motor swap

[lilrobo]

hey guys
i have a 1958 biscayne with a 235 6 cyl with a 2 speed power glide tranny , and would like to change the motor to v8 of some sorts ,, what you you recommend for a simple swap , easiest that is that would bolt up with out a lot of headache ???
thanks for replies

[Randy67]

A Small Block Chevy would be the easiest to put in, just need the motor mounts and frame mounts from a 58-64 Biscayne, Bel Air or Impala. Next easiest would be a Big Block. An LS engine would also go in with a little more work and parts. Any of those would be a good choice, just need to decide what you want.

[FMG CAMARO]

What is your budget? What kind of power are you looking for?

[lilrobo]

low budget sorry guys i am not looking for horse power just something simple to get back driving, something that will go in without a lot of trouble

[lilrobo]

Hey guys,i found a 327 motor, came for a 60's truck or something like that , he said i could have and try it and if i like it pay him 150 if not bring it back and pay nothing ,,,you guys think it might be ok to try ? He says it needs a carb, it floods bad now. I know i will have to change motor mounts,,and do pips ,, what else, will the linkage work for tranny ?

Thanks guys

[lilrobo]

A guy sent me this
When I ran the numbers on the engine I believe it said 1958 to 1962 passenger car, the 4 digit code for the date ended in "zero" that indicated it was built in 1960.The engine Number is 375659 and the date code is J280--look it up.

This is for a 283 motor he is asking 350 ,you know i am looking for something simple ,dont see why the 283 wont just bolt up, being tha it came from a 1960 it should have the same tranny( cast iron ), even if i took my time and rebuild it before hand ?

Thansk guys

[lilrobo]

here is what i know so far 283 was 57-67, 327 was 62-69 so i have 2 choices 283 or rebuild mine ,i sure have learned a lot in the last few days , now i have to make up my mind

thanks guys