JacktheRiffer Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 How similar is the swap of a chevy v6 to the swap of a v8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttodhunter Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/20739-chevy-43-v6/ See if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldlion Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I think it mounts too far forward. The rear two cylinders are nixed, not the font two. This places front of engine in same place as v8 but minus the back two pulling trans much further forward. To get the good setback custom mounts must be used. Member John scott had a procharged 4.3. I think this is correct, but I am not 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ycrealtor Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'm in the process of doing this swap on my z, I haven't gotten to the mounts yet but do know it will have to be a custom set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i r teh noobz Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 http://wichita.craigslist.org/pts/2957914301.html Thats a 240 with a 2.8. It may give you some idea of what you're getting into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldlion Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 That's a hideous swap. What the heck is on the front of that engine between fan and block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 If you're talking about the rounded cylinder part, with the pulley on it, attached to the left front cylinder head, that would be the AC compressor. He could have moved that engine farther back by using RWD manifolds. Even if he used a FWD version of that engine, I don't know why he would have used the FWD manifolds. RWD headers are even pretty cheap for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldlion Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Huh, didn't look close enough the first time. Never seen a compressor quite like that. Initially that angle looked like it was attached to the crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 A lot of GM compressors from the mai '80s to the mid '90s were like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) The link above is a V6 swap abomination. To take advantage of the V6's compact dimensions, it should sit tight to the firewall, not just thrown together with a V8 mounting kit. Mine was no work of art, and first attempt at a hybrid Z. Sorry no more information on the custom mounts, too long ago, but that's the way to go. Edited May 25, 2012 by John Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldlion Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 John, just want you to know that your v6 and ScottieGNZ swap are my v6 posterchild swaps. It just looks like it should be, especially with the FI. What was it that pushed you to the v8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 John, just want you to know that your v6 and ScottieGNZ swap are my v6 posterchild swaps. It just looks like it should be, especially with the FI. What was it that pushed you to the v8? Thanks for the compliment. Scottie was loaded with talent, tenacity, and apparently lots of $$ , ran with it and was light years beyond my efforts. Going V8 was mostly due to wanting the most power for the buck, limited funds. Building a stout durable 4.3 with a power adder is pricey, compared to a generation I sbc. I do miss the uniqueness and whine of the Procharger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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