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87 notch
11-20-2009, 12:53 AM
any one know how or have ideas on how to drop a sbf with t5 into a 3rd gen firebird?
70 cutlass 442
11-20-2009, 12:59 AM
This a joke?
87 notch
11-20-2009, 01:09 AM
im just seeing if its possible i have an extra set up from my mustang and the firebird only has a v6 alot of people always do sbc into a mustang so i figured i would switch it up
70 cutlass 442
11-20-2009, 01:11 AM
well its probably just a matter of making the mounts. dist is in front so it give you some space to get down to the bell husing bolts. other then that I know a guy who put a built 393 in a 69 camaro... plus im sure it has the 7.5" 10 bolt in it which wont like any high ammount of power!
87 notch
11-20-2009, 01:14 AM
yea i already have to replace the rearend anyways its starting to go thanks for some advice on possibly getting it started
xFullThrottlex
11-20-2009, 06:52 AM
why not just sell the sbf and get a bbp? : )
letsrunem
11-20-2009, 06:58 AM
This a joke?

:rolfSure sounds like one
Prince Valiant
11-20-2009, 07:48 AM
plus im sure it has the 7.5" 10 bolt in it which wont like any high ammount of power!
that's why he's putting a SBF in it, I think...:D
BOSS LX
11-20-2009, 08:03 AM
sbf's make no power!

Who wants to race? :rolf
DR.FORD
11-20-2009, 08:28 AM
This a joke?


:rolfSure sounds like one

No, but what IS a joke is if you look at current drag radial records it takes a BBC to run with a SBF:rolf
juicedimpss
11-20-2009, 08:30 AM
i think i would consider a BBF swap way before a sbf swap.
or if it were my own a BBC

in all seriousness,i would be hesitant to "build" the car from spare parts if you are looking for the "cheap" outcome.
Waver
11-20-2009, 08:56 AM
well this would be something that I think wil be cool and different.....I knew the Gm guys would be like wtf!
Dr.Buick
11-20-2009, 09:07 AM
Who wants to race? :rolf[/quote]
I DO :rolf
87 notch
11-20-2009, 10:41 AM
i just thinking of doing it because i do have the whole drivtrain and every part i would need
DR.FORD
11-20-2009, 10:53 AM
i think i would consider a BBF swap way before a sbf swap.
or if it were my own a BBC.

I guess I still have a little more work to do....;)
WhatsADSM
11-20-2009, 10:54 AM
blasphemy!
juicedimpss
11-20-2009, 11:03 AM
i just thinking of doing it because i do have the whole drivtrain and every part i would need

prob easiest to use motor/midplates for mounting,then maybe something for the trans crossmember,depending how close they are to fitting. overall even though you "have all the drivetrain" its still not a cheap,straightforward swap. dont forget about little things like headers(can easily turn into $1000+) if its your dream car and engine/trans.....go for it.
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