V8 Fiero swaps than anyone else. One owner here in NJ has one of his LS3 swaps. AFAIK he still makes V8 swap kits and has a website.
V8 Archie

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Patrick JUL 06, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by Chief08:

Those V6s are ok, but I love the sound and torque of the V8. The only V6 I would consider is probably the 3800SC.



Have you listened to a 3800sc?
Chief08 JUL 06, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

Have you listened to a 3800sc?



Yeah, not great, but good power/torque.