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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 01:35 AM
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Engine and tranny swap

Trying to post pics of my engine and new tranny, I hope it works.

I am changing out the straight 6 and three on the tree for a 302 and C6

Thanks for looking and I will post more photos as the the project proceeds.

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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 01:40 AM
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Interested in how the swap goes. Have a 302 and considering swapping the T18 for a C6 I salvaged. May I ask if you purchased the C6, or had it rebuilt? Thanks for posting pic's, that 302 is going to look great under the hood.

Are you going to stay with the original radiator, don't think it would present a heating problem if you did; perhaps a small auxillary cooler if have concerns.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Dave, I bought the C6 transmission. I changed the radiator because the inlet and outlet are different for a V8 besides that it would have worked fine.

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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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What shifter are you planning on useing?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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I am reluctant to cut a hole in the floor so I will be using a column shifter.
 
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Make the center rear radius arm tie cross member removable. Grind the heads off the rivets and pop them out. Replace with some grade 8s.

A C6 will not come out the from underneath without this mod. makes service later somewhat easier.

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Thanks Garbz! Actually had that conversation earlier today.
 
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