How would you qualify or quantify the obstacles installing GM's modern alloy 3.6L V6 w/6 speed AT in a Malibu wagon? Thinking of an engine from a 2010+ Camaro, low 300hp range, ca. 270ft-lb.
My interest in the above swap is to improve dynamics, the 3.6's high tech features i.e. FI, 4-valve heads, variable cam timing and 6 gears. I presume the 3.6 saves ca. 200+# vs. an iron V8 with commensurately improved braking and front-rear balance.
I drive slush boxes only, no manual interest.
Are GM alloy-block FI V8s pretty close to a direct drop-in? Approximately how much lighter is the alloy V8 vs. iron V8 (both small block?)
My interest in the above swap is to improve dynamics, the 3.6's high tech features i.e. FI, 4-valve heads, variable cam timing and 6 gears. I presume the 3.6 saves ca. 200+# vs. an iron V8 with commensurately improved braking and front-rear balance.
I drive slush boxes only, no manual interest.
Are GM alloy-block FI V8s pretty close to a direct drop-in? Approximately how much lighter is the alloy V8 vs. iron V8 (both small block?)