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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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307 to a 403?

i have a 86 cutlass supreme with the 307 with a four barrel on it. i've heard that the 403 is exactly the same just bigger bore size and different heads. im just wondering if this is true and how hard it would be to make my 307 into a 403
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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You can easily swap in a 403 but I don't believe you can make your 307 into a 403, at least not in a cost effective manner.

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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All SBO and BBO are EXACTLY the same on the outside, the BBO's are a little bit wider and taller, but anything with an Olds motor in it, will be an easy swap for a different Olds motor.
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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That is what I am doing also. Got the 403 from Mondello. 455 will fit as well but did not go that way. S l o w l y building engine really want to keep it stock as long as possible.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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Welcome to CO. Many engine swaps have been made and you should not have much trouble. Members can help you out when the time comes.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Redog
EXACTLY the same on the outside, the BBO's are a little bit wider and taller,
I have 2 rulers exactly the same. One is 12 inches long the other is 13 inches long.
I realize what you are saying but to someone who is new to the concept or just browsing the forum they may get the wrong idea. Wording is the key to correct info.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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[QUOTE=InfoJunkie;230594][quote=Redog;230427]EXACTLY the same on the outside, the BBO's are a little bit wider and taller,
I have 2 rulers exactly the same. One is 12 inches long the other is 13 inches long.
I realize what you are saying but to someone who is new to the concept or just browsing the forum they may get the wrong idea. Wording is the key to correct info.
Glad to see that someone is filling in as the designated smart-a$$ in my absence.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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I had noticed no post from you. Thought maybe you had given up.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by InfoJunkie
I have 2 rulers exactly the same. One is 12 inches long the other is 13 inches long.
I realize what you are saying but to someone who is new to the concept or just browsing the forum they may get the wrong idea. Wording is the key to correct info.
Meh, you're right. I just don't want to see this guy go buy a 455 intake manifold and try to put it on his 350
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