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1972 Pontiac 400 In 86 Transam?

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Old May 7, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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Car: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: LG4 305 4bbl
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1972 Pontiac 400 In 86 Transam?

Hi, im new here. I own a 1986 Transam with a 305 4bbl 5 speed. Would it be an easy to moderate swap putting in a 400 from a 72 pontiac? Thanks....
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Old May 7, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Old May 7, 2004 | 02:59 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
Engine: 5.7 / 7.4
Transmission: 6sp / TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.55 posi / 3.23
easy, no. Possible, yes. worth it, HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

A search will find you all the answers, or at least 90% of them
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Old May 7, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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Car: 85 Firebird
Engine: 350
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Indian Adventures makes a motor mount kit and full length headers to fit the third gen body.I'm in the process in preparing to the same transplant in an 88 Formula that i bought for $250.00.
From what i can tell it shouldnt be that difficult.
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