New Jersey Shops

Pfiffle · 07-07-2007, 09:21 AM

Whats up, guys. I live in Northern New Jersey and am having difficulty finding a shop that will do engine/trans swaps for older cars like ours. I'm looking to have my tired 170hp 350/350 setup pulled out of my '76 Cutlass S and have a nice mild streetable 455/400 (c.i. and tranny) put in. I just don't have the setup/knowlege to do it myself. So if anyone here lives in Jersey, I would really appreciate a heads up on a good shop. Thanks.

72 Supreme · 07-07-2007, 11:13 AM

Have you tried any local speed shops because if any one would know what shops do what they should. Just a suggestion.
Doug.

Oldsguy · 07-08-2007, 02:03 PM

Not too active on this board but Oldsmobile Club of America has lots of chapters all over the U.S. and they all have lots of hook-ups. Check them out.

Redog · 07-08-2007, 07:13 PM

The thing with NJ is that you cannot drop a motor in a car that is older than the car.

In other words, it's illegal to drop in say a 75 motor in your 76 car, but you can drop in any motor newer than your car.

Why not get the '76 motor rebuilt, more expensive, but you could easily get more than 400 horses out of it

Oldsguy · 07-09-2007, 05:33 AM

Good point. And who would even notice if that '76 or newer 455 had earlier heads? Probably nobody. You can rebuild any vintage 455 into a decent street engine.

Pfiffle · 07-11-2007, 03:05 PM

I forgot to mention that I've got "QQ" plates on it and it's not subject to inspection. I had no intentions of looking for a "hot" pre-1971 or so engine. A smogger will do just fine. And I'd probably run duel cats in case of future law changes. But thanks for the help, I'll check out local speed shops, even though around here I'd probably have more luck if I owned a Honda or Nissan. And I've thought of building the small block but I'm really looking for a mild "torqueY" big block rather than a hot running sb. Although if a stroker kit were availible, like Chevy engines have, that would certainly be an option I'd consider.

Redog · 07-11-2007, 04:41 PM

The 350 Olds Diesle motor, converted, makes a stroker

72 Supreme · 07-12-2007, 06:31 AM

If you can't find a speed shop check one of the hot Chevys around to see who did their work or know of any reliable shops for the engine and tranny swap. There are only a few around here that I would trust to do that kind of work although it is pretty staight forward. Good luck!
Doug.

texasred · 07-12-2007, 07:24 AM

Check out http://www.btrperformance.com/ and contact Bill Trovato
585-303-7560

1517 Mt. Read Blvd
Area B
Rochester, NY 14606

Helluva nice guy and could prob'ly recommend soe good folks down your way.

C.J.

59-59-59 · 07-29-2007, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redog

The thing with NJ is that you cannot drop a motor in a car that is older than the car.

Thats a new one to me.. If the things got QQ plates on it, then why get your panties in a bunch?? No inspection is needed. Why waste your money and time on a smogger motor and be laughed at for the rest of your life? If you need a couple of shops that do this type of swap, PM me. I could be wrong, but dont you just need big block mounts for this swap?

07-07-2007, 09:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pfiffle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 106	New Jersey Shops Whats up, guys. I live in Northern New Jersey and am having difficulty finding a shop that will do engine/trans swaps for older cars like ours. I'm looking to have my tired 170hp 350/350 setup pulled out of my '76 Cutlass S and have a nice mild streetable 455/400 (c.i. and tranny) put in. I just don't have the setup/knowlege to do it myself. So if anyone here lives in Jersey, I would really appreciate a heads up on a good shop. Thanks.

07-08-2007, 02:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,967	Not too active on this board but Oldsmobile Club of America has lots of chapters all over the U.S. and they all have lots of hook-ups. Check them out. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

07-08-2007, 07:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 767	The thing with NJ is that you cannot drop a motor in a car that is older than the car. In other words, it's illegal to drop in say a 75 motor in your 76 car, but you can drop in any motor newer than your car. Why not get the '76 motor rebuilt, more expensive, but you could easily get more than 400 horses out of it __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket 2005 Nissan Altima (her's)

07-09-2007, 05:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,967	Good point. And who would even notice if that '76 or newer 455 had earlier heads? Probably nobody. You can rebuild any vintage 455 into a decent street engine. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

07-11-2007, 04:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 767	The 350 Olds Diesle motor, converted, makes a stroker __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket 2005 Nissan Altima (her's)

07-07-2007, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
72 Supreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Millville,N.J. Posts: 60	Have you tried any local speed shops because if any one would know what shops do what they should. Just a suggestion. Doug.

07-11-2007, 03:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pfiffle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 106	I forgot to mention that I've got "QQ" plates on it and it's not subject to inspection. I had no intentions of looking for a "hot" pre-1971 or so engine. A smogger will do just fine. And I'd probably run duel cats in case of future law changes. But thanks for the help, I'll check out local speed shops, even though around here I'd probably have more luck if I owned a Honda or Nissan. And I've thought of building the small block but I'm really looking for a mild "torqueY" big block rather than a hot running sb. Although if a stroker kit were availible, like Chevy engines have, that would certainly be an option I'd consider.

07-12-2007, 06:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
72 Supreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Millville,N.J. Posts: 60	NJ shops If you can't find a speed shop check one of the hot Chevys around to see who did their work or know of any reliable shops for the engine and tranny swap. There are only a few around here that I would trust to do that kind of work although it is pretty staight forward. Good luck! Doug.

07-12-2007, 07:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 807	Check out http://www.btrperformance.com/ and contact Bill Trovato 585-303-7560 1517 Mt. Read Blvd Area B Rochester, NY 14606 Helluva nice guy and could prob'ly recommend soe good folks down your way. C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

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