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88delta88 · Joined: 09 Jun 2003 Posts: 2401 Location: Canada

Timothy, I think you missed the hint of sarcasm floating around this topic... ;-) I dont think 88coupe was seriously suggesting you replace your FWD 6cyl with a RWD 8cyl beast. But it could be done. Thats what he was getting at. Do the benefits outweigh the cons?

Brando · Joined: 06 Jun 2003 Posts: 3051 Location: Michigan, USA

88delta88 wrote: replace your FWD 6cyl with a RWD 8cyl beast

who said it had to be RWD?

:lol:

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Timothy McVeigh · Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 16

Yeah, I made the mistake of reading and responding to this post BEFORE realizing what a jacka$$ that other guy was...

I already knew the conversion necessities for that particular application

I believe a 3400 would be the best decision in terms of simplicity and cost... being that I need a new motor and trans anway

3800 would be nice though... I know it's possible. I'm just wondering about the compatibility issues

88 Coupe · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:31 pm Post subject:

Timothy McVeigh wrote: ........ it's a family car... in case you hadn't noticed...
Sorry, I did not notice.

Regards, Norm

Timothy McVeigh · Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 16

The closest match for a fwd v8 would most likely be the 5.3l found in the new Impalas... but I doubt it would fit in my car

88delta88 · Joined: 09 Jun 2003 Posts: 2401 Location: Canada

why not a cadillac 4.5L??? almost a direct swap! ;-)

Just kidding, those motors are garbage... I worked on one once. Horrible experience. Trying to find parts, or a mechanic that didnt just laugh at me for working on that motor.... But its a v8!

Northstar, my friend, buy a northstar... ;-)

Timothy McVeigh · Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 16

yeah, I've heard horror stories about those old caddy engines... *shiver*

I was considering that at one point in time... I don't have anywhere near the income necessary for that :)

Then there's all that custom fabrication... and ENGINE BAY SIZE

I have the older 3100... without roller rockers and the revised intakes
Those, plus the slight increase in bore should make things a bit more lively (I'm also adding a 62mm throttle body to it)
If I could find one cheaper than those off rsm...

Brando · Joined: 06 Jun 2003 Posts: 3051 Location: Michigan, USA

Timothy McVeigh wrote: The closest match for a fwd v8 would most likely be the 5.3l found in the new Impalas... but I doubt it would fit in my car

no.....FWD 455

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Timothy McVeigh · Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 16

you find one, let me know ;)

88 Coupe · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:13 pm Post subject:

Brando wrote: ........ no.....FWD 455
Exactly. It'll work in the front or rear, take your choice.

Timothy McVeigh wrote: you find one, let me know ;)
They're frequently on Ebay.

EDIT: Search Ebay for Toronado engine. All I found was an earlier 425. Heres the link.

Regards, Norm

88 Coupe · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:28 pm Post subject:

88delta88 wrote: why not a cadillac 4.5L??? almost a direct swap ........
Not as difficult as a BBO but very doable. I would recommend any Cad V8, except the 4100 series.

88delta88 wrote: ........ Northstar, my friend, buy a northstar...
Best choice, but also the most expensive to purchase.

Regards, Norm

88 Coupe · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:39 pm Post subject:

88delta88 wrote: ........ I dont think 88coupe was seriously suggesting you replace your FWD 6cyl with a RWD 8cyl beast. ........
I was not. Converting FWD to conventional RWD is not something I'd normally suggest to a hobbyist.

Regards, Norm.

Timothy McVeigh · Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 16

I'm not interested in the old caddy engines *shiver*
The northstars ARE too expensive
RWD was never even considered due to it's lack of discernable benefits (and widespread popularity... I'm a nonconformist)

I think I'll just wait for the DOD equipped pontiac g6 gtp coupe :twisted: