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bigbody -> Motor swap (11/9/2007 10:56:41 PM)

Hi all, I picked up a cheap running 1980 chevette. My DD is a t/a ls1 6-speed. I'm just looking for something to tinker with. I'm wanting to swap a v6 or v8 into it. But, I am having a hard time finding good info on it. I can't decide which motor to use. I want to stay carb b/c I'm not very mechanically inclined but am decent enough. Does anyone have good links or something? Looking to get started asap. I'm starting to empty the engine bay of useless things in the mean time. I may give this motor a tune up in mean time but don't want to put much into it b/c really looking to swap in a diff motor. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Kyle

  
EuroGoldLS -> RE: Motor swap (11/16/2007 2:23:28 PM)

The ultimate truth is, you won't be able to fit a V6 engine in it. At least, not a GM motor. The specs for all GM carbuerated V6s are much larger than your engine compartment.

I do know of one chevette owner who put a High Output 2.8L multi-port injection engine in his chevette. He had to modify the hood to get it to fit.

Here is a link for you:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/500440

wminmi -> RE: Motor swap (12/11/2007 4:42:07 AM)

a V8 will fit in a chevette, just depends on how much cutting and fabricating you want to get into. Definately NOT a daily driver though, but they do make excellent 1/4-mile cars!

I had some pix of my buddys 1979 chevette with a 305 in it, i'll try to dig them up, but no promises as it's been a few years since i saw them. 

EuroGoldLS -> RE: Motor swap (12/16/2007 5:37:40 PM)

You can't physically get it in there unless you do full front end extensions and drag-axle conversions. Not to mention it will be sticking out 2 feet above the hood.

ehhget -> RE: Motor swap (4/23/2008 9:12:35 PM)

If you could get a 8 in that thing it would be awesome but that is gonna be a pretty good project.  I know you can fit one in a Monza or a Vega.

  

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