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02-07-2019, 04:18 PM
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Saw a dead solid perfect '73 Ventura II on FB the other day... got me thinking
Has anyone ever swapped an OHC-6 into one?
Would be a heck of a car for not a heck of a lot of money. Had PMD not scrapped out the OHC 6 engine (nor Chevrolet the Rochester FI system) the fuel crisis would have been far more profitable and less painful. Think the question may have been asked before - I recall a posting of a badass Opel GT Bonneville car - but not recalling the answer or finding any knowledge/reference for same.. |
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02-07-2019, 07:59 PM
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Firebird OHC pads may bolt right to the cross member, would be a fun project
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02-07-2019, 08:26 PM
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It should be almost a bolt in, should not have any hood clearance problems as the 68-74 X-bodies are very nearly the same as a 67-69 F-Body. It would be a Fun swap
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02-09-2019, 07:57 AM
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PERFECT
I've seen a Cammer stuffed into many different vehicles over the years but not a '73 X-Body IMO none would be more fitting, have some 250 badges made and your all set
 
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Last edited by Jeff Hamlin; 10-23-2023 at 06:44 AM. |
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#5
02-09-2019, 01:25 PM
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If it was originally a Chevy 6 powered car the conversion would be just slightly easier as the gas line would be on the passenger side already. But other than that small item I don't think there would much difference if it were V8 Powered.
I see the 2nd gen Bird needed the top belt cover removed for hood clearance
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