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Let's hear engine swap ideas... 444-544

posted by  Volvo From Heck on  Fri Jun 14 21:09 CST 2019
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In 1989 I put a 1963 Oldsmobile F85 215 V8 (the Oldsmobile version of the all aluminum Buick 215) into a 1976 265. It made a great road car even with the slushbox Roto-Hydramatic. It is the low compression version of the 215 with 155 HP -- and 210ft/lbs of torque - more than enough to make the car spunky. Now the motor sits in a 1993 245 with a Camaro T5 stick shift. I expect it to make near 30mpg and if it doesn't I have a 3.31 rear axle to replace the 3.73. It will be back on the road shortly (has to--as my trusty 1980 245 w/M46 has too many body issues to keep it on the road). The Oldsmobile motor has a great racing history as it was the basis of Jack Brabham's 1967 and 1968 Formula 1 Championships. -- Dave






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