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Thread: Which engine should I choose?
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04-21-2013 #1
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Which engine should I choose?
Im hoping to do a restoration project on a 1968 Pontiac Tempest or 1972 Buick Skylark.
The 1968 Pontiac Tempest is an inline 6 and the 1972 Buick Skylark is a stock 350 v8.
Im not sure which one I will choose, but Im wondering should I rebuild each engine or swap them for a Hemi engine.
If I choose the swap, is it difficult since neither car is a Mopar.
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04-21-2013 #2
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Which engine should I choose?
The most difficult aspect will be motor mounts. Also since the heads are very wide, there may be other mods.
If you run a GM trans there are adapter plates available for the Hemi.
Interesting choice of engine swap though.... Are you thinking an old or new Hemi?SchwartzPerformance
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04-21-2013 #3
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Im thinking of a newer hemi. The prices on LS engines are ridiculous.
I may also consider the escalade or ss silverado.
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I am installing a 2009 Escalade L92/6l80 in my 1965 Skylark.
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04-21-2013 #5
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Can you weld? If so any option is do-able. I'd think you'd want to pay attention to header clearance, oil pan clearance, and accessory clearance as priorities.
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