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magicmerll · 07-31-2002, 10:34 PM

Well, I wanted to leave this one alone, but I can't.

StangGuy, my friend, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but NONE of the equipment in your car is going to work with this engine. There are a MASSIVE number of things you will have to change to make this work. Here are just a few examples:

Electronic Control Module (computer)
All engine compartment wiring (injectors, sensors, etc.) that will be different for the v-8 engine.
Transmission (your v-6 unit will not work)
Transmission crossmember
Exhaust system
Front suspension components (springs in particular)
Front brake system (if you want to be able to stop)

Not to mention-

Driveshaft
Rear differential
Rear axles

Every one of these things are different in a V-8 model car.

07-31-2002, 10:34 PM	#3
magicmerll Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 19	Well, I wanted to leave this one alone, but I can't. StangGuy, my friend, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but NONE of the equipment in your car is going to work with this engine. There are a MASSIVE number of things you will have to change to make this work. Here are just a few examples: Electronic Control Module (computer) All engine compartment wiring (injectors, sensors, etc.) that will be different for the v-8 engine. Transmission (your v-6 unit will not work) Transmission crossmember Exhaust system Front suspension components (springs in particular) Front brake system (if you want to be able to stop) Not to mention- Driveshaft Rear differential Rear axles Every one of these things are different in a V-8 model car. __________________ Ever notice the people that know the best way to raise kids are the people that don't have any?