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adding a V8 - 5/2/2008 9:14:59 PM    SmokeU Posts: 242 Joined: 11/7/2007 Status: offline exactly how much time and money would it take to do this? i know a few people have done it allready _____________________________ Post #: 1

RE: adding a V8 - 9/5/2008 1:55:59 PM    radje00   Posts: 7 Joined: 9/5/2008 Status: offline to do what a v8  swap? (in reply to SmokeU) Post #: 2

RE: adding a V8 - 9/5/2008 3:20:26 PM    bobditts Posts: 628 Joined: 10/16/2007 Status: offline you want to add a v8 to the engine you already have? I imagine that would take some heavy duty engineering! (in reply to radje00) Post #: 3

RE: adding a V8 - 9/5/2008 4:15:05 PM    95_4door Posts: 257 Joined: 9/16/2007 Status: offline It actually isn''t that hard. Since it is 4wd, you will have a few extra expenses. If you are keeping the v8 fuel injected, then you will also have to spend more money. But if you decide to go carbed, you will have to switch your trans which will cost a bit. You can keep your trans with a carbed v8 if you buy a standalone computer for the trans. I did the swap in my 95 and love it. It uses a bit more gas than I anticipated tho. _____________________________ Bill 1995 Chevy Blazer 4WD 4 Door Lifted Via Torsion Keys And Shackles 31 x 10.5 Tires on Monte Carlo Rims v8 Swap (in reply to bobditts) Post #: 4

RE: adding a V8 - 9/6/2008 1:34:02 AM    xmradioguy   Posts: 98 Joined: 1/2/2007 Status: offline If you''ve never done one give yourself 3 months and then when its not done finish over the 6 months of winter. Budget $2500 and after 3 months get another $2000 just to be safe. (in reply to 95_4door) Post #: 5

RE: adding a V8 - 9/6/2008 4:20:46 PM    95_4door Posts: 257 Joined: 9/16/2007 Status: offline I only ended up spending about $1400 on my swap. Quite a bit less than I planned. _____________________________ Bill 1995 Chevy Blazer 4WD 4 Door Lifted Via Torsion Keys And Shackles 31 x 10.5 Tires on Monte Carlo Rims v8 Swap (in reply to xmradioguy) Post #: 6

RE: adding a V8 - 9/6/2008 6:53:11 PM    xmradioguy   Posts: 98 Joined: 1/2/2007 Status: offline I have almost $5000 in my engine alone then the tranny couldn''t take it so that was another $1000 headers,mounts,hoses,belt, plugs,wires,fluids it adds up quick. (in reply to 95_4door) Post #: 7

RE: adding a V8 - 9/6/2008 7:04:18 PM    95_4door Posts: 257 Joined: 9/16/2007 Status: offline I got a really good deal on my engine. I only paid $150 for the complete engine with only about 2 hours runtime since rebuilt. I got the trans from a buddy and only paid $75 for it. It does add up fast, but I actually expected to spend more. _____________________________ Bill 1995 Chevy Blazer 4WD 4 Door Lifted Via Torsion Keys And Shackles 31 x 10.5 Tires on Monte Carlo Rims v8 Swap (in reply to xmradioguy) Post #: 8

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