Hey guys. Just getting back into cars after 14 yrs on bikes. Picked up an 80 T/A a few weeks ago, has what appears to be a stock 403. Looking forward to throwing out some rookie questions.

 

Welcome to the site, nice super chicken.

 

Those are coming into demand now so your in luck. Are you replacing the motor or have questions about it?

 

1st time I've heard super chicken, my brother will get a kick out of that.

Not rebuilding the engine but hopefully adding a few pieces to pick up a little power.

 

Welcome to out site. We'll help you build your 403. Let us know if you have questions.

BTW, very cool car!

 

Welcome aboard

X2 on Super Super Chicken

 

Welcome. Be aware that the last 403 was built in the 1979 model year. If this really is a 403 in a 1980 F-body, it isn't original. Good luck with it.

 

Yes I am aware that it is not the original engine. I ran the engine and head info before I purchased the car. Thank you!

 

Cool. It's interesting that someone would go through the trouble of changing the mounts, accessory brackets, exhaust, etc to install an Olds motor when a 455 Pontiac bolts in place of the 301 that car was born with.

 

I agree and a 455 would be great, some times it's just getting the car on the road I suppose. As of now the engine checkes out and runs good so it's going to be there for awhile.

 

Welcome to CO - great site and TONS of information to get your SC on the road. Post more photos when you can!

 

Looks nice. I had a '79 w a 403. Fun car but not all that quick. Way better than the anemic 301. Maybe the PO came into a wrecked one & swapped everything over.
Post an under hood pic when you have a chance

 

The previous owner didn't know much about the car, everything was done when he purchased it. I'll post some pics later.

 

 

Some hints on the engine compartment that you may or may not be aware of- Shaker is supposed to have a rubber gasket to seal the engine bay from the elements, hole in front right corner of the shaker should have a nipple & a drain hose that kinds of sticks down by the PS pump & drains to the ground. Air cleaner is supposed to have a cols air intake that goes into the fender by the battery. 1st two fixes are pretty cheap and should be worthwhile. Last one is more expensive (people want a lot for those parts) and prob doesn't make that much of a difference but looks tidy. Just trying to help.

Also, if you haven't yet, join Transamcountry.com. Decent group of guys

 

The gasket stays with the hood when it goes up, might be stuck? Or installed wrong? I moved the drain hose while doing a compression check and it broke off. Intake hose is missing in action.

 

I love those T/As