krackle82

Ive already pulled the v6 out of my 83 Camaro. And I have read https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...swap-read.html Can anyone give me an estimate on the little things (power steering hoses, brackets for p/s and alternator, harness if needed)? Im trying to get a rough total to start estimating a budget. If anyones done a v6 to v8 swap Id like to know what kind of money, and headaches, im getting into. Thanks.

five7kid

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A lot depends upon what you have to put in it.

chevyv8guy

most annoying i found was changing motor mounts lol assuming your car was carb'd you dont have to change the pump in the tank or regulate it..and prices vary depending where your located. Im in canada so my prices for hoses,belts,etc. really anything i can go to my auto parts store and pick up with out ordering online and depending if your beefing up the transmission youll be getting for the v8 as well as suspension and rear end your swap could be anywhere from $1000 (if you have a v8 parts car take most of it from there) or all the way up to $5000+ depeneding what you do

krackle82

Thanks got the input. I'm waiting for a vette to sell, so I should be covered money wise. As of right now it just needs to move under its own power, so suspension and exhaust work can wait for now.

five7kid

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If you're going from V6 to V8, exhaust can't wait.

krackle82

Oh, it doesnt need to be road worthy just yet, I gotta move it from where it is, and would rather drive it onto a trailer than pull it. Also, I live in a small town (emissions is not a problem) and the noise Im sure theyll understand. lol