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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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Firebird OHC pads may bolt right to the cross member, would be a fun project
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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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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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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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Jeff R 60 Jaguar Mark 2, 3.8L Automatic 67 Sprint Firebird 230 OHC-6 4-Speed A/C 78 Catlina Safari, Pontiac 400 powered 77 Astre Formula, 215 Buick V-8 T-5 73 Lemans Safari, 400 4bbl 4-speed 71 Catalina Enforcer, 455 4bbl 06 Mallet Solstice #024 LS2, Now with a Tremec 6060 6-speed! 2012 F-150 Echo Boost (My local Ford Dealer SUX!!!) 2020 Dodge Charger Scat pack (recovered) |
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