Just a few pic's for any one interested in the progress, I also included a shot of the 215 V-8, and the C3 Corvette front brakes that are going on it. It is also getting a DANA 44 with S-10 rear disc's. Still hopeing to get back home next month and start to work on it!!!!
As for why I did not go with a Pontiac V-8. When I measured the engine compartment I decided the only way to fit it in and keep the radiator behind the core support was to move the fire wall back. I also like to keep the hood stock, so with no hood scoop you could probably fit a 301 Pontiac in there, but I wasn't willing to spend the time and effert getting 200 HP out a N/A 301 4bbl. The 215 can be made to put out that HP level with little effert by mixing and matching Buick abd Rover parts, and some after market parts are available. And the Buick is at least 80lbs lighter than a 301 Pontiac.
My goal is to make it look like the factory made it that way.
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Jeff R
60 Jaguar Mark 2, 3.8L Automatic
67 Sprint Firebird 230 OHC-6 4-Speed A/C
1971 Fiat 130 Coupe 3.2L SOHC V6, ZF 5-speed
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
05 Dodge Magnum 3.5L SOHC V6
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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