New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

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New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby chevyfiat » Thu Dec 26, 2013 11:53 pm

Hi, I recently bought a 1978 Fiat with the motor in parts and missing the head. I have a 1996 Camaro with a 3800 L36 V6 donor motor. I'm waiting for the Wisconsin weather to warm up before I get started, but there is much research and head scratching to do.

I'm no stranger to a challenging engine swap. Here is a link to my 1996 Dodge Avenger coverted to rear wheel drive and a small block Chevy

http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=c4-feed-u&v=-KYqxcpSk9U

I am going to try to have it completed in time for the 2014 Power Tour.

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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby RRoller123 » Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:21 am

Welcome aboard! You will find plenty of knowledgeable and friendly people here.

Here is a thread on how to post pictures directly to the forum:

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And here is another picture-posting thread:

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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby chevyfiat » Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:20 pm

Here are a couple pictures of the Fiat after getting it home and cleaning all the leaves off that had covered the car in the previous owners driveway.

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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby TStark » Wed Jan 01, 2014 7:16 pm

I admire your inititive.

May I inquire, would not the 3.1 60 degree v6 be more compact and suitable?

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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby brad302 » Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:29 pm

Good luck. Look in "custom" form blog you'll find mine and V6spider post. You may find V6 spider ( Rob ) very helpful in your project. I swapped a v8 ford 302.
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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby chevyfiat » Wed Jan 01, 2014 11:44 pm

Thanks 302brad, I was originally going to go with a 4.3 like v6spider but I got the camaro in a trade so no money out of pocket. My only concern is going to be with the wiring. Having the complete running Camaro should help.

Here is a link to my Photobucket Album

http://s873.photobucket.com/user/jwoverland/media/Fiat%20Project/Fiat%20Project%2001%20-%20Before/20131117_111328_zps5rxmcswn.jpg.html?sort=3&o=42

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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby pagemo » Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:54 pm

Not sure its of any help but I did a l36 twin turbo swap a couple years ago in a Chrysler conquest and I have a few parts left over like a aluminum rear sump oil pan from a holden. It may help you clear the cross member. Let me know I could send you some pictures.
Good luck with the build!

Great swap on the avenger looks like it should be a lot of fun!!
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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby chevyfiat » Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:23 pm

I would be very much interested in some pictures of the oil pan. Thank you!

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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby pagemo » Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:10 pm

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I have a picture installed somewhere I will post to.
Its aluminium and I have the pick up tube as well.
I also have a custom bell housing to mate a tremec TKO transmission to a L67 or L36
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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby chevyfiat » Tue Nov 08, 2016 9:23 pm

It's been a long time since I stated my intention to swap in an L36, but it is finally under way. The motor and transmission are mounted. I'm working on installing the rack and pinion now. I'll try getting some pictures posted of the progress soon.

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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby joelittel » Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:32 am

Very cool. Glad to hear that you stuck with it.

Looking forward to the pictures.

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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby chevyfiat » Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:05 pm

Pictures of Camaro motor and trans mounted.

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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby RRoller123 » Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:57 am

Major wow. Great frame work below. Will be interesting to hear how it performs!
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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby chevyfiat » Sun Nov 13, 2016 8:49 pm

This might be as far as I go until spring.

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Re: New guy getting ready for a L36 engine swap

Postby burgandy81 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:01 am

Looking forward to more updates!

Great project.


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