Looks like part of mount has been left out. Here’s what a 81 Malibu frame looks with 1987 Monte SS cross member bracket add for 200r4 trans from the same Monte donor car
Look at second photo
For what it’s worth i went with HR Parts and Stuff for my rear nonajustable poly control arms and rear sway bar and really like them. Talked directly to the owner and gave me great advice!!!
Here’s pic of my 81 Malibu going to paint today. Been 3 years to this point. Painting it the original color Dark Jade Green and going to put on 17” Cragar SS
Need a lead on a small spoiler to use on trunk deck.
i was going to use a 87 Monte SS frame under my 81 Malibu build. Found the front horns about 1&1/2” longer and the Monte frame had an additional section under the driver side for the 2004r transmission crossmember. The front horns could be sectioned and shortened to match your old frame. i ended...
i am using 1” spacer above the duel plane intake that came with my crate motor. Had read about and talked to Holley tech on this issue. Also ran 3/8” fuel return line back to tank instead of recommended 5/16. Taking it out for it maiden voyage today. Will post again after voyage.
Just fired up a 350 crate motor in my 80 Malibu rebuild using a Holley Sniper. Fired right up but had taken my time to make sure it was set up per the instructions. Called there tech support about 4 times and had great help 3 of 4 times.
Above is pic of stock 81 Malibu backing plates with 7/8th’s cylinder from s-10 and clamp. This is on 7.5 posi rear end from a 1985 Monte SS.
Will be running a 350-350 hp through a 200r4. Using for cruiser with a little pep.
Thanks! Yes there is a lot of good info on this forum and a lot of good people. Would like to get together and share ideas. i’m making my car to cruze but have a little pep also. Trying to use about everything a person could get between 78-87
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