V6 to V8 swap.

[Goonbody]

Well the trans finally took a dump on my 83 wagon. Instead of fixing it, i am going to swap in a 1970 350 turbo 350 combo.
The car is currently a 229 V6. What extra parts and pieces will I need to get to make this swap as easy as possible.


Thanks guys
Ben

 

[Doober]

Motor mounts, possible fuel plumbing to the pump, possible trans mount (didn't say what trans you currently have), possible driveshaft (not sure if 200 and 350 use the same), radiator shroud/radiator/hoses, exhaust... I may be missing a couple things, but that's a large part of it.

 

[Goonbody]

Motor mounts, possible fuel plumbing to the pump, possible trans mount (didn't say what trans you currently have), possible driveshaft (not sure if 200 and 350 use the same), radiator shroud/radiator/hoses, exhaust... I may be missing a couple things, but that's a large part of it.

Thanks for the quick response \/

I already have an aluminum V8 radiator and fan shroud, so I'm good in that department. The engine that is going in already has good mounts on it. The only thing I think I need to find are the mounts that go on the frame.

 

[DOUG213XRJ]

Motor mounts, possible fuel plumbing to the pump, possible trans mount (didn't say what trans you currently have), possible driveshaft (not sure if 200 and 350 use the same), radiator shroud/radiator/hoses, exhaust... I may be missing a couple things, but that's a large part of it.

Thanks for the quick response \/

I already have an aluminum V8 radiator and fan shroud, so I'm good in that department. The engine that is going in already has good mounts on it. The only thing I think I need to find are the mounts that go on the frame.

Frame motor mount can be bought new for about $7.99 EA at advane auto parts. Doug

 

[Goonbody]

Thanks. I ended up getting a set of frame and engine mounts from John (5Door). So I think I'm pretty set. I got the engine and trans almost ready to pull. The new engine and trans will be at my house tomorrow morning. I can't wait. This thing is goinna be fun.