Sorry for posting this in two forum catagories I read them wrong and I apoligize.

Hi guys im Alexx

I own a 78 pontiac firebird and I love my car it is beautiful.  The paint is fresh and it is in cherry condition.  Its a firebird not the trans am but it is of course almost identical to the TA.  Sadly it is the v6 model 3.8L 231 with a pathetic 105 hp.  I feel like its time to make my car into the beast that it should be.

I am eyeing up a pontiac 350 5.7 short block v8.  The thing is, I know nothing of the engine bolt mounts, and no idea if it will bolt right up into my car or not.  Thats what I am trying to get an answer for.  Obviously its no small task and I will need a new tranny carb oil pump header exaust distributer alternator starter (fuel pump and radiator?) you know the whole nine yards, most of which is available at summit racing.  I have swapped a few engines in my short life so I feel confident but I am not so famillar with these GM motors.  It is the pontiac 350 and not the chevy one so hopefully it will bolt up as well as the transmission but of course I need to be sure. speaking of transmissions does anyone know what kind of tranny would be ideal for my uses?

My car is my baby and it is beautiful but I always felt like its lacking with the wimpy 6 and im sure you all agree on that too.  I would never sell this car and I know what they CAN be with some work so hopefully mine will turn out good.  This is the last step before I am content with my pretty canary yellow girl!!

Any and all info will be greatly appreciated.  

Alexx, I've already answered your ??'s in the other post so if you haven't checked, it's there. One point I missed is your trans, it should be a th350 and if it's in good condition, it will work great for your V8 swap. If anything I've told you is unclear or any other questions arise feel free to ask.