Wanting to swap engines.

majcutlass · January 14th, 2008, 03:20 PM

I have a 1982 Cutlass Supreme Brougham. It currently has a 4.3 V8 (260cid) YES a 4.3 V8 (260 cid) I want to remove the 4.3 and install a Olds 350. Also want to do away with computer and its controls and emissions. I have antique plates on the vehicle so doing away with emissions will be legal. Can this be done and how difficult will it be to say by-by to the computer control car and all that stuff??? also can I use the tranny from the 4.3? Thanks for all the input in advance. This project has me excited!!!

crazy'boutOlds · January 14th, 2008, 03:44 PM

I believe you'll need a non-computer controlled carb and dist. The trans will bolt up.
I have similar plans in the making for my 85. My problem is, it has a v-6 in it.

majcutlass · January 14th, 2008, 04:00 PM

Thanks crazy boutolds. Kinda what I thought. Also I was talking to a friend today that races cars about my project, this may help you in reference to the v6. The v8 have a 90 degree block so its no problem to in drop in another v8. However the v6 are 60 degree block and you will need the engine mount that mounts to the frame also. I also believe I will need to install new gauges. You will need to get some mounts from anther cutlass that had a v8. Look in to this. Let's do it!I just bought a 77 cutlass with a 350 in it and will be salvaging from it.

crazy'boutOlds · January 14th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Were are you located?

majcutlass · January 14th, 2008, 04:17 PM

Located in Newport News Virginia and you?

majcutlass · January 14th, 2008, 04:18 PM

How do you get the pic in your profile???

crazy'boutOlds · January 14th, 2008, 04:20 PM

http://www.robertpowersmotorsports.com/G-bodyV6-V8.html. this is the web site I got my info from.
As far as posting pics, you need to got to your user control panel and uplaod them, I believe. I think it's my signature pic.

crazy'boutOlds · January 14th, 2008, 04:21 PM

Youngstown, Ohio.
I once was working down that way. We were repairing a diesel fuel storage tank for Norfolk/ Southern? I believe.

majcutlass · January 14th, 2008, 04:41 PM

Okay Crazy boutOlds, hope you see the pic? The area is pretty nice here.

crazy'boutOlds · January 14th, 2008, 04:44 PM

No pics

majcutlass · January 14th, 2008, 04:53 PM

pic test

majcutlass · January 14th, 2008, 04:54 PM

Alright boutOlds think I got it!

crazy'boutOlds · January 14th, 2008, 04:55 PM

There it is! Looks pretty nice. Were's the pics of the 77?
I have a 76 Cutlass S four door in my garage. You can't see it in my sig pic, but you can see the rest of my Oldsmobiles.

majcutlass · January 14th, 2008, 04:55 PM

boutOlds the site you sent is VERY informative. GOOD STUFF thanks.

majcutlass · January 14th, 2008, 04:57 PM

The 77 is JUNK except the engine!!! Thats an overstatement!!!

majcutlass · January 14th, 2008, 04:59 PM

I have a slight lean on my rear driver side. I cant get rid of. I've replace the shocks and springs on the rear but it's still there. Looking at the front for fault now.

crazy'boutOlds · January 14th, 2008, 05:00 PM

That's just your opinion. I've owned a few 77 442/Cutlasses.
As far as the lean, have you checked you rear control arm bushings?

crazy'boutOlds · January 14th, 2008, 05:01 PM

Or, maybe, body bushings? Here's anothe rweb site. A bunch of g-body people on this one. http://www.oldspower.com/vb/index.php

87cutlas · January 15th, 2008, 09:06 AM

hey i have an 87 cutlass supreme and i was up in the youngstown area last year and didn't see a single g body... nice to know they still exist up there

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 10:09 AM

That's because you can't recognize them up here anymore!(Donk) Rollin' on 26's, you know what i mean?

majcutlass · January 15th, 2008, 02:23 PM

Boutolds the rear control arm bushings can cause the leans? That's something I will check and thanks for the info. About the 77 Olds it pretty junked the guy I just purchased it from did not take care of it. I got for the 350 engine and 350 tranny as donner parts for my 350 swap (intake, exhaust, accessary mounts, etc). Taking out that 260.

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 03:17 PM

What's your plans with the 260? If you scrap it, I may be interested in some parts, Maybe.

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 03:18 PM

And, I'd still like to see some pics of the 77. May be able to use some stuff for my 76, you never know.

majcutlass · January 15th, 2008, 04:09 PM

Pics of the 77 OLDS

majcutlass · January 15th, 2008, 04:11 PM

More 77 pics

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 04:13 PM

Got any interior shots?

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 04:15 PM

OMG! Do the gauges work?

majcutlass · January 15th, 2008, 04:17 PM

more 77 pics

majcutlass · January 15th, 2008, 04:17 PM

gauges work fine!

majcutlass · January 15th, 2008, 04:19 PM

dash not good but gauges are fine! Interior ok will need repairs. Door panels no good!

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 04:20 PM

Can I give you a list of what I'm interetsed in?

majcutlass · January 15th, 2008, 04:27 PM

Sure, but first I must let the auction on ebay close. But still tell me what you want. There is a guy from ebay asking questions as well.

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 04:27 PM

The car's on ebay?

majcutlass · January 15th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Yes, for parts only not the entire car!!!

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 04:29 PM

Well, I'd like the gauges with sending units and harness, front license plate bracket, opera lights in the interior b-pillars, and revers light assemblies. Price indidvidually and as a group. I'd need them shipped to Ohio zip 44515.
Any 260 parts?

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 04:30 PM

My email address is dreamsolds@yahoo.com, if you need it.

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 04:32 PM

Got a link to the auction? I'm always looking. I most have missed it. How, I'll never know!

majcutlass · January 15th, 2008, 04:52 PM

boutolds, hold on this ebay thing is not going well. Bidders are bidding on the whole car when I specified prat only. Trying to get it off now then well discuss more ok?

crazy'boutOlds · January 15th, 2008, 04:53 PM

Alright!

majcutlass · January 15th, 2008, 04:59 PM

Alright I got it off ebay.

January 14th, 2008, 03:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	Wanting to swap engines. I have a 1982 Cutlass Supreme Brougham. It currently has a 4.3 V8 (260cid) YES a 4.3 V8 (260 cid) I want to remove the 4.3 and install a Olds 350. Also want to do away with computer and its controls and emissions. I have antique plates on the vehicle so doing away with emissions will be legal. Can this be done and how difficult will it be to say by-by to the computer control car and all that stuff??? also can I use the tranny from the 4.3? Thanks for all the input in advance. This project has me excited!!!

January 14th, 2008, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	I believe you'll need a non-computer controlled carb and dist. The trans will bolt up. I have similar plans in the making for my 85. My problem is, it has a v-6 in it. __________________

January 14th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	Were are you located? __________________

January 14th, 2008, 04:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	http://www.robertpowersmotorsports.com/G-bodyV6-V8.html. this is the web site I got my info from. As far as posting pics, you need to got to your user control panel and uplaod them, I believe. I think it's my signature pic. __________________

January 14th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	Youngstown, Ohio. I once was working down that way. We were repairing a diesel fuel storage tank for Norfolk/ Southern? I believe. __________________

January 14th, 2008, 04:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	Thanks crazy boutolds. Kinda what I thought. Also I was talking to a friend today that races cars about my project, this may help you in reference to the v6. The v8 have a 90 degree block so its no problem to in drop in another v8. However the v6 are 60 degree block and you will need the engine mount that mounts to the frame also. I also believe I will need to install new gauges. You will need to get some mounts from anther cutlass that had a v8. Look in to this. Let's do it!I just bought a 77 cutlass with a 350 in it and will be salvaging from it.

January 14th, 2008, 04:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	Located in Newport News Virginia and you?

January 14th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	How do you get the pic in your profile???

January 14th, 2008, 04:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	Okay Crazy boutOlds, hope you see the pic? The area is pretty nice here.

January 14th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	No pics __________________

January 14th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	test pic test __________________

January 14th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	Alright boutOlds think I got it! __________________

January 14th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	There it is! Looks pretty nice. Were's the pics of the 77? I have a 76 Cutlass S four door in my garage. You can't see it in my sig pic, but you can see the rest of my Oldsmobiles. __________________

January 14th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	boutOlds the site you sent is VERY informative. GOOD STUFF thanks. __________________

January 14th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	The 77 is JUNK except the engine!!! Thats an overstatement!!! __________________

January 14th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	I have a slight lean on my rear driver side. I cant get rid of. I've replace the shocks and springs on the rear but it's still there. Looking at the front for fault now. __________________

January 14th, 2008, 05:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	That's just your opinion. I've owned a few 77 442/Cutlasses. As far as the lean, have you checked you rear control arm bushings? __________________

January 14th, 2008, 05:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	Or, maybe, body bushings? Here's anothe rweb site. A bunch of g-body people on this one. http://www.oldspower.com/vb/index.php __________________

January 15th, 2008, 09:06 AM	#19 (permalink)
87cutlas stock so far Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 21	hey i have an 87 cutlass supreme and i was up in the youngstown area last year and didn't see a single g body... nice to know they still exist up there

January 15th, 2008, 10:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	That's because you can't recognize them up here anymore!(Donk) Rollin' on 26's, you know what i mean? __________________

January 15th, 2008, 02:23 PM	#21 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	Boutolds the rear control arm bushings can cause the leans? That's something I will check and thanks for the info. About the 77 Olds it pretty junked the guy I just purchased it from did not take care of it. I got for the 350 engine and 350 tranny as donner parts for my 350 swap (intake, exhaust, accessary mounts, etc). Taking out that 260. __________________

January 15th, 2008, 03:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	What's your plans with the 260? If you scrap it, I may be interested in some parts, Maybe. __________________

January 15th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#23 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	And, I'd still like to see some pics of the 77. May be able to use some stuff for my 76, you never know. __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:13 PM	#26 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	Got any interior shots? __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	OMG! Do the gauges work? __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:17 PM	#29 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	gauges work fine! __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#30 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	dash not good but gauges are fine! Interior ok will need repairs. Door panels no good! __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:20 PM	#31 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	Can I give you a list of what I'm interetsed in? __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:27 PM	#32 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	Sure, but first I must let the auction on ebay close. But still tell me what you want. There is a guy from ebay asking questions as well. __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:27 PM	#33 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	The car's on ebay? __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#34 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	Yes, for parts only not the entire car!!! __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#35 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	Well, I'd like the gauges with sending units and harness, front license plate bracket, opera lights in the interior b-pillars, and revers light assemblies. Price indidvidually and as a group. I'd need them shipped to Ohio zip 44515. Any 260 parts? __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:30 PM	#36 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	My email address is dreamsolds@yahoo.com, if you need it. __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#37 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 401	Got a link to the auction? I'm always looking. I most have missed it. How, I'll never know! __________________

January 15th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#38 (permalink)
majcutlass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56	boutolds, hold on this ebay thing is not going well. Bidders are bidding on the whole car when I specified prat only. Trying to get it off now then well discuss more ok? __________________