Engine swap

finley347

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I have a 2006 Regal 1900 with a 4.3 GL Volvo Penta & SX outdrive, I would like to upgrade to a 5.0 GXI. What are some of the problems I might encounter?
 

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I have a 2006 Regal 1900 with a 4.3 GL Volvo Penta & SX outdrive, I would like to upgrade to a 5.0 GXI. What are some of the problems I might encounter?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... The motorbox might be to short,...

The motor mounts will need to move forward,....

The gear ratio in yer drive is Wrong for a V8,....

The 5.0l don't really put out much more horsepower, than the 4.3l is capable of,.....
If yer goin' to a 5.0l, just jump right to the 5.7l,..... They're both, externally exact copies,...
 
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