JoeinCA Posted September 10, 2001 Share Posted September 10, 2001 Hey, i was wondering if the v-8 conversion is reversible... I have a 327 engine, but i would like to know, if i have to go back to an l-28 engine, for any unforseen circumstances, is it possible to reverse the conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted September 10, 2001 Share Posted September 10, 2001 Why would you? Once you go V8 you won't want to go back . The only thing I can think of is usually you have to cut out the stock tranny mount for a V8 swap, but I guess you could reweld it back on, or make a different mount for the L6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted September 10, 2001 Share Posted September 10, 2001 I think it can be reversible. I have the L24, 4spd, R180, exhaust system, and all mounts, bits, etc. to put in the car just in case the state of pinko-tree-hugging-liberalism (oops, I mean Maryland) ever tries to enact the old California emissions laws that would make me smog my 73. I've made a few mods that make it not too easy, and I'd have to rig a few things, but for a day or two of driving, bailing wire and chewing gum may just work... I can't imagine a greasy grimey L6 under the hood. I bet the emissions station guys would know something was up . But there's nothing really irreversible that's done to convert to a V8, unless you start hacking mounting brackets (like in the tunnel) to do it. Then again, just make a new bracket to put that L6 in - no biggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 10, 2001 Share Posted September 10, 2001 Yeah as Pete said, nothing gets tweeked so bad that it'd stop somebody from putting the L6 back in. As stated, if you torched/chiseled/whatever the transmission mount out, then yeah you'd need to fix that, and also 8 holes in the floor to patch from the JTR crossmember. Otherwise it'd be easy to change back. I don't think I would though, once you lay down some black, you'll never go back... Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinCA Posted September 11, 2001 Author Share Posted September 11, 2001 i was told that the JTR actually explains how to pass smog on later year cars today from a guy whom works at a local auto parts store and is in the process of doing the mod himself, into the same year cas as i am too... (77) I was just wondering because i dotn want to battle with these damned tree huggin hippeis in Cali. life sucks, wear a helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Yes, JTR explains that. But I didn't want to be hindered with it. I'll drive the car less than a couple thousand miles a year (work is 1.5 miles from home), and I have a hard time thinking I could put a dent in the pollution problem. A late model stock LT1 with all the emissions stuff would be the ticket. But without the cats, I guess it'd be a bit dirty. Cleaner than a 240Z though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 IMHO it would be far easier to make the V8 smog legal than to re-convert. Yes, JTR explains this. If that is a concern, I'd look at a stock TBI set up. Easy to convert, easy to make legal. NOTE: the word "easy" is used here as a relative term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinCA Posted September 11, 2001 Author Share Posted September 11, 2001 i'll just go with the 327... i already have it, it has been bored and rebuilt, ( a long time ago) and that way all i have to buy is the tranny and the neccessary stuff for the conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted September 12, 2001 Share Posted September 12, 2001 i know a guy that did it, lt1 7oor4 trans, now an l24 four speed webbers, sold the car for 2500, because it was about to split in half, hmmmm, sounds familiar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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