notes@isucs1.UUCP (12/08/84)
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!hawk@oliven.UUCP (Rick) (12/11/84)
After the law was enacted (biannual inspections for cars less than 20 years old. they must meet the requirements of the year they were built or, if they have a newer engine, the year of the engine.) a representative of the DMV (?) was interviewed. When asked what would happen under the new regulations for new cars with old engines. The response was that noone would want to do it and that it would be obvious to the DMV that anybody trying to do that was trying to get around the regulations. He wouldn't say anything else. rick