Atmouth

So idk if anyone has done this yet. I’m sure it has. So I was wondering if anyone can tell me bare minimum parts I need to install and get this running? I plan on upgrading front and rear end as well as putting a roll cage in. Anyways I would like to get it on the road with the least amount of money possible until I can do the rest over time. I think it needs new oil pan and motor and tranny mount and brackets plus fuel pump as it’s an 82 as well as drive shaft. The new engine and tranny have all the dressings and wire harness on it so would I need new wire harness for inside car? The trans am is all tidy stripped just need to drop it in. Any help would be appreciated. I don’t work as I’m disabled vet so I gotta find a way to combat boardroom! Thanks guys and gals!

dixiebandit69

There is at least one other guy on here who has done a Gen V swap; I remember he said that it uses the same swap mounts as Gen 3/4 engines but the actual block mounting surfaces are slightly wider, and make the engine sit higher in the car.

With that said, I don't think this would be too much more difficult than a Gen 3/4 swap.
I'm not so sure about header choices (if you're planning to run them.)

ShiftyCapone

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You'll also need to change the tailhousing on the transmission. It won't line up to stock location nor will you be able to mount your torque arm to it (unless you run a relocation cross member). Do a quick search, as mentioned above it has been done and there are a few minor differences than a traditional LS swap. Keep the engine harness but be prepared to integrate it into your car.

Atmouth

That’s great info. I don’t realize I needed to change the tailhousing and all that. I was wondering why I couldn’t find a swap kit with motor mounts and tranny crossmember! I figured they just haven’t made one for sale yet. Also didn’t realize I needed to get a custom shifter either for the tr6060. Hawks has on but it says it only goes up to year 2015 for the tr6060. I’m emailing them now to see if it will work with my new model. This is hawks shifter (Tremec TR6060 MGW Short Throw Retro Shifter For LSX Swap Applications). I’ll definitely look into the tailhouse in the forums thanks for pointing the direction.