Swapping for a sbc!

[PHIL.V]

Nobody kill me please! Im wanting to put a small block chevy in my 72 skylark. Can I just get motor mounts for a chevelle sbc, or do I need something else? Thank you in advance for any info!

[1970 skylark 350]

Hi Phil. I have seen a bolt-in motor mount conversion bracket kit that allows retrofitting Chevrolet V8s into BOP-powered cars advertised in the Original Parts Group catalogues for BOP A-bodies. It carries a part number of G221427 and costs $69.95 according to my 2009 catalogue.

Once you get past the exterior sheet metal, you are dealing with a GM A-body.

Some obstacles you will have to contend with is the following: The fuel line runs along the driver's side on a Buick and on the passenger side on a Chevrolet. Your transmission bolt pattern is different on a Chevrolet than on BOP V8s. You won't be able to use your Buick automatic transmission. You will need accessory brackets, exhaust-related pieces, and radiator-related parts for a Chevrolet V8. You might also have to alter your engine wiring harness somewhat since the Chevrolet engine places the distributor at the rear and your old Buick 350 has it up front.

Good luck with your project.

[PHIL.V]

Found a 350 sbb & 400 trans for $250! I am goin all buick!!! Thanks for the info though!!

[1970 skylark 350]

Good deal. You will save plenty of $$$ keeping your skylark all Buick. I've had three Buick 350s in two '69 and my current '70 skylark and these are very durable engines.

I have 120k on my '70 and I will crack it open for the first time to just replace the timing chain and replace some gaskets that have started to leak a little after 40 years of service.

Good luck with your project.