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Old 08-22-2002, 05:40 PM
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Will Buick motors fit in my 67 Lemans and if so what changes would I have to make if any?
I have a chance to purchase a 430 engine from a 68 Buick Lesabre with the trainny and would welcome any comment. What about the 455 Buick makes?

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Old 08-22-2002, 05:40 PM
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Will Buick motors fit in my 67 Lemans and if so what changes would I have to make if any?
I have a chance to purchase a 430 engine from a 68 Buick Lesabre with the trainny and would welcome any comment. What about the 455 Buick makes?

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Old 08-23-2002, 06:49 AM
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You would probably have to change the frame mounts and motor mounts. That is about it.

Why not just install a 455 Pontiac? Buy the 430 and sell it to a buick guy.

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Old 08-23-2002, 08:59 AM
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Pontiac did install a Buick engine in the early Tempest. It was an aluminum engine, I think it was 231ci. I beleive it was 1961 or 1962.

I had one of these engines at one time but donated it to my local vocational school when I was cleaning out stuff for a move. I also donated an early Mazda rotary engine from an RX3.

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Old 08-23-2002, 09:08 AM
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If you have go the 430 route , ck out the Burick timing cover oil pump gear area & the main & rod bearings. Buicks are "front" oilers, & by design these timing cover are a problem link.

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Old 08-23-2002, 12:41 PM
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Well, I guess I'll hold out for a 455. There just tough to come by where I am. I'll just have to be more agressive in finding one.

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Not a problem link if either you modify them or buy a new TA Performance timing cover.

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Old 09-05-2002, 04:16 PM
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From what I read, the Buick 455 was an underrated torque monster.

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