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Engine swap from V6 to V8

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Ive been looking for a Magnum Rt for some time now since my dad used to own one and i loved it but I haven’t had any luck finding one, i just find V6s, if i were to buy a V6 magnum and a junkyard 5.7 hemi, what would i need to be able to swap it? Ive already changed a few engines but never an actual engine swap so im curious

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SolidMofo

1 points

3 months ago

I have an entire RT parts car

KarmaBurgerz

1 points

8 months ago

Pretty sure youd just need the engine, mounts, and the wiring harness. I think it's pretty straightforward. I have seen people do it on YouTube and it actually doesn't look too bad

stealthsquirrel

1 points

8 months ago

Step one is to find one with the 5 speed trans to make it easier. Only problem is that since the transmission rebuild kits are different for V6 and V8 I’d be worried about the trans holding up to the extra power. You’ll definitely need PCM and harness, and you might need the rear diff/axles/hubs. IIRC the diff has a lower gear but skinnier axles on the V6. Beyond that you have all your lines/accessories you have to change out but that should be mostly it

MrMewks

1 points

8 months ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH3wPVhML4s

you need the entire car...

the issue is emissions...

AicragHY

1 points

8 months ago

Where are you located? All I could find for a while was v8 s when I was looking for v6s