430 engine swap

[66special]

Hi, my name is rob and im new to this site. i just baught a 66 buick skylark special with no engine in it. originaly the car had a a small block in it. i have a 430 i want to use. do i have to change motor mount pocitions on the frame. also is this swap going to have any problems with clearance on the hood.

thanks for any input,

[Ted Nagel]

Nice swap. You will need engine mounts from a '67, available from www.TAperformance.com

If you put a th400 trannie in the trannie crossmember will have to move back- just an inch and 1/2 or so.

Need to shorten the driveshaft then... may as well get a new one, eliminate the rubber isolater bit.

Then its all plumbing.

Ted