Fix it or part it???

[2 ttype]

Block is not the same. It is a 14 bolt vs 20 bolt oil pan, among other changes.

The crank may or may not be the same. It is supposed to have rolled fillets on both mains and rods, but, it's a toss up whether it really will or not. On the flip side, an n/a v6 only came with rolled fillets on one instead of both, and performs the same as a .020 or so turned crank.

As far as the 200-4r goes... your later sfi backed unites used a different/special valve body; a larger reverse boost valve, second to third intermediate servo; and a specially designed governor assembly.

The 83 ttype was a BR code trans. To get the good stuff I listed above you want BQ, OZ, CZF, KZF or BRF transmission codes.

You can spend a bunch extra, but, why not start with a GOOD core instead of a low-performance oriented model.

I wouldnt put that in an 86 myself... maybe a 84-85 if you built it up strong, but not an intercooler car.

Awsome! Thanks for the info much appreciated save me a lot of time researching!! Obviously a lot of well informed people on this site

 

[Daca214]

There i am, top right

 

[2 ttype]

 

[2 ttype]

My 85 hopefully be on road this summer lots to do yet

 

[My86R3gal]

View attachment 89786 View attachment 89787 My 85 hopefully be on road this summer lots to do yet

As an old boss of mine would say... “Hope is not a course of action!”

 

[ck80]

View attachment 89786 View attachment 89787 My 85 hopefully be on road this summer lots to do yet

Looks like you already know how to change a roof for that 83!

 

[2 ttype]

Looks like you already know how to change a roof for that 83!

The leading is definitely challenging I practiced a lot before I did the sail panel lol

 

[1badgbody]

The pics are of the least important things. Need some pics of the frame rails, floors, trunk pan, core support, etc. Engine? Trans? Rust under the vinyl? Top side of it looks like an easy project...ruff, scuff, skim, paint, drive!!!

 

[el camino ss 84]

I would say fix it and then enjoy it . If you do have the weaker 2004r then just upgrade it compared to finding another 2004r that you would be taking a chance on unless you rebuilt it.