Engine swap question
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Le Mans Master
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From: Powassan ON
Engine swap question
I can get a fresh rebuilt 396 out of a late 80's MonteCarlo SS that was smashed in the *** and written off.
So the question is whats the deal with swapping that in my '78. tired L82, 3spd car?
All the swaps I read about are something other than the 396.
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rubbersidedown
Dodosmike
So the question is whats the deal with swapping that in my '78. tired L82, 3spd car?
All the swaps I read about are something other than the 396.
Comments?
rubbersidedown
Dodosmike
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Le Mans Master
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From: Powassan ON
Big block I'd imagine..........I know ZERO about the engine other than the car its in is for sale.....cheap.....like $500 cheap.....the motor is worth that...isn't it?......with a freash rebuild (close to stock im told)....no idea what its out of......id#'s are coming.
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Big block I'd imagine..........I know ZERO about the engine other than the car its in is for sale.....cheap.....like $500 cheap.....the motor is worth that...isn't it?......with a freash rebuild (close to stock im told)....no idea what its out of......id#'s are coming.
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The Monte Carlo never had a 396. That engine did not come in that car, so you need to find out where it came from.
You should be able to tell if its a big block or small block, just look at it.
Get the casting date and block number off of it.
There's nothing that says its not a POS 396. Could be a good reason why its a $500 engine.
You should be able to tell if its a big block or small block, just look at it.
Get the casting date and block number off of it.
There's nothing that says its not a POS 396. Could be a good reason why its a $500 engine.
