1989 Pontiac engine swap

Asked by Alkharusi70 Jun 07, 2024 at 12:54 AM about the 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Question type: Car Customization

I want to swap the engine to a more modern & powerful engine. Any

recommendations & should I change the gearbox?







Thanks

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Jeff answered 5 months ago

If you have the money and ability, I would suggest a non DOD 6.0 and a 6 speed manual or a 4L80E transmission. Whether you go manual or automatic is your preference.

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beatupchevy answered 5 months ago

The drive train will have to be upgraded for the "more powerful " engine , The donor car should be kept around till you get things up and running . Hopefully you have the $$ , resources to do it . When you're done you'll be a happy camper

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Alkharusi70 answered 5 months ago

@gen It currently has a 5.0 V8. @Thanks Jeff. @beatupchevy, $$ isn’t a problem. The problem is that I live in Dubai & It’s difficult to find crated American engines here. I have to look online preferably for a plug & play engine. Because expertise her are mainly for European cars. Any website recommendations? Thanks to all

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Gene answered 5 months ago

What happened to the rest of this post? There were a lot more answers here yesterday.

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Alkharusi70 answered 5 months ago

Thanks Ed. The thing is that is my first car, my uncle bought it for me to drive to college. I sold it a few years ago & I just bought it back from the same person. However the state of the engine & gearbox are bad. Your about availability of spares for these cars here. If only I can find somewhere I can buy a crated engine with the gearbox. It would save me a lot of headache.

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