Block modifications

[01GPGT]

thanks guys the link at least gave me an idea

i did think of the trans bell housing modification. i remeber in the 80's GM had the dual bolt pattern bell housings for both B-O-P and chevy. and both sides of the trans had a notch for the starter.

never thoght of the oil filter though i gues if i have to just get a universal relocation kit and mount it some where else


can a RWD oil pan fit on a FWD block? i gues i could always buy a tig i am takig welding next semester at school

[bszopi]

Its just the newer FWD blocks that don't have enough meat. It can be done on the older FWD blocks. Although he did mention 3400s, so...

[ForcedFirebird]

Brad, that's to move the starter on a 3.4 (or RWD 660) to put in a Fiero. The FWD blocks don't have the proper amount of material to relocate the starter.

If you have access to a TIG welder, you can try modifying the pan to have a bigger frame notch in it, and you can clearance the bell housing to keep the atrter in it's original location. Not sure on the g-body, but the f-body also requires the oil filter location to be moved since in the RWD configuration it will interfere with the starter, might not have that problem on the g.

Best bet would to get the engine and transmission and drop them into place and see what needs to be moved around. Worst case scenario, you can use all the rotating assy and top end on a 3.4 block.

[bszopi]

http://www.rodneydickman.com/n101.html

[01GPGT]

ok i am search retarded so if this has been asked befor just put up a link


to put a FWD block in a RWD car (in this case a 81-87 G-Body) what has to be done and how. i am aware of the starter issue how would i get a round this? is there a write up on how to change it.

also the oil pan i was reading would be a problem. i think it will still be one with a G-body as well (the frame brace under the engine).

so any imput or advice would be sweet. my original idea was a 3.4 but i have been finding good deals on 3400s with lower miles

thanks