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Title: from cyl. to 6 or 8
Post by: D1 on September 25, 2011, 08:55:21 PM

what has to be done to put a 6 or 8 cylinder in a 4 cylinder car


thanks
Bruce
May the Lord bless you

Title: Re: from cyl. to 6 or 8
Post by: JohnW on September 25, 2011, 09:25:18 PM

There's quite a bit to it.  A 2.8 V6 would be the simplest swap as they were offered stock in Pintos.  A V8 requires a lot more work.  If you're asking about everything involved in the swap and not just specifics, you probably aren't ready to do it.  Use the search function and do a lot of research.  It's going to require a new rear end, different transmission, mounts, wiring, suspension mods, and more. 

Title: Re: from cyl. to 6 or 8
Post by: RSM on September 25, 2011, 10:09:20 PM

Yup...LOTS of work...a turbo is a way easier approach to horse power. I wish I woulda done that instead of the V8