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I'm buying a 70 GTO,The 400 engine in it needs to be rebuilt,but I'm not sure if I want to rebuild it, or get a 455 at a later date.I have access to a 427 chevy with 3000 miles on a rebuild ( the car was recked )for a very reasonable price.What I want to know is,what needs to be changed as far as getting the engine in.
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I'm buying a 70 GTO,The 400 engine in it needs to be rebuilt,but I'm not sure if I want to rebuild it, or get a 455 at a later date.I have access to a 427 chevy with 3000 miles on a rebuild ( the car was recked )for a very reasonable price.What I want to know is,what needs to be changed as far as getting the engine in.
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Old 06-28-2001, 02:07 AM
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frame stands,fuel line rerouted,wirng harness modified, bellhousing/trans case. exterior emblems to bowties. mike

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Old 06-28-2001, 10:24 AM
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"exterior emblems to bowties" .... nice touch, Mike. Sarcasm that subtle is rarely seen around here.

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Oh, If the car is an automatic you will need another transmission! Bolt patterns are different. It's your car but Rebuilding the 400 makes more sense in terms of value and practicality.

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Old 06-28-2001, 09:42 PM
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Yank the 427 Chevy. It's too small.

Look on some of the hardcore racing BB's for something like a 615 or 638 Chevy. Either of these can be had, freshened, for a lot less than an all-aftermarket Pontiac-based engine. And you won't be wheezing through small block Chevy-sized intake ports like a Pontiac, either.

You'll need either a Chevy-pattern TH400, or an old-style Lenco 4 speed.

That should just about do it.

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Thank you for your replys. ( even the funny ones ) The 427 is just a temp.engine until I can get the other rebuilt.( no need for bowties ) I understand that they make a adapter plate to fit a chevy engine to a olds,pont.,buick trans. I just wanted to know what,if anything, needs to be moved,or cut to fit it in. Thanks again,
Steve

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