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Old 02-16-2009, 08:36 PM
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hey guys ive been looking all over and i cant find a full list of everything that needs to be changed for the swap. i really dont want to do a swap but time is running out and i cant find any good v8 notch rollers. the 4cyl car is a 1990 5speed. my 408 stroker and c6 are going into the car. heres what ive got so far. please fill me in.

fuel lines
fuel pump
rear end. (control arms brakes etc)
front brakes ( im swapping the kmember, steering rack brakes etc from my v8
brake booster
(not sure what brake lines need to be changed)
a9l computer
main harness
mass air harness
02 sensor harness
do i need a harness for the tranny? ( back up lights etc)
florida 5.0 gauge cluster ( switch the tach to 4cyl?)
double hump cross member

please fill me in on anything im missing and any answers you have would be greatly appriciated

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Old 02-16-2009, 08:46 PM
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ahh yeah im getting a custom one made...thanks
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Old 02-16-2009, 08:48 PM
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you need a 7 grand 5.0 tac, 4 popper is 6
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Old 02-16-2009, 08:56 PM
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i have an autometer 8 grand tach. do i need to set it to a 4cyl or leave it on 8?
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8 if you are using a 5.0 motor
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Old 02-17-2009, 01:27 AM
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Radiator, hoses, fan, pulleys, brackets, and exhaust.
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Old 02-18-2009, 08:16 PM
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does anyone know about the wiring?
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Old 02-18-2009, 08:21 PM
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I did a 4cyl conversion, but I did away with computer controlled items. I run a full MSD ignition, carburetor with my own lines, removed all factory lines and a 1 wire 130 amp alt. I wished I could help you, but I don't know squat when it comes to EFI. I'm an ignorant old school hot rodder.
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yeah it would be much easier to go carb but i really want to stay efi.
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