Pontiac 400 swap...

[TAdan]

My friend is offering me his 1971 400 and TH400...

I was just wondering if anyone knew what was involved in swapping a Poncho motor into a thirdgen. I know it has been done, I'd just like to know if it is worth the trouble...

Thanks.

The motor and trans have been rebuilt a while back. They are in his 56 Chieftan and run and drive fine, but I'd probably go through the engine anyway.

[Agent13]

www.thirdgen.org/techboard/engine-swap/291473-pontiac-v8-swaps.html

[TAdan]

Well after researching it a bit, it just does not seem like a smart economic choice.

A SBC is just the easiest and most economical way to go. I'd love to do the Pontiac for the Cool factor, but it just wouldnt be wise for a daily driver...

I'd have to tear down the motor (just for my own piece of mind) get it inspected, reassemble it, find manifolds or headers, engine mounts, Y-pipe, alt bracket... etc...Once all of that is paid for I could have just dumped in a new crate SBC...

I do love the idea of a nice Pontiac blue motor in the engine bay though...