HELP!!! Second Generation TA Question?????
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HELP!!! Second Generation TA Question?????
Hey,
I've got big problems, I have a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am. It has a 301 pontiac motor and I wanted to swap it out for a chevy 350........I was just told that this can not be done because the motor mounts won't match up. Now I know from 1977 to 1981 the Trans Am's came with Chevy, Olds, and Pontiac engines. Does anyone know if I can swap my Pontiac motor for a Chevy without doing a major conversion???? I know this is a Third Gen message board but if anyone knows anything about this I would be greatful for any input.
Thanks
I've got big problems, I have a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am. It has a 301 pontiac motor and I wanted to swap it out for a chevy 350........I was just told that this can not be done because the motor mounts won't match up. Now I know from 1977 to 1981 the Trans Am's came with Chevy, Olds, and Pontiac engines. Does anyone know if I can swap my Pontiac motor for a Chevy without doing a major conversion???? I know this is a Third Gen message board but if anyone knows anything about this I would be greatful for any input.
Thanks
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Car: 4
Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
The Firebirds and Camaros all are the same platform. At wirst you'd need a Chevy transmission, the Chevy motor mounts, and some misc stuff like move the battery to the pass side.
Easiest way to do it would be to come up with a tottaly trashed Camaro from about the same year as your car, and strip all that sort of stuff off of it.
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Easiest way to do it would be to come up with a tottaly trashed Camaro from about the same year as your car, and strip all that sort of stuff off of it.
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Car: 1989 Pontiac GTA Hardtop.
Engine: ZZ4 - 350
Transmission: Garbage
I believe you will have to change the motor mounts. There should be holes on the frame where you can bolt up the different motor mounts. I am not sure about the tranny though, I think it will be ok though. Good luck man.
Mike
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Smokin 1989 GTA- Bone stock except for exhaust. (no catalytic-stainless pipe into Flowmaster 2 chamber).
Mike
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(Gran Turismo Americano) "The Ultimate Firebird"
Smokin 1989 GTA- Bone stock except for exhaust. (no catalytic-stainless pipe into Flowmaster 2 chamber).
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