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thanks davis that info helped, one more thing where
would i look for a rebuild kit? or what parts will be needed? rings, gaskets?
what else? thanks for the info guys. also would i be able to use the same
tranny? or would i have to use a diff flywheel? or maybe a diff tranny? thanks
again lol
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 9:32
AM
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins]
engines
Charles,
Youcan add frame connectors from inside the car. You will have to
remove the seats and carpet and do some welding. There should be a pic in my
folder of it. The CID is Cast into the side of the engine block under the
motor mount. In some cases there is nothing cast there. That would be a
service or warrenty engine. It then could be anything from a 360 to a 401. The
only way to tell at that point is to measure the bore and stroke.
As for rebuilding the engine, find yourself a good competent
machineshop. They can point you in the right direction.
Davis
Charles Burch
<warlocke@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 11:32
PM
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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