I am having trouble finding a mechanic to swap out my tired V6 to a 350 SBC in my 82 Regal. If anyone on here from the Riverside, CA area know of a mechanic or a shop please let me know. Thank you guys.
Mechanic in Riverside,CA?
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ever think of doing the job yourself, for the savings you can do alot more on your car......plus you'll know the job is done right.... 
I actually thought of that because I know there’s a bunch of how to’s on the inter webs and books on how to do it, but I feel like I’ll be spending more if I F something up and Plus I don’t have a hoist or the tools.ever think of doing the job yourself, for the savings you can do alot more on your car......plus you'll know the job is done right....
start a thread about the engine change and guys in here can help you out with every detail....for the tools once you buy them they are yours, pay someone else to do the job you are paying for their tools and you lose out on a learning experience that will last you a lifetime
Yea I think I might just do that. I just looked up engine hoists. For some reason I figured they would be way more expensive.
Have you considered the implications of messing with the emissions equipment? It may be no more than a cat and an A.I.R. pump, but KA is going to require them to be there. 82 should be pre-computer, I believe...
I did. The last mechanic I spoke with said that either way we go it won’t pass smog if we swap the engine, but I know a couple smog places that will finesse the results haha.
Oh no no no. '82 is like soooo computer. GM developed their first ECM system here in Cali, starting in '79 with some Iron Dukes and Buick V6s, then all '80 models already. Everything was CCC nationwide for '81.
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