is a 400 sbc a good idea

[85 2tone]

i cant find any olds engines and i found a sbc 400 and was wonderin wat should i do

 

[SLICK79WGN]

what is it going in

 

[85 2tone]

85 olds cutlass brougham and wat all would i have 2 do to get it in there

 

[dan2286]

i cant find any olds engines

If you are willing to go to S.C., there is a guy who has a few and will give you a good deal.

 

[3XBrownCutty]

or in PA :lol: . My buddy has an olds 350 for sale

 

[billyjack]

Years ago I bolted in a stock 1973 400 in place of the 305 in my '78 Century. Only issues were a missing boss on the '73 intake for the alternator bracket, and the rearmost bolt hole on the pass. side for the exhaust manifold. Ran great, with plenty of torque, even in stock form. I never got to modifying anything on the motor, as I got an offer I couldn't refuse, and I needed a truck to tow our Sprint Car. It is easier if you stay with the brand of motor the car came with originally. Chasing down things like A/C lines, accessories and brackets can run up the tab on the swap. Finding a donor Chevy V8 G-body to rob for parts will make life a lot easier.

Bill