carburated swap...?????

[hurtinfeelins]

i have a 95 v6 camaro and im lookin to put a carburated sbc in it... does anyone know if that is possible or what i will have to do in order for that to happen?? any help will be appreciated!

Thanks in advance

Jayson

[Injuneer]

The major problems you will face include squeezing the distributor under the cowl - can be done, although may require cutting up cowl and removing windshield wipers; fitting carb under hood - can be done, but requires high-rise "cowl" style hood. Obviously will not be emissions legal. Most people who have done this are more interested in "track only" setups.

[hurtinfeelins]

am i going to have to cut up the cowl alot? i was planning on the cowl hood already but i wasnt sure if the carb would be under the cowl or not...

Thanks for your help!

[azkkn]

get an LT-1 block, build that up[ and get the GM performance parts intake for a 4 barrel. that way you can run a regular coil w/ an MSD and run an opti with out having to run a rear mount distributor

[hurtinfeelins]

Originally posted by azkkn
get an LT-1 block, build that up[ and get the GM performance parts intake for a 4 barrel. that way you can run a regular coil w/ an MSD and run an opti with out having to run a rear mount distributor

Alright thats my next option.... either that or i go with a 3rd gen...


Thanks alot for your help!!

[Jeff_in_Atl]

Admittedly I know very little about this but isn't he still going to have to use the PCM from a V8 car in order to get spark advance from the OPTI?

[tabahr]

Thud, Thud, Thud..

(that is the sound of a dead horse getting beaten)



If you are trying to build a car for the street, general consensus here is that you would be MUCH better off buying a V8 car to start off.

If you are building a race car for the track, and plan on replacing the entire suspension/ motor mounts / radiator / ... Heck, lets just say the "every moving part" on the car, and many that dont move too.
Then... You are ok starting with a V6 car.

I'm not sure of your goal.

[hurtinfeelins]

im lookin to do a street car...... i have the v6 and i kinda wanted to work with that!!!

I figured it was a start!!!


Thanks

[tabahr]

The V6 car does not have much in common with the V8 car. You will spend a fortune replacing everything. This includes, but is not limited to:

Front suspension Springs (the V8 is heavier)
Motor mounts
transmission crossmember and mount
driveshaft (the V6 uses a 2piece shaft according to Haynes)
radiator and hoses and waterpump
all the accessories (Alt, PS pump) and brackets / tensioner/ belt
Engine (including induction, ignition etc...)
Transmission, torque converter/clutch
computer PCM and engine harness
exhaust manifolds, crossover etc.
Starter / flywheel / flexplate

Also keep in mind, the computer shifts the transmissions on these cars and controls the speedometer. It cannot just be disconnected to run a carb. And, after going through all this pain, and bleeding money to get it done you will have a fake. It will be really hard to sell, and have little value to anyone. People in general like fuel injection, it is easier to drive, start and more reliable. It produces more power in most street applications too.

Still think you want to take it on?

[hurtinfeelins]

lol not really..... ill just go with a 3rd gen now..... Thanks alot for all of your help guys!! looks like u saved me a MAJOR headache!!

Thanks again
Jayson

[pwmin]

third gen all the way!

[hurtinfeelins]

Originally posted by pwmin
third gen all the way!

Thats what im sayin!!!

does anyone know the weight comparison between a 3rd gen and a 4th gen???

[Joe 1320]

Originally posted by tabahr
The V6 car does not have much in common with the V8 car. You will spend a fortune replacing everything. This includes, but is not limited to:

Front suspension Springs (the V8 is heavier)
Motor mounts
transmission crossmember and mount
driveshaft (the V6 uses a 2piece shaft according to Haynes)
radiator and hoses and waterpump
all the accessories (Alt, PS pump) and brackets / tensioner/ belt
Engine (including induction, ignition etc...)
Transmission, torque converter/clutch
computer PCM and engine harness
exhaust manifolds, crossover etc.
Starter / flywheel / flexplate

What is so hard about that?