84 reagal v6 and a 90 camaro swap questions

[GinColumbus]

Hello I just picked up a 84 regal with a very nice body and a blown v6. I also own a 90 z28 originally a 305 car but now has a 350. I want to swap the camaro engine into the buick its set up with a th350 right now will this be a pretty straight forward swap or am i going to need to cut driveshafts and such ? thanks for any replys.
Jeremy

 

[GinColumbus]

Ok so i did some reading on this site looks like i need monte 305 motor mounts. I'll also get the cross member for the th350 I saw 1 from jegs and there was mention of another from this site. Not concerned about emissions or A/C but need to keep p/s and heat . I need to find out what headers will work with this swap as well and what else i should rob from the camaro.

 

[RITTER]

For headers you just need some SBC headers for Gbody, easy to find on summit. The aftermarket crossmember is a good idea, especially if you plan on running dual exhaust. I believe the front sway bar will swap into the Gbody, that would be a worth while swap. The radiator and electric fan setup would be a nice addition to the Regal also. good luck, very common swap so you shouldn't have any issues getting information and sources.

 

[GinColumbus]

thanks for the info hadn't thought about the rad also I read that the seats fit to thats a nice plus .

 

[custom442]

thanks for the info hadn't thought about the rad also I read that the seats fit to thats a nice plus .

the rear seats don't, and I'm not positive that the front ones do.

I used these headers - it's a tight fit.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Prod ... toview=SKU

If you get painted headers, rough them up with sand paper and coat them with a few layers of spray can heat paint (from the auto store) before you put them on the car. There's a reason why painted headers are so cheap...

 

[GinColumbus]

Thanks for the info Custom442 I knew the rear seats wouldn't fit someone in the junkyard swap list [sticky] said that the fronts fit if used with the stock buick brackets. I think ima go with the ceramic header in whatever I buy. I have headers on the camaro but they were elcheapos and look like poo now. I should have this car up and running within the month.

 

[mrlee]

For the radiator fan, I was reading on another board (3rd gen?) that the sensors won't kick the fan on until 220. You might want to keep a watch out for that as well.

I found a 90 TA that's all there looking to do some swaps. I'd like to get a hold of the whole car, but I don't think the bone yard will do that.

 

[GinColumbus]

Yea 220 would be a bit high but you could use a fan controller to set it at whatever temp ya wanted i assume. I am also interested to see how the sway bars and springs work out .