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how would i reinforce the frame? would i have to
pull the body off? or can i do it from under neath? and what would i use? and
how hard is it?
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Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 11:32
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Subject: RE: [BaadAssGremlins]
engines
Charles, the size of the motor will be stamped on the side of the
block...if it says 360, its a 360, if it says 401 thats what it is. It
will be stamped some wheres around the motor mount. As far as parts
that you will need to rebuild a motor...If ya got the cash and are
willing to spend it...just take it to a reputable machine shop, one you know
wont screw ya and tell them to re-build it. Depending on what YOU want,
you can spend "big bucks" or just re-ring it and throw in some new bearings,
cam, timing chain and gears, have the heads gone through and new gaskets...the
best thing to do is find one still in a car or truck and see if it will
run. That way YOU know that it was in decent shape before you pull
it out and drop it in your Gremmie. You stated that there is one
already out, I would beware of that motor, if its been out in the weather it
maybe frozen up by now. As far as a 360 or 401 that is up to YOU!! You
are going to have to re-enforce the frame anyway so it really is a
decision that YOU have to make.I used to work with a guy at the plating shop
and he stuffed a 350 into a Vega with out doing any frame mods.....the
very first time he got on it....POPPED THE REAR WINDOW RIGHT OUT AND TWEAKED
THE FRAME....Now that was a site to see!! Needless to say...it went to the big
"squisher" in the sky!! If it was me......go all the way with a 401 what the
heck.....ya only live once!!!! Bill Id.
From: "Charles Burch" <warlocke@xxxxxxxxx>
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Subject:
[BaadAssGremlins] engines
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 22:11:49
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ok i think i got a 360 engine but dad says
theres a chance its a 401, how would i tell this, i wont be able to get the
serial numbers till few weeks, but any info is great, if its a 401 i might
trade for a 360 and some cash cause it would be to much power for my lil
gremie
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