540 into a 70 GTO

[PONTIAC DUDE]

Hey Gach, what do I have to do to install a CORPORATE 540 B.B.C. into a 70 GTO? Thanks, as any & all help will be greatly appreciated. Later,dude

[PONTIAC DUDE]

Hey Gach, what do I have to do to install a CORPORATE 540 B.B.C. into a 70 GTO? Thanks, as any & all help will be greatly appreciated. Later,dude

[Old Man Taylor]

I am assuming your question was a poke at Gach. But if not, it only requires BB headers, BB frame mounts for the motor mounts and maybe adapting the radiator connections. It is really too simple.

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Jim

[mike nixon]

Actually if it's a late 70 some of the frame mounts will accept the chevy stand without changing them. Easier yet huh?

[andrewb70]

Kind of resurecting this from the dead, but did you ever complete this swap?

Andrew

Project GatTagO (http://groups.msn.com/projectgattago)

[1972GTOmachine]

He' dude,
*Brake booster fits?,(9.800"deck or 10.200" tall-deck).
*fuel-line.(other side)
*transmission?(adapter-plate).
*Hood-space(up).

I'm gonna install a Merlin 540ci(10.200" tall-deck) in my Pontiac GTO '72 and got the same problems i think!

Do you gonna drag-race this combo?.
What is the complete power-combo(specs)?

See you later!,

merlin540ci goat.

[LiL Jack]

Yea but it would still be a Fing PIG.A 540 Cu.in. PIG

[azbirds]

I just don't know why people keep insisting on putting the "c" word into Pontiacs. Get a chevelle. Please. The pontiac engine has proven its worth time and again. You wouldn't take shortcuts on a paint job, interior or maybe your rollbar. Why on earth would someone take the easy way out on their drivetrain?? Just my opinion. If I find a 72 chevelle for you will you trade?? http://forums.performanceyears.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ARAMP1]

I say if it's your car and you want to spend the $$$, then do whatever you want to it. Hell, put one of those 528 Hemis in it. That would be kind of cool!

[Rashionality]

I squeezed a 540 in my 79 TA, no real problems at all. Streetable too with 9.5 to 1's in it. Nice power, forged crank...ain't squirt it...yet

[Rashionality]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by azbirds:
I just don't know why people keep insisting on putting the "c" word into Pontiacs. http://forums.performanceyears.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I did it for more reliability, easier parts finding and much cheaper. I did the Pontiac thing and it is just too much cash to do it right. I could buy 2 Merlin blocks for the price of 1 IA block, I know because I had an IA block. Nothing at all against Pontiacs, don't get me wrong it's just a better scenario for me with a BBC. Thanks...

[Banditone]

Is'nt that Scott Rex's old car-he had it running fine with PONTIAC power http://forums.performanceyears.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif.

[Thumpin455_GTO]

Ah they never learn. I have good engines in my cars. Who cares what they want to put in thiers. It will be seeing Pontiac powered tail lights anyway. (usually)

[goatnut4909]

if you dont like putting money in to your car buy a honda I dont mind putting money into my gto i get way more looks than chevys do