Convert 1984 from V6 to V8?

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Thomas Cameron - 27 Jun 2005 17:15 GMT

Hey all -

This is a long way out since I am not done with my '68 yet, but if I were
to convert a 1984 hatchback from V6 to V8, what all would be involved? I
would assume I'd need:

1) basically a complete drive train - tranny, shaft, rear end
2) heavier suspension all the way around

Past that, what?

Thomas

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David M - 28 Jun 2005 00:32 GMT

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Seems like it would be easier to sell it and find a V8 car.

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Backyard Mechanic - 28 Jun 2005 02:28 GMT

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A complete roll-over wreck. Exchange EVERYTHING!

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Armon Tanzerian - 28 Jun 2005 04:36 GMT

Cheapest and most efficient way to do what you want is to get a hoist, and
attach it to the radiator cap. Lift the cap up, and replace everything
underneath it with a V8 car.

unless you just have

A. Lots of free time
B. Lots of extra money.
C. Some type of unexplained attachment to THAT car.
D. Access to lots of FREE parts (but see A anyway)

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Garth Almgren - 28 Jun 2005 07:44 GMT

> unless you just have
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> A. Lots of free time
> B. Lots of extra money.
> C. Some type of unexplained attachment to THAT car.
> D. Access to lots of FREE parts (but see A anyway)

Hmm... I've got plenty of C, but could use some more of A, B, and D. :)

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