Guest ZMFDM Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Okay.. so I was originally planning on going with a Hybrid V8Z, but now, I'm thinking a little more realistically, Aside from the L6, what other relatively easy swaps do I have? I was looking towards a vortec engine, but looks abit pricey, I'd like to keep all engine/transmission/ecu and all accesories under 4000 canadian funds, 5000 if pushing it, I'm not in a rush, and don't mind shopping around, hitting up the JYs and seeing what is around. The CHEAPER the better, but no cutting corners, I'm hoping to get somewhere between 250-300hp/torque maybe a little more, but I don't need to over do it, just want it to be quick, not rediculously fast like some of your guys cars *insert jealous look here* I was also looking towards older v8 engines.. but yet again not to sure, just looking for options, i know there are alot on this board, but things change with passing months so I like to hear fresh ideas =) thanks in advance guys, you have all helped me out a great deal already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathogen Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Where in BC are you from? If you have the ability to fabricate the parts for the JTR swap and you look around for the right engine/tranny combo I think you could easily do it for under 4000 CDN. If you have to order the parts from JTR and get them shipped into Canada be prepared to spend around 600 CDN. I think a 302/T5 out of a Camaro would be your best bet since you can easily get 250-300hp and you can find one in a JY as they are alot more common then trying to find a L6. Depending on your Z you may want to think of going Carb rather then FI but thats up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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