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malibu-man400

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Hi,

Just wondering what was the highest original factory engine the 80 malibus could have..? Much appreciated

Thanks, Malibu-man
 
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malibu-man400 said:
Hi,

Just wondering what was the highest original factory engine the 80 malibus could have..? Much appreciated

Thanks, Malibu-man
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305. Lots even got the 267. The only g-body that came with a factory 350 was the '79 Hurst Olds.
 
malibu-man400

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Alright awesome, thanks. So more than 50 perecent or so came with the 267 would you figure/
 
RockSS

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Got this right from malibu racing




What engines were available in the 78-83 Malibu?
Here is a list of engine codes listed for the 78-83 Malibu. I'm not totally sure that ALL were actually available each year, but they are listed as an option code for each year:

Year Model Available Engines
78 200 V6 (95 HP), 231 (3.8L) V6 (105 HP), 305 V8 (140 HP), 350 V8 (165 HP)
79 200 V6 (95 HP), 231 (3.8L) V6 (105 HP), 267 V8 (125 HP), 305 V8 (140 HP), 350 V8 (165 HP)
80 229 V6 (110 HP), 231 (3.8L) V6 (105 HP), 267 V8 (115 HP), 305 V8 (140 HP), 350 V8 (170 HP)
81 229 V6 (110 HP), 231 (3.8L) V6 (105 HP), 267 V8 (115 HP), 305 V8 (140 HP), 350 V8 (170 HP)
82 229 V6 (110 HP), 231 (3.8L) V6 (105 HP), 4.3L V6 Diesel (85 HP), 305 V8, 350 V8 Diesel (105 HP)
83 229 V6 (110 HP), 231 (3.8L) V6 (105 HP), 4.3L V6 Diesel (85 HP), 305 V8, 350 V8 Diesel (105 HP)
 
Longroof79

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There actually were some 5.7 liter (350) engines available in some year Malibu's. However, they were mostly in Police and F.D. issued vehicles. Also, I think they were more readily available in El Camino's.
 
jacobdavis1979

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mine came factory with the 267 2 barrel. i have the original owners manual for the 79 it says 2% came factory with a 350. but ive never seen a factory 350 malibu.
 
buickestate

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GM only put 350's in malibus that were special ordered for sale in high altitude areas, and for 9C1 codes. That said there was a Magazine article back in 78-79 that explained to the readers how to special order your new malibu with a 350 explained what codes to write your order form if you wanted the 350 in your new malibu. it may have been in motor trend, car & driver, or road and track.

Also note that the 78 -80 GMC Caballero had the 350 as an option and was standard in the Diabolo package making it GM's fastest production vehicle in 78 and 79

the Elcamino did not have the 350 on it's option list in those years, unless you knew the order codes

the olds cutlass got the olds 350 not the chevy 350

those of you in Colorado with a malibu, or bought a malibu from colorado that has a 350 under the hood may have a rare car.....
 
jacobdavis1979

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if its for sure a matching numbers car maybe. other than mine when i first got it ive never seen a malibu with the original motor. my buddys 78 he used to have was a 305 that he threw a 454 into. anyway my point is if u find an original malibu at all youv probly got a rare car
 
buickestate

buickestate

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Yes an all original malibu is rare.

My 80 Landau sport coupe is rare in many ways, colour and options, and the fact that it has been a part of my life since september 1979, give me an idea for a new thread...
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tc1959

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buickestate said:
GM only put 350's in malibus that were special ordered for sale in high altitude areas, and for 9C1 codes. That said there was a Magazine article back in 78-79 that explained to the readers how to special order your new malibu with a 350 explained what codes to write your order form if you wanted the 350 in your new malibu. it may have been in motor trend, car & driver, or road and track.

Also note that the 78 -80 GMC Caballero had the 350 as an option and was standard in the Diabolo package making it GM's fastest production vehicle in 78 and 79

the Elcamino did not have the 350 on it's option list in those years, unless you knew the order codes

the olds cutlass got the olds 350 not the chevy 350

those of you in Colorado with a malibu, or bought a malibu from colorado that has a 350 under the hood may have a rare car.....
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My 78 El Camino was born with a 350 /4bbl carb VIN code L
 
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