engine retrofit
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Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Austin, Texas
engine retrofit
this is sort of off topic, however some vette owners may have done this as well. I'm trying to find info on who does or how to put a mid 90ies engine and tranny into a 69 camero. its far from factory so it really would not hurt the value to do this. and i think it would be more of a fun project than anything.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA Texas
Re: engine retrofit (chartier 72)
Basics would be motor/tranny mounts. Once you get the motor/tranny physically bolted into the car you are 1/2 way there. Then you'll need fuel - fuel injection needs much more fuel pressure - most late models have pumps in the gas tanks - you can get some pumps to frame mount. You'll need to be sure you have a big enough fuel line and a return line. Next up is the wiring/computer -- everything should come from donar car (or after market)- the more wire the better. You'll want a modern motor friendly cooling system. Exhaust - depending on computer you'll need an oxygen sensor. Hooking up throttle linkage and gauges and then......
I'm sure I missed a few things hopefully other will fill in the blanks.
I'm sure I missed a few things hopefully other will fill in the blanks.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: San Jose CA
Re: engine retrofit (chartier 72)
The engine will bolt up, as it uses the stock SBC mounts. I'm 99% sure of this.
The trans will need some custom work, both in the car and with driveshaft and mounts.
Also you will need to do something about accessories, wiring, find a place for the computer, a way to hook up a tach and speedometer. (The 4L60E transmission has electric speedo, I do believe.)
-Steve
The trans will need some custom work, both in the car and with driveshaft and mounts.
Also you will need to do something about accessories, wiring, find a place for the computer, a way to hook up a tach and speedometer. (The 4L60E transmission has electric speedo, I do believe.)
-Steve
