hey guys, a buddy of mine just bought an 88 firebird with a v6 (believe the 2.8), the engine is pretty much GONEEEE it knocks like crazy, he got a really good deal on it and everything else is fine, 5spd tranny all good. hes thinkin about doin a swap from the v6 to either a 305 or 350. how much is needed to do the swap? hes not looking to spend to much money/time on the car because hes going to shool.

any info would be great

let me kno guys

 

well both the 305 and the 350 are a dime a dozen. They both come cheap. You can probably get a engine with tranny for $300-$500 on CL. It will drop right in too. This is a quick, cheap, easy swap.

 

so he wouldnt need any new front end parts (suspension etc.)? or like diff motor mounts?

 

Why is it that people always want to do a fucking swap/project but don't want to spend much time or money?

Tell your friend to stop being a dumb ass and if he doesn't have the time or money don't attempt a project.

What does he have already to work with?

 

Im not sure if the V6 firebird rear end is different from the V8 but you may want to look into that

 

well its the 2.8 and it knocking, he has a job but like i said hes going to school so only working part time.
its not like he expects to spend $300 and its done, jus not like $1000-1500 because he could buy a v8 firebird for the money hes puttin into this one.

yeah i told him the rear end might be different...

well thanks for the info guys, not sure what hes gunna do yet

 

You are going to wind up spending almost that amount anyway, espeically if this guy isnt prepared for the swap with the proper knowledge.

You'll need to pull a rear from a V8 car if you want it to hold up, you wil need different motor mounts, replace the suspension up front with new parts ( not nessicary, but smart) and you are going to pay about $400-500 for a GOOD running 350. you can get away with a 305 cheaper, but then you wont have the same power.

 

haha yeah i just told him that, he found a guy with the same engine that hes gunna try and buy (2.8) and jus drive it until he car afford to jus go buy a v8.


thanks for the help guys

-JT

 

Sounds like a much better option.

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