# Project 1974 MGB GM V6 & 5 speed swap

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**Created:** [January 19, 2012, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-1974-mgb-gm-v6-5-speed-swap/262366 "2012-01-19T09:29:58Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 25, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-1974-mgb-gm-v6-5-speed-swap/262366/27 "2012-01-25T16:18:11Z")

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> [@web based storage](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/web-based-storage/48046/4):
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> The LZ9 engine, as most of the later 60 degree engines would work. The problem is you need to convert them to RWD. Because they have VVT, the engine management will also end up being a PIA. It can and has been done but, I wanted to keep it simple…For now

Thats why I suggested the 3400 top swap or maybe a 3500. The 3900 engine is complex. The 3400 should run just fine on an early (pre 98) 3100 or 3400 computer because they ran TV cable trans in the FWDs (4T60) which would work great for a manual.

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