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Posted by 3xKrazy (Member # 3249) on :
 
I was wondering what ur guys thoughts would be on me converting my 3.8L v6 to a 302 or 351. I would rather do the 351, and i know this would be very involved, including a completly new trans. I want to know if this is just a stupid idea or what?...also sugestions on an alternative would be very helpful too me!

[ September 08, 2003, 12:52 AM: Message edited by: 3xKrazy ]
 
Posted by -NORCALCOBRA- (Member # 2383) on :
 
why not a 4v cobra motor
 
Posted by HDS (Member # 2109) on :
 
Sold my Nice 94 V6 for $4000

Got a nice 95 GT Vert for $5200 (tax included)

Difference $1200...

About the price of the swap! Not including
much of the work involved. Sell the v6 soon
since a lot of people would still buy it.
 
Posted by 3xKrazy (Member # 3249) on :
 
Thanx guys !!
 
Posted by cheap (Member # 858) on :
 
This an early/mid 80s 3.8l? or a 94/95? 96-98? or 99+?

It can be done, and you don't need a new tranny (possibly a new bellhousing, depending on what you have and what combo you go with) but yea, unless you have a lot of $$ sunk into your 6 already, just sell it and buy a GT or Cobra.

BTW I have a 93 5.0 in my 95 V6 car.
 
Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
CHeap how did you smog cause that is illegal. Your motor must be a 95 or above to be legal [Confused]
 
Posted by cheap (Member # 858) on :
 
Droptop I got me some outta-state (WA) license plates. One of the benefits I'll be losing for getting out of the military.
 
Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
So basically you are shit outta luck cause you need to get California plates now [Confused]
 
Posted by cheap (Member # 858) on :
 
Perhaps. My mom still lives in WA so Im trying to talk her into letting me register my 95 in her name. She's paranoid of the 'financial responsibility' involved with having my car in her name. [Roll Eyes]
 




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