SeaPro
Active LVC Member
My 2005 v6 is perfect underneath, no rust. My 2003 v8 is mechanically perfect, but the rear end is shot where the sub frame bolts to the body. I was going to repair the frame mounts, but the deeper I look, the more rust I find. It's a major restoration project.
I don't need two cars. One is always stored.
The v8 is a perfect mechanical donor. I realize wiring from the firewall forward will be different. I realize the suspension is different, but plan on doing a complete upgrade anyway.
Are there engine mounts for a V8 on the v6 frame, or will it all need to be swapped? Will the v8 transmission bolt up where the v6 transmission was?
I plan on swapping the entire drive train and exhaust. I'm doing all of the work on my own, what are the nasties waiting for me?
I'm planning to remove the engines from the top, so I'll have to tear apart the majority of the front end.
Any insight? I wish restoring the v8 were possible, but it's quite far gone. This isn't one of those fishing threads of a hopeful 18 year old. Both cars are ready to go. I plan on stripping the v8 to its shell and towing it away, keeping anything of value.
Thank you,
Sean
I don't need two cars. One is always stored.
The v8 is a perfect mechanical donor. I realize wiring from the firewall forward will be different. I realize the suspension is different, but plan on doing a complete upgrade anyway.
Are there engine mounts for a V8 on the v6 frame, or will it all need to be swapped? Will the v8 transmission bolt up where the v6 transmission was?
I plan on swapping the entire drive train and exhaust. I'm doing all of the work on my own, what are the nasties waiting for me?
I'm planning to remove the engines from the top, so I'll have to tear apart the majority of the front end.
Any insight? I wish restoring the v8 were possible, but it's quite far gone. This isn't one of those fishing threads of a hopeful 18 year old. Both cars are ready to go. I plan on stripping the v8 to its shell and towing it away, keeping anything of value.
Thank you,
Sean