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From: notes@isucs1.UUCP
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Subject: Re: On the legality of old motors in new
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Date: Sat, 8-Dec-84 02:00:21 EST
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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!