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430 in a 1978 skylark

Discussion in 'The "X" bodies' started by Help me, Aug 19, 2017.

  1. Help me

    Help me New Member

    My car currently has the stock 231 ,I have no idea how this really works but i found a 1969 430 that has no accessories or mounts, and wanted to know what all do i need as far as extra parts and mounts to make this work,will anything swap over?.thanks
     
  2. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Get a set of frame pads, motor mounts and a welder. Lower the engine down into the car and line up exactly where you want it then tack the pads into place( if you are using steel). Pull the engine mount bolts, lift it out then secure the pads permanently using the welder or drill and bolt. Remember to check for transmission alignment.
     
  3. Help me

    Help me New Member

    Thanks, what headers should fit , any issues with power steering etc
     
  4. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Cannot advise you on that.
     
  5. gsjake

    gsjake Well-Known Member

    headers should not be a problem on a 78(they are on a 73 -75 appolo)
    you will need a transmission also
    you may need to upgrade your rear if you have the 7.5
    if you have the 8.5 it should be all good

    j
     
  6. Help me

    Help me New Member

    Ok.thanks allot , i am going to buy the engine this week and was hoping everything could be put together
     
  7. TheSilverBuick

    TheSilverBuick In the Middle of No Where

    The frame pads are not likely to be steel, they'll be either cast iron or aluminum and you'll have to bolt them in. Using the A-body frame pads, in my experience five of the six holes line up with holes already in the sub-frame, and the sixth hole just has to be elongated a bit. The mounts have the threading, so you bolt them in from below and that requires the lower control arms to be removed. Use lock washers and loc-tite, you don't want to re-visit them.

    I bolted all the 231 accessories to the V8 heads and used longer belts. The engine wiring harness should reach the alternator, sensors, etc. The fan shroud will have to be trimmed, and the fuel line to the pump may need to be a little longer.

    I used shorty headers but think full length will probably fit.
     

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