60˚ V-6 Swap
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:04 am
Anybody done a 60˚ V-6 swap into an H-Body?
No Matt, I'm not talking about doing a V-6 swap in 60-degree weather.
2.8? 3.1? 3.4? Seems like an easy swap from a F-Body or a S-10/S-15/Blazer/Jimmy.
I am thinking about a 3.4 V-6 swap into my Monza Spyder.
Except no pushrods; An LQ1 3.4 DOHC V-6 from a FWD mid 90's W-Body - turned in the 'proper' direction, of course, to power the rear wheels as God intended for all automobiles.
Sort of a 60˚ V-6 90˚ swap.
These guys seem to know something about these engines. http://60degreev6.com/forum/forum.php
Apparently, the pushrod 60˚ V-6 FWD engine is a popular swap in MG's. Somebody sells a bellhousing to mount a GM or Ford T-5 to it.
http://www.killerbv6.com/driveline.html Click on the 'Click' for a pic.
If it fits in a MG it certainly should fit in a 1978 Monza. Ya think?
From my research the 3.4 DOHC block has identical bell-housing pattern.
There's also remanufactured 700-R4 transmission on ebay for about $429 + shipping. (NOTE: I can't find the listing, right now)
Crazy? Yeah.
Stupid? Uh-huh - well ... post away and tell us all about why you think so. Except, you can't mention the obvious - it will cost more and have less power than a Small Block Chevy. La la la la la la la la - I'm not listening to that!!!
Different? Absolutely!! And the best reason to do it. Not sure I will.
No Matt, I'm not talking about doing a V-6 swap in 60-degree weather.
2.8? 3.1? 3.4? Seems like an easy swap from a F-Body or a S-10/S-15/Blazer/Jimmy.
I am thinking about a 3.4 V-6 swap into my Monza Spyder.
Except no pushrods; An LQ1 3.4 DOHC V-6 from a FWD mid 90's W-Body - turned in the 'proper' direction, of course, to power the rear wheels as God intended for all automobiles.
Sort of a 60˚ V-6 90˚ swap.
These guys seem to know something about these engines. http://60degreev6.com/forum/forum.php
Apparently, the pushrod 60˚ V-6 FWD engine is a popular swap in MG's. Somebody sells a bellhousing to mount a GM or Ford T-5 to it.
http://www.killerbv6.com/driveline.html Click on the 'Click' for a pic.
If it fits in a MG it certainly should fit in a 1978 Monza. Ya think?
From my research the 3.4 DOHC block has identical bell-housing pattern.
There's also remanufactured 700-R4 transmission on ebay for about $429 + shipping. (NOTE: I can't find the listing, right now)
Crazy? Yeah.
Stupid? Uh-huh - well ... post away and tell us all about why you think so. Except, you can't mention the obvious - it will cost more and have less power than a Small Block Chevy. La la la la la la la la - I'm not listening to that!!!
Different? Absolutely!! And the best reason to do it. Not sure I will.