Sup yall.
I've got an '80 chevy malibu coupe classic. The car was purchased brand new by my grandfather (in mexico) so it's technically an import...... hahahahahahahaha.
anyway, it's in my hands now, after my dad has had it for over 25 years now. I know nothing about this engine and chassis, I daily drive a 2015 honda civic Si and used to drive BMW's. unfortunately the Bu is as automatic, but i'll live.
Here are a few things my dad mentioned to me about the car, if anyone could please let me know what all this means and where i could get more info on this exact engine. I've read the whole wikipedia on the chevy small block, but still not sure what exact engine is in the Bu at the moment, it's the factory motor but some modifications have been made to it. here's the details that my dad shared with me about the motor:
- 350 bored 60 over with a double roller chain and a steel crank. it has accel distributor dart heads, b&m shift kit, 373 locking Dana 44.
- 2 1/4" pipe dual exhaust with 2 cat converters - surprisingly this thing passes emissions with only 8mpg.
This is all the information i have. I want this thing to make some real power, but i first want to fix the oil leak it has (loses about a 1/4th quart every full gas tank) and give the suspension a refresh, i'm thinking coilovers of some type.
Anyone know the exact engine I have? the fifth digit in my VIN is an L.
Anyone know if these engines have notorious downfalls?
Any and all info much appreciated! thanks!
-MeeSh
I've got an '80 chevy malibu coupe classic. The car was purchased brand new by my grandfather (in mexico) so it's technically an import...... hahahahahahahaha.
anyway, it's in my hands now, after my dad has had it for over 25 years now. I know nothing about this engine and chassis, I daily drive a 2015 honda civic Si and used to drive BMW's. unfortunately the Bu is as automatic, but i'll live.
Here are a few things my dad mentioned to me about the car, if anyone could please let me know what all this means and where i could get more info on this exact engine. I've read the whole wikipedia on the chevy small block, but still not sure what exact engine is in the Bu at the moment, it's the factory motor but some modifications have been made to it. here's the details that my dad shared with me about the motor:
- 350 bored 60 over with a double roller chain and a steel crank. it has accel distributor dart heads, b&m shift kit, 373 locking Dana 44.
- 2 1/4" pipe dual exhaust with 2 cat converters - surprisingly this thing passes emissions with only 8mpg.
This is all the information i have. I want this thing to make some real power, but i first want to fix the oil leak it has (loses about a 1/4th quart every full gas tank) and give the suspension a refresh, i'm thinking coilovers of some type.
Anyone know the exact engine I have? the fifth digit in my VIN is an L.
Anyone know if these engines have notorious downfalls?
Any and all info much appreciated! thanks!
-MeeSh