Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site isucs1.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxj!houxm!ihnp4!stolaf!umn-cs!isucs1!notes From: notes@isucs1.UUCP Newsgroups: net.auto Subject: Re: On the legality of old motors in new Message-ID: <214@isucs1.UUCP> Date: Sat, 8-Dec-84 02:00:21 EST Article-I.D.: isucs1.214 Posted: Sat Dec 8 02:00:21 1984 Date-Received: Mon, 10-Dec-84 03:16:21 EST Sender: notes@isucs1.UUCP Organization: Iowa State University Lines: 27 Nf-ID: #R:wjvax:-25500:isucs1:26900004:000:1181 Nf-From: isucs1!drew Dec 7 19:43:00 1984 First off, for most cars an engine swap is a real pain. For example, my 1976 Le Mans (Lemons) will only take a 1977 or 1976 350/V8. But, if you have a Camaro or other Chevy type toy you can swap engines almost at will. I am going to put a sweet little 300 HP (Stock) 327 into a 1974 Camaro. The only thing that I have to change are the motor mounts ( The Camaro came with a 6!) Oh, by the way, the 327 is out of a 1965 Impala SS. It is going to be bolted up to a turbo 400 tranny of 74 vintage (I think). As to why other people don't do this, I think it has something to do with money or time. I have lots of time, and a good mech background. (Bolts don't frighten me) But most people would never consider ripping the engine out of their 1984 Camaro even if they had the time and knowledge and I would hate to think what a speed shop would charge! I could never afford to do any of this without my friends My 327 is only costing me $125.00 and the same for the tranny. They say that speed is only a matter of money, well I think that friends can sure help! Mike Drew Chips & Motors Lets fight to save leaded gas!